Computer Training Workshops

Computer Skills Training is now being offered at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research

New! - Basic Series Training Course

Participants can register for the training schedule option that meets their needs. The one-hour session costs $10.00. All necessary course materials are provided. This class is limited to 5 participants.

One-hour sessions to include:

Turning the computer on/off
Parts of the computer (monitor, cpu, keyboard, mouse, printer)
Use of the mouse (using on-line exercises w/instructor)
Basics of keyboarding (using on-line exercises w/instructor)

Classes will be offered on: October 27 and December 22 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Sessions

Session 1: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
September 13: Word 2007
September 20: Excel 2007
September 27: PowerPoint 2007

Session 2: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
September 15: Word 2007
September 22: Excel 2007
September 29: PowerPoint 2007

Session 3: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
October 4: Word 2007
October 11: Excel 2007
October 18: PowerPoint 2007

Session 4: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 6: Word 2007
October 13: Excel 2007
October 20: PowerPoint 2007

Session 5: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
November 1: Word 2007
November 8: Excel 2007
November 15: PowerPoint 2007

Session 6: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
November 3: Word 2007
November 10: Excel 2007
November 17: PowerPoint 2007

Session 7: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
December 6: Word 2007
December 13: Excel 2007
December 20: PowerPoint 2007

Session 8: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
December 1: Word 2007
December 8: Excel 2007
December 15: PowerPoint 2007

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Beyond the Basics Series (Intermediate): 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October 13: Word 2007
October 20: Excel 2007
October 27: PowerPoint 2007

Beginner Series:
Participants can register for the training schedule that meets their needs. The schedule will include three content areas and only costs $45.00. The cost for individual workshops is $20.00. All necessary course materials are provided.

Word Processing:
Creating and formatting word processing documents, plus advanced features

Spreadsheets:
Developing, formatting and using spreadsheets, plus formulas and functions

Presentations:
Creating, formatting and preparing presentations using graphics, charts and slideshows.

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Beyond the Basics (Intermediate) Series:

Word Processing:
Character and paragraph formatting, page appearance, tools, previewing, printing, cutting, copying & pasting, graphics, hyperlinks, saving

Spreadsheets:
Formatting, working with and organizing data, reordering records, formulas and functions, calculating, previewing, printing

Presentations:
Formatting, graphics, WordArt, hyperlinking, sorting, transition, slideshows, web presentations, handouts, background and color scheme features

To register for Word-only, Excel-only or PowerPoint-only beginner series courses, please contact Dana Silicki at (434) 766-6729.

Complete Session: $45.00
One Single Content Area: $20.00

Providing the Skills Needed To:

Create your own resume
Develop a home budget
Save and organize files
Create PowerPoint presentations
Create slideshows with your favorite pictures
Create your own invitations, cards and mailing labels

Testimonials

"Before taking the course, I knew nothing about computers, now I feel very confident."

- Marie Tupper, ICDL@IALR Participant

"The teachers are very supportive"

- Robert Jiranek, ICDL@IALR Participant

vshelton This program has been made possible by a grant from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification & Revitalization Commission

For more information, contact:

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Education and Outreach Department
150 Slayton Avenue
Danville, VA 24540

Program Coordinator: Dana Silicki
Phone: 434-766-6729
Fax: 434-791-3279
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Testimonials