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 3400EI: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 9/12 3400EJ: One Thu., 9AM–12PM 10/8 3400EK: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 11/7 3400EL: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 12/4 3400EM: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 1/9 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 3410DC: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 10/3 3410DF: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 1/11 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3410DBZ: One Wed. & One Thu., 6–9PM Begins 9/16 3410DDZ: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 11/14 3410DEZ: One Wed. & One Thu., 6–9PMBegins 12/16 Microsoft Publisher 2016 Microsoft Publisher is an easy-to-use program for creating newsletters, brochures, business cards, postcards, and flyers for print, email, and the web. In this course you will learn how to create a publication from scratch or use one of the hundreds of business and personal design templates. Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $174 Non-Member $159 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3499GB: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 9/1 3499GE: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 1/5 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3499GCZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 10/21 3499GDZ: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 12/14 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 3406CQ: One Tue., 9AM–12PM 10/20 3406CS: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 12/16 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3406CPZ: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 9/18 3406CRZ: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 11/21 3406CTZ: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 1/16 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 3408BP: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 10/27 3408BR: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 1/19 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3408BOZ: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 9/21 3408BQZ: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 11/16 Microsoft Office Intensives 3 in 1 Word/PowerPoint/Excel An overview of the most important basic features within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint The Introductory/Beginning course will cover the need-to-know features in the Microsoft Office Suite. You will be able to create and manage files using best practice techniques that will provide a foundation for the way you work with your computer. Files and practice labs included. The Intermediate & Advanced user overview webinar will help in identifying latest features, effective applications, time-saving settings, and best practices —all in a nutshell! These are terrific bang-for-your buck classes. Miti Katz Introductory & Beginning Users Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $244 Non-Member $229 Member Includes training materials ONLINE : Via GoToMeeting 3430CZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 9/30 3430DZ: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 11/6 3430EZ: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 12/8 3430FZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 1/13 Intermediate & Advanced Users Prerequisite : Introductory Office Intensive or equivalent knowledge $209 Non-Member $194 Member Includes training materials ONLINE : Via GoToMeeting 3431BWZ: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 10/29 3431BXZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 12/9 3431BYZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 1/27 Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Adobe Acrobat offers so much more than simply manipulating PDFs and this class gives an excellent foundation to its major features and uses. With Acrobat you can combine PDFs, change their order, separate them, convert them, and show them as a presentation. You can create and apply digital signatures and add bookmarks, links, and buttons for navigating through online documentation. Acrobat can also serve as a “container” for multiple files created from multiple software applications such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Best yet, Acrobat is probably the industry standard for creating forms. Miti Katz Prerequisite : Understanding of basics of Windows. $174 Non-Member $159 Member Includes training materials ONLINE : Via GoToMeeting 3454BWZ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 10/7 3454BXZ: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 11/17 3454BYZ: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 1/7 CompuSkills | Basic Computers, Google, Publishing, Office Mitzi Katz has a Master’s in Education and has been providing training to end users for over 30 years. Sue Price has taught at CFU since 2008 and before that taught at CompUSA. Lou Smith began offering training in 1986, and he also provides database and IT support at Children’ Hospital Colorado Foundation.