Basic Computer Skills

Mouse Tutorial

 Teaches how the mouse works, moving the mouse pointer, clicking, double clicking, and dragging.

Basic Computing

Teaches you about using your Keyboard, Mouse, Windows, Files and folders, Control panel, Working with Programs and all the things you will need to get started with your PC.

Basic Skills (PC100/PC100XP)

Teaches basic skills required for working with computer programs.  You will learn about: Operating Systems, Common Elements Buttons Icons, Windows, Menus, Text Boxes, Lists, Check Boxes, Radio Buttons, Dialog Boxes, Starting & Exiting Programs, and how to Shut Down.

Understanding Your PC

Gain a solid understanding of the components inside your computer, what they do, and how they hook together. You will understand the basics of PC operation, Maintenance, and Connectivity, Learn about Multimedia, PC port and connectors, and Adding Devices. 

Files and Folders (PC110/PC110XP)

Teaches the concepts and skills required for working with the computer’s filing system.  You will learn about: The Computer’s Filling System, My Computer, Windows Explorer, File Types, Creating & Saving Files, Opening & Modifying Files, Printing Files, Organizing Files, Moving & Copying Files, Renaming & Deleting Files, Standard Toolbar, Shortcuts, Finding Files,  Crashes & Backup.

Windows XP (3 Sessions)

Session #1: What is Windows XP, Working with Windows, Working with Programs, Files & Folders, Organizing workspace, Enhancing Settings, Help & Support  Session #2: Themes, Printers & Hardware, The Internet, Customizing the Browser, Email & Windows Messenger, Session #3: Working with Photos, Windows Media Player, Maintenance, Windows Movie Maker and Troubleshooting.

Windows Vista (3 Sessions)

Session #1: Vista interface, navigation, organizing files, Start Menu Session #2: Internet Explorer 7, Windows Mail, Windows Calendar, Viewing and Printing Webpage, Meeting Space Session #3: Multimedia, Managing hardware and software, managing users, networking.

 

The Internet

 

Understanding the Internet

Learn the Concepts of the Internet, ISPs, TCP/IP, Browser basics, how to use the Web, Email, Newsgroups, and Real-time Communication. Learn the Power of the Internet

Exploring the Web Using Internet Explorer (PC135XP)

Teaches Basic concepts and skills needed for working with the World Wide Web. You will learn about: Accessing the Internet, Link Types, Connection Types, Internet Software, What you need to get started, the World Wide Web, Internet Addresses, Viewing Web Pages, Revisiting Web Pages, Favorites, Organizing Favorites, Searching the Web, Internet Explorer Elements, Customizing Internet Explorer, Internet Security.

E-Mail Basics Using Outlook Express (PC136XP)

Teaches basic concepts and skills needed for using e-mail using Outlook Express. You will learn: How to Get Started, the Outlook Express Window, Receiving & Viewing Mail, Composing & Sending Mail, Address Book, Using Contacts List, Sending Attachments, Receiving Attachments, Replying & Forwarding, and Organizing Mail.

Security Essentials for Computer Users

Everyone who accesses the Internet should be concerned about computer security. You’ll learn about common security threats and their countermeasures. Expert instructor Mike Meyers addresses critical topics like setting strong passwords, ensuring email and browser privacy, activating anti-virus protection, and thwarting hackers.

Microsoft Office

Basic Word Processing (PC140/140XP)

Teaches basic word processing concepts and skills using Microsoft Word.  You will learn about:  Getting Started, Entering Text, Editing Text, Saving Documents, Creating a New Document, Opening Documents, Viewing Documents, Formatting Text, Fonts, Alignment, Character Case, Utility Functions, Find & Replace, Spelling & Grammar, Margins, Printing, Time Saving Tips, Office Assistant.

Intermediate Word Processing (PC141/141XP & PC142XP)                                    

Teaches intermediate word processing skills using Microsoft Word.  Session #1: You will learn about:  Character & Line Spacing, Indenting Paragraphs, Bullets & Numbering, Tabs, Page Breaks, Header & Footer, Page Numbers, Footnotes, Hyperlinks, and Pictures.  Session #2: Teaches additional intermediate word processing skills.  You will learn: Text Borders & Shading, Styles, Auto Text, Themes, Graphics, Text Wrapping, Drawing, Creating Tables, Modifying Table Rows & Columns, Table Borders & Shading, Splitting & Merging Table Cells, and Table AutoFormat.

Basic & Intermediate Spreadsheets (PC150, PC151 & 152 XP)

Teaches skills for working with spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. You will learn: Entering & Editing Data, Formulas, Functions, Saving Workbooks, Data Fitting Errors, Opening Workbooks, Fonts & Alignment, Number Formats, Format Painter, Resizing Rows & Columns, and Printing.

