Anderson County Library's Computer Training Classes

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  • Each class meets for one session. For example, if you sign up for one Internet Basics class, you don't have to sign up for the other Internet Basics sessions. 

  • The classes require the ability to use a computer mouse. If you cannot use a mouse, call Cheryl Williams at (864) 260-4500 ext. 1189 to make arrangements to develop mouse skills before you come to class.

  • Classes are held in the Training Room at The Main Library.

  • To find out how to sign up for these classes click here.

  • For a class schedule click here or on Schedule after each class.

 

Computer Basics XP / Vista
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn the basics of navigation in the operating system.  Learn security techniques to keep your system safe.  Discover how to find out information about your system, and personalize your system.
*This class is limited to 10 students.  Schedule

Internet Basics /E-mail
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn about the history of the Internet and its structure.  You will also learn about search engines and perform simple searches, in addition to getting a brief introduction to e-mail.  Learn how to sign up for a free e-mail account; send and receive a message; set up an address book; send and attachment; and learn basic online etiquette.
*This class is limited to 10 students.  Schedule

Online Travel Planning -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn how to be your own travel agent.  You'll find out about making reservations on airline, cruises and discount travel sites, getting information about attractions at your destination, and tips on preparing for your trip.
*It is recommended that you have completed Internet Basics before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

Choosing the Right PC (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn about what the newer PC have to offer. What does it mean when it says RAM, CD-RW, and do I need one, or how much of one do I need.  What is the difference between a MAC and a PC?  Lets discover what is right for you.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

DISCUS (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 1 Hour class – DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) puts a world of information right at your finger tips. See how South Carolina’s Virtual Library gives all South Carolinians free online access to the best subscription library resources. Find magazine & newspaper articles, reference material, maps, pictures, student & teacher resources, the best Web links, and much more!
*It is recommended that you have completed Internet Basics before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

Ebay (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class – Learn how to shop online at the world's largest garage sale, online shopping center, car dealer and auction site with 147 million registered users in 30 countries as of March 2005. You can find everything from encyclopedias to olives to snow boots to stereos to airplanes for sale on Ebay.
*It is recommended that you have completed Internet Basics before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 10 students. Schedule

Blogging -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class – Learn how to use fun, informal web log journals to give yourself a Web presence without spending a lot of time or money. Examine setting up, maintaining and updating diary-like entries which allow you to share your personal opinions or expertise on any subject ranging from your family vacation to world peace.
*It is recommended that you have completed Internet Basics before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 12 students. Schedule

Online Shopping Safety -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class- Learn how to be safe while shopping on the internet.  How to avoid the pitfalls, tragedies, and trails of online shopping.
*It is recommended that you have completed Internet Basics before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

Internet Basics/Shopping/Travel Planning - (Prerequisite – Basic Mouse Skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class – Learn about the history of the Internet, its structure and how to use search engines to perform simple searches. In
addition, you will Learn how to be safe while shopping on the internet, how to avoid the pitfalls, tragedies, and trials of online shopping and how to be
your own travel agent. You'll find out about making airline, cruise and train reservations. Find websites that provide discount travel and attractions
information.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

Refdesk.com -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 1 Hour class – Learn how the convenience of Refdesk.com resources can help you with your research. Refdesk.com is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

MS Word I. -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn about the basic tools of Word, practice skills such as selecting and modifying text, cutting and pasting and saving a document.  MS Word II and III go futher in-depth into Microsoft Word.
*This class is limited to 12 students.  Schedule

MS Word II. (Prerequisite – MS Word I.)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Review the basic tools of Microsoft Word, learn how to modify text, create numbered and bulleted lists, create tab stops, and insert clip art.
*Completion of Word I or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 10 students.  Schedule

MS Word III. (Prerequisite – MS Word II.)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn to create tables, insert text and graphics from the Internet into a Word document, and improve your editing skills by reformatting a resume.
*Completion of Word II or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 10 students.
 Schedule

Excel I -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills and MS Word I)
One Session / 2 Hour class – Get an introduction to the basics of using Excel 2003, a spreadsheet program for data management. This class is designed to show you how to get started using the basic tools of the Excel spreadsheet. For further Excel instruction, follow-up with Excel II.
*Completion of Word I or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

Excel II -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills and MS Word I)
One Session / 2 Hour class – Go beyond the basic data entry function of the Excel spreadsheet and learn to master some of the more fancy features of the program; such as, the calculating and graphing tools
*Completion of Word I or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

Introduction to PowerPoint -  (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills)
One Session / 1½ Hour class – Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint as a tool to create professional looking presentations and slide shows. PowerPoint allows you to construct presentations from scratch or by using the easy to use wizard.
*It is recommended that you have completed MS Word I before taking this course.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

Publisher I (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills and MSWord I)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher. Examine publication options and find out how one can easily use the Publisher program to create flyers and announcements. For further Publisher instruction, follow-up with Publisher II.
*Completion of Word I or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

Publisher II (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills and Publisher I)
One Session / 2 Hour class - Build on the basic skills of Publisher I. Learn how to use basic publishing skills to customize and produce professional publications and brochures. For further Publisher instruction, follow-up with Publisher III.
*Completion of Publisher I or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

Publisher III (Prerequisite– basic mouse skills and Publisher I and II)
One Session / 2 Hour class - In Microsoft Publisher III, learn how to use your desktop computer and printer along with the advanced techniques of the Publisher program to create newsletters, as well as publish catalogs and websites.
*Completion of Publisher II or permission of the instructor is required to take this class.
*This class is limited to 8 students.  Schedule

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