Need Computer Skills to Get Your Next Job?

Computer skills are required for most jobs in today’s workplace. San Juan Adult Education offers day and evening affordable beginning to advanced classes that will prepare you for your next job. Classes are offered at two sites:  Winterstein Adult Center (916) 971-7414 and Sunrise Tech Center (916) 971-7654. Scroll down for more information.

Keyboarding Computer Skills – every 6 weeks

Learn to touch-type or improve your speed and accuracy keyboarding skills in a self-paced learning environment. Keyboarding proficiency certificates are awarded upon successfully touch-typing 25 wpm minimum with 5 errors or less. This is a prerequisite for many computer classes.

                                                                                                         Start Dates

M/W/F    8:15 - 10:15 a.m.         Winterstein    $25                    8/31, 10/12, 11/30   

M/W       1:00 - 3:00 p.m.            Winterstein    $25                    8/31, 10/12, 11/30   

M/W       6:30 - 8:30 p.m.            Winterstein    $25                    8/31, 10/12, 11/30   

Introduction to Computers (9 weeks)

Now is the time to get started learning the basics of using a computer (PC) with easy hands-on class activities that include: computer terminology, keyboarding practice, using a mouse, navigating the Windows desktop, creating word processing files, searching the Internet, and using email. Required: 25 wpm keyboarding or “concurrent enrollment” in keyboarding.

M/W/F    10:30am-12:30pm     Winterstein    $50+book            8/31-10/30

T/Th       8:15 - 10:15 a.m.         Winterstein    $50+book            11/3-1/21

W           5:45 - 9:00 p.m.           Winterstein    $50+book            9/2-10/28

Word-1 (9 weeks)

Create a variety of professional word processing documents including letters, memos, and reports. Learn to use Word’s mail merge, tables, and graphic commands. Required: Computer/mouse use; Windows; 25 wpm touch-type keyboarding.

M/W/F    10:30 - 12:30 p.m.       Winterstein    $65+book         11/2-1/22

W           5:45-9:00 p.m.              Winterstein    $50+book         11/4-1/20

Excel-1 (9 weeks)

Create, edit, and format spreadsheets using formulas and functions plus automated tools. Build and edit charts. *Same textbooks used for Excel 1 & Excel 2. Required: Computer/mouse use; Windows basics; 25 wpm touch-type keyboarding.

T/Th       8:15-10:15 a.m.           Winterstein    $65+book         9/1-10/29

M/W       6:30-8:30 p.m.             Winterstein    $65+book         8/31-10/28

Excel-2 (9 weeks)

Learn Excel’s productive tools: automating worksheet tasks with macros; using lists/analyzing list data; using what-if analysis and pivot tables; exchanging data with other programs. *Same textbooks used for Excel 1 & Excel 2. Required: Excel-1 or equivalent; 25 wpm touch-type keyboarding.

M/W       6:30-8:30 p.m.              Winterstein    $65+book         11/2-1/20

Word, Excel & PowerPoint—Self Paced

Learn at your own pace with an instructor available to help at any time. The textbook will guide you from beginning though advanced skills. You decide what program features you want to learn. Required: computer/Windows/mouse use.

M/W       1:00-4:15 p.m.              Winterstein    $65+book         8/31-10/7     (6 wks.)

M/W       1:00-4:15 p.m.              Winterstein    $65+book         10/12-11/18 (6 wks.)

M/W       1:00-4:15 p.m.              Winterstein    $65+book         11/30-1/20   (6 wks.)

M            5:00-8:45 p.m.              Winterstein    $50+book         8/31-10/26   (9 wks.)

M            5:00-8:45 p.m.              Winterstein    $50+book         11/2-1/11     (9 wks.)

Additional Classes Offered:

·         QuickBooks Pro (Sunrise Tech Center)

·         Sell It On eBay: How to Get Started

·         Digital Photography 1 & 2 (Winterstein and Sunrise)

·         Photoshop Elements 1, 2, & 3 (Winterstein and Sunrise)

·         Bookkeeping (Sunrise Tech Center)

·         Office Assistant (Sunrise Tech Center)

Medical Classes Offered:

·         Medical Terminology (Winterstein and Sunrise)

·         Nurse Assistant

·         Medical Assistant

·         Hospital Unit Coordinator (Sunrise Tech Center)

·         Medical Billing (Medical Coding Spring 2010)

·         Pharmacy Technician (Winterstein and Sunrise)

·         Phlebotomy for Medical Professionals (2 day course)