If you are new to computers or have used a computer for awhile but still feel like a novice, this class is for you. 
Learn the basics of how to use the Windows operating system. These two hands-on sessions will cover 
navigating in Windows and file management.

Try a skills review. (If you struggle with some of the questions, you need this class!)
Class notes for Introduction to Microsoft Windows
Class notes for Managing Files & Folders

Computer Backup

Create Your Own Website with Google Sites

Would you like to have a website for personal or business use? You can, without buying software or hiring a web developer. There is no cost to create your site and have it hosted on the Internet using what you will learn in this class. If you already own a domain name you may use it, or you may purchase a unique domain name for a small annual fee. In two hands-on sessions, you will learn how to register for this service, start, and maintain your own website. To see samples of sites created with this service, see our portfolio or view this site.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of computers. 
Class notes for Create Your Own Website with Google Sites
Updated, detailed instructions how to transfer a domain name from Office Live to a Google Site

Electronic Blueprint Take-Off

Would you like to avoid paying for expensive prints and reduce the time it takes to prepare bids? You can do both by learning to use your computer to work with electronic print files. In this 2 ½ hour hands-on class you will learn how to download and install free software that you can use to look at prints and do take-offs. You will be able to quickly measure places where there are no dimensions and do area and linear take offs and counts. 
Prerequisite: Beginning Computers or equal knowledge level.
Class notes for Electronic Blueprint Take-Off

Internet & Email

So you know how to browse the internet and check your email, but do you know how to bookmark sites, use the history list, download files, and adjust your privacy settings? With your email have you mastered sending or opening file attachments and organizing your email in folders? If not, this hands-on class will help you move to the next level of proficiency while surfing the internet or using email.
Class notes for Internet & Email

Microsoft Excel-Level 1

Excel allows you to quickly total numbers and do calculations. It eliminates running tapes in an adding machine. 
The information can be prepared in a nice looking document with your company logo. In this basic hands-on class 
you will learn how to: create basic spreadsheets, format cells, edit spreadsheet information, move and copy 
existing information, change column and row widths and heights, apply colors and borders to cells, and create 
formulas that will do your calculations for you. 
Class notes for Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint-Basic

Microsoft PowerPoint-Beyond the Basics (Advanced)

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher can be used to create documents including newsletters, brochures, flyers, postcards, and much more. But it functions much differently than a word processing program or spreadsheet.
Class notes for Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Word-Level 1

If you are a new or inexperienced user of Microsoft Word, help is available. In these hands-on sessions you can learn the basics of using your word processor. Learn how to create, edit, format, save, and print documents. Dramatically increase your productivity as you discover how to use many of the basic features and functions of Microsoft Word for Windows. Since this is a basic class, the skills taught would also be helpful to those using other types of word processing software. 
Prerequisite: Beginning Computers or equal knowledge level. 
Class notes for Microsoft Word-Level 1

Build on your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word by learning some of the advanced features of Microsoft Word. Topics covered will include: how to use templates and wizards, how to use tables to organize text in rows and columns; and how to use the power of styles to give your work a consistent look and easily change formatting throughout documents. This class will help you push your word processing skills to the next level. 
Prerequisite: Beginning Computers or equal knowledge level and basic word processing experience. 
Class notes for Microsoft Word-Level 2-Tables
Class notes for Microsoft Word-Level 2-Styles 
Class notes for Microsoft Word-Level 2-Mail Merge

Optimizing Computer Speed (Keep Your Computer Purring)

Does that one-time-fast computer seem to be getting slower and slower? A common cause of poor performance is programs that run automatically in the background and use up system resources. During this 90-minute hands-on workshop you will learn how to eliminate and control these start-up programs and restore your computer to its optimum performance. 
Class notes for Keep Your Computer Purring

Photo Editing

Do you ever wish that with a few clicks of your mouse you could tweak your digital photos to take them from “good” to “great”? Learn how to adjust color and brightness, crop, remove “red eye”, resize, frame, add texture or text, combine into collages, and much more! Come to this one-night class to learn how to edit your digital photos using free software available on the internet.
Prerequisite: Basic computer & internet knowledge
Class notes for Photo Editing

Photo Creations

Now that your digital treasures are organized and looking their best, what can you actually do with all those wonderful photos that bring back special memories? Come to this one-night class to learn how to create special gifts, collages, photo books, posters, banners, mugs, magnets, puzzles, mouse pads, photo skins, photo cards, and more! You can create and then order your creation at a website such as snapfish.com. Get a head start on Christmas gifts by creating personalized gifts for everyone on your list!
Prerequisite: Basic computer & internet knowledge
Class notes for Photo Creations

Protecting Your Computer from Viruses, Malware, & Scareware

There are many threats that can greatly harm your computer and online security. This class will help you understand a common threat called scareware and how to avoid it. We will also cover how to install and use free software to protect your computer from viruses and malware (Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware).
Prerequisite: Basic computer & internet knowledge
Class notes for Protecting Your Computer from Scareware

Using Your Computer for Bible Study