Choosing Your Computer Course

If you are interested in an introductory computer class, check out the computer courses listed in the Career Readiness section

Not only are those the introductory computer courses, but some students may qualify for tuition-free classes based on family income.

Computer Use & Applications

Can you turn on a PC? Do you know how to save a file? Do you know how to use your mouse and keyboard? Can you create folders? Do you know the difference between hardware and software? If you answered NO to these questions, then the HRD Computer Basics for the Workplace is the class for you.

If you would like to learn more about file management, web browsing, e-mail and basic application software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, then browse the classes listed below.

If you need computer specialty or Web programming courses, such as Adobe Indesign, Alice 2.0 Programming, Ajax Programming, CSS & XHTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and more, then browse the classes listed here.

Special Note: RCC can customize computer courses for businesses or special groups based on convenience, content, time, or location. Call 633-0268 for more details. Courses can be structured to include certification testing or non-certifications.

N.C. residents 65 years or older are exempt from registration fees in some classes. Please ask when you register if your class is exempt.

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Exploring Windows 7

($120 + $2 fee)
A basic course for students who have little or no experience in using a computer. Focus is on the following items: introduction to the new Windows 7 operating system; safely starting and shutting down a computer; using the mouse; opening, closing, minimizing, maximizing and moving windows; using different types of screen and ribbon menus; locating controls for sound; desktop appearance; setting the date and time; getting the most out of the Windows keyboard; ergonomics; purchasing a computer; hardware; software; how to copy and paste from one document to another; creating simple documents in Microsoft Word.
Archdale
CAS3020C 28006 - 9A-12P, MTW, 3/12-4/2

Microsoft Excel, Basic

($175)
Create/edit simple worksheets, work with menus and toolbars, use basic formulas, format entries, merge cells, hide/unhide rows/columns; and learn about date and time functions, text alignment, inserting and deleting columns/rows, freezing/unfreezing cells, splitting the window and page breaks. This course will include introduction and intermediate levels.
Online-Moodle
CAS3050BX 21153 - 1/19-3/29

Microsoft Word, Basic

($175)
Students in this course will be proficient in using Microsoft Word by covering the following material: creating and editing a word document, research paper, resumes, tables, charts, watermark, mailing labels and macros. This course is offered online and includes introduction and intermediate levels.
Online-Moodle
CAS3120FX 21154 - 1/19-3/29

 

Computer Classes Offered Online

C#, Introduction
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Creating Web Pages
CSS & XHTML, Introduction
CSS & XHTML, Intermediate
Designing Effective Websites
Dreamweaver CS5, Introduction
Flash CS5
Java Programming, Introduction
Keyboarding
Microsoft Access 2007, Introduction
Microsoft Access 2007, Intermediate
Microsoft Excel 2007, Introduction
Micrsoft Excel 2010, Introduction
Microsoft Excel 2007, Intermediate
Microsoft Excel 2007, Advanced
Microsoft Expression Web, Introduction
Microsoft Outlook 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Introduction
Microsoft Project Management 2010
Microsoft Word 2007, Introduction
Microsoft Word 2010, Introduction
Microsoft Word 2007, Intermediate
Microsoft Word 2010, Intermediate
PHP & MySQL, Introduction
PHP & MySQL, Intermediate
QuickBooks 2011, Introduction
QuickBooks 2010 for the Contractor
SQL, Introduction
Visual Basic 2008

Classes offered each month. 
11/9-1/9
12/14-2/13
1/18-3/19
2/15-4/16
3/21-5/21
4/18-6/18

All courses $65 unless otherwise noted.

To learn more about these online courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.