Word 2003 (Word Processing) (5 Sessions)

Session #1:  Click & Type,  Aligning Text,· Word Wrap, Cut, Copy & Paste Concepts,  Copy & Paste,  Multiple Copy,  Pasting with Clipboard, Task Panes,  Proofing Documents Session #2: Basic & Advanced Formatting, Document Sections, Graphics, Charts & Diagrams, Save Documents Session #3: Printing, Templates, Collaboration, Menus & Toolbars, Basic & Advanced Styles Session #4: Tables, Document Effects, Navigate within Documents, Creating References, Master Documents Session #5: Outlines/Summaries, Forms, Mail Merge, XML, Macros,  Security, Application Maintenance

Excel 2003 (Spreadsheets) (3 Sessions)

Session #1: The Excel Environment, Entering Values, Managing Workbooks, Formatting Cells, Summarizing Numbers, Creating Charts, Printing, Customizing   Session #2: Managing References, Named Ranges, Manipulating Ranges, Basic Functions, Lookup Functions, Financial Functions, Considering Alternatives, Enhanced Formatting, Dynamic Formatting, Graphical Objects   Session #3: Managing Workbooks, Using Templates, Sharing a Workbook, Query a Database, Working with Pivot Tables, Excel & the Internet, Creating Macros and Preparing for Certification.

Learning Office 2007 (2 Sessions)

Session #1: What's New, Formatting Text, Bulleted/Numbered Lists, Tabs, AutoCorrect/AutoFormat, Web Features. Session #2: Proofing, Cut, Copy, and Paste, Backgrounds and Graphics, Collaboration Tools, Finish Commands.

PowerPoint 2003 Presentations (pc160 & pc161)

Presentation Program Overview, Entering Text in a Slide, Adding New Slides, Moving Between Slides,  Editing a Slide's Text, Saving a Presentation, Creating a New Presentation, Opening a Presentation, Viewing a Presentation, Organizing Slides, Formatting a Presentation, Slide Backgrounds, Fonts Alignment, Bullets & Numbering, Format Painter, Adding Notes, Displaying a Slide Show, Saving a Slide Show, Print Setup, Print Preview, Printing, Task Pane, Office Clipboard, and Getting Help.

 

Other Microsoft Office Tutorials

Access 2003 (Database Development) (3 Sessions)      

PowerPoint 2003 (Presentations) (3 Sessions)

Outlook 2003 (Email Management) (3 Sessions)   

Word 2000 (Word Processing) (3 Sessions)

Excel 2000 (Spreadsheets) (3 Sessions)       

Publisher 2000 (Newsletters, Flyers, Brochures) (3 Sessions)

 

Other Tutorials

IC³: Internet & Computing Core Certification

This course will enable you to understand the basics of computers and how to use the Internet. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a solid foundation that will maximize your ability to use a computer and the Internet and arm you with a clear understanding of basic software application features.    

                                                                                                              

QuickBooks (Accounting) (3 Sessions)

You will learn how to create a new company, work with accounts and lists, and manage inventory, record sales, and process payroll. You can easily review business status by generating reports and graphs, and performing period-end procedures. Most important, the skills you learn in this course will enable you to manage your finances and run your business more efficiently.

 

Photo Shop 7.0 (Image Editing) (3 Sessions)

Session #1: Navigation, Tools, Customizing, Getting Started, Modes, Resizing, Layer Basics, Changing, Saving Session #2: Selection Techniques, Working in Color, Painting Techniques, Working with Shapes & Type, Working with Layers, Improving images, Filters Session #3: Saving, For the Web, Image Ready for the Web, Personal Printing, Printing Press, Multimedia and Actions.

 

Windows 98 (3 Sessions)

Session #1: What is Windows 98, Working with Windows, File Management, Accessories, Internet  Explorer, Getting Help, Working in Programs, Control Panel, Internet Connection, Active Desktop Session #2: Customize the Desktop, Install/Uninstall Programs, Taskbar and Start Menu options, Advanced file management, Folder options, Creating Shortcuts, Installing Hardware Session #3: Network Neighborhood, Multiple Users, Find, Multimedia, Sharing Resources, Printer and System Utilities.

 

Dreamweaver MX (WebPage Development) (3 Sessions)

Session #1: Planning, Building the Site, Managing Web Site Assets, Creating a Web Page, Working with Tables, Layout Features Session #2: Adding Interactivity, Testing Your  Web Site, Working with Layers, Creating a Form, Working with Templates, Using Library Items Session #3: Creating a Slide Show, Giving Visitors Control, Drop Down Menus, Cascading Style Sheets, Cleaning and Editing HTML,  Frame Documents and Publishing to the Web.   

 

FrontPage 2000 (WebPage Development) (3 Sessions)

 

Basic Computer Concepts & Terminology (PC101)

 

The Internet Using Netscape Communicator 4 (PC120)

 

The Internet Using Internet Explorer & Outlook (PC125)