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Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 11/16/2022 - 1/7/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 12/14/2022 - 2/4/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Introduction to Windows 10
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 11/16/2022 - 1/7/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Introduction to Windows 10
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 12/14/2022 - 2/4/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Introduction to Windows 10 (Self-Paced Tutorial)
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 8/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Keyboarding
Fee: $100.00
Dates: 11/16/2022 - 1/7/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Keyboarding
Fee: $100.00
Dates: 12/14/2022 - 2/4/2023
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

Keyboarding (Self-Paced Tutorial)
Fee: $115.00
Dates: 8/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Delivery Method: Online

This course is offered through our partners at ed2go.  These courses are fun, fast, convenient, easy to use, and led by an expert instructor.  Courses run for six weeks and you have 24/7 access to two lessons each week. Each lesson is accompanied by a short, multiple-choice quiz, and some lessons include hands-on assignments.

You will receive an e-mail with course access information upon completion of your enrollment.

Important: All online courses through the Center for Business & Industry are non-credit courses.  For college credit programs and courses please visit www.DaytonaState.edu.

• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 8/17/2022 - 10/8/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, teaching troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem, and giving you the skills you need to solve them.

  Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well! Finally, Intro to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to troubleshoot and fix some PCs!

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
  • You will also need access to one or more computers that do not contain any data you consider sensitive.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on PC repairs that you can fix yourself with a little troubleshooting knowledge. This course takes you step-by-step through typical hardware and operating system problems and gives you the skills you need to solve them as you learn to maintain and optimize a Windows PC.

  
  

  The Computing Process

  This lesson starts you on the path to troubleshooting PCs like a pro. You'll first look at input devices, or how you tell the computer to do stuff. In the second part of the lesson, you'll explore the pieces that do the work inside the computer. The final section describes the output devices, where the computer communicates to you.

  Troubleshooting Theory

  This lesson will take you through the troubleshooting process. It's not a guide to solving specific computer problems, but the steps explained here will enable you to tackle any computer problems you might encounter. The three main steps are identifying the problem, testing solutions, and completing the process.

  Operating System Overview

  This lesson introduces you to some of the basic components and tools of an operating system. First, you'll find out about the primary functions of operating systems. You'll then explore the major parts of Microsoft Windows, including the Desktop and Windows Explorer. You'll finish the lesson by learning about the most important troubleshooting tools for fixing operating systems.

  OS Fixes

  This lesson leads you through the basic steps of troubleshooting an operating system, including startup, video, sound, and application errors. You'll look at tools like Safe Mode and the System Configuration utility and learn about driver rollback. You'll end the lesson by learning how to troubleshoot audio/visual errors.

  Avoiding OS Obstacles

  How would you like to prevent system problems instead of rushing to fix them? In this lesson, you'll master the three most important types of preventive maintenance: backing up data that's on a hard drive, updating or upgrading the operating system, and using Windows utilities that help you monitor and maintain the OS.

  Networking Basics

  This lesson covers the basics of networking. First, you'll find out how networks work and what the necessary components are for a wired network. Next, you'll discover wireless networks and everything that separates them from their wired-network brethren. Finally, you'll learn about the biggest network of them all, the Internet.

  Troubleshooting Network and Internet Issues

  This lesson covers the steps to take when trying to fix your network or Internet connections. You'll learn how to troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, share files, and fix a dial-up or broadband Internet connection.

  Preventing Internet Problems

  Keep your computer safe from Internet-based attacks, including viruses and spyware! You'll discover the many types of malicious software that can infect your computer, and go through the five-step process of recovering from a virus infection. You'll also read about safe browsing and safe email use and find out how to configure a firewall to help defend your PC.

  Introduction to PC Hardware

  All PC techs needs to get their hands dirty eventually, which means diving inside the case and checking things out from the inside. In this lesson, you'll learn about the power of different PC parts, including what to look for when shopping for new parts. The lesson will also guide you through the safe and proper handling of components.

  Installing Hardware

  Replacing hardware components can dramatically improve your PC's performance. For instance, RAM can speed up your computer, a second hard drive increases your data storage capacity, and expansion cards can add features and ports to your computer. In this lesson, you'll learn to handle RAM, hard drives, and expansion cards.

  Maintaining Hardware

  Dirt happens! You can't make your PC last forever, but you can make it last longer and run better by keeping it clean. Get out your canned air and your distilled water (but not your pencil erasers or your household vacuum cleaner), and learn safe and effective ways to check, clean, and maintain the inside and outside of your computer. You'll also learn about how to donate an old computer and how to throw away a computer without losing data or harming the environment.

  Life of a PC Troubleshooter

  You've come a long way since the beginning of this course. Before you complete your PC troubleshooting training, you'll be reminded about the computing process and troubleshooting theory. Combined with your new knowledge of PC hardware, software, and networking, you can use these tools to fix all sorts of problems. You'll learn more about your future as a PC troubleshooter, including the certifications and careers available to anyone with the right skills.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians
  • Gain the skills you need to solve common PC problems
  • Learn how to diagnose and fix more advanced problems as well
  • Learn how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC

  How you will benefit

  • Save time and money by learning to diagnose and troubleshoot common computer problems that you may encounter personally and professionally
  • Gain confidence as you learn to fix problems on your PC and business computers
  • Open the door to new career opportunities as the go to person for technology issues in most companies

  
  

  David Rush has been an IT instructor and expert for over 35 years with degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He has been the senior instructor for the industry leader in CompTIA certification books, videos, and learning tools for the past 11 years.

