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Free computer, software training
Posted : Tuesday Feb 27, 2007 11:51:01 EST
No access to the free services provided by Giant Campus on certain military installations? No problem. Other free resources may help you acquire — or enhance — computer skills.
• GCF Global Learning, www.gcflearnfree.com. Administered by Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, this program offers online beginning computer courses and other learning opportunities worldwide in English and Spanish.
• Microsoft, http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training. Microsoft Office Online training courses teach Microsoft Office programs and cover specific features or activity areas. Courses are self-paced and take from 15 to 50 minutes to complete.
• Hewlett-Packard, www.hp.com/go/onlineclasses.Computer giant Hewlett-Packard offers a variety of online professional and recreational courses.
• Florida Gulf Coast University, www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000. The Fort Myers-based school offers tutorials for Office 2000 on its Web site.
• EducationOnlineforComputers.com, www.educationonlineforcomputers.com/links. Has an impressive roster of free courses as well as subscription-based offerings.
• Your public library. Many libraries offer classes in basic computer skills. Go online or call to find out what is offered near you.
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