Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

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

Microsoft Office basics

Day 1: Microsoft Word

• Gain confidence with creating, saving and sharing Word documents
• Practice formatting text, modifying page layouts and adding visual effects
• Learn basic editing tools

Day 2: Microsoft Excel

• Gain confidence with creating, saving and sharing Excel workbooks
• Practice modifying cells, columns and rows
• Learn how to use filters and basic formulas

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

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!

Free community resources

• GFC Global: Huge library of tutorials for computer basics, Microsoft Office, and more.
• 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).
• Free Geek: Learning for all levels, tech support, and low-cost refurbished computers.
• EveryoneOn.org: Find low-cost Internet and affordable computers in your area.

Self-led computer basics

• Digital Learn: Beginner computer basics tutorials.
• GFC Computer Basics: 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

• Search in Gmail
• Attach a document in Gmail
• Copy and blind copy (CC and BCC)