  In this capacity, Dave has taught computer technology, A+, and Network+ to the FBI, DEA, CIA, and other federal law enforcement agencies. He also creates train-the-trainer courses and materials for educational institutions. He conducts weekly, live online seminars on using Raspberry Pi computers and Linux as tools to foster studies toward CompTIA certifications.

  In addition to his involvement in IT instruction, Dave has had a wide and varied career, including time as an airline pilot with U.S. and international airlines.

  Show Description

  
  

• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 9/14/2022 - 11/5/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, teaching troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem, and giving you the skills you need to solve them.

  Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well! Finally, Intro to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to troubleshoot and fix some PCs!

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
  • You will also need access to one or more computers that do not contain any data you consider sensitive.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on PC repairs that you can fix yourself with a little troubleshooting knowledge. This course takes you step-by-step through typical hardware and operating system problems and gives you the skills you need to solve them as you learn to maintain and optimize a Windows PC.

  
  

  The Computing Process

  This lesson starts you on the path to troubleshooting PCs like a pro. You'll first look at input devices, or how you tell the computer to do stuff. In the second part of the lesson, you'll explore the pieces that do the work inside the computer. The final section describes the output devices, where the computer communicates to you.

  Troubleshooting Theory

  This lesson will take you through the troubleshooting process. It's not a guide to solving specific computer problems, but the steps explained here will enable you to tackle any computer problems you might encounter. The three main steps are identifying the problem, testing solutions, and completing the process.

  Operating System Overview

  This lesson introduces you to some of the basic components and tools of an operating system. First, you'll find out about the primary functions of operating systems. You'll then explore the major parts of Microsoft Windows, including the Desktop and Windows Explorer. You'll finish the lesson by learning about the most important troubleshooting tools for fixing operating systems.

  OS Fixes

  This lesson leads you through the basic steps of troubleshooting an operating system, including startup, video, sound, and application errors. You'll look at tools like Safe Mode and the System Configuration utility and learn about driver rollback. You'll end the lesson by learning how to troubleshoot audio/visual errors.

  Avoiding OS Obstacles

  How would you like to prevent system problems instead of rushing to fix them? In this lesson, you'll master the three most important types of preventive maintenance: backing up data that's on a hard drive, updating or upgrading the operating system, and using Windows utilities that help you monitor and maintain the OS.

  Networking Basics

  This lesson covers the basics of networking. First, you'll find out how networks work and what the necessary components are for a wired network. Next, you'll discover wireless networks and everything that separates them from their wired-network brethren. Finally, you'll learn about the biggest network of them all, the Internet.

  Troubleshooting Network and Internet Issues

  This lesson covers the steps to take when trying to fix your network or Internet connections. You'll learn how to troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, share files, and fix a dial-up or broadband Internet connection.

  Preventing Internet Problems

  Keep your computer safe from Internet-based attacks, including viruses and spyware! You'll discover the many types of malicious software that can infect your computer, and go through the five-step process of recovering from a virus infection. You'll also read about safe browsing and safe email use and find out how to configure a firewall to help defend your PC.

  Introduction to PC Hardware

  All PC techs needs to get their hands dirty eventually, which means diving inside the case and checking things out from the inside. In this lesson, you'll learn about the power of different PC parts, including what to look for when shopping for new parts. The lesson will also guide you through the safe and proper handling of components.

  Installing Hardware

  Replacing hardware components can dramatically improve your PC's performance. For instance, RAM can speed up your computer, a second hard drive increases your data storage capacity, and expansion cards can add features and ports to your computer. In this lesson, you'll learn to handle RAM, hard drives, and expansion cards.

  Maintaining Hardware

  Dirt happens! You can't make your PC last forever, but you can make it last longer and run better by keeping it clean. Get out your canned air and your distilled water (but not your pencil erasers or your household vacuum cleaner), and learn safe and effective ways to check, clean, and maintain the inside and outside of your computer. You'll also learn about how to donate an old computer and how to throw away a computer without losing data or harming the environment.

  Life of a PC Troubleshooter

  You've come a long way since the beginning of this course. Before you complete your PC troubleshooting training, you'll be reminded about the computing process and troubleshooting theory. Combined with your new knowledge of PC hardware, software, and networking, you can use these tools to fix all sorts of problems. You'll learn more about your future as a PC troubleshooter, including the certifications and careers available to anyone with the right skills.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians
  • Gain the skills you need to solve common PC problems
  • Learn how to diagnose and fix more advanced problems as well
  • Learn how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC

  How you will benefit

  • Save time and money by learning to diagnose and troubleshoot common computer problems that you may encounter personally and professionally
  • Gain confidence as you learn to fix problems on your PC and business computers
  • Open the door to new career opportunities as the go to person for technology issues in most companies

  
  

  David Rush has been an IT instructor and expert for over 35 years with degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He has been the senior instructor for the industry leader in CompTIA certification books, videos, and learning tools for the past 11 years.

