Keyboarding for Computer Use (9 two-hour Sessions)

Using a computer keyboard, students learn mousing basics and touch typing to prepare for computer use.  The course uses the Mavis Beacon process to  help students build speed and accuracy for improving job prospects.  $45

Computer & Internet Basics I (4 two-hour Sessions)

Students learn to identify and use different computer hardware components including the mouse, keyboard, flash drive and a CD drive.  They learn to identify different software including an operating system, word processor and Internet browser.  Students learn and practice the fundamentals of desktop navigation and learn to create, open, save, and find files.  Students are introduced to Internet browser software and how it is used to access the Internet.  $30

Computer & Internet Basics II (4 two-hour Sessions)

Students learn and practice basic word processing skills such as cut/copy/paste and folder/file management, and are introduced to the concepts of spreadsheets, presentation software, and email, including steps taken to create an email address. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I – see above. $30

Microsoft Word I  (4  two-hour Sessions)                

Students learn basic use of Microsoft Word, including how to create, edit, save and print documents; how to format text, paragraphs, and pages; and how to create & work with tables. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I – see above.  $30

Microsoft Word II  (4 two-hour Sessions)                         

Students learn to work with styles and graphics; create mail merge and labels; use templates; and work with columns and outlines.  Pre-requisite:  Word I (above) or knowledge & experience in the use of Word.  $30

Internet Use  (4 two-hour Sessions)                  

Students learn how to connect to the Internet, use a browser to surf the web, use search engines, set up a free email account, use e-mail (including attachments), and how to find and apply for jobs on-line. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I – see above.  $30

Microsoft PowerPoint (4 two-hour Sessions)            

Students learn basic use of PowerPoint, a presentation software, including how to create, modify, and run a PowerPoint presentation. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I & II– see above.  $30

Microsoft Excel I  (4  two-hour Sessions)                

Students learn basic use of Excel, a spreadsheet software, including how to create calculations, use formulas, and how to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I – see above.  $30

Microsoft Excel II  (4 two-hour Sessions)

Students work with functions like text & date/time, advanced formatting, style & print features, searching for & organizing data. Introduction to charts. Pre-requisite: MS Excel I – see above, or knowledge/experience with material covered in that course.  $30

Adobe Photoshop Elements & Image Manipulation (4 two-hour Sessions)                                                                                                         

Students explore in depth image manipulation, altering & creating images, and preparing files for processing. Students create a Windows MovieMaker movie. Pre-requisite: Knowledge & experience with material covered in Computer & Internet Basics I & II – see above. $40

Conversational Spanish I  (12  One & one-half hour Sessions)

For English-speakers wishing to interact in Spanish.  Students learn to converse in Spanish in a variety of  typical situations: at the restaurant, shopping/clothing, at the bank, making friends, at the airport, etc.  Students learn to converse using both present & past tense.  No pre-requisites.  $45