Computer Courses
Are you looking for an ideal job, trying to advance your present career, or want to know more about using a computer for fun? Learn invaluable computer skills by signing up for a class now! Be competitive!
All computer classes are held at the Business development Center, 105 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC
For more information or to register, contact us by calling (336) 599-0032 or e-mailing brandot@piedmontcc.edu
This course is designed for the brand new computer user. It will introduce you to the parts of a personal computer and some common computer terminology. You will learn general concepts that will help you work in a Windows environment on the computer. You will also practice using a mouse and keyboard. You will also learn the basics of sending, receiving, and replying to email messages using a webmail account. No prior computer knowledge is needed for the class, but a USB flash drive is required.
02/08 – 03/29 (M) 9 a.m.-12 noon $65 + text
Computers Intermediate (2.4 CEUs); BDEC
This course is designed to expand knowledge of Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007; includes an introduction to PowerPoint and enhanced word processing skills such as customizing bullets, creating tables, borders and templates. In Excel, you will learn how to incorporate formulas between sheets of a workbook, use a large spreadsheet, and create graphs from their data. If you have not completed Computers for Beginners, you should have some experience with Windows XP, Word and Excel. No previous experience with PowerPoint is expected. A USB flash drive is required.
02/09 – 03/30 (T) 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65 + text
Microsoft Excel 2007—Introductory (1.2 CEUs); BDEC
Need to solve numerical problems? Track numerical data? Excel is the program for you! Excel is an electronic spreadsheet. In the Excel class, we’ll introduce you to the terminology concepts and practical uses of an electronic spreadsheet. You’ll learn how to set up a basic spreadsheet, perform calculations using formulas and functions, and format the output for presentation purposes. Students taking this class should have a working knowledge of the computer keyboard and mouse. A USB flash drive is required.
04/13 – 05/04 (T) 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65 + text
Microsoft Word 2007 & Excel 2007—Introductory (2.4 CEUs); BDEC
Introductory Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007 combined into one convenient class. Topics covered will include creating, saving, and printing documents in Word, as well as, how to design and create effective spreadsheets in Excel. Students taking this class should have a working knowledge of the computer keyboard and mouse. A USB flash drive is required.
02/01 – 03/22 (M) 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65 + text
Searching on the Internet (1.8 CEUs); BDEC
This course will introduce you to the World Wide Web for today’s more popular uses including terminology and the basics of browsing the web pages. While using a web browser, you will learn how to search for websites to aid in finding information quickly on the web. With these basic techniques you can learn how to search maps, information on different careers, medical information, and so much more. Sufficient amount of time for hands-on practice will be provided in this short course which doesn’t cover e-mail. A solid foundation in Windows and a working knowledge of the computer keyboard and mouse are needed.
04/07 – 05/12 (W) 9 a.m.-12 noon $65 + text
