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Personal Computers Using
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Welcome to Introduction to Personal
Computers Using Microsoft® Windows®
8.1. This class will help you become
comfortable using a personal computer
(PC) and, more specifically, the Windows
8.1 interface. This course will help you to
define what a PC is, and familiarize you with
the Windows 8.1 user interface and its basic
capabilities. You will explore Windows 8.1,
and learn how to create documents, send
email, and browse the Internet.
This course
is intended for the user who has never used
a personal computer
. The class is taught
using a keyboard and mouse, but skills are
transferable to touch screen use.
Prerequisite
: None
$129 Non-Member
$109 Member
Includes training materials
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3401AG9: One Tue. & One Wed., 6-9PM Begins 6/16
3401AH: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 7/18
3401AI: One Fri., 9AM-4PM 8/14
3401AJ: One Mon. & One Tue., 6-9PM Begins 9/14
PC Basics Using Windows 7
Learn about the most basic functions
of your computer and begin building an
understanding of what it is and how it
works. Topics include: defining hardware
and software, what’s going on inside the
computer (RAM, CPU and the hard drive),
an overview of operating systems, how
information gets saved and how drives
are set up. Hands-on activities include
basic windows skills and an introduction
to working with files. Gain an overview
of application software such as word-
processing, spreadsheets, database, and
presentation programs.
This class is
designed for the user who has never used a
personal computer
.
Prerequisite
: None
$119 Non-Member
$99 Member
Includes training materials
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3402LS: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 6/13
3402LT: One Wed., 9AM-4PM 7/8
3402LU: One Tue. & One Wed., 6-9PM Begins 8/4
3402LV: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 9/19
Transition from Windows 7
to Windows 8.1
This course is designed
for students who wish to
switch from using a PC
running on the Microsoft
Windows 7 operating
system to using a PC
running on the Microsoft
Windows 8.1 operating
system. Learn to
navigate the Windows 8.1
environment; work with common features
such as apps, charms and file explorer;
customize the Windows 8.1 environment
including the desktop and start screen; use
the control panel and task manager.
Prerequisite
: Prior working knowledge of
the Windows 7 operating system
$149 Non-Member
$134 Member
Includes training materials
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3408AA: One Wed. & One Thu., 6-9PM Begins 6/3
3408AB: One Fri., 9AM-4PM 7/10
3408AC: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 8/29
Microsoft Windows 7
Gain a greater awareness and confidence
using the various features, tools, and
options available in Windows 7. In this
course, you will familiarize yourself with the
basics of personal computers, customize
Windows 7, and manage files and folders.
You will also work with simple tools and
browse the Internet.
This class is designed
for the student with no prior Windows
experience and not recommended for
users that have used previous versions of
Windows
.
Prerequisite
: Basic computer knowledge
$134 Non-Member
$119 Member
Includes training materials
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3403JB9: One Thu., 9AM-4PM 5/28
3403JC: One Sat., 9AM-4PM 6/20
3403JD: One Thu., 9AM-4PM 8/13
3403JE: One Wed. & One Thu., 6-9PM Begins 9/9
Google Mail
Google is the big kid on the block and is
going to be around after other platforms
are gone. It is on the forefront of mobile
platforms and connectivity and leader in
innovations of all kinds. Google offers many
applications for free and is being used not
only by individuals, but also by businesses
to manage many aspects of the workplace
beyond email. In this hands-on class, get
started with a Gmail account and learn how
to customize your Gmail. Learn about the
features that come with a Google account,
including how to create and share web-
based Google Docs (Drive), and manage
yours and others’ calendars.
Previous knowledge or experience
:
Understanding of the basics of Windows
$74 Non-member
$59 Member
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3406AF: One Wed., 9AM-12PM 6/10
3406AG: One Sat., 9AM-12PM 7/25
3406AH: One Wed., 6-9PM 9/2
Blogging Basics
Hands-On Training
Within this three-hour course, you will gain a
basic introduction to blogging and complete
the following tasks: sign up for a practice
blog via Blogger, create your first post, and
become familiar with customizable features.
Students new to blogging usually come with
a purpose for a potential blog, but want to
see a hands-on step-by-step instruction.
For those who are completely new to the
concept of blogging, we will explore the
reasons for and benefits of blogging. Why
do you want to start a blog? As a personal
on-line journal, to increase traffic to your
business, to share your thoughts on politics,
spirituality, or movie and book reviews? This
is an interactive class that is personalized
on the spot depending on students’ needs.
Prerequisite
: Understanding the basics of
Windows
$74 Non-Member
$59 Member
COMPUSKILLS LOWRY
: Near 1st & Quebec
3411BK: One Sat., 1-4PM 6/20
3411BL: One Sat., 1-4PM 7/25
3411BM: One Sun., 1-4PM 8/30
3411BN: One Thu., 6-9PM 9/24
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