Course
Advanced Computers & Smartphones
A 10-lesson course designed to help you manage your computer and smartphone efficiently — with practical tools for modern life.
Syllabus
This course costs $75 ($7.50/class) with the option for financial aid for those in need.
Lesson 1 — Zoom
Zoom, Downloading, Joining a Meeting, Meeting ID, Link, Meeting Password, Waiting Room, Mute/Unmute, Start/Stop Video, Chat, Screen Share, Record, Reactions, Leave, Hosting a Meeting, Inviting, End Meeting, Virtual Background, Speaker View, Gallery View, Messages App, Contacts App
Lesson 2 — The Internet
Internet Browser, Google, File, New Window, New Tab, Close, Share, Print, Edit, Cut, Copy, Paste, View, Zoom In/Out, History, Recently Closed, Clear History, Bookmarks, Questions, Reading/News, Shopping, Calculations, Photos, Map, Camera App, Photos App
Lesson 3 — Email
Archive, Spam, Trash, Unread, Snooze, Move, Labels, Print, Settings, Theme, Signature, Vacation Response, Contacts, Groups, Calendar App
Lesson 4 — Word Processors
Pages, Templates, Formatting Text, Alignment, Spacing, Lists, View, Tables, Charts, Shapes, Images, Print, Save, Export, Page Numbers, Password, Microsoft Word, Line Select, Orientation, Spell Check, Search, Smart Lookup, Maps App
Lesson 5 — Managing a Computer
Keep it Clean, Quit Your Apps, Notes, Stacks, Desktop Background, Finder/Libraries, AirDrop, Split-Screen, Keyboard Settings, Screenshot
Lesson 6 — Common Websites
Online Shopping, Search Bar, Filtering, Adding to the Cart, Suggestions, History, Amazon, FreshDirect, Gap, Barnes & Noble, Entertainment, YouTube, Netflix, Health App, Apple Pay
Lesson 7 — Managing a Smartphone
Airplane Mode, WiFi, Bluetooth, Flashlight, Do Not Disturb, Notifications, Display and Brightness, Wallpaper, Screenshots, Quitting Apps
Lesson 8 — Social Media & Cybersecurity
Social Media, Instagram, Creating an Account, Following an Account, Feed, Post, Story, Posting, Caption, Private Account, Facebook, Finding a Profile, Groups, Cybersecurity, Website Address, Strong Passwords, Email Spam, Phishing, Safe Online Shopping, Digital Tracking, Phone App
Lesson 9 — Voice Recognition & Online Banking
Siri, Call and Texts, Everyday Tasks, Music, Smart Home, Knowledge on the Go, Online Banking, Venmo, Downloading, Creating an Account, Paying, Requesting, Privacy, Transferring
Lesson 10 — Final Class
Review, Final Examination, Congratulations
What You’ll Get
- • Lifetime access to course content
- • 45-minute lessons + homework assignments
- • A 10-week experience (one lesson per week)
- • A professional certificate upon completion