By using a personal computer, you can accomplish many tasks that might be more difficult and time-consuming to accomplish on your own. Include writing a letter, analyzing numeric information, or maintaining an updated list of client information. Before you use a personal computer, you need to understand what it is and how it works. Once you are comfortable, you will begin using your personal computer. This introductory course will provide participants with an opportunity to gain knowledge on the hardware components of the personal computer, in addition to learning some Windows operating system techniques and becoming acquainted with applications. Participants will also learn how to browse and find information on the Internet and receive a thorough introduction to the domain environment and learn Windows 7 techniques. This course provides a broad information base for students so that they have a greater awareness and confidence when using computers. 

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Navigate through the computer’s operating system
• Manage folders and files
• Work with basic software
• Customize a Windows 7 desktop
• Browse the internet

Target Audience:      Any City Employee

Prerequisite:             None (Keyboarding – Typewriting is suggested)

Time:                           9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location:                    Department of Human Resources

                                      Training & Development Division

                                      201 East Baltimore Street, 2nd Floor                                   

Price:                           $185 per person

Registration:              https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/coburegistration