Computer Essentials 10 Week Course

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

Next Scheduled Course Starts July 23rd, 2012

Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Cost

$795 (call to inquire about funding options)

(Course runs for 10 consecutive weeks)

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, the Interface and hotkeys required for the time-saving / efficient use of ‘Programs’ or ‘Internet Services’, that are covered later in the course.

Lesson 1 : Introduction ● Getting Familiar with the Computer 1 ● Word Processing 1    

Introduction: Logic, Order & Conceptualization Understanding Operating System Structure Computer: Drives Folders & Files(1)Windows(1) Shortcuts-Hotkeys (1) / Navigation Keys (1)

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Using the Mouse (Click Options) Word: Using the Cursor Structure of a Document Basic Overview of Paragraph Structure

Lesson 2 : Getting Familiar with the Computer 2 ● Internet Basics ● Applications    

REVIEW from Previous Practice Familiarize: Drives, Folders, Files(2)Windows (2) Mapping Files & Changing Views & Explorer Shortcuts -Hotkeys (2) / Navigation Keys (2)

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Using the Mouse (Drag Options) Files: Move, Copy & Create Shortcut Functions Internet: Browsers & Web Sites

Lesson 3 : Word Processing 2 ● 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

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Browser: Tabs, Windows, Bookmarks Search Engines, Navigation Keys & Cautions Email: Web vs. Client Send & Receive, Inbox Outbox

Lesson 4 : Word Processing Part 3 ● Web Browsing Part 2 ● Downloading ● Email 2   

REVIEW from Previous Practice Word: Tabs, Footers & Page Numbering Margins, Rulers, Views & Printing

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Browser: Using Multiple-Tabs, Home Advanced Bookmarks & Search Engines Downloading: from Email, Web, Media & Text Email: Making Folders, CC, BCC, Contacts


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Learn Productive Technology Skills

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

Lesson 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

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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

Lesson 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

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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

Lesson 7 : Graphics & Photo’s 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

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Publisher: Inserting Text Box, Text Tricks & Word Art Pictures, Clip Art, Templates, & Transparencies Advanced: Task Management & Task Manager Downloading: Media, Video, Audio, Books & PDF

Lesson 8 : Graphics & Photo’s 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

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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

Lesson 9 : Social Network ● Cloud Services Part 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

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

Lesson 10 : Productivity & Communication ● Google Services ● Cloud Services Part 2 ● Backups    

REVIEW from Previous Practice Productivity & Communication: Calendars & CRM Skype, Google+, Conferencing & Meeting Software Google Services: Google Docs, Calendars, Books Etc.

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Cloud: Using Dropbox for Office Environment Backups: External Hard Drive, DVD & Memory Stick Synchronizing Backups & Cloud Backup Services


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