Digital Literacy Online
Part-time Online Courses
Build your Digital Literacy through these introductory online computer courses:
Keyboarding
Learn to touch type or progress from two-finger to ten-finger typing. This course introduces all the keys on the keyboard and gives you lots of practice opportunities to help you increase your keyboarding speed. No matter what level of keyboarding you are starting from, you can improve with the lessons offered in this course. Any level of learner welcome. No textbook required.
ONKE 001 $189
Online 24 hours: Monthly start dates
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Introduction to Computers
For those who are comfortable working with computers but have little experience and want to learn more. A non-technical course delivered at a quicker pace, it includes an introduction to comptuer hardware, various MS Office applications, the Internet, file management, creating, saving, opening, and printing files. No textbook required.
CMCM 001 C11W01 $209
Online 18 hours: start anytime
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Computer Tools
Learn about the use of computer tools in a business or office environment - from word processing to desktop publishing to operating systems and basics of using a network. You will not be expected to become experts in these areas, but should be able to evaluate tools and understand compatibility issues, and learn to choose and use the appropriate software tool for the job. No textbook required.
Course will cover:
- Introduction to Word & overview of MS Publisher & Adobe InDesign
- Information on platforms, operating systems, networks, & peripherals; how they work & the advantages and disadvantages of various types
- Spreadsheets & database overview
- Brief introduction to MS Expression Web and Dreamweaver
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computers (Nanaimo, Online) or Computer Basics (Powell River, Cowichan), or equivalent course. Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm recommended.
CMTO 001 C11W01 $399
Online 24 hours: start anytime after Sept. 7
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MS Word Level 1
Using this effective and popular word processing program, learn the fundamental concepts and techniques of word processing, including the ability to create, edit, print, and manage your documents. Focus will be on working with text, learning how to navigate within a document, character and paragraph formatting, and managing files. Textbook required.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computers (Nanaimo, Online) or Computer Basics (Powell River, Cowichan), or equivalent course. Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm recommended.
CMWO 001 $289 (Instructor: Jessica Colasanto)
Online 7 weeks (part-time): S12W01 - Feb. 12 - Apr. 6, 2012
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Adobe Acrobat
Create Portable Document Format (PDF) electronic files, a format that can be viewed and printed across a wide range of computer platforms. Topics include: navigating PDF files; creating and modifying PDF files, introduction to interactive PDF forms; preparing and printing PDF files. Textbook required.
DWPW 006 F10W01 $349 (Instructor: Julie Clarke)
Online 6 weeks (part-time): Oct. 27 - Dec. 7, 2012
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MS Excel Level 1
In this course, you will learn about the basics of spreadsheets--what they're used for and how they work. You will create worksheets for various purposes and learn to manage spreadsheet files. Hands-on time will be spent on formatting worksheets, page setup and printing, and working with formulas and functions. Textbook required.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computers (Nanaimo, Online) or Computer Basics (Powell River, Cowichan), or equivalent course. Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm recommended.
CMEX 001 S12W01- $289 (Instructor: Kirk McDougall)
Online 7 weeks (part-time): Jan. 3- Feb. 17, 2012
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MS Publisher
Give your work or business a polished look with Publisher's ability to create professional-looking business cards, newsletters, business forms, and brochures with minimal effort. This course will teach you how to design a newsletter, prepare a tri-fold brochure for outside printing, and create business forms and tables. Textbook required.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Computers (Nanaimo) or Computer Basics (Powell River, Cowichan), or equivalent course. Minimum keyboarding speed of 25 wpm recommended.
CMPU 001 S11W01 $289
Online 7 weeks (part-time): Jan. 3- Feb. 17, 2012
(Instructor: Jessica Colasanto)
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