Computer Skills - Palo Alto High School

Palo Alto Adult School offers a wide range of computer training classes, for both the PC and Mac user. There are beginner classes for the adult who wants to take advantage of all of today’s applications and tools. Intermediate classes allow you to get the most out of your software. Each quarter new classes are added to give everyone the opportunity to learn something new!

PC Classes

BEGINNING COMPUTER KEYBOARDING

4 wks · Mar 29–Apr 26
Monday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Comp Lab 2 · $40

Instructor: Ellen Engelman, elleneus@yahoo.com Register Now »

Prerequisites: None

Increase your keyboard knowledge and speed! This self-paced course provides you with correct keyboarding techniques and typing procedures. You can learn typing skills and increase your speed. No prior computer knowledge or experience necessary. Ms. Engelman has taught computer applications at Palo Alto Adult School since 1998. No class April 12..

COMPUTER BASICS

5 wks ·Mar 31–May 5
Wednesday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Comp Lab 2 · $50

Instructor: Ellen Engelman, elleneus@yahoo.com Register Now »

Prerequisite: Keyboard knowledge.

Learn to use a Windows personal computer in our lab. You will start a program, switch between open windows and use cut, copy and paste. Learn to save documents and to find and open saved files. This class is excellent for beginners of any age. No class April 14.

INTRO TO WORD PROCESSING USING MS WORD

8 wks · Apr 1–May 27
Thursday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Comp Lab 2 · $112

Instructor: Ellen Engelman, elleneus@yahoo.com Register Now »

Prerequisite: Keyboard knowledge.

Master basic features of the most popular word processing program! Suitable for beginners, this hands-on class introduces you to creating memos, letters and other communications. Enter text, correct typing errors, cut, copy, paste and change the look of your document. No class April 15.

BEGINNING POWERPOINT

8 wks · Mar 30–May 25
Tuersday · 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Comp Lab 2 · $112

Instructor: Ellen Engelman, elleneus@yahoo.com Register Now »

Prerequisite: Keyboard knowledge.

Work with text, clip art and your own favorite photos to create presentations that entertain, inform, persuade or sell.Suitable for beginners, this hands-on class uses MS PowerPoint 2007. No class April 13.