Do you need to build your overall computer skills? Courses listed focus on beginner
to intermediate computer proficiency.
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Access--Databases
Learn the basics of creating and maintaining and organizing a database.
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Advanced Microsoft Word
Add to your word processing skills by exploring advanced features of Word, including mail merge, formatting envelopes and using templates and wizards.
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Advanced Topics in Microsoft Excel
Learn how to use advanced functions, multiple workbooks, hyperlinks and macros. Must have solid understanding of Microsoft Excel before registering.
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Computer ABCs
When you sit in front of a computer, do you feel nervous and jittery inside? Do you want to know a little about how a computer works? Do you need practice using a mouse-the computer device, not the animal? Computer ABC's is the class for you!
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2/25/2012
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Computers for 1st Time Users
Are you struggling with learning how to use the mouse or the keyboard? Before the Basics is a slow-paced easy going class focusing on mastering these two parts of a computer.
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Downloading eBooks & Audiobooks--Open Help Lab
Bring your device, cables, and laptop. Library staff will help you troubleshoot difficulties you may be having.
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3/26/2012
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Downloading Media--Exploring Your Virtual Library
Curious about downloading audiobook and ebook titles from the FCPL Virtual Library? These workshops will introduce you to the North Carolina Digital Library and our online catalog and help you confidently download library materials to your personal device. Bring your laptop and device if you already have them. We will demonstrate an ebook and audiobook download and have devices to see.
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Email Basics
Learn how to set up an email account, send and receive messages, send attachments and more!
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2/23/2012
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Excel
Learn how to create and use a spreadsheet for personal or business use.
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2/25/2012
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Internet Basics with Email
If you need help exploring the world wide web, understanding modems or just figuring out how to get online, this is the class for you!
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Intro to Genealogy--Online
Use the Library's Ancestry.com and other exciting databases to explore your roots, investigate family ties or just learn a little bit more about your heritage. All classes will cover Ancestry, African American Heritage, Heritage Quest and Family Search.
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4/18/2012
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6/13/2012
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8/15/2012
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10/17/2012
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12/5/2012
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Introduction to Microsoft Office 2007
Become familiar with the Office 2007 'look' in this course.
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Keyboarding--Practice Lab
Are you frustrated with your sluggish typing speed? Do you spend too much time searching for keys on the keyboard? Than come to class and be prepared to practice!
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2/27/2012
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2/29/2012
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Language Learning Lab/Labratorio de aprendizaje
Wanting to learn a new language? This is an open lab for participants to come and practice over 34 different languages using a new program, Mango languages. A computer coach will be available to orient you to the program and then you practice! You will also learn how you can use Mango for free from any connected computer. ¿Aprendiendo inglés? Venga al laboratorio de aprendizaje y descubra nuevas habilidades usando el nuevo WinstonNet- Mango (Nuevo programa de la computadora para aprender inglés).
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Open Computer Help Lab
Do you need time to work on your computer and online skills on you own with a knowledgeable Computer Coach near by if you need help? Open Lab times are for the general public who may need additional support in using the computer, finding specific information, and/or using online tutoring programs.
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2/29/2012
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3/7/2012
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3/14/2012
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3/21/2012
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3/28/2012
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PowerPoint
Do you want to know how to create slideshows and exciting presentation materials? Use Microsoft PowerPoint and let your creativity WOW your audience!
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3/24/2012
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3/24/2012
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Publisher
Use Microsoft Publisher to create and publish newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and Web sites.
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QuickBooks - Getting Started
Learn about using accounting software to manage your checkbook, organize small business finances or create invoices for billing.
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QuickBooks Payroll
Learn how to process your own payroll in QuickBooks. Create paychecks, pay payroll taxes, process payroll forms, and print W-2's.
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Urban League - Advanced Excel
Learn how to use advanced functions, multiple workbooks, hyperlinks & macros.
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Urban League - Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn how to use Advanced functions to create dynamic slideshow presentations!
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Urban League - Advanced Microsoft Publisher
Use Microsoft Publisher to advance your skills in creating and publishing newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs & web sites.
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Web Design/ Coding with HTML and CSS
This course will teach you to create material for the web. You do not need to have attended the 1st course to in the series to participate.
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Web Marketing Series: Attracting the Customer
Learn the basics of visual design applied to the web. Class covers layout, colors, type and what makes good and bad design. This is a non-technical class but solid Internet skills a must.
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3/10/2012
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Web Marketing Series: Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Learn how to get your website to rank highly in Google and other search engines.
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2/25/2012
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Web Marketing Series: Effective Writing for the Web
Learn how to maximize your website's sales message and get new customers.
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3/24/2012
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Word Basics
This class covers Microsoft's word processing application, Word.
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2/23/2012
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2/27/2012