Computer Courses

Whether you’re looking to brush up your job skills or learn entirely new ones, Piedmont Community College has a computer training course for you! We offer basic computer and Microsoft Office courses in the classroom, as well as a wide variety of basic to advanced computer application courses online. Whatever your skill level, whatever your need, we offer a course that’s right for you.
 

All computer classes are held at the Business development Center, 105 North Main Street, Roxboro, NC

Computers for New Users (2.4 CEU’s)

 
This course is designed for the brand new computer user. It will introduce you to the parts of a personal computer and some common computer terminology. You will learn general concepts that will help you work in a Windows environment on the computer. You will also practice using a mouse and keyboard. You will also learn the basics of sending, receiving, and replying to email messages using a webmail account. No prior computer knowledge is needed for the class, but a USB flash drive is required.
Tues., Jan. 25 – March 15, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Cost: $65 plus textbook

Microsoft Excel 2007—Intermediate (1.8 CEUs)

Want to know more about Excel than you already do? Then, this class is for you. You will utilize and extend your knowledge of Microsoft Excel, continue to develop the skills necessary for worksheet creation and analysis, work with formulas and number formats in spreadsheets, create multiple-sheet workbooks, and use clip art and pictures for visual interest. A working knowledge of Excel is suggested. A USB flash drive is required.
Tues., Feb. 8 – March 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $65 plus textbook

Microsoft Publisher 2007- Introductory (1.8 CEUs)

Students in this course will learn to quickly and easily create business cards, letterhead, newsletters, brochures and other publications by using Publisher’s templates and wizards. They will also learn how to create single and multi-paged documents from scratch. No previous experience with Publisher is necessary for this course. However, a basic understanding of launching and working with Office programs is required. A USB flash drive is required.
Thurs., March 17 – April 21, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Cost: $65 plus textbook

Microsoft Word 2007 & Excel 2007—Introductory (2.4 CEUs)

Introductory Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel 2007 combined into one convenient class. Topics covered will include creating, saving, and printing documents in Word, as well as, how to design and create effective spreadsheets in Excel. Students taking this class should have a working knowledge of the computer keyboard and mouse. A USB flash drive is required.
Mon., Feb. 7 – March 28, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tues., March 22 – May 10, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Cost: $65 plus textbook

For more information or to register, contact us by calling (336) 599-0032 or e-mailing brandot@piedmontcc.edu