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As b3 Computing begins its first year of business, we hope to bring classes on basic computing, office products, and website design over time. Check back occassionally or contact us to provide your input on classes you would like to see offered. In the meantime, feel free to call us if you would like a personal training session on just about any topic or program.
training versus classes
When it comes to training and classes, b3 Computing seeks to offer education in every possible area. If a subject that you wish to learn more about is not listed below, let us know and we can create a course for you. All course materials are created and designed by b3 Computing, but alterations are always available based upon your needs; all courses also include handout materials.
The difference between training and classes simply boils down to group size. The same material is covered in both groups, but the methodology (how the instruction is conducted) differs. Personal training is conducted on a one-on-one basis, or up to three or five persons (all you need is one computer and may be conducted either at our home office or any location of your choice). Group classes, on the other hand, are conducted in a classroom setting typically with seven or more persons (preferably one person per computer and must be conducted in a computer lab).
level 1 topics
Level 1 topics are for persons typically unfamiliar with computers. In these topics we introduce the basics of computers and their two most common uses: browsing the internet and producing documents.
- Basics: description of parts and their uses, intro to operating systems, using folders and files, searching, opening and editing, saving and closing, moving and copying, installing programs, security
- Internet and Email: intro to browsers, searching, saving info from, intro to email, creating an account, sending, receiving, forwarding accounts, POP versus IMAP versus HTTP, security
- Word Processing: intro to interface, selection, copying and pasting, attributes, sections, columns, bullets, tables
level 2 topics
Level 2 topics are for persons with some computer experience but wishing to maximize the use of their computer. In these topics we cover useful applications to help diversify your computer skillset.
- Word Processing: inserting and paste special, creating and applying styles, fields, mail merge
- Spreadsheets: constants, formulas, functions, importing, formatting, sorting, filtering, charts
- Presentations: templates, slides, masters, content, transitions, animations, notes, presentation tips
- Multimedia: editing image file types, editing audio file types, editing video file types
- Website Design: editors, intro to HTML, publishing, XHTML rules, layout versus content, CSS
level 3 topics
Level 3 topics are for persons comfortable with computers and their terminology. In these topics, we cover material that is both useful and necessary for running and managing computer systems.
- Website Design: box model, browser differences, web standards, accessibility, security
- Databases: intro to RDBMs, tables, relationships, intro to SQL, single-table select with like, multiple-table select with joins, aliases, functions, aggregates, update, insert, replace, delete
