Students who want to save their work from computer courses should bring a USB flash drive to class.

This course covers the basic hardware and software of a PC, including operations and interactions with peripherals. Hardware topics include component identification, the memory system, peripheral installations and configuration, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Software topics include how to install device drivers, resolve resource conflicts, and configure and optimize operating systems. PC Fundamentals or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 48 hours.

Explore and master the pen tool, discover the anatomy of beziers, and draw and fine-tune contours. Apply color, import images, create type, and apply brushes and patterns. Explore transparencies, the Gradient Mesh tool, and special effects. Excellent keyboarding and word processing skills recommended. Textbook required. 36 hours.

Create web graphics using the #1 graphic software application used by professional graphic artists. Topics include the use of tools and filters to create artwork. Develop efficient graphics for the web. Excellent keyboarding and word processing skills recommended. Textbook required. 36 hours.

Create web sites using Dreamweaver, the industry’s top software web editor.Topics include a short introduction to HTML, layout techniques using tables, cascading style sheets, site navigation, and site management. Excellent keyboarding and word processing skills recommended. Textbook required. 48 hours.

Students plan, design, create, and publish a working web site. Topics include text editor, interface design, HTML, graphics, and site management. Skills are introduced through structured exercises and applied through individual creative projects. Keyboarding and word processing or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 48 hours

Learn to create, save, and retrieve spreadsheets. Perform complex mathematical operations through the use of functions. Design graphs and generate reports. Word processing or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 24 hours.

Learn to create, save, and retrieve spreadsheets. Perform complex mathematical operations through the use of functions. Design graphs and generate reports. Word processing or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 42 hours.

Este es un curso ideal para aprender los conceptos básicos en computación y cómo navegar en Internet. Aprenda a usar el teclado, junto con Microsoft Word, Excel, e Internet. Curso dictado en español. No necesita libro de texto. 24 horas. View the course outline.

Learn basic to intermediate level word processing functions. Create tables and learn to use automated tools. Keyboarding or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 42 hours.

Learn the fundamentals of computer technology in this beginning level class! Learn how computers operate and learn basic Microsoft applications, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Keyboarding or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 42 hours.

This course takes your computer skills to the next level. Review basic applications and then learn advanced strategies of Microsoft Word and Excel. Apply your knowledge in completing an independent project. It is strongly recommended that students have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Textbook required. 42 hours.

This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is on the touch system, correct techniques, and developing speed and accuracy. Basic word processing concepts and applications are introduced. No previous computer experience required. Textbook required. 69 hours.

New! Word 2007! This leisurely-paced introduction to the computer covers basic computer concepts and procedures. Receive lots of personal attention in a beginner’s class created especially for senior adults. Keyboarding or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 30 hours. View the course outline.

Word 2007! Learn basic word processing functions. Enter, insert, delete, and replace text; set margins and tabs; save and print documents; create headers and footers; insert page breaks; and use spell check, graphic features, and other automated tools. PC Fundamentals or equivalent experience recommended. Textbook required. 30 hours.

Human Resources Development (HRD) provides courses in: Basic Keyboarding for the Workplace, Computer Basics for the Job Search, and Computer Skills for the Office Professional. HRD courses are FREE to qualified participants. Qualified participants are unemployed, have been notified of a lay-off, or are underemployed. Underemployed persons are working part time and/or are eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit. View the HRD class schedule for more information.