Full course description
Course Schedule:
Friday (Live Zoom Class)
Class Times:
1pm - 2:30pm (Friday)
Course Description:
In this course, you will learn to operate confidently and efficiently by mastering the basics of computer skills. Whether you're a first-time computer user or new to computing, this course equips you with the independence, knowledge, and tools necessary to understand how computers function. From delving into the intricacies of hardware to exploring software functionalities, including operating systems and applications, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of computer fundamentals. Additionally, you'll discover how to connect online to the internet and utilize cloud storage effectively. By the end of the course, you'll be adept at implementing safety and maintenance practices to ensure the smooth functioning of your computer, equipped with basic troubleshooting techniques.
Course Outcomes:
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Understand what a computer is and how it functions.
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Demonstrate how the essential functions of a computer, including hardware, laptops, and mobile devices, work.
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Explain how the software functions of the operating system and applications work.
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Illustrate how to get connected online to the internet and cloud.
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Be knowledgeable on safety and maintenance practices to maintain your computer and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Chelae Cummings
Chelaé Cummings is the CEO and Content Strategist at The BluPen, a full service, award-winning digital creative and strategic communications agency specializing in BIPOC Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Business (C2B) development.
She has 17+ years of experience working in Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations. As the former Diversity Director for the American Advertising Federation and Career Advisor for the American Institute of Graphic Arts, she has helped create opportunities for minorities to transition from Corporate America into entrepreneurship successfully. In addition, as a freelance designer, trainer and business consultant, she's been on lead brand strategy teams for Apple, Verizon, BET/Viacom, and Home Depot, to name a few. As a result, she has become a trusted voice of experience building personal brands within music and sports entertainment, fashion, non-profit, film/tv, and real estate industries.