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Computer Courses

WestShore Centre provides classroom instruction in basic computer use, Microsoft and business applications, keyboarding, web design, and multimedia. Online courses are available in a wide range of software applications.

All computer courses are located in Room 204 at WestShore Centre for Learning & Training, 814 Goldstream Ave.

Beginner Computer Courses
Choose any of these basic courses that help you gain the skills and confidence to make the most of your home or work computer.

Business Computers
Choose a course in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or learn all the basic skills needed to work in an office.

Online Computer Courses
Select from a range of online courses, from PC Troubleshooting to basic and advanced Access, Excel and Photoshop.

FREE Computer coursesThese Ministry of Education Grade 10 or 12 courses covers Computer Foundations, Business and Office Computers and Computer Applications. Interested? To register, please go to Academic Program Registration. Book an appointment with our counselor.


Beginner Computer Courses

Choose the beginner computer course that fits your needs.

Computer Basics
Personal Computers for Beginners
Keyboarding for Speed and Accuracy
File Management
Computer Foundations (Information Tech 10)

Computer Basics

Learn how to survive in a computerized world. Learn the parts of a computer and their uses. Explore the Windows desktop. Customize your desktop, activate programs, save and organize files. Take a look at the Internet. Gain confidence and feel comfortable using the computer at home or work. Recommended for beginners with some computer experience.

Instructor: Chris Motherwell

10 hours     Fee: $150

Sat     Feb 20 - Feb 27     9 am - 3 pm     124-10cb-1

Tue/Thur     Apr 27 – May 6     6:30 – 9 pm     124-10cb-2

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Personal Computers for Beginners

No previous experience needed! Learn about the computer and how it works in this no-pressure, slow-paced course. Discover how the computer can be used for organizing your information, researching and communicating with the world. Course covers Windows, Word and the Internet.

Fee: $139 + gst

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur     Mar 8 – Mar 11     9 – 11:30 am     122-10pc-1

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Keyboarding for Speed & Accuracy

Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, use various typing programs and MS Word to increase your speed and accuracy. Learn proper business letter formatting. A focus is placed on timed exercises.

12 hours     Fee: $120

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File Management

Getting Rid of the Clutter

Is it time to de-clutter your computer? Do you know you saved a file or photos but can't find it? Learn how to organize your computer filing system, create folders and move, sort and find files and photos. A MUST for anyone working in an office or at home.

3 hours     Fee: $45

Sat     Nov 21     9 am - noon     124-09fm-1

2010
Sat     Mar 6     9 am - noon     124-10fm-1


Computer Foundations

(Information Technology 10)

This course is for anyone who has little or no computer experience. Learn about today's technology and how to use it. Recommended for beginners with no computer experience. Link to course description.

No Fees

For more information on these courses, download the Computer Course Brochure




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