| Access--Databases |
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Learn the basics of creating and maintaining and organizing a database.
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Intermediate computer skills. Must be comfortable in using Microsoft Word.
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| Advanced Microsoft Word |
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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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Word Basics or equivalent knowledge.
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| Ancestry Search--Genealogy |
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Use this and other exciting databases to explore your roots, investigate family ties or just learn a little bit more about your heritage.
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Computer ABCs and Internet Basics or equivalent knowledge.
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| Basics for Persons with a Disability |
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Do you need computer training with the assistance of equipment adapted to meet your needs? The Adaptables offers classes for you!
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none
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| Before Buying a Computer... |
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Purchasing a computer is a major expense. This workshop will help you decipher all the codes and terminology and help clarify exactly what you and your household may need. Bring advertisements for computers that you are considering.
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| Caring For Your Computer |
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Would you like to improve your computer's performance, protect your important documents, or personalize your computer's desktop? Learn how to defragment your hard drive, install anti-virus software, and use the control panel in this class.
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Computer ABCs or basic computer skills
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| Computer ABCs |
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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? Are you thinking of buying a computer but do not know the difference between RAM, .JGP, CPUs and CD-ROM? Then, Computer Basics is the class for you!
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| Computer ABCs in Spanish |
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Quisiera Aprender Más
Acerca de Computadoras? El Programa Computer Training Bridge
Ofrece Clases de Computación Totalmente
¡¡¡ GRATIS !!!
En los Locales Pùblicos del Condado de Forsyth
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none
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| Computer Classes for Ex-Offenders |
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Classes are now being offered for ex-offenders focusing on updating skills for today’s job market.
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none
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| Computer Coach Orientation |
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Are you confident in your computer skills and want to learn how to teach others? Join us and be orientated on how to become a volunteer Computer Coach or Assistant!
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Knowledgable in using computers and Internet
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| Computer Competency Test Prep |
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All North Carolina students are required to pass a computer skills test in the 8th grade, or thereafter, in order to graduate from high school. This class is intended to help students pass this exam while feeling confident in their overall computer skills. If you know a student that needs help with the NC State Competency Exam, contact us today!
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none
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| Computers for 1st Time Users |
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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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| Connecting You with DigitalForsyth |
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Are you interested in history? Do you have some old photographs that are part of the local history? Learn how to search and submit phots using a collaborative DigitalForsyth!
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Internet Basics or equivilant knowledge
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| Creating a Blog |
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This is the first course in a series helping you create material for the web.
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A thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows Explorer (copying, cutting, pasting, deleting and renaming files), excellent mouse and keyboarding skills and basic Windows operations.
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| Digital Image Basics |
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Get the most from your digital camera by learning how to work with digital images. Learn basic image correction and improvement, special effects and how to prepare images for print and the web.
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Solid computer competencies, including cutting/pasting and Internet navigation skills.
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| Downloading Audiobooks and eBooks |
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Curious about downloading titles from the FCPL Virtual Library? This workshop will introduce you to the North Carolina Digital Library and allow you time to confidently download material to your personal device.
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Internet Basics or Equivalent
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| Drop-In Job Seekers Lab |
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Are you in the greater job search and need some guided assistance? A Computer Coach is here to help you in your resume and application process. Drop-in! Help is here!
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none
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| Excel |
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Learn how to create and use a spreadsheet for personal or business use.
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Must be comfortable with using computer programs.
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| Exploring Your Online Library |
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Libraries now offer a wealth of resources online. Learn to search and find them using Forsyth County's online library!
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basic knowledge of using a computer
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| Family History Using North Carolina Maps |
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Ever wondered where your North Carolina ancestors lived? Want to trace the settlements and early development of North Carolina? Interact with historic maps online and in the North Carolina Room through this special workshop for Family History Month!
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Basic computer and Internet skills
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| FamilySearch: Genealogical Resources of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
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Research much more than Mormon genealogy through this special workshop for Family History Month. Learn how to search for records on FamilySearch.org and Footnote.com, how to request genealogical materials from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and much more!
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Competent Internet searching skills.
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| Getting Familiar with your Laptop |
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Do you have a laptop but don't know what to do with it? Are you wanting some guidance on getting in there and exploring? If so, join us!
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Laptop ownership
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| Health Information on the Internet |
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Learn how to find credible, current and important health information for you and your family. This informal hands-on class will show you how!
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Computer ABCs or equivalent experience
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| Internet Basics - Spanish |
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Learn how to explore the World Wide Web in this class. Course is taught in Spanish.
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Computer ABC's
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| Internet Basics with Email |
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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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Computer ABC's or basic knowledge of computer
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| Internet Safety and Skills |
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This program is designed for students (ages 9 and up) and parents who want to learn how to stay safe online. We'll also explore great online searching strategies including NC Live.
