Computer Classes January - March

Computer Classes

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Classes will be taught at Hurd/ St. Andrews Regional Library.  

January-Exploring the Web (Part 1)

Internet: The Basics

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a website, understand URLs, navigate web pages, evaluate sites and set Favorites. Completion of Computer Fundamentals (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, January 12 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

     Registration begins January 5

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Learn how to conduct specific searches with Google. Take a look at some common video, shopping and social media sites, and discuss online safety. Completion of Internet: The Basics (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, January 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

     Registration begins January 19

February- Exploring the Web (Part 2)

Email Essentials
Practice sending email messages with a Yahoo training account. Explore attachments, folders, and contacts, too. Completion of Internet: The Basics (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, February 2 1:30-3:30 p.m.
     Registration begins January 26 


Internet Security Tips and Tactics
Learn about the most common online threats and how to stay protected while searching the Web and working with email. Completion of Internet: The Basics (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, February 9 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
     Registration begins February 2 


Online Job Searching
Discover helpful tips for conducting a job search and applying for jobs. Practice using popular sites and resources. Completion of Internet: The Basics (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, February 16 1:30-3:30 p.m.
     Registration begins February 9


Resume Tips and Tools
Use a Word resume template to effectively represent your experiences. Adjust the layout and format text professionally. Completion of Word: The Basics (or previous experience) is expected.

     Tuesday, February 23 1:30-3:30 p.m.
     Registration February 16

March- Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers

Unravel the mystery of the computer as you learn the parts of the computer, the difference between hardware and software, what an operating system is, and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too! No previous computer experience expected.

Tuesday, March 1 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins February 23 

Using the Mouse and Keyboard

The mouse and keyboard are your computer’s communication tools. Learn how to click, double click, click and drag, and scroll with the mouse. Then practice typing and editing text, numbers, and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience expected.

Tuesday, March 8 1:30-3:30 p.m. 

Registration begins March 1

Working with Windows

Explore the typical commands you’ll see when working with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016, including the Start menu. Learn how to customize settings and make selections. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is expected.

Tuesday, March 15 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 8

File Storage and Organization

Learn how to save and organize your files more efficiently. Discover how to rename and copy files, create folders, and delete file. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is expected.

Tuesday, March 22 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 15 

 Hurd/St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 N. Woodmere Drive Charleston, SC 29407

www.ccpl.org 843-766-2546

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Mon-Thur 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6,  Sun CLOSED

Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546

Internet Basics

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 2

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 9

Email Essentials

Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 16

Online Job Searching

      Explore popular national and local job search sites, and practice searching for position openings. Discover helpful tips for beginning a job search, and take a look at some online resume resources. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Thursday, October 30, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins October 23

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. 

St. Andrews Regional Library
Charleston County Public Library

1735 North Woodmere Blvd

(Behind the Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Computer Classes

St. Andrews Regional Library

Web Basics Classes

1735 North Woodmere Blvd 

Charlesotn, SC 29407

Web Basics

Internet Basics

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, May 7 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins April 30

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, May 14 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins May 7

Email Essentials

Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, May 21 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins May 14

Computer Maintenance Tips

Want to know how to handle virus threats, suspicious emails and outdated programs? Not sure how to control your computer’s settings? Learn some helpful tips and websites for maintaining a happy computer. Completion of Internet Basics, or previous experience, needed.

Wednesday, May 28 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins May 21

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. 

                                   

Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

1735 N. Woodmere Drive

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Office 2010 Basics

 

Word 2010 Basics

Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell-check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, March 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins February 26

Resume Tips and Tools

Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to effectively represent your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text professionally and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or previous experience, needed.

Wednesday, March 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins March 5

Excel 2010 Basics

Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, March 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins March 12

PowerPoint 2010 Basics

Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, needed.

Wednesday, March 26 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins March 19

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for theses free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome. 

 

 

 

Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Computer Fundamentals

  

Introduction to Computers
Unravel the mystery of how a computer works, the difference between hardware and software and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too. No previous computer experience needed.

Wednesday, January 8 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins December 31

Using the Mouse and Keyboard
The mouse and keyboard are your computer’s communication tools. Learn how to click, click and drag, double-click and scroll with the mouse. Practice typing and editing text, numbers and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience needed.

   Wednesday, January 15 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
   Registration begins January 8

 

 

 

 

Working with Windows
Explore the typical menus, toolbars and dialog boxes for Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Learn how to resize windows, open files and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is needed.

Wednesday, January 22 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Registration begins January 15

          


           File Storage and Organization
Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders by subject and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is needed.

Wednesday, January 29 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins January 22

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for theses free classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive five minutes before the class starts and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome. 

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Computer Classes

ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

 

Computer Classes

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these FREE classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

Office 2010 Basics

Word 2010 Basics

Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell-check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, September 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins August 29

Resume Tips and Tools

Learn how to use a resume template in Microsoft Word to effectively represent your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text professionally and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or previous experience, is needed.

Thursday, September 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 5

Excel 2010 Basics

Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, September 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 12

PowerPoint 2010 Basics

Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, September 26 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins September 19

TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS

Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular eReaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook Tablet, and Kindle Fire, and some tablets like the Samsung Galaxy Tab and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will be available to answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Thursday, September 26 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.              

St. Andrews Regional Library

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org

Free Computer Classes @ St. Andrews Regional Library

 ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY

Computer Classes

Web Basics

Call 843-805-6885 or email tlc@ccpl.org for more information or to register for these FREE classes. As a courtesy, please make every effort to arrive 5 minutes before class begins and call to cancel if you will not be able to attend the class. Patrons with their own laptops are welcome.

Internet Basics

Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, May 9 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 2

Internet: Beyond the Basics

Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, May 16 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 9

Email Essentials

Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, May 23 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 16

Online Job Searching

Explore some of the most popular national and local job search sites, and practice searching for position openings. Discover helpful tips for beginning a job search, and learn about online resume resources. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is needed.

Thursday, May 30 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins May 23

TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS

Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular eReaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook, Kindle Fire and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy and iPad. Just play and explore. Staff will help answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required.

Monday, May 13 from 2 – 3 p.m.

Main Library, 2nd Floor

St. Andrews Regional Library

1735 North Woodmere Drive

(Behind Village Square Shopping Center)

Charleston, SC 29407

843-766-2546

www.ccpl.org