  In this capacity, Dave has taught computer technology, A+, and Network+ to the FBI, DEA, CIA, and other federal law enforcement agencies. He also creates train-the-trainer courses and materials for educational institutions. He conducts weekly, live online seminars on using Raspberry Pi computers and Linux as tools to foster studies toward CompTIA certifications.

  In addition to his involvement in IT instruction, Dave has had a wide and varied career, including time as an airline pilot with U.S. and international airlines.

  Show Description

  
  

• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 10/12/2022 - 12/3/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to decipher and solve almost any problem with your PC.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, teaching troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem, and giving you the skills you need to solve them.

  Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well! Finally, Intro to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to troubleshoot and fix some PCs!

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
  • You will also need access to one or more computers that do not contain any data you consider sensitive.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Don't spend your hard-earned cash on PC repairs that you can fix yourself with a little troubleshooting knowledge. This course takes you step-by-step through typical hardware and operating system problems and gives you the skills you need to solve them as you learn to maintain and optimize a Windows PC.

  
  

  The Computing Process

  This lesson starts you on the path to troubleshooting PCs like a pro. You'll first look at input devices, or how you tell the computer to do stuff. In the second part of the lesson, you'll explore the pieces that do the work inside the computer. The final section describes the output devices, where the computer communicates to you.

  Troubleshooting Theory

  This lesson will take you through the troubleshooting process. It's not a guide to solving specific computer problems, but the steps explained here will enable you to tackle any computer problems you might encounter. The three main steps are identifying the problem, testing solutions, and completing the process.

  Operating System Overview

  This lesson introduces you to some of the basic components and tools of an operating system. First, you'll find out about the primary functions of operating systems. You'll then explore the major parts of Microsoft Windows, including the Desktop and Windows Explorer. You'll finish the lesson by learning about the most important troubleshooting tools for fixing operating systems.

  OS Fixes

  This lesson leads you through the basic steps of troubleshooting an operating system, including startup, video, sound, and application errors. You'll look at tools like Safe Mode and the System Configuration utility and learn about driver rollback. You'll end the lesson by learning how to troubleshoot audio/visual errors.

  Avoiding OS Obstacles

  How would you like to prevent system problems instead of rushing to fix them? In this lesson, you'll master the three most important types of preventive maintenance: backing up data that's on a hard drive, updating or upgrading the operating system, and using Windows utilities that help you monitor and maintain the OS.

  Networking Basics

  This lesson covers the basics of networking. First, you'll find out how networks work and what the necessary components are for a wired network. Next, you'll discover wireless networks and everything that separates them from their wired-network brethren. Finally, you'll learn about the biggest network of them all, the Internet.

  Troubleshooting Network and Internet Issues

  This lesson covers the steps to take when trying to fix your network or Internet connections. You'll learn how to troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, share files, and fix a dial-up or broadband Internet connection.

  Preventing Internet Problems

  Keep your computer safe from Internet-based attacks, including viruses and spyware! You'll discover the many types of malicious software that can infect your computer, and go through the five-step process of recovering from a virus infection. You'll also read about safe browsing and safe email use and find out how to configure a firewall to help defend your PC.

  Introduction to PC Hardware

  All PC techs needs to get their hands dirty eventually, which means diving inside the case and checking things out from the inside. In this lesson, you'll learn about the power of different PC parts, including what to look for when shopping for new parts. The lesson will also guide you through the safe and proper handling of components.

  Installing Hardware

  Replacing hardware components can dramatically improve your PC's performance. For instance, RAM can speed up your computer, a second hard drive increases your data storage capacity, and expansion cards can add features and ports to your computer. In this lesson, you'll learn to handle RAM, hard drives, and expansion cards.

  Maintaining Hardware

  Dirt happens! You can't make your PC last forever, but you can make it last longer and run better by keeping it clean. Get out your canned air and your distilled water (but not your pencil erasers or your household vacuum cleaner), and learn safe and effective ways to check, clean, and maintain the inside and outside of your computer. You'll also learn about how to donate an old computer and how to throw away a computer without losing data or harming the environment.

  Life of a PC Troubleshooter

  You've come a long way since the beginning of this course. Before you complete your PC troubleshooting training, you'll be reminded about the computing process and troubleshooting theory. Combined with your new knowledge of PC hardware, software, and networking, you can use these tools to fix all sorts of problems. You'll learn more about your future as a PC troubleshooter, including the certifications and careers available to anyone with the right skills.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians
  • Gain the skills you need to solve common PC problems
  • Learn how to diagnose and fix more advanced problems as well
  • Learn how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC

  How you will benefit

  • Save time and money by learning to diagnose and troubleshoot common computer problems that you may encounter personally and professionally
  • Gain confidence as you learn to fix problems on your PC and business computers
  • Open the door to new career opportunities as the go to person for technology issues in most companies

  
  

  David Rush has been an IT instructor and expert for over 35 years with degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He has been the senior instructor for the industry leader in CompTIA certification books, videos, and learning tools for the past 11 years.

  In this capacity, Dave has taught computer technology, A+, and Network+ to the FBI, DEA, CIA, and other federal law enforcement agencies. He also creates train-the-trainer courses and materials for educational institutions. He conducts weekly, live online seminars on using Raspberry Pi computers and Linux as tools to foster studies toward CompTIA certifications.

