Computer Basics for College & Career Success
Computer basics workshops
PCC’s Opportunity Center at 42nd Ave offers no-cost, in-person Computer Basics workshops once a month. These workshops can help improve your digital skills. English Language Learners are welcome to attend. Each lesson is taught at a beginner level and reviews important vocabulary.
Computer Basics class schedule
All classes are at no cost to participants! If you have questions, need help signing up, or want support with determining if this workshop is a good fit for you, contact our team at computerbasics@pcc.edu or 971-722-2050.
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Class dates and topics
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Monthly topics
Computer and internet basics
Day 1: Computer basics
- Gain confidence with using a computer
- Practice mouse and keyboard skills
- Learn basic computer vocabulary
Day 2: Internet basics
- Gain confidence with navigating the web
- Learn about web links
- Understand internet safety techniques
Google Workspace basics
Day 1: Getting started with Google Workspace
- Learn how to access your files remotely
- Gain a basic understanding of how to use Google Drive
- Practice sharing, uploading, downloading and managing files
Day 2: Gmail and Google Calendar
- Learn about a variety of helpful features in Gmail
- Practice creating a professional email and signature
- Learn how to create and share an event on Google Calendar
Google Docs and Sheets
Day 1: Google Docs
- Gain confidence with creating, saving and sharing a Doc
- Practice formatting text, modifying page layouts and adding visual effects
- Learn basic editing tools like spelling and grammar check
Day 2: Google Sheets
- Gain confidence with creating, saving and sharing a Sheets workbook
- Practice modifying cells, columns and rows
- Learn how to use filters and basic formulas
Creating Engaging Presentations
Day 1: Google Slides
- Learn how to use themes, colors and formatting to design your slides
- Practice adding photos, links, and videos to make your slides more engaging
- Learn how to organize your content to get your message across with ease
Day 2: Presentations
- Get tips and tricks to improve your presentation skills
- Use your slides to practice speaking in front of others
- Gain confidence in your presentation skills
Participate or learn more
If you have questions, need help signing up, or want support with determining if this workshop is a good fit for you, contact our team at computerbasics@pcc.edu or 971-722-2050.
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Resource library
Tools for building skills.
Learning at PCC
- Computer classes: Learning just for fun? Improving your skills for the workplace? Looking to work towards a degree? We’ve got a class for you!
- PCC Digital Navigators
Free community resources
- Multnomah County Library: Classes, drop-in tech support, and access to LinkedIn Learning (Multnomah County).
- Washington County Library: Helpful links to tech learning, and access to LinkedIn Learning (Washington County).
- EveryoneOn.org: Find low-cost Internet and affordable computers in your area.
- Learn Free
Self-led computer basics
- Digital Learn: Beginner computer basics tutorials.
- Typing Club: Online typing test and practice portal.
Self-led intermediate and advanced learning
- Google Workspace: Collection of short how-to videos for Google Workspace.
- Code Academy: Start learning to code for free.
- Khan Academy: Computer programming courses, and much more.
- Coursera: Courses on a huge range of topics (note: not all classes are free).
- Microsoft Learn: Online classes to train for Microsoft certificates (note: while classes may be free, testing for certificates may have a cost).
Quick how-to videos
This program is made possible thanks to the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award.
Our services
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