Adult Computer Courses

Foundation Courses These courses enable you to turn data into information with powerful tools to communicate, and share results. Basic Computer (Mouse and Keyboard Skills) Prerequisite: None You will learn about computer terminology, hardware, software, components of a computer, start-up and shutdown process, customize the mouse and keyboard. Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts, single click, double-click, drag & drop, and how to select text and pictures. Learn what to look for when buying a computer. Internet Level 1 (Basic Internet Surfing and E-mail) Prerequisite: Windows 1 You will learn the terminology; review the equipment requirements that are necessary for connecting to the Internet. Understand ISP, URL, Hyperlinks and Address bar. Learn how to compose, reply, send an email, and use the address book. Internet Level 2 (Maintain e-mail, use search engines, download files, unzip files, and etc.) Prerequisite: Internet Level 1 You will learn how to organize your e-mail, save your favorites, and add e-mail address to the address book. Learn how to use different search engines to find what you want. Learn different method of searching, download files, attach files to an email, unzip files, save and print email. Windows Level 1 (Desktop & Windows Accessories) Prerequisite: Basic Computer You will learn how to navigate within the windows operating system. Learn how to use the start menu and all of its components, calculator, WordPad, paint, and character map, customize the desktop, and start menu. Windows Level 2 (File and Folder Management) Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 This is one of the most important courses you can take. You will learn how everything is organized on the computer, and how to organize everything you save on your computer so that you can find that folder, letter, or picture. You will be able to answer these questions: Where do files go when you download them from the Internet, or when you save something to your hard drive? Computer Keyboarding - Touch Typing Prerequisite: None This course introduces the computer novice to Touch Typing on the computer keyboard - learning the alphabets, numbers, and special keys with emphasis on improving the student's speed and accuracy. Learn terminology, correct hands, feet, and posture position, tips on how to prevent CTS, and customize the keyboard. Students are given individualized skill building exercises using computer-assisted instruction. Macintosh Prerequisite: None This course offers a basic introduction to Mac OS System 7 and up. It also gives an overview of the more advanced functions offered by the operating system i.e Word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet. Other Courses HTML Level 1 HTML Level 2 Digital Camera Holiday Creation   Copyright © E. Alaba's Computer Svcs 2006. All rights reserved. Computer Learning Center 1438 Gulf To Bay Blvd Clearwater, FL 33755 Phone: 727.447.3067 Fax: 727.447.3497 Serving Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Largo, Seminole, St. Petersburg, and Tampa