  In addition to his involvement in IT instruction, Dave has had a wide and varied career, including time as an airline pilot with U.S. and international airlines.

  Show Description

  
  

• Introduction to Windows 10
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 8/17/2022 - 10/8/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to use this powerful new operating system, including how to customize your desktop, manage files and folders, and navigate the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Welcome to Windows 10, the completely new operating system from Microsoft, which offers a more robust, more powerful, and completely unique computing experience. In this course, you will gain the foundation you need to get started right away using Windows 10.

  File Explorer can help you manage your files and create basic text documents using WordPad. From managing files and editing photos to working with external drives, you will learn everything you need to know about getting the most from this operating system. Additionally, since security is important, you will also learn how to protect your files and how to protect and update Windows 10.

  By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Master the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play. This course will help you learn to use this powerful new operating system, including customizing your desktop, managing files and folders, and navigating the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Getting Started

  Learn the basics that every computer user must know in order to use a computer with minimal frustration followed by the most important skills and terminology that allow you to control what you see on your screen at all times. Then, explore the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10.

  Use the Start Menu and Apps

  This lesson explores the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10. You will explore the Windows Store and learn how to customize the Start Menu.

  Personalizing Your Windows Desktop

  In this lesson, you will have fun personalizing your computer by choosing your own desktop pictures, window colors, and sound scheme. The skills you learn in this lesson will go a long way to helping you gain complete control of your computer.

  Working With Text and Files

  No matter how you intend to use your computer, there will be times when there's some typing involved. It might be for writing email messages, memos, or letters, or it might be for taking notes in a course, or for chatting with others on a website. Whatever the reason, this lesson will teach you all the tricks for making typing quick and easy.

  Exploring Your System

  Everything that's in your computer is stored on its hard drive. The hard drive is like a filing cabinet containing files organized into folders. Finding files that you have saved is a matter of opening the filing cabinet, so to speak, and then locating the correct folder. In this lesson, you will learn how it all works.

  Using OneDrive and Cortana

  In this lesson, you will explore two Windows 10 features: OneDrive and Cortana. OneDrive is a cloud storage solution that lets you store files and folders both on your PC as well as the Microsoft cloud. Cortana is Microsoft's personal digital assistant that can help find files, folders, apps, and settings on your PC as well as information on the Internet.

  Manage and Edit Your Photos

  In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your photos and view them using Windows 10's Photos App. You will see how to view individual photos, draw and rotate, and auto-enhance your shots. You will also learn about the Photos App editing tools for adjusting brightness and contrast, cropping, and more.

  Using Edge

  It's likely that you have seen references to .com sites in ads and elsewhere. This lesson introduces Edge, the program that provides access to websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and many others.

  Managing Files and Folders

  This lesson will explore managing files and folders. In many work and school environments, people just assume you know how to manage files, and they rarely provide any details on copying, moving, or renaming files and folders.

  More Fun With File Management

  In this lesson, you will expand your file management skills by learning how to delete and recover files. You will learn how to select multiple files to work with, so you don't always have to manage your files one at a time.

  Protect Your Valuable Files

  This lesson is all about using the tools and techniques built into Windows to help you protect your valuable files. Your computer is an investment of money, and the pictures and other files you store on your computer are an investment of time.

  Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

  In your final lesson, you will learn some more techniques for protecting your computer, including using resources for free protection from viruses and spyware. You will learn how to remove programs you no longer want or need and discover some great timesaving tips and shortcuts to help you make the most out of Windows 10.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Find your way around Windows 10 with the desktop, Start menu, and system settings
  • Learn to customize features and personalize your desktop
  • Discover how File Explorer can help you manage files and learn to create basic text documents using WordPad
  • Learn how to protect your files and update Windows 10

  How you will benefit

  • Gain confidence in your use of the Windows 10 operating system for personal and business use
  • Learn how to use your PC effectively, starting with Windows
  • Experience reduced frustration and setbacks by learning to operating your computer properly
  • Become a more independent computer user

  
  

  Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. He holds degrees in English and communication studies and has more than 10 years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Simmons has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles.

  Show Description

  
  

• Introduction to Windows 10
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 9/14/2022 - 11/5/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to use this powerful new operating system, including how to customize your desktop, manage files and folders, and navigate the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Welcome to Windows 10, the completely new operating system from Microsoft, which offers a more robust, more powerful, and completely unique computing experience. In this course, you will gain the foundation you need to get started right away using Windows 10.

  File Explorer can help you manage your files and create basic text documents using WordPad. From managing files and editing photos to working with external drives, you will learn everything you need to know about getting the most from this operating system. Additionally, since security is important, you will also learn how to protect your files and how to protect and update Windows 10.

  By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Master the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play. This course will help you learn to use this powerful new operating system, including customizing your desktop, managing files and folders, and navigating the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Getting Started

  Learn the basics that every computer user must know in order to use a computer with minimal frustration followed by the most important skills and terminology that allow you to control what you see on your screen at all times. Then, explore the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10.

  Use the Start Menu and Apps

  This lesson explores the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10. You will explore the Windows Store and learn how to customize the Start Menu.

