BUSINESS & COMPUTERS

Computer Basics for Seniors is structured for seniors who are interested in building a better understanding of how to utilize a computer. Students will learn to use a mouse, keyboard, and PC. The class can be tailored to specific student interests such as browsing the internet and sending emails.

Microsoft classes are designed to aid the beginner or to expand the knowledge and skills of individuals already with some knowledge of computers.

Subjects are taught in short periods with topics covered that are relevant to everyday use of these programs.

Classes are instructor led with hands-on learning which aids the students in learning programs quickly.

It is recommended that the student have a basic working knowledge of the computer and adequate typing skills.

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program. It features calculation and graphing tools.

The Microsoft Excel – Level 1 class is designed for the beginner Excel student and covers the areas of the program that are used daily in a home or business setting including:

• Spreadsheets
• Charts
• Formulas and functions

Prerequisite: Word – Level 1

The Microsoft Excel – Level 2 class will build upon what you learned in the Microsoft Excel – Level 1 course to include these advanced concepts:

• Work with multiple worksheets and workbooks
• Add data to multiple worksheets at the same time
• Create formulas that use 3-D cell references

Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel – Level 1

In the Microsoft Windows 10 class learn a variety of information to maneuver and navigate through the Windows 10 environment.

Meet Cortana, a personal assistant, designed to assist you with making your life easier. Master the new start menu which now blends Windows 7 and 8 for maximum comfort. Then work your way through file management, applications, and programs used on a frequent basis at home and/or in the office.

In Microsoft Word – Level 1, begin with basic Windows on the first night and then go on to learn to work with:

• Creating, editing, and formatting word documents
• Business letters with letterhead
• Tables
• Watermarks
• Clipart and graphics
• Sort data

Microsoft Word – Level 2 builds upon the skills you learned in Word – Level 1 to include:

• Form letters & mailing labels
• Insert formatted headers and footers
• Create a newsletter with a pull-quote and graphics
• Use an IF field in a main document
• Formatting a document in multiple columns
• Sorting data records
• Inserting WordArt

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word – Level 1