The most common weakness among relaunchers is computer skills.from Back on the Career Track
Just about every decent job these days requires competency in e-mail, Internet search, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Computer Basics
Do you need basic computer training, including an orientation of fundamental computer and software concepts? This introductory workshop is for you! Held in collaboration with Great Oaks, this exclusive, small-setting workshop is for Act Three women only. Held once a week for three consecutive weeks, each class runs from 9:15 until 12:00.
You will learn:
Personal computer basics
- The components of a computer of what purposes they serve
- How to use the keyboard and the mouse
- How to create folders, save files, rename files and folders, and delete files & folders
- How to see which drive and folder are current
- How to switch from one drive or folder to another
- Display a list of the files that are inside a folder
The fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2007
- Getting started: The Word window, New documents, Word Help
- Navigation and selection techniques: Document navigation, Selection techniques
- Editing text: Working with text using the Undo and Redo commands, Cutting, copying, and pasting text
The Basics of Microsoft Excel 2007
- Getting started: Spreadsheet terminology, Exploring the Excel window, Getting help, Navigating workbooks
- Entering and editing data: Entering and editing text and values, Entering and editing formulas, Working with pictures, Saving and updating workbooks
- Modifying a worksheet: Moving and copying data, Moving and copying formulas, Absolute and relative references, Inserting and deleting ranges, rows, and columns
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (as time allows)
- Getting started: The PowerPoint window, Getting help
- New presentations: Creating new presentations, Saving presentations, Rearranging and deleting slides
Contact us at admin@actthree.com if you need further information, or if you would like notifications on upcoming Computer Basics Workshops.