  Personalizing Your Windows Desktop

  In this lesson, you will have fun personalizing your computer by choosing your own desktop pictures, window colors, and sound scheme. The skills you learn in this lesson will go a long way to helping you gain complete control of your computer.

  Working With Text and Files

  No matter how you intend to use your computer, there will be times when there's some typing involved. It might be for writing email messages, memos, or letters, or it might be for taking notes in a course, or for chatting with others on a website. Whatever the reason, this lesson will teach you all the tricks for making typing quick and easy.

  Exploring Your System

  Everything that's in your computer is stored on its hard drive. The hard drive is like a filing cabinet containing files organized into folders. Finding files that you have saved is a matter of opening the filing cabinet, so to speak, and then locating the correct folder. In this lesson, you will learn how it all works.

  Using OneDrive and Cortana

  In this lesson, you will explore two Windows 10 features: OneDrive and Cortana. OneDrive is a cloud storage solution that lets you store files and folders both on your PC as well as the Microsoft cloud. Cortana is Microsoft's personal digital assistant that can help find files, folders, apps, and settings on your PC as well as information on the Internet.

  Manage and Edit Your Photos

  In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your photos and view them using Windows 10's Photos App. You will see how to view individual photos, draw and rotate, and auto-enhance your shots. You will also learn about the Photos App editing tools for adjusting brightness and contrast, cropping, and more.

  Using Edge

  It's likely that you have seen references to .com sites in ads and elsewhere. This lesson introduces Edge, the program that provides access to websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and many others.

  Managing Files and Folders

  This lesson will explore managing files and folders. In many work and school environments, people just assume you know how to manage files, and they rarely provide any details on copying, moving, or renaming files and folders.

  More Fun With File Management

  In this lesson, you will expand your file management skills by learning how to delete and recover files. You will learn how to select multiple files to work with, so you don't always have to manage your files one at a time.

  Protect Your Valuable Files

  This lesson is all about using the tools and techniques built into Windows to help you protect your valuable files. Your computer is an investment of money, and the pictures and other files you store on your computer are an investment of time.

  Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

  In your final lesson, you will learn some more techniques for protecting your computer, including using resources for free protection from viruses and spyware. You will learn how to remove programs you no longer want or need and discover some great timesaving tips and shortcuts to help you make the most out of Windows 10.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Find your way around Windows 10 with the desktop, Start menu, and system settings
  • Learn to customize features and personalize your desktop
  • Discover how File Explorer can help you manage files and learn to create basic text documents using WordPad
  • Learn how to protect your files and update Windows 10

  How you will benefit

  • Gain confidence in your use of the Windows 10 operating system for personal and business use
  • Learn how to use your PC effectively, starting with Windows
  • Experience reduced frustration and setbacks by learning to operating your computer properly
  • Become a more independent computer user

  
  

  Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. He holds degrees in English and communication studies and has more than 10 years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Simmons has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles.

  Show Description

  
  

• Introduction to Windows 10
• Fee: $115.00
  Dates: 10/12/2022 - 12/3/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn to use this powerful new operating system, including how to customize your desktop, manage files and folders, and navigate the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Welcome to Windows 10, the completely new operating system from Microsoft, which offers a more robust, more powerful, and completely unique computing experience. In this course, you will gain the foundation you need to get started right away using Windows 10.

  File Explorer can help you manage your files and create basic text documents using WordPad. From managing files and editing photos to working with external drives, you will learn everything you need to know about getting the most from this operating system. Additionally, since security is important, you will also learn how to protect your files and how to protect and update Windows 10.

  By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Master the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 10 for both work and play. This course will help you learn to use this powerful new operating system, including customizing your desktop, managing files and folders, and navigating the web with the new Microsoft Edge browser.

  
  

  Getting Started

  Learn the basics that every computer user must know in order to use a computer with minimal frustration followed by the most important skills and terminology that allow you to control what you see on your screen at all times. Then, explore the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10.

  Use the Start Menu and Apps

  This lesson explores the revised Start Menu and Apps in Windows 10. You will explore the Windows Store and learn how to customize the Start Menu.

  Personalizing Your Windows Desktop

  In this lesson, you will have fun personalizing your computer by choosing your own desktop pictures, window colors, and sound scheme. The skills you learn in this lesson will go a long way to helping you gain complete control of your computer.

  Working With Text and Files

  No matter how you intend to use your computer, there will be times when there's some typing involved. It might be for writing email messages, memos, or letters, or it might be for taking notes in a course, or for chatting with others on a website. Whatever the reason, this lesson will teach you all the tricks for making typing quick and easy.

  Exploring Your System

  Everything that's in your computer is stored on its hard drive. The hard drive is like a filing cabinet containing files organized into folders. Finding files that you have saved is a matter of opening the filing cabinet, so to speak, and then locating the correct folder. In this lesson, you will learn how it all works.

  Using OneDrive and Cortana

  In this lesson, you will explore two Windows 10 features: OneDrive and Cortana. OneDrive is a cloud storage solution that lets you store files and folders both on your PC as well as the Microsoft cloud. Cortana is Microsoft's personal digital assistant that can help find files, folders, apps, and settings on your PC as well as information on the Internet.

