Training

In addition to personalized individual or group training for your home office or business, I also teach a variety of computer courses at Selkirk College in Nakusp,  Castlegar and Nelson.

Review the course outlines listed below and confirm dates on the calendar. Be sure to register early by calling Selkirk College at:

• Nakusp:  (250)265-4077

• Nelson:  (250)352-6601

• Castlegar:  (250)365-1208

eBay Basics

Thinking about buying or selling items on eBay? This course provides an introduction to eBay -- covering how to register for an account (including PayPal), find and bid on items, list items you want to sell, and how to complete the sale.
Thurs. Oct.2, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Free Up Your Computer With Free Software

Module 1 – The free stuff: Learn about a variety of free software available for your computer – all easy to download, install and run. Topics include: operating system; office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation components; web browsers; anti-virus; and instant messaging.
Sat. Nov.1, 9am to noon – NAKUSP  /  Sat. Oct.4, 9am to noon - NELSON

Module 2 – OpenOffice Basics: OpenOffice is a full-featured office suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation components. The software will open (and save as) a variety of file types including Microsoft and PDF, ensuring compatibility for everyone. This class will provide hands-on training on all the components, as well as a copy of the free software to take home.
Sat. Nov.1, 1 to 4pm – NAKUSP  /  Sat. Oct.4, 1 to 4pm - NELSON

So You Wanna Web?

Is it time for a website, but you’re not sure where to start?

Module 1 - Getting Started: Learn about domain name registrations, search engine keywords, website hosting and publishing, as well as “do-it-yourself” template options. Whether you plan to create a website yourself, or have someone do it for you, this class will help get you started.
Sat. Nov.15, 9am to noon – NAKUSP  /  Sat. Oct. 18, 9am to noon - CASTLEGAR

Module 2 - Creating Your Site: Learn how to create and link multiple documents for a basic website using Microsoft Word and HTML code, and how to publish to a web server. Bring electronic copies of photos or files you’d like to include on your website and you’ll leave the course with a personal website ready to publish.
Sat. Nov.15, 1 to 4pm – NAKUSP  /  Sat. Oct. 18, 1 to 4pm - CASTLEGAR

Know Your Computer and What It Can Do

Learn basics for working with computers. Get comfortable with operating programs and organizing files. Modules are for “newbies” and taking them as a series is recommended.

Module 1 - PC & Windows Basics: Understand what a computer system is and become better informed when looking to buy one. Find out what “booting up” is and how to shut down. Learn about Windows, how to use the mouse, desktop, icons, files, and folders.
Thurs. Oct.9, 9am to 11:30 – NAKUSP

Module 2 - Windows Tools & Filing: Learn what files and folders are, how to recognize the parts of a window, how to save files, and the difference between the A, C, and D drives. Learn about My Computer, My Documents and Windows Explorer. Find out about help, search, control panel, and how to customize the desktop.
Thurs. Oct.16, 9am to 11:30 – NAKUSP

Module 3 - Working with Windows Programs: Get experience with the programs that come with Windows, such as Notepad, games, calculator, paint, internet and email.
Thurs. Oct.23, 9am to 11:30 – NAKUSP

Module 4 - Organizing Your Files: Use My Computer and Explorer to organize and manage files and folders. Learn how to create, find, open, rename, copy and move items.
Thurs. Oct.30, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Microsoft Office 2007

Module 1 - Word 2007: Learn about the new features of Word and create polished documents more easily than ever before. Spend more time writing, less time formatting using pre-formatted elements and high-impact graphics.
Thurs. Nov.6, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Module 2 - Excel 2007: Excel has a new results-oriented user interface that makes creating spreadsheets easier, faster, and more efficient. Learn about the powerful tools and features that you can use to analyze, format and communicate information to others.
Thurs. Nov.13, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Module 3 - Power Point 2007: Use the new, intuitive user interface of Power Point to produce professional-looking presentations. Select built-in layouts and customize them by using colors and styles from drop-down galleries, then add animation, transitions and music.
Thurs. Nov.20, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Digital Scrapbooks & Cards

Using your creativity as well as your computer, you can create fabulous scrapbooks and cards for yourself, or to send out to family and friends as gifts. Topics include: software options, page set-up and design, use of color, digital photos, word art and journaling. Bring electronic copies of your favourite photos, and you’ll leave the class with personalized, ready-to-print scrapbook pages or cards – compatible with a variety of software programs, including Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Office and OpenOffice.
Thurs. Nov.27, 9am to noon – NAKUSP

Maintain Your Computer for Best Performance Levels

Over time, your computer can slow down and sometimes grind to a halt. Learn how to keep your computer up and running at optimal speeds with antivirus software, scheduled backups and regular system maintenance.
Thurs. Dec.4, 9am to noon – NAKUSP