LEVEL 101-201

This Computer Technology class invites a new guest speaker each week to share information about employer IT skill needs, their personal journey into an IT career, and other topics. This is a great class for anyone interested in learning about various IT careers, including learning new vocabularly used in today's IT professions. Speakers include business owners, systems engineers, and young professionals. 

This class touches on basic elements of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, providing you with a glimpse of subjects such as Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure); app development; SQL and data analysis; Python Coding and more.

LEVEL 101

In just nine weeks, this class will cover basic skills used in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint including understanding where to save and how to find your files, basic elements of the ribbon and tool bars, and simple composition in each application. This is an ideal class for beginners to get a taste of Microsoft apps before continuing on to other classes.

LEVEL 101

Excel Level 1 is for beginners. It covers fundamental concepts and skills aligned with Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum standards. Students enrolled in this beginner level course will learn how to create, open, close and save workbooks and worksheets using basic formulas and functions. Students will practice identifying cells, inserting and deleting rows, selecting range, sorting, print area options, page orientation, auto fill and auto sum options.

LEVEL 101

Students cover the basics of Google Workspace: setting up professional email for those without email, signing in and out of a Google account and navigating to commonly used applications like Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs. Google Calendar, and Google Slides. The differences and similarities between Google and Microsoft Office products will be explained. Students will also learn to collaborate with others, identify the design features of Google Drive, create, upload, save and share documents, files, and folders. A working knowledge of the most common applications, basic purpose of the applications, capacities, and limitations will be developed by students.

Level: 00

This class helps students build self-confidence; practice resume writing and practice mock interviews.

Level 00 classes are designed for students who are ready to begin learning in a virtual classroom over Zoom. You should have an email address and look for emails from Computer CORE about an orientation session to get you ready. You can also contact our HelpDesk at 866-977-3033 or helpdesk@computercore.org with questions.

English Conversation and Writing  (need to understand spoken English)

This class is designed for students who speak English as a second language and have a comprehension level of approximately 4th or 5th grade. We will be practicing speaking English in a group setting, as well as practicing writing, grammar, and email etiquette. The goal of this class is to become more fluent in English speaking and writing and help use it in your day-to-day interaction and communication with others.

Are you new to computers or mobile devices, haven’t used them for a while or just need a refresher? Learn the basics and build confidence using technology.

• Navigating a Website
• Basic Search
• Intro to Email
• Using a PC( Windows 10)
• Basics of video conferencing 
• Using mobile device (iOS)
• Online fraud and scams 
• Accounts and passwords

LEVEL 00

Overcome your math anxiety as you enter community college, four-year college, or take a coding class. This class reviews basic math such as fractions and decimals, refreshes your memory about "order of operations" and covers some beginning Algebra.

This class prepares students for NOVA Community College class #154 (Quantitative Reasoning).