Colorado Free University

4 Go to www.freeu.com to view complete course descriptions. Personal Computer Basics with Windows 10 Getting Started This class is designed for anyone who has never used a personal computer . Begin building an understanding of what a PC is and how it works. Topics include defining hardware and software; what’s going on inside the computer (RAM, CPU, and the hard drive); and how information gets saved. Hands-on activities include working with a mouse and keyboard, basic Windows and Internet skills, an introduction to working with files, and a brief overview of Windows 10 tiles. This class is held using Windows 10. Sue Price $74 Non-Member $59 Member Includes handouts CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3400EA: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 4/4 3400EB: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 4/22 3400EC: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 5/2 3400ED: One Tue., 6–9PM 5/19 3400EE: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 6/6 3400EF: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 6/19 3400EG: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 7/11 Using Microsoft Windows 10 This course will help you become more comfortable with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities. Explore the basic tools and features of Windows 10; learn how to create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users. Prerequisite : Previous exposure to personal computers, desktop applications, and the Internet is needed. $139 Non-Member $124 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3410CS: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 3/28 3410CT: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 4/15 3410CU: One Mon. & One Tue., 6–9PM Begins 4/27 3410CV: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 5/16 3410CW: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 6/11 3410CX: One Wed. & One Thu., 6–9PM Begins 6/24 3410CY: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 7/13 Using Google G Suite In this course, you will learn about the features and functionalities of the apps included in most G Suite editions— Gmail™, Google Drive™, Google Docs™, Google Slides™, Google Drawings™, Google Sheets™, Google Forms™, Google Hangouts™, Google Calendar™, and Google Sites™—and work within their respective environments. This is an introductory class intended for users who are new to Google G Suite and who do not have prior experience with the features . Sue Price Prerequisite : Basic Windows skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. $139 Non-Member $124 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3408BI: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 4/18 3408BJ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 5/13 3408BK: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 6/20 3408BL: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 7/24 Introduction to Google Mail Google is the big kid on the block, and it’s going to be around long after other platforms are gone. Google is at the forefront of mobile platforms and connectivity and is a leader in innovations of all kinds. Best yet, Google offers many applications for free! In this hands-on class, learn to start and customize a Gmail account. Discover the features that come with a Google account including those to create and share web-based Google Docs (drive) and calendars. Sue Price Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $74 Non-Member $59 Member CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3406CJ: One Mon., 6–9PM 3/23 3406CK: One Tue., 9AM–12PM 4/7 3406CL: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 5/9 3406CM: One Wed., 6–9PM 6/10 3406CN: One Tue., 9AM–12PM 7/14 Microsoft Office Weekend This comprehensive weekend class will teach you how to use and integrate the word processing power of MS Word , the spreadsheet basics of MS Excel , and presentation skills of MS PowerPoint . Leave knowing how to create and edit basic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This is a terrific bang-for- your-buck class! Class is offered in Office 2013 or Office 2016. Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $339 Non-Member $319 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3433JV: One Sat. & One Sun, 9AM–4PM Begins 3/21 (2013) 3433JW: One Sat. & One Sun., 9AM–4PM Begins 6/27 (2016) Microsoft Office Intensive for Intermediate and Advanced Users 3 in 1 Word/PowerPoint/Excel This all-inclusive class will teach you the tips and tricks of using and integrating the word processing power of MS Word , the presentation skills of MS PowerPoint , and the ins and outs of MS Excel at an Intermediate/Advanced level. This class is offered in Office 2013 or Office 2016. Mitzi Katz Prerequisite : Microsoft Office Weekend or equivalent knowledge $184 Non-Member $169 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3431BU: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 4/1 (2013) 3431BV: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 7/16 (2016) CompuSkills | Beginning Computers, MS Office, Google Lou Smith (MS classes) began teaching popular computer software in 1986. He has taught at Red Rocks Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and AT&T. Currently, he provides database and IT support at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Lou teaches Microsoft Office Weekend and other Microsoft classes offered on weekends and evenings. Sue Price (Microsoft and Google classes) has been teaching computer classes at Compuskills and Colorado Free University since September 2008. Previously, she taught at CompUsa. Sue teaches MS Office classes during the week, and also Beginning PCs, Google Mail, Google Drive and Windows classes on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Last chance for QuickBooks Pro All CompuSkills classes are held in our comfortable computer labs on desktop PCs.