Computer & Office Skills

Description: This class meets in person. Class size is limited to 20 students. Register early! This is an 8-week course for beginners to learn how to use web browsers and search engines to naviage the World Wide Web. We will discuss best practices for online safety while surfing the web and submitting information. 

Prerequisites: none

Northstar Digital Literacy Certification is available for this class. In order to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certification, students must pass the assessment with a score of 85% or higher. The student must present a valid photo ID on Northstar test days. $25 fee

Cost: $25

Dates to be Announced

MORNING Session: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

EVENING Session: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Create stunning designs using CANVA, an online design tool that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-looking visuals. You can create flyers, posters, social media graphics, presentations, newsletters, etc. $25 Fee
 
EVENING: Monday & Wednesday — 6 PM to 8 PM
 
Beginning CANVA:
September 14 & 16, 2026 | January 25 & 27, 2027
 
Intermediate CANVA:
September 28 & 30, 2026 | February 8 & 10, 2027

Description: This is an introduction to Microsoft Word. We will learn how to enter and format text and images, use spell check, change line spacing, and copy and paste. We will also download files from the internet, and save and print files. 
 
Prerequisite: Basic Computer skills or experience using a touchpad or mouse. 

Northstar Digital Literacy Certification is available for this class. In order to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certification, students must pass the assessment with a score of 85% or higher. The student must present a valid photo ID on Northstar test

Cost: $25

Dates: To be Announced

Times: 

MORNING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

EVENING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Aprenda a usar su teléfono y computadora comenzando con lo básico. Crear una cuenta de correo electrónico y más. $25
 
EVENING: Lunes y Miércoles —
Conocimientos informáticos
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
 
Laboratorio de informática 
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Sesión 1: Septiembre 9-30, 2026

Sesión 2: Enero 25-24 de Febrero, 2027

Description: You will learn how to enter and format text and images, use spell check, change line spacing and copy and paste. We will also share and print files. 

Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills or experience using a touchpad or mouse.

Northstar Digital Literacy Certification is available for this class. In order to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certification, students must pass the assessment with a score of 85% or higher. The student must present a valid photo ID on Northstar test.

Cost: $25

Date: October 12, 2026 — December 18, 2026

Times: 

MORNING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

EVENING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Description: This is an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016. Learners will enter data in cells, format cells, adjust, insert and delete rows and columns. 

Prerequisites: Microsoft Word or basic computer skills. This is not for beginners. Daily attendance is required.

Northstar Digital Literacy Certification is available for this class. In order to earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certification, students must pass the assessment with a score of 85% or higher. The student must present a valid photo ID on Northstar test.

Cost: $25

Dates: August 10, 2026 — October 2, 2026

Times: MORNING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday — 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

            EVENING Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Description: Learn the basics of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Cost: $50

Dates & Times:  Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Fall: October 19 - 28, 2026

Spring: April 5 - 14, 2027