Computer Essentials

Learn Productive Technology Skills

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Class location:
Front Street Emporium 601-Front St. #107 Nelson, BC

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Monday Evenings 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Cost $795
(Course runs for 10 consecutive weeks not including holidays)

This 10 Week Computer Class is Designed to provide the beginner, or novice student with the essential tools needed to feel comfortable working with computers in an office environment. Each week covers specific topics that include theory, balanced with practice periods and homework. The first few weeks emphasize on the basis skill sets and framework required for a simplified and proficient overall understanding of computers. This includes understanding the Operating System and hotkeys required for the time-saving / efficient use of Programs or Internet Services. Much emphasis is placed on The Microsoft Office Suite as it is the most commonly used software suite for the office environment. (For both Mac and PC platforms) The following office suite programs are covered in this course: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint & Outlook. The Course outline is subject to change based on students needs and future technology.

Week 1 : Introduction To Computers Getting Familiar Part 1 Word Processing 1

Introduction: Logic, Order & Conceptualization Understanding Operating System Structure Computer: Drives Folders & Files1Windows1 Shortcuts-Hotkeys1 / Navigation Keys1 Using the Mouse (Click Options) Word: Using the Cursor Structure of a Document Basic Overview of Paragraph Structure

Week 2 : Getting Familiar Part 2 Internet Basics Applications Word Processing 2

REVIEW from Previous Practice Familiarize: Drives, Folders, Files2, Windows2 Mapping Files & Changing Views & Explorer Shortcuts Hotkeys2 / Navigation Keys2 Using the Mouse (Drag Options) Files: Move, Copy & Create Shortcut Functions Internet: Browsers & Web Sites Word Processing: Selecting, Format & Hotkeys

Week 3 : Word Processing 3 Burning & Backups Web Browsing 1 Email 1

REVIEW from Previous Practice Word: Navigating, Move, Copy & Paste Paragraphs, Bullets, Indents, Spacing & Columns Backups: Burning to CD & Saving to Mem. Stick Browser: Tabs, Windows, Bookmarks Search Engines, Navigation Keys & Cautions Email: Web vs. Client Send & Receive, Inbox Outbox

Week 4 : Word Processing Part 4 Web Browsing Part 2 Downloading Email 2

REVIEW from Previous Practice Word: Tabs, Footers & Page Numbering Margins, Rulers, Views, Printing Mail-Merge, Working with Embedded Graphics Browser: Using Multiple-Tabs, Home Advanced Bookmarks & Search Engines Downloading: from Email, Web, Media & Text Email: Making Folders, CC, BCC, Contacts

Computer Essentials
Learn Productive Technology Skills

Week 5 : Spreadsheets Part 1 Computer Maintenance Part 1 Getting Familiar Part 3

REVIEW from Previous Practice Spreadsheets: Entering Data, Sort, Auto-Sum Adjusting Rows-Columns, Fonts-Style & Templates Maintenance: Cleanup & Organize & Managing RAM Cleaning Start-up Items, Crap Cleaner, Reg. & Defrag Protection: Updates, Firewall & Anti-Virus/Spyware Preventative: Web Sites to Avoid, How to Close Avoid: Adds, Popups, Crap-ware, Phishers & Toolbars Familiarize: File-Views, Multiple Windows & Selections The Control Panel, Power, Devices Etc

Week 6 : Spreadsheets Part 2 Computer Maintenance Part 2 Email Part 3 Advanced Files
REVIEW from Previous Practice Spreadsheet: Formulas & Conditional Formatting Charts, Sheets, Referencing & Freeze Pains IF Statements, Conversions & Integrations, Dates Maintenance: Big Cleanup & Virus/Rootkit Removal Email: Sub Folders, Rules & Multiple Email Accounts Advanced / Group Contacts, Categories & Views Fields, Importing/Exporting, Flags & Details Attachments, Contact Groups & Signatures Advanced: Working With Zip Files & Password Files Recovering Files, Safe Measures & Synchronizing

Week 7 : Graphics Part 1 Publisher Task Management Downloading 2

REVIEW from Previous Practice Graphics: Importing From Camera & Other Devices Organizing Images (folders vs. Albums) & Sharing Basic Editing: Crop, Adjust, Filters & Cleaning Publisher: Inserting Text Box, Text Tricks & Word Art Pictures, Clip Art, Templates, & Transparencies Advanced: Task Management & Task Manager Downloading: Media, Video, Audio, Books & PDF

Week 8 : Graphics Part 2 Power Point 1 Multimedia 1 Conversions Blog/Web 1

REVIEW from Previous Practice Graphics: Web Album, Tagging, Captions & Res. Superimposing, Repair, Duplication & Collages Power Point: Entering Text, Bullets, Images & Slides Transitions, Templates, Changing Colors & Fonts Multimedia: Mixing Pictures, Video & Audio Conversions: Document / File Conversions / Versions Web Video to DVD, Audio Formats & Video Formats Blog-Web: Create Simple Bog with Text

Week 9 : Social Network Cloud Services 1 Power Point 2 Multimedia 2 Blog/Web 2

REVIEW from Previous Practice Social: Basic Review of Facebook, Twitter & Linked in Cloud Services: Sharing Large Files & Online Albums

Power Point: Inserting Graphics, Video & Sound Multimedia: Creating a Presentation Blog-Web: Adding Hyperlinks & Embedding Code

Week 10 : Productivity & Communication Google Services Cloud Services 2 Backups

REVIEW from Previous Practice Productivity & Communication: Calendars & CRM Skype, Google+, Conferencing & Meeting Software Google Services: Google Docs, Calendars, Books Etc. Cloud: Using Dropbox for Office Environment Backups: External Hard Drive, DVD & Memory Stick Synchronizing Backups & Cloud Backup Services List of Continuing Education Sources for Students