  Manage and Edit Your Photos

  In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your photos and view them using Windows 10's Photos App. You will see how to view individual photos, draw and rotate, and auto-enhance your shots. You will also learn about the Photos App editing tools for adjusting brightness and contrast, cropping, and more.

  Using Edge

  It's likely that you have seen references to .com sites in ads and elsewhere. This lesson introduces Edge, the program that provides access to websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and many others.

  Managing Files and Folders

  This lesson will explore managing files and folders. In many work and school environments, people just assume you know how to manage files, and they rarely provide any details on copying, moving, or renaming files and folders.

  More Fun With File Management

  In this lesson, you will expand your file management skills by learning how to delete and recover files. You will learn how to select multiple files to work with, so you don't always have to manage your files one at a time.

  Protect Your Valuable Files

  This lesson is all about using the tools and techniques built into Windows to help you protect your valuable files. Your computer is an investment of money, and the pictures and other files you store on your computer are an investment of time.

  Tips, Tricks, and Shortcuts

  In your final lesson, you will learn some more techniques for protecting your computer, including using resources for free protection from viruses and spyware. You will learn how to remove programs you no longer want or need and discover some great timesaving tips and shortcuts to help you make the most out of Windows 10.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Find your way around Windows 10 with the desktop, Start menu, and system settings
  • Learn to customize features and personalize your desktop
  • Discover how File Explorer can help you manage files and learn to create basic text documents using WordPad
  • Learn how to protect your files and update Windows 10

  How you will benefit

  • Gain confidence in your use of the Windows 10 operating system for personal and business use
  • Learn how to use your PC effectively, starting with Windows
  • Experience reduced frustration and setbacks by learning to operating your computer properly
  • Become a more independent computer user

  
  

  Curt Simmons, B.A., M.Ed, is a best-selling author, trainer, and multi-media expert. He holds degrees in English and communication studies and has more than 10 years of experience teaching English and writing in the classroom. Additionally, Simmons has authored numerous books on a wide variety of technology topics and has been a technical editor for numerous other titles.

  Show Description

  
  

• Keyboarding
• Fee: $100.00
  Dates: 8/17/2022 - 10/8/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn how to touch-type or improve your existing typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5.

  
  

  If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you'll 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, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Mac, Chromebooks, Surface, and all other tablets are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 7 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • When the class starts, you'll receive instructions for downloading and installing a working copy of Keyboarding Pro 5. Please do not purchase or download the software from another source.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Become faster and more confident at the keyboard. This course will help you learn how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Getting Started With Key Pro 5

  Your first lesson guides you step by step as you download, install, and set up Key Pro 5. You will also get acquainted with the program, learning about the home row keys and the reach to the "i" key on the QWERTY keyboard. Are you confused about what home row and QWERTY mean? Don't worry—this lesson explains all of that.

  Lowercase Letters, Plus the Reaches to the "e" and the "n"

  Now that you're getting comfortable with the home row on the QWERTY keyboard, it's time to introduce you to some new keys. This lesson will focus on lowercase letters. You will also use Key Pro 5 to practice the reaches to the e and the n. Is all this typing causing you aches and pains? You will find out how to reduce fatigue while typing.

  The Left Shift, h, t, and Period Reaches

  In this lesson, you will learn four new keystrokes: left SHIFT, h, t, and period (.). You will also provide some tips on improving speed and accuracy and introduce you to the Key Pro 5 word processor program.

  Learn the r, Right SHIFT, c, and o Reaches

  Continue to build your keyboarding vocabulary by learning four new key reaches in this lesson: r, right SHIFT, c, and o. You will also learn about "the Zen of typing", which is how touch-typing becomes an instinctive and unconscious action.

  The w, Comma, b, and p Reaches

  Your typing vocabulary continues to expand rapidly with the addition of the reaches to the w, comma, b, and p. Before you know it, you will be typing complete paragraphs. This lesson also covers what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome, a serious and painful condition that you can avoid.

  The g, Question Mark, x, and u Reaches

  Expand your typing vocabulary by mastering four more key reaches: the g, question mark (?), x, and u. Just a few more reaches, and you will know how to type the whole alphabet. In this lesson, you will also learn about the function (FN) key and the numbers lock (NUM LOCK) key, which are on most laptop keyboards.

  The q, m, v, and Apostrophe Reaches

  This lesson teaches you another four reaches for your typing vocabulary: q, m, v, and apostrophe ('). You will also learn how to save a document with a word processing program.

  The z, y, Quotation Mark, and Tab Reaches

  It's time to add another four reaches to your typing vocabulary: the z, y, quotation mark ("), and tab keys. After this lesson, you will know the reaches to all the alphabetic keys. You will also find out how to open, edit, and resave word processing documents.

  Alphabetic Key Review, the 1 and 8 Number Reaches, and Timed Writings

  Are you ready to improve your skills and learn some new ones? After you review the z, y, x, q, v, quotation mark, and CAPS LOCK keys, you will learn the reaches to the numbers 1 and 8. Then you will take timed writings in the Key Pro 5 word processor.

  Number Reaches, Deleting Text, and Alphabetic Key Review

  What's the difference between the DELETE key, the BACKSPACE key, and the Cut command? By the end of this lesson, you will understand how and when to use these three editing tools. You will also continue to improve your skills with the alphabetic keys, plus you will learn more number reaches: 5, 0, 2, and 7.

