This hands-on course is designed for adult learners who want to build essential computer skills for the modern-day workforce. You'll learn the basics of using a desktop computer: Typing with accuracy and speed, creating polished documents in Microsoft Word, and organizing information using Microsoft Excel. Whether you're new to technology or looking to refresh your skills, this class provides a supportive, friendly environment for you to gain the digital literacy skills necessary for today's workforce.  Students will use the Northstar Digital Literacy online program in addition to MS Office.

Session I: 66 Hours In-Person

This class focuses on the workforce standard programs of MS Word and Excel.

 

In Word, Students will learn how to create a new document, open and close files, save and organize documents, and basic functions on the Task Bar, such as formatting & editing.

 

In Excel students will learn basic functions, including: starting a workbook, data entry, applying formatting, using simple formulas, filtering data, using data tables, and more.

 

Students will use the Northstar Digital Literacy online program for formal assessments and review.

 

 

Session I: 12 Weeks/36 Hours In-Person

This class focuses on basic computer and keyboarding skills necessary to improve typing speed and accuracy. This class is recommended prior to taking Word and Excel Basics which will be offered to new students in the spring semester.

Session I: 30 Hours In-Person