Computer Basics

NC residents 65 and older are exempt from computer registration fees, but are required to pay technology and book fees. Technology fees range from $1 to $5. Books range from $25 to $35.
Registration fees include all fees required for the course listed except for the book fee which is listed with the course.
Contact: For information on all computer-training courses, online courses, and computer certificate programs, please call 919-209-2108.
When paying for your course, please do not send the registration fee and book fee together as these are to be paid separately.
For Senior Citizen computer course information, please call 919-209-2034.
Written directions and some maps are available for JCC locations.

Windows XP & Keyboarding

This course is designed for beginner students or for users with no experience. This course covers all the basic skills and concepts needed to use a computer and establishes a solid foundation for learning other computer applications easier on any windows operating system. This course will also teach how to properly type using the computer keyboard. A goal of 25 wpm is encouraged by the end of the class.

Registration Fee - $64. Prepaid registration is required Book - approx $32; Book ISBN - 0-07-829795-8. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 36 hours.
6:00 - 9:00pm	T	9/9 - 11/25	JCC/Elsee/107
6:00 - 9:00pm	T	8/26 - 11/11	Cleveland Campus/004
6:00 - 9:00pm	M	9/8 - 11/24	Benson Center/205
1:00 - 4:00pm	M	9/8 - 11/24	JCC/Elsee/110

Windows VISTA

Windows Vista is a radical departure from the Windows versions of yesteryear. VISTA is an operating system that is replacing the highly successful Windows XP computer and is now the standard when buying a new computer. VISTA includes greatly enhanced security and is useful in home environments as well as the most demanding business environments. This system offers some really cool multimedia features including games, movies, DVDs, photos, and more. The file system has changed as well in locating files. You should come learn this new system now!

Registration Fee - $58. Prepaid registration is required Book - approx $30; Book ISBN - 978-1-59863-320-7. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 30 hours.
6:00 - 9:00pm	M	9/29 - 12/1	Cleveland Center/004
6:00 - 9:00pm	M	9/8 - 11/10	Kenly Center/003

Windows Vista and Email

Registration Fee - $58. Prepaid registration is required Book - approx $30; Book ISBN - 978-1-59863-320-7. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 24 hours.
6:00 - 9:00pm	W	9/3 - 10/29	WDC/Clayton/2012

Introducción de Computadores y teclado Para los estudiantes Hispanos

Esta clase es por la gente con un poquito o no experiencia con las computadoras. Un estudiante en esta clase va a usar la computadora y va a ganar una fundación para aprender más de Windows en el futuro. Las temas de la clase incluye: básicos de la computadora, terminología, teclado de la computadora, Wordpad, usando el Internet, correo electrónico, escribiendo cartas y más.

Registration Fee - $65. Prepaid registration is required Book - Not required. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 45.5 hours
6:00 - 9:30pm	Th	9/11 - 12/11	JCC/Elsee/110

Computer Intermediate and Email

Computer Intermediate is an excellent course to follow after the Computer Introduction course. Participants learn about CD’s, CD-R and CD-RW, how to burn CDs, DVD’s and downloading video, installing software, downloading from the Internet, Scanning, downloading photos to the PC from a digital camera, hardware components, and backing up files. Computer Maintenance will teach you how to perform maintenance on your computer such as deleting temporary files, emptying the recycle bin, running defragmenter, overcoming computer freezes, opening the computer to replace or upgrade computer parts, basic troubleshooting and internet security for spyware and viruses. This course also covers how to send and receive email using the outlook program or a free email service.

Registration Fee - $58. Prepaid registration is required Book - Not required. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course.
2:00 - 5:00pm	W	8/27 - 10/29	JCC/Elsee/110

Email with Outlook 2003

Learn to use the new information views in Outlook 2003 to work with the Calendar, Contacts and other personal information management features. This course will also teach how to create, send, and handle email messages in your home or workplace. No book required.

Registration Fee - $58. Prepaid registration is required Book - Not required. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 24 hours
6:00 - 9:00pm	T	9/30 - 11/18	Kenly Center/003

EBay: Buy and Sell

Learn how to become a buyer or seller and earn extra income by selling items from around your home or by starting a small business using this online auction system. This class will teach you how to register on eBay, auctioning, bidding and buying after the auction, selling and creating ads, digital photography, pricing and shipping, and more.

Registration Fee - $58. Prepaid registration is required Book - Not required. Requirements - A floppy disk is required for this course. 27 hours
6:00 - 9:00pm	W	9/10 - 11/5	Kenly Center/003