  Number and Symbol Reaches, Number Rules, and Key Review

  When should you spell out numbers (like this: one, nine, five hundred), and when should you write them as figures (1, 9, 500)? You will also continue to improve your skills with the keys you have already learned, and you will finish the number reaches by mastering 4, 9, 3, and 6. Then you will learn two symbol reaches: the dollar sign ($) and the hyphen (-).

  Symbol Reaches and Skill Building

  You have already mastered some of the symbols and punctuation marks. In your last lesson together, you will meet the rest of the symbols. You will also work on your accuracy and speed with the Key Pro 5 Skill Building lessons. And you will find out how you can continue to hone your keyboarding skills long after you have finished this course.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn how to create, edit, and save word processing documents
  • Improve your typing speed and accuracy
  • Learn posture tips to minimize fatigue and help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome

  How you will benefit

  • Successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview
  • Become more confident in your ability to type quickly and accurately

  
  

  Kathy Van Pelt has taught computer courses at a community college for the past 25 years. She specializes in Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive and Google Applications, the Windows and Mac operating systems, and keyboarding. She spent seven years teaching word processing and business classes at a private business college and loves being in the ever-evolving educational field.

  Show Description

  
  

• Keyboarding
• Fee: $100.00
  Dates: 9/14/2022 - 11/5/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn how to touch-type or improve your existing typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5.

  
  

  If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you'll 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, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Mac, Chromebooks, Surface, and all other tablets are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 7 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • When the class starts, you'll receive instructions for downloading and installing a working copy of Keyboarding Pro 5. Please do not purchase or download the software from another source.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Become faster and more confident at the keyboard. This course will help you learn how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Getting Started With Key Pro 5

  Your first lesson guides you step by step as you download, install, and set up Key Pro 5. You will also get acquainted with the program, learning about the home row keys and the reach to the "i" key on the QWERTY keyboard. Are you confused about what home row and QWERTY mean? Don't worry—this lesson explains all of that.

  Lowercase Letters, Plus the Reaches to the "e" and the "n"

  Now that you're getting comfortable with the home row on the QWERTY keyboard, it's time to introduce you to some new keys. This lesson will focus on lowercase letters. You will also use Key Pro 5 to practice the reaches to the e and the n. Is all this typing causing you aches and pains? You will find out how to reduce fatigue while typing.

  The Left Shift, h, t, and Period Reaches

  In this lesson, you will learn four new keystrokes: left SHIFT, h, t, and period (.). You will also provide some tips on improving speed and accuracy and introduce you to the Key Pro 5 word processor program.

  Learn the r, Right SHIFT, c, and o Reaches

  Continue to build your keyboarding vocabulary by learning four new key reaches in this lesson: r, right SHIFT, c, and o. You will also learn about "the Zen of typing", which is how touch-typing becomes an instinctive and unconscious action.

  The w, Comma, b, and p Reaches

  Your typing vocabulary continues to expand rapidly with the addition of the reaches to the w, comma, b, and p. Before you know it, you will be typing complete paragraphs. This lesson also covers what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome, a serious and painful condition that you can avoid.

  The g, Question Mark, x, and u Reaches

  Expand your typing vocabulary by mastering four more key reaches: the g, question mark (?), x, and u. Just a few more reaches, and you will know how to type the whole alphabet. In this lesson, you will also learn about the function (FN) key and the numbers lock (NUM LOCK) key, which are on most laptop keyboards.

  The q, m, v, and Apostrophe Reaches

  This lesson teaches you another four reaches for your typing vocabulary: q, m, v, and apostrophe ('). You will also learn how to save a document with a word processing program.

  The z, y, Quotation Mark, and Tab Reaches

  It's time to add another four reaches to your typing vocabulary: the z, y, quotation mark ("), and tab keys. After this lesson, you will know the reaches to all the alphabetic keys. You will also find out how to open, edit, and resave word processing documents.

  Alphabetic Key Review, the 1 and 8 Number Reaches, and Timed Writings

  Are you ready to improve your skills and learn some new ones? After you review the z, y, x, q, v, quotation mark, and CAPS LOCK keys, you will learn the reaches to the numbers 1 and 8. Then you will take timed writings in the Key Pro 5 word processor.

  Number Reaches, Deleting Text, and Alphabetic Key Review

  What's the difference between the DELETE key, the BACKSPACE key, and the Cut command? By the end of this lesson, you will understand how and when to use these three editing tools. You will also continue to improve your skills with the alphabetic keys, plus you will learn more number reaches: 5, 0, 2, and 7.

  Number and Symbol Reaches, Number Rules, and Key Review

  When should you spell out numbers (like this: one, nine, five hundred), and when should you write them as figures (1, 9, 500)? You will also continue to improve your skills with the keys you have already learned, and you will finish the number reaches by mastering 4, 9, 3, and 6. Then you will learn two symbol reaches: the dollar sign ($) and the hyphen (-).

