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Classes:

• Getting Started Guide • Computers for Absolute Beginners • Keyboarding for Success • Getting Started with Computers • Internet for Absolute Beginners • E-Mail for Beginners • Comprehensive Computer Training

Getting Started with computer classes


Where Do I Start?

  • Take Keyboarding for Success if you are not familiar with a computer keyboard. Keyboarding skills are essential when using a computer.
  • Take Computers for Absolute Beginners if you are new to computers or don't have a good understanding of computer concepts and terminology such as: Hard Disk Drive, Floppy Disk, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Megahertz, RAM, Memory, CPU, Pentium, CD-ROM, Reboot, USB, Monitor, Virus, Operating System, Multitasking.
  • Take Introduction to Windows if you're not familiar with the following terms or operations: Start Menu, Icons, Desktop, Taskbar, Shortcuts, Double-click, Right-click, Drag, Right-drag, Folders, Open, Save, Save As, Rename, Delete, Recycle Bin, My Computer, Minimize, Maximize, Restore, Title Bar, Toolbars, Scroll Bars, Copy, Cut & Paste.

Class schedule taken by a typical beginning student:
  • Keyboarding for Success
  • Computers for Absolute Beginners
  • Introduction to Windows
  • Word Processing for Beginners
  • Word - Essentials
  • Internet for Absolute Beginners

Slower-Paced Alternative

Getting Started with Computers is an alternative to taking Computers for Absolute Beginners, Introduction to Windows, Word Processing for Beginners and Internet for Absolute Beginners separately. It is a slower-paced class that includes additional practice time.


Important Tip:

Unless you have considerable Windows experience, you will benefit greatly by taking the above classes before going on to more advanced application classes. It is essential to have a good mastery of the basics in order to keep up in most of the other classes. After taking the above classes, go on to your area of interest. This can be more advanced classes in Windows, Word or Internet; or it can be classes in, Computer Toys, Website Development, Graphic Arts, Spreadsheets/Excel, Databases/Access, CAD, Computer Repair, or Networking.


Questions?

We'd be happy to help you select the right classes to achieve your goals. Call CompTech at 808-984-3231.



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