Technology

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Computer Support Specialist Micro-Credential Information Session (01/27/21)

with Vanessa Richards

Jan

January 27th, 2021

Free More Info

Find out what it takes to train to be an IT help desk professional. If you've ever thought of exploring an career in Information Technology, join us for this session. Thanks to a collaboration, Ellsworth Adult Education has the opportunity to offer a Computer Support Specialist Micro-credential.

This Winter, you can earn a WorkReady Credential and IC3 Digital Literacy Credential and, starting in February, you can enroll in our CompTIA A+ Certification course. This pilot is making these opportunities available at no cost. These are industry recognized and respected credentials. This is a live online information session.

Google Docs: Write it Down

with Chris Suggs

Jan

January 28th to February 25th, 2021

$46 More Info

Google docs is a free invaluable and easy to use online tool similar to Microsoft Word. It’s free, accessible from all devices and is super easy to share. Learn how to:

create documents;
master useful formatting functions;
share documents with others;
other features as time permits.

This workshop will introduce you to these features and share resources for further learning. This is a live online class.

No class 02/18/21.

You’ll need a web-based Gmail account for this Google workshop, and will need to know your account username and password. If you’re not sure what this means, please contact us and we’ll be glad to assist you!

Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software!

CompTIA A+ Certification Academy-Spring 2021

with To Be Determined

Feb

February 22nd to May 31st, 2021

Free More Info

If you've ever considered becoming CompTiA A+ Certified, now is the time. Thanks to a collaboration this certification is free!

Ever talk to that helpful person on a chat line? Wonder what it takes to be a computer technician? Learn how to troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges, basic IT infrastructure and networking, and baseline security skills for IT support professionals. Network with local employers and job shadow in IT companies. Successful completion earns CompTIA A+. Register and you'll receive a follow up call from our advisor to assess your skills and share more information about this opportunity. This is an online course.

Waiting list available

Google Calendar: An Introduction

with Ann Sargent

Feb

February 23rd, 2021

Free More Info

Google Calendar is an online calendar that can help you manage your time and juggle all your commitments, whether personal or professional. This is an introductory session, and will cover setting up a calendar, and adding individual and recurring events. This is a live online class.

Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software!

Excel Formulas and Functions

with Martha Williams

Mar

March 8th to 22nd, 2021

$45 More Info

Learn how to use the tremendous power of functions in Excel. This class is the right fit for you if you have experience with working with Excel and understand how to create a formula such as SUM.

We will start with a review of the use of absolute reference in building robust formulas, and then look at the general structure of functions. We will explore and use some of veteran Excel user, Marty Williams' favorite functions including PMT for calculating mortgage payments, IF for a decision making formula and of course, SUM, MIN, MAX, and AVERAGE. Then we will look at COUNTIF, SUMIF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, MATCH, and INDEX as powerful means for getting information out of your data. There are many more specialized functions, so questions are welcomed! This is a live online class.

Makeup class, if needed, 03/29/21.

Google Sheets: Keep Track of It

with Chris Suggs

Mar

March 11th to April 1st, 2021

$46 More Info

Google sheets are spreadsheet files. Spreadsheets were traditionally ledgers for financial recordkeeping, but now are used for organizing, tracking and retrieving all kinds of information. Google Sheets is a user friendly, online tool similar to Microsoft Excel. It’s free, accessible from all devices and is easy to share. See how to:

create a basic spreadsheet,
format and reorganize information; and
use simple formulas and filters.

This workshop will introduce you to these features. This is a live online class.

Google applications are free and are a practical way to learn programs without investing in software!

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