  Symbol Reaches and Skill Building

  You have already mastered some of the symbols and punctuation marks. In your last lesson together, you will meet the rest of the symbols. You will also work on your accuracy and speed with the Key Pro 5 Skill Building lessons. And you will find out how you can continue to hone your keyboarding skills long after you have finished this course.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn how to create, edit, and save word processing documents
  • Improve your typing speed and accuracy
  • Learn posture tips to minimize fatigue and help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome

  How you will benefit

  • Successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview
  • Become more confident in your ability to type quickly and accurately

  
  

  Kathy Van Pelt has taught computer courses at a community college for the past 25 years. She specializes in Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive and Google Applications, the Windows and Mac operating systems, and keyboarding. She spent seven years teaching word processing and business classes at a private business college and loves being in the ever-evolving educational field.

  Show Description

  
  

• Keyboarding
• Fee: $100.00
  Dates: 10/12/2022 - 12/3/2022

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  

  Learn how to touch-type or improve your existing typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5.

  
  

  If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In these lessons, you'll 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, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Requirements:

  Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Mac, Chromebooks, Surface, and all other tablets are not compatible.

  Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 7 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
  • When the class starts, you'll receive instructions for downloading and installing a working copy of Keyboarding Pro 5. Please do not purchase or download the software from another source.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

  Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

  Instructional Material Requirements:

  The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

  
  

  Become faster and more confident at the keyboard. This course will help you learn how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.

  
  

  Getting Started With Key Pro 5

  Your first lesson guides you step by step as you download, install, and set up Key Pro 5. You will also get acquainted with the program, learning about the home row keys and the reach to the "i" key on the QWERTY keyboard. Are you confused about what home row and QWERTY mean? Don't worry—this lesson explains all of that.

  Lowercase Letters, Plus the Reaches to the "e" and the "n"

  Now that you're getting comfortable with the home row on the QWERTY keyboard, it's time to introduce you to some new keys. This lesson will focus on lowercase letters. You will also use Key Pro 5 to practice the reaches to the e and the n. Is all this typing causing you aches and pains? You will find out how to reduce fatigue while typing.

  The Left Shift, h, t, and Period Reaches

  In this lesson, you will learn four new keystrokes: left SHIFT, h, t, and period (.). You will also provide some tips on improving speed and accuracy and introduce you to the Key Pro 5 word processor program.

  Learn the r, Right SHIFT, c, and o Reaches

  Continue to build your keyboarding vocabulary by learning four new key reaches in this lesson: r, right SHIFT, c, and o. You will also learn about "the Zen of typing", which is how touch-typing becomes an instinctive and unconscious action.

  The w, Comma, b, and p Reaches

  Your typing vocabulary continues to expand rapidly with the addition of the reaches to the w, comma, b, and p. Before you know it, you will be typing complete paragraphs. This lesson also covers what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome, a serious and painful condition that you can avoid.

  The g, Question Mark, x, and u Reaches

  Expand your typing vocabulary by mastering four more key reaches: the g, question mark (?), x, and u. Just a few more reaches, and you will know how to type the whole alphabet. In this lesson, you will also learn about the function (FN) key and the numbers lock (NUM LOCK) key, which are on most laptop keyboards.

  The q, m, v, and Apostrophe Reaches

  This lesson teaches you another four reaches for your typing vocabulary: q, m, v, and apostrophe ('). You will also learn how to save a document with a word processing program.

  The z, y, Quotation Mark, and Tab Reaches

  It's time to add another four reaches to your typing vocabulary: the z, y, quotation mark ("), and tab keys. After this lesson, you will know the reaches to all the alphabetic keys. You will also find out how to open, edit, and resave word processing documents.

  Alphabetic Key Review, the 1 and 8 Number Reaches, and Timed Writings

  Are you ready to improve your skills and learn some new ones? After you review the z, y, x, q, v, quotation mark, and CAPS LOCK keys, you will learn the reaches to the numbers 1 and 8. Then you will take timed writings in the Key Pro 5 word processor.

  Number Reaches, Deleting Text, and Alphabetic Key Review

  What's the difference between the DELETE key, the BACKSPACE key, and the Cut command? By the end of this lesson, you will understand how and when to use these three editing tools. You will also continue to improve your skills with the alphabetic keys, plus you will learn more number reaches: 5, 0, 2, and 7.

  Number and Symbol Reaches, Number Rules, and Key Review

  When should you spell out numbers (like this: one, nine, five hundred), and when should you write them as figures (1, 9, 500)? You will also continue to improve your skills with the keys you have already learned, and you will finish the number reaches by mastering 4, 9, 3, and 6. Then you will learn two symbol reaches: the dollar sign ($) and the hyphen (-).

  Symbol Reaches and Skill Building

  You have already mastered some of the symbols and punctuation marks. In your last lesson together, you will meet the rest of the symbols. You will also work on your accuracy and speed with the Key Pro 5 Skill Building lessons. And you will find out how you can continue to hone your keyboarding skills long after you have finished this course.

  
  

  What you will learn

  • Learn how to create, edit, and save word processing documents
  • Improve your typing speed and accuracy
  • Learn posture tips to minimize fatigue and help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome

  How you will benefit

  • Successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview
  • Become more confident in your ability to type quickly and accurately

  
  

  Kathy Van Pelt has taught computer courses at a community college for the past 25 years. She specializes in Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive and Google Applications, the Windows and Mac operating systems, and keyboarding. She spent seven years teaching word processing and business classes at a private business college and loves being in the ever-evolving educational field.

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