BASIC COMPUTER
SKILLS
Library
and Goodwill
1. Public Library
Contact Phone: 704-416-4800 opt. 4
M/S OFFICE SUITE Programs
Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint
CALL for details of classes at multiple branches around town.
2. Goodwill Opportunity Campus
(704) 372-3434
COMPUTER BASICS
Every Monday, 9AM -
1PM
Prerequisite: NONE.
Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they say the Cloud, Windows, ISP or app? Perhaps you just want to know more about how computers work. When it comes to learning today’s technology, our course has all the basic concepts covered.
INTERNET 101 & INTERNET
EXPLORER BROWSER
Every Tuesday, 9AM -
1PM
Prerequisite: Completed Computer Basics course or pass assessment test.
Are you new to the Internet? Are you wondering what’s so important about being connected online? Maybe you just want to know what’s new and how it can benefit you. This introductory course will guide you through the basics while providing up-to-date information on the
latest online tools and technologies. The IE web browser offers easy and safe web browsing.
MICROSOFT WORD
Every Thursday, 9AM - 1PM
Prerequisite: Completed Computer Basics course or pass assessment test.
You will learn how to create your first Word document. You will find out how to type
where you want to on a page, fix spelling errors, make a list, change page margins,
add emphasis to some words quickly and some style, and how to save and print your work.
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Alternate Mondays,
9AM - 12PM
Prerequisite: Completed Microsoft Word course or pass assessment test.
Anyone can learn how to take advantage of this incredibly powerful spreadsheet program. Whether you’re keeping a budget, organizing a training log, performing simple calculations or just tracking any kind of information. Skills include cell basics, modifying columns, rows and cells, formatting cells, printing workbooks and freezing or locking panes.