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Computer Lab


The computer lab provides the public with Internet access and email at no charge. One-on-one and classroom computer classes are available in a wide range of programs including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. For details, check the schedule.

Keyboard Skills


The Mavis Beacon program offers an opportunity to learn or improve keyboard skills. Start from the beginning or brush up. Students are allowed to work at their own pace.

Call to check availability of Computer Lab. 256-218-2121


One-on-one Computer Training


Provides basic computer knowledge to anyone interested in stepping into the world of computers. Acquire basic computer knowledge, use email,  learn to surf the Internet. Call to register one-on-one classes. 256-218-2121

Basic Computer Class


This class is designed for the beginner user. You learn the basics of computers.

Topics covered:

- Using a mouse

- Saving documents

- Creating new folders

- Changing desktop background

- and much, much more...

 

 Check the schedule for next available class.


Basic Internet Class


This class provides individuals with basic Internet skills. It explains what the Internet is, browsers, search engines, and basic email.

Check the schedule for next available class.


Microsoft Word


Learn to use Microsoft Word:
Topics Covered:
 - Create and save documents
 - Open and edit existing documents
 - Format and align text
 - Fonts, font size, bold, italic and underline
 - Bullets -  Spell check
 - Cut, Copy and Paste
 - Using Margins

- Labels and Envelopes

Check the schedule for next available class.


Microsoft Excel


Using this spreadsheet software, students learn:

 - Create and save spreadsheets
 - Open and edit existing spreadsheets
 - Cells, rows, columns, worksheet pages
 - Formatting, formulas, borders, and fonts

 - Creating basic charts

Check the schedule for available class.


Microsoft PowerPoint


This presentation software allows you to create on-screen presentations. You will utilize design wizards, color and motion. Check the schedule for available class.


QuickBooks Pro


This class will cover the basic points of the software "QuickBooks Pro" the small business accounting program.

Call for more information: 256-218-2121


Microsoft Publisher


This software allows you to create and personalize your own greeting cards, banners, business cards, etc. You will utilize design wizards, colors and borders. Check the schedule for available class.

Mail Merge

This class is designed to eliminate a lot of extra typing when preparing mass mailings. You will learn how to set up names and addresses using Microsoft Excel and merge that information onto letters, labels or envelopes, in Microsoft Word.  Check the schedule for available class.


Flyers and More

This class allows you to create and personalize your own flyer by  using Microsoft Word.  You will utilize design wizards, Word Art, colors and borders. Check the schedule for available class.


Maintaining Your PC

This class explains how to "clean up" your computer. You will learn how to delete temporary internet files, cookies, disk defragmentation and empty recycle bin. This process will help to speed up an old computer. Check the schedule for available class.