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   Computer Classes
Class Descriptions Other Training in/near Santa Monica
Photo Image Editing Workshop Online Tutorials
Internet Security Resources  

Class Descriptions and Schedules

Note: There will be no computer classes offered during July and August.  Classes will resume in September.

Name Description Schedule
AFI Catalog Enhance your movie I.Q. with the American Film Institute. Find detailed information on feature films produced from 1893 to 1970, including AFI's Top 10 Films list for 2000-2005.
     
     

Computer Basics

 

Hands-on introduction to computers.  Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, work with Windows and basic computer terms.
     
     

Computer Basics 2: Hardware

Overview of computers and how they work.
     
     
Digital Image Editing Learn how to edit digital images using free web-based applications.
     
     
     
Email for Beginners

Sign-up for a free email account. Familiarity with using a mouse, keyboard, scrollbar and web browser are necessary.

     
     
Email II

Learn to compose and send an email, attach a file, and modify your address book. Valid email account required.

     
Email Open Lab Instructors will answer your questions about email during this open Q&A.
     
   

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Excel I This introductory class will cover how to format cells and manipulate data to create simple spreadsheets.
     
     
Excel II Go beyond the basics. Create advanced formulas, multi-level data sorts, work with several worksheets, and more.
     
     
Files & Folders Introduction to files & folders: store, organize, move, and backup you work more efficiently.
     
     
     
Foundation
Directory Online Pro
Introduction to this updated Foundation Center directory to foundations and non-profit grant recipients.
     
Image Archives Explore historic images of the Santa Monica landscape from 1875 to the present.
     
     
InfoTrac OneFile Retrieve articles from hundreds of popular periodicals & academic journals using the Infotrac database.
     
     
Introduction to Library Resources for Russian Speakers Find out how to locate and use library resources and materials in Russian and English.
     
     
Internet for Beginners

Learn how to navigate a web browser, locate information, evaluate online sources and print web pages.  Experience using Windows recommended.

     
     
Internet Security Learn how to best protect yourself and your computer from threats such as: viruses, spyware, and scams.
     
     
Keyboarding Practice Hand-on practice with Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for those with little or no keyboard experience.
     
     
Microsoft Word Open Lab Bring your word processing questions to this open Q&A with Microsoft Word instructors.
     
More Internet Searching

For experienced Internet users who may have difficulty finding exactly what they want.  Find out about search engines, databases, subject guides and indexes. 

     
     
   

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PowerPoint for Beginners Create professional looking multimedia presentations with special effects & graphics.
     
ProQuest Newspapers Find articles from the LA
Times, NY Times
, and other
major newspapers in this
database.
     
Reading Group Resources Find online resources for book discussion questions, reviews, criticism & author bios.
     
     
Resume Writing Advice, resources, and tips on how to create a winning resume.
     
Saving & Printing Tips on saving & printing documents and pictures from email, the Internet and Office.
     
Web Design I Create a simple web page using HTML and learn how to put it up on the Web.
     
     
Web Design II Enhance your HTML skills by learning to work with lists, tables & images on your web page.
     
     
Word I

Learn how to edit, save and print documents.  Creating simple documents, editing and formatting text, spell checking and setting margins will be covered.

     
     
Word II

Explore some of the advanced features of Word including: how to customize page setup, use templates, insert symbols, images and more.

     
 

 

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