Computer Basics Workshops
PCC’s Opportunity Centers offer no-cost workshops that can help improve your digital skills. Computer Basics workshops are offered in person once a month at each location. Our centers are located in NE Portland and Beaverton. English Language Learners are welcome to attend this workshop. Each lesson is taught at a beginner level and reviews important vocabulary.
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Computer basics for English language learners
42nd Avenue will be offering a monthly two day workshop starting September 2023, 9am to 12pm, for English Language Learners. All workshops are taught in English at a beginner level. Participants will be able to connect with other students, explore new topics and follow along on a computer. Join us and practice your English while you learn a new skill!
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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 tips and tricks for Zoom
- 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
Flyers
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!
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
This program is made possible thanks to the Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award.