Computer Training

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COURSES OFFERED

The following is a brief outline of the computer courses offered. You must have taken Introduction or an equivalent to take the other courses.

• INTRODUCTION TO PC AND WINDOWS - is the first course. All of the other eight courses make the assumption that you either took this course or you know computer basics and know how to use Windows. This course offers an introduction to computer hardware, software, terminology, and general information necessary to operate your system.



• ADVANCED WINDOWS (95/98) - expands your understanding and skill at using the Windows operating system. With this understanding, you are better able to perform a variety of activities necessary to manage, organize, and otherwise support all the things you need to do when using the computer.



• MICROSOFT WORKS 2000 - This course introduces you to three popular applications: Word processing, Spreadsheets, and Data Bases. The course is designed to give you a fundamental understanding of these applications, and basic skills in using them.



• THE PRINT SHOP - This course develops knowledge and skill in the use of an image processor. Learn to incorporate pictures, graphics and text into a variety of formats, including greeting cards.



• THE INTERNET - This course introduces you to the internet, Email, Surfing the 'Net, and a variety of tools and features used to make efficient and effective use of the Internet, using multiple interface and connection.

If you are just beginning to learn about the computer, you should begin your studies by taking the INTRODUCTION TO THE PC AND WINDOWS course. It provides the basis for all other courses.

Other Special Advanced courses are:

Quicken (a personal finance program)

MS Word (a powerful word processor)

Family Tree Maker (a genealogy program)

Camera and Scanner

Internet Research

These may not be available at all of the Centers. Courses are scheduled according to the volunteer instructors' availability.