Computer Training Center



Computer Training ClassesEast Brunswick Public LibraryClasses cost $5 per class for library cardholders and fees are charged to library accounts after each class registration. Non-cardholders may sign up for a class for a $10 fee, due at the time of registration. The Library is also an accredited Professional Development Provider. Teachers who need continuing education credits may receive a 2-CEU certificate for any of our classes puter Basics PC Literacy IAn introduction to basic computer use: includes keyboard and mouse skills, clicking and scrolling, and an introduction to computer terminology. There Are No PrerequisitesPC Literacy IIContinuation of computer basics from PC Literacy I. Participants will learn how to execute basic computer tasks including copying and pasting, creating, editing and saving documents, print preview and printing. Students will also receive an introduction to the basic layout and components of program toolbars. Prerequisite: PC Literacy I class or the ability to use a mouse and basic keyboarding skills.Internet SearchingInternet for Beginners, Part OneAn introduction to using the World Wide Web, including basic searching with Yahoo! Prerequisite: PC Literacy I and II classes or basic computer experience including mouse skills.Internet for Beginners, Part TwoMore Internet searching, using the search engines Google, Yahoo, and others. Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners, Part One class or basic Internet experience.Internet Part Three Are you tired of sifting through pages of search results without finding the reliable information that you need? Learn how, why, and when to use the Library catalog and online databases on The Library website for better results than using search engines like Google or Yahoo. Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners, Part One or basic Internet experience.Introduction to EmailEmail Basics I - First of a Two Part SeriesLearn to use electronic mail to communicate with others. Includes creating a free Web-based email account, reading, sending, replying, and forwarding messages. Prerequisite: Internet for Beginners, Part One class or basic Internet and word processing experience.Email Basics II - Second of a Two Part SeriesBuild upon the skills learned in Email Basics Part I. Students will learn how to set up an address book, create folders, attach files and avoid computer viruses. Prerequisite: Email Basics Part One class or basic email experience. Advanced InternetInternet IV: The Interactive WebExplore some of the best of the fabulous and free tools now available on the Web with this tour of some of the hottest technologies currently available. This session will introduce you to sites that offer file sharing, image editing, online shopping, social networking, organization aids and more. Learn and enjoy some of the newest and most useful tools that will put you on the cutting edge of technology.Prerequisite: Internet I and II or comparable Internet experience and an active email account Picture PerfectDon't know what to do with the pictures from your digital camera? Explore some of the free online photo editing and management websites that allow you to accomplish many of your photo editing needs fast and, of course, for free. Learn how to remove red-eye, crop, resize, add special effects, share and create online photo books. This session will demonstrate and compare the features available at and Flickr. Prerequisite: Internet Part II or basic Internet navigation experience.Microsoft Office Introduction to Microsoft Word An introduction to the popular word processing program. Learn how to create, edit and save documents; how to format and print; along with tips and hints. Prerequisite: PC Literacy or familiarity with the mouse and the keyboard.Microsoft Word IIStudents will build on the skills learned in the Introduction to MS Word. Learn to do paragraph formatting and about TAB settings, create headers and footers, use Find and Replace, insert bullets and numbers, subscripts and superscripts, AutoCorrect entries and WordArt. Prerequisite: Introduction to MS Word or the ability to create, edit and save documents; copy and paste, and be familiar with the MS Office toolbars.Microsoft Word IIIStudents will continue to build on the skills learned in MS Word II. Add interest to your documents by learning how to add and format tables and columns, as well as footnotes and endnotes. Pick up new skills for inserting images; and learn the basics of mail merge for letters, labels and envelopes.Prerequisite: MS Word II or basic Word processing skills, such as copying and pasting, editing and saving, and the skills learned in Word II.Microsoft Excel Basics An introduction to the popular spreadsheet program. Learn how to create, edit and save spreadsheets, how to use formulas and print, along with tips and hints. Prerequisite: MS Word class or equivalent PC experience.Excel II Students will build upon the skills learned in Excel Basics. They will learn how to create equations, use AutoSum, freeze/unfreeze panes, hide/unhide columns, sort & filter data, format their document’s appearance and more.Prerequisite: MS Excel Basics class or equivalent PC experience.Excel IIIStudents will continue advancing their intermediate skills in Excel. They will learn how to use the data tab to import data, do more work with formulas, create simple macros for repetitive tasks and explore more of the page layout options. As time permits, students will also explore Excel templates and conditional formatting in Excel 2010.Prerequisite: Excel II or equivalent PC experience. Introduction to the New Microsoft Office is recommended.Excel IVContinue your mastery of Excel in this new class offering. Learn how to create and modify pivot tables, to protect cells and worksheets, to create and use the payment function, to create and use forms for data entry, to use the VLookup function, learn the advantages for defining data as a table, and how to use Excel as an architectural design tool. In addition, the class will offer an overview of best practices for spreadsheet design.Prerequisites: Excel III or equivalent PC experience. Introduction to the New Microsoft Office is recommended.Microsoft PowerPoint BasicsLearn basic PowerPoint skills for creating and editing presentations; how to add excitement with images, animations, & transitions; & tips for viewing and saving. Presentation software guidelines used by professional trainers to create a professional looking slideshow will also be shown. Prerequisite: Students MUST be comfortable using MS Word.PowerPoint IILearn basic PowerPoint skills for creating and editing presentations; as well as tips for viewing and saving. Presentation software guidelines used by professional trainers to create a professional looking slideshow will also be shown.Prerequisite: PowerPoint Basics or equivalent PC experience.Introduction to the New Microsoft Office An introduction to the changes in Office 2007 and 2010, including the ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, the new File tab, including the new Backstage view, the Mini toolbar, and the new file formats.Prerequisite: PC Literacy or familiarity with the mouse and the keyboard. Introduction to Microsoft Windows 7Take a tour of Windows 7 and discover some of its most exciting new features. Explore the interface and learn about the great new tools available for managing your workspace. Get better organized with Libraries, discover how to find anything faster with Windows Search, see how to use the Library Staff favorite - Sticky Notes! And more... Prerequisite: Students should be intermediate PC users and know the basics of computer navigation and multitasking between programs. Not for beginners! ................
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