Computers/Tech

This class is designed to provide you an overview of the applications available to Android smartphone users, showing you the most important settings and methods needed to really become an Android pro and get the most out of your device. Students are encouraged to bring their Android smartphone to the class.

COM0012.1F6 2 Sat., starts 2/4, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Brian Fox SF NW Campus, C-114 FEE $49 NOTE: No sr. waivers. Bring your phone’s Google account login name and password.

Android Smart Phone Essentials

This class will cover more advanced uses for your Android devices, such as office applications, photography, music services, translations, etc. Students should have taken the “Get the Most Out Of Your Android” class or be proficient with the basics before taking this class.

COM0026.1F6 1 Sat., starts 3/4, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Brian Fox SF NW Campus, C-114 FEE $34 NOTE: No sr. waivers. Bring your phone’s Google account login name and password.

PC For Beginners & Beyond I

This course is for people new to computers or those wanting to move beyond the basics. Learn the parts, terminology, the basics of Windows, how to create and save files, how to make a smart computer purchase, and much more.

COM0020.1F3 4 Thu., starts 2/16, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Brian Fox SF NW Campus, C-114 FEE $89 NOTE: No sr. waivers. Purchase a USB/flash drive (storage device) and bring to first class.

PC For Beginners & Beyond II

In this course, we will discuss basic computer security, navigating Windows, managing your files, creating, and customizing documents, changing your system’s settings, and you’ll also get an introduction to browsing the Internet.

COM0021.1F3 4 Thu., starts 4/6, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Instructor: Brian Fox SF NW Campus, C-114 FEE $89 NOTE: No sr. waivers. Purchase a USB/flash drive (storage device) and bring to first class.

Online Options

Introduction to Microsoft Excel This hands-on course will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully-formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. In addition, get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files, endowing your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons.

Introduction to Microsoft Word From writing reports to knowing how to use Microsoft Word, the most widely-used word processing program, adds an important skill set to your professional profile. This course will introduce you to the 2019 version of Microsoft Word, available through the Office 365 online platform. Learn the basics of Word 2019 needed to write and edit text and to create, format, and organize documents.

Typing & Keyboarding In these lessons, use the Keyboarding Pro 5 program, a typing tutorial designed for personal computers, to learn how to touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard. With the skills you master here, become faster and more confident at the keyboard.

Creating WordPress Websites WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the Web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional. Find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site’s look and feel, and include user-friendly features. NOTE: The WordPress.org version covered in this class is the platform the pros use. While it normally requires a paid hosting account, this course includes a totally free, no obligation SiteGround hosting account for three months, along with a private place on the Web for practice.

Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners Through hands-on exercises, discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. Find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined. Learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. Learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. Basics of PC Security Learn why you’re at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. This course will quickly bring you up to speed on the fundamentals of PC and network security. Understand and explore the vulnerability of operating systems, software, and networks.

Introduction To Photoshop CC The Introduction to Photoshop Creative Cloud course is filled with easy-to-follow, detailed stepby-step instructions that teach you how to edit and manipulate images and create basic compositions using Photoshop in the Creative Cloud. Discover how to improve photographs by editing out flaws, correcting poor exposure, or creating a composite image using the newest techniques Photoshop has to offer. You will even learn how much fun you can have digitally painting and exploring filters and effects to create unique images. And, best of all, you need no prior artistic ability or Photoshop experience to take this course.

Computer Skills For The Workplace Confidently apply for jobs knowing that you possess the computer skills needed to perform on the job. This course includes a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 365 to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to prosper in a modern workplace.

Understanding The Cloud Learn everything you need to understand cloud computing. This course explores how the cloud works, what drives it, why it is so popular, and what it can do for you.

Creating Web Pages Learn the basics of HTML as you design, create, and post your very own website. This course will help you plan the content, structure, and layout of your website, create neatly formatted text, build links, and add color, graphics, and tables, as well as understand no-cost web marketing strategies and SEO.

Introduction To Networking Learn to perform basic computer networking tasks such as DSL connectivity, configuring connections to an ISP and creating a private network. This course explains computer networking basics in easy-tounderstand terms, using concepts common to everyday, non-computing experience.

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