Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all computer classes. To register for the following classes please click on the link below and complete the registration form. Helpful hints: If possible take all classes you wish to register for in the same month… it will help you to retain the information as these classes build on each other. You need only register for one class per session as the monthly series repeats each month. If you have any questions please contact Robyn Zandi at 371-0090 ext. 8510.
- There is a limit of 7 participants per class allowing each person to have their own computer.
- Classes are free to Brentwood Library Cardholders or Martin Center members. You must have one of these cards at-hand during registration to receive free classes. There is a charge of $5.00 per class for non-cardholders.
- Classes meet are held at the Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN.
- Laptops provided: Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010
- Cancellation Policy -- Important: if you find that you are unable to attend, please call Robyn Zandi, Program Coordinator at 615-371-0090, ext. 8510, as soon as possible so we may fill your spot. Because of the high demand for these classes, a $5.00 no-show fee will be assessed if cancellation is not made 24-hours in advance.
- View all classes and events that you are registered for by clicking on the “Display Your Personal Schedule” in the upper left-hand corner of the on-line Event Calendar. You can also cancel a reservation there.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Class with cover components of a basic PC: hardware, software, mouse functions, desktop, taskbar, anatomy of a window and much more.
Register for only one session:
Thursday, July 11 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
MICROSOFT WORD FOR BEGINNERS
Class will cover components of a typical word window along with pointing out changes to Office 2007. Learn to create and save a document, editing and formatting techniques, cut, copy and paste, and preview and printing documents Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers class or must be proficient with the mouse and have a good understanding of keyboard editing keys.
Register for only one session:
Tuesday, July 16 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
MICROSOFT WORD II (DESKTOP PUBLISHING)
Microsoft Word provides many of the features you’ll find in most commercial desktop publishing programs. Learn all the features that will get you on your way to creating beautiful newsletters, fliers, greeting cards, etc. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word for Beginners, or must be proficient with basic Word functions.
Register for only one session:
Thursday, July 18 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS
This popular spreadsheet program will introduce you to components of a typical Excel window and spreadsheet basics including formulas, and formatting cells, rows, and columns. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers class or must be proficient with the mouse and have a good understanding of keyboard editing keys.
Register for only one session:
Tuesday, June 18 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
POWERPOINT FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to use this creative program to design clear, colorful, and organized presentations. Class will cover components of a typical PowerPoint window, PowerPoint toolbars and views, and creation of presentations from scratch, using wizards, and templates. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers class or must be proficient with the mouse and have a good understanding of keyboard editing keys.
Register for only one session:
Monday, June 24 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
For more information contact Robyn Zandi, 371-0090, ext 8510, or email zandir@brentwood-tn.org.