AVATAR COMPUTER TRAINING
Customized Computer Training ______________________
HOME AND BUSINESS COMPUTER SKILLS TEACHING COMPUTER COMPETENCY Class location: Front Street Emporium 601-Front St. #107, Nelson, BC
(250) 354-7460 Teacher: Dan Nelson, avatarcomputertraining@gmail.com
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS 30 hours, ten 3-hour sessions, class size: 2 - 6 students, $795 or individual training, 16 hrs., $795 In a relaxed learning environment, this Course creates a customized learning path for each learner and teaches essential computer skills needed in today’s workplace. Learn how to use technology more effectively through hands-on exercises, and most importantly learn how to keep on learning after this Course ends. The Computer Essentials Course consists of any, but not all, of the following topics dependent on the learner’s entry skill level.
Essential Computer Skills & Windows Operating Systems. A competent knowledge of the computer’s operating system is necessary for: changing settings, management of files and folders, installing and removing programs, downloading, updates, handling photos and attachments, burning CDs or DVDs, computer maintenance, computer security, backup and restoring of files, and working with hardware such as printers, scanners, cameras, and USB drives and computer concepts.
Internet and Email. Develop a confident understanding; a must have in today’s office. Typing Skills. Beginner instruction is given and home practice is done by purchasing a keyboarding software program.
Microsoft Office Suite. Fundamental for the Office, the option of Open Office Suite is also available MS Word. Essential to creating business documents; work with the many features Word offers. MS Publisher. Easily create business cards, brochures, flyers, newsletters, business forms, signs, etc. MS Excel. Create spreadsheets to manipulate, analyze, and chart financial information. MS Access. Create databases to store, organize, and display information. MS PowerPoint. Develop presentation material, speaker notes and handouts.
Dan Nelson has been involved with a diverse spectrum of technology since he was a young child. He first began teaching computer skills to large groups at age 18. He has been a computer technician for 15 years and brings a wide variety of knowledge and experience to his students. He moved to Nelson area in 1998. He worked in a busy computer repair shop for 10 years. In 2008 he started Avatar Computer and Technology where he often fixes “unfixable” problems as well as provides one-on-one tutoring. He is excited about bringing his passion for efficient computer use to you in Avatar Computer Training Courses!