Improve Your Computer Skills
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Computer Skills Learning Center
You Need Computer Skills
Are you out of work and looking for a new job, but find that everyone who is hiring is looking for someone with computer skills? You're not alone. It's hard to find a job without knowing how to use a computer.
In today's offices, you need to understand how to use Microsoft Windows, write a document in Microsoft Word, or even work with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Unfortunately, classroom-based computer training can be expensive - sometimes hundreds of dollars a day. If you're out of work, it's hard to afford!
The interactive courses offered in Learning Express Library will build your resume of skills in the most popular Microsoft Office applications and Windows used today. The price to you zero "0" Free - all you need to do is click the link below. A library card is not even needed.
The courses are available 24 hours a day and you can re-take them as many times as you want. Work at your own speed. Work when it fits your schedule. Save the expensive cost of an "in class" course. Advance your skills and your career by gaining the computer skills that employers need. Computer Skills Learning Center
The Learning Express Library Computer Skills Module features multimedia tutorials in Microsoft Office and Windows, including Office 2007 and Windows Vista. Courses are available for both Windows and Mac computers. Master computer applications most commonly used in schools, the workplace and at home. The New & Improved Computer Skills tutorials do not require installation of any software or plug-ins, are easier to use with increased functionality and include discussions, demos, quizzes and assessments to track and monitor progress. In addition, interactive practice labs allow users to apply what they have learned. Most courses contain a Basic, Intermediate and Advanced level 2008 versions are for Microsoft Office Macintosh.
Courses are available covering:
- Corel WordPerfect X3 - Basic & Advanced Courses
- Microsoft Access 2003, 2007
- Microsoft Excel 2007, 2008
- Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007 & 2008
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, 2007 & 2008
- Windows XP - Basic & Advanced Courses
- Mac OS X Leopard
- Windows Vista - Basic & Advanced Courses
- Microsoft Word 2003, 2007 & 2008
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