Class offers students the opportunity to learn operation and practical computer skills. The students will be afforded hands-on instruction and will take home real life computer skills they will use everyday. Students begin with Basic Computer Operations and continue through the term with Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher. All computer classes are offered in a ‘learn at your own pace’ format, utilizing the instructor to assist and direct the student throughout all learning stages. Students that enroll for this class save 20% if all classes are taken.

Basic computer operation teaches the student fundamental computer operation skills. Students will learn how to “Boot Up” the computer, use the mouse and keyboard, know what the “trash bin” is for, what “desktop” means and many more terms and basic skills. This class is for the basic beginner using a computer.

Windows XP is the current operating system that combines some of the popular features of past systems with distinct new conveniences and features to help you get the most out of your computer. Students will learn operating skills and general features that will allow them to expand the use of their computer for personal or business need. This class expands on the Basic Operations class and will take students to the next level.

In this word processing software you will learn to create, edit, save, retrieve and print through hands-on practice. Introduction to some of the more advanced formatting techniques will be included.

Access is the tool to help you collect data and use it in different formats. This is an introduction to data-base concepts, table design and table properties, query design and usage, forms and form design, reports and report design, and macros. Learn the tips and tricks of creating a database and sorting data.

 

Improve the way you create, present, and collaborate on presentations. Use enhanced multimedia capabilities to deliver presentations with more impact. PowerPoint will give you the options to do all of these and more. Students taking this class will learn to use PowerPoint and upon completion should be able to create their own presentation.

Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program, a software program that lets you combine text and graphics, as well as worksheets and charts created in other programs, to produce typeset-quality documents for output on a computer printer, or for commercial printing. Students work at their own pace with a skilled instructor close by.