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Computer ABC's or equivalent knowledge
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| JAWS-Computer Skills for People who are Blind |
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JAWS software is a screen reader that allows people who are blind the ability to fully use a computer. Classes are taught by instructors who are blind.
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None
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| Keyboarding--Practice Lab |
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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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none
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| Make Your Website Work--SEO Basics |
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This is the first of two classes to help make your small business
website more effective. Learn the basics of search engine optimization (SEO), how it works, and how to use it to drive traffic to your site.
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Familiarity with HTML required.
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| Making Your Website Work--Closing the Deal |
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Learn how to make your business website more effective and profitable, and how to convert visitors to customers. Covers basics of layout, colors, type, and writing effective web copy. Non-technical material.
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Advanced Beginner Computer Skills.
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| Open Computer Help Lab |
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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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none
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| PowerPoint |
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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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Solid understanding of using a computer and Word
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| Practice Exams--Online |
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Thinking about going back to school and want to see where you stand? Learning Express is an online resource through the library to help prepare you for any continuing education!
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Computer ABCs and Internet Basics
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| Preserving Forsyth's Past: Preserving and Digitizing Your Records |
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Expert instructors will teach you about repairing, storing and organizing your family or organization's archives. Become familiar with the county's new public Digitization Centers, where you can digitize photographs, documents, slides, VHS tapes and audio cassettes.
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Computer ABC's or equivalent knowledge
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| Publisher |
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Use Microsoft Publisher to create and publish newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and Web sites.
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Computer Basics
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| QuickBooks - Getting Started |
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Learn about using accounting software to manage your checkbook, organize small business finances or create invoices for billing.
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Computer Basics
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| Reliable Research Online for Homeschooled Youth--Middle School |
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Finding quality information online is not always as easy as you expect. In order to find credible facts, you need to know where to look, who wrote it and how to correctly cite it. This class is offered in Central Library's Teen Central. Come and search online for REAL information.
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none
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| Reliable Research Online for Homeschoolers--High School |
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This course will test your skills in finding quality information online. This class is offered in Central Library's Teen Central. Come and search online for REAL information.
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Reliable Research Online for Homeschoolers class
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| Resume Writing / Job Searching |
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Resumes are needed for most online job applications. Come and build your resume to reflect your positive work history. Class may also go online to perform job and educational searches such as completing online applications and writing and emailing resumes.
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This class is recommended for those who need hands on computer assistance with their job seeking.
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| Selling & Searching Online |
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Needing to try and liquidate some of your stuff? Craigslist, Freecycle and eBay are three resources available to help you purge extras and search for additional items at a reduced cost.
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Computer ABC's or basic computer and Internet skills
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| Shepherd's Center - Advanced Beginner/Intermediate |
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This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about Internet usage and email programs. Participants are expected to practice between sessions.
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Beginners course or basic knowledge
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| Shepherd's Center - Beginner |
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The course is designed for adults 50+ who have little or no computer experience. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and practice assigned skills between classes.
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none
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| Shepherd's Center - Getting More Advanced |
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This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about advanced features of their computer, such as security and appearance. Participants must have access to a personal computer or a computer at home for this course. This class used to be called "Advanced."
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Intermediate level course or solid computer skills
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| Shepherd's Center Beginners Microsoft Word |
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This course is designed for older adults (50+) who want to learn more about using word processing to complete letters and other documents. Participants are expected to practice between sessions.
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Beginner knowledge of computer
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| Shepherd's Center Email |
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This course is designed for adults over the age of 50 who want to learn how to effectively use email.
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Beginner level knowledge
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| Social Networking for Everyone |
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Have you wondered what all the hype is over social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Tweeter? Come to this workshop style class and see for yourself!
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Good computer and Internet skills important.
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| Survive and Thrive--Job Seeker's Series at your Library |
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Are you searching for employment but feel overwhelmed by the task? Do you feel that you are not being as effective in your search? Workshops in this series are intended to help provide you with focus and direction to stay motivated in your quest for employment! Each workshop is centered around a specific topic. To see which topics apply to you, select 'more details' under sign up button.
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| Teen Computer Advisors |
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Teens 13-17 learn about technology and video game design. Use tech skills to help the community. Emphasis is on creativity, leadership, self-esteem, team-building and tutoring. May involve community service events outside of class.
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Pending Approval of Instructor
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| Video Gaming Design |
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Do you love online gaming? Scratch is a program that you can use to design your own game! This workshop will introduce you to how you can put all your ideas into action. Open to adults and students. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Good Computer and Internet skills. Please bring a USB/flashdrive to class (no required).
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| Web Design/ Coding with HTML and CSS |
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This is the second course in the two part series helping you create material for the web.
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Creating a Blog class or equivalent knowledge.
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