Scarlett Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Mine are lacking. I quit to raise my son JUST as they were sending us all to classes to learn how use Word, Excel etc. I can make a Word document but only the barest basic thing. And Excel....heck no. I am back working a few days here and there for my boss in his office....and it is very likely to turn into more at the first of the year. This is a thriving small business. I have never worked in this environment before. I need to have a basic knowledge of word processing programs....ugh. I really really really wish I could take a live class. I know there are on line things....but I want a live classroom. I can't seem to google any info on that. Anyone else have this problem? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 WOuld your library have classes or books that could help you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Our local community college has courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 WOuld your library have classes or books that could help you? Probably books....but I could probably do better than that with some on line tutorials. I guess I am going to have to suck it up and sit down and do some tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I just asked about this. Maybe one of the products or providers suggested in these two posts will be a help to you: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/627413-need-self-paced-instruction-in-microsoft-office-word-excel-pp/ http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/627414-need-self-paced-instruction-for-microsoft-office-word-excel-and-pp/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Totally. I cannot do Excell. I recently spent at least 45 minutes trying to make a simple table in Word. I can never remember the short cuts for copy/paste. Resizing images I want to use gets me every time. I'm a mess. Hope you find something to help you learn. Share if you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Lynda.com has tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I work as a technology trainer in our local library system. We teach tons of (free) classes in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher . . . the whole Microsoft Office suite. I am repeatedly surprised at the number of people who live in this area and have no idea about the range of services their libraries offer. I would strongly recommend you check with your local library and see what they might have for you. If that doesn't pan out, you might take a look at this site: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics/office/ I used a number of their tutorials when I was working on refreshing my skills and updating my resume a couple of years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 My local library offers free classes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artichoke Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 We have classes like this at our local library, adult/community education classes, and at the local job literacy training center. All of the classes are free except the community classes which charge $15 for a six week session. We just got the adult ed catalog in the mail so I looked before posting. Maybe you have something similar in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 I just asked about this. Maybe one of the products or providers suggested in these two posts will be a help to you: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/627413-need-self-paced-instruction-in-microsoft-office-word-excel-pp/ http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/627414-need-self-paced-instruction-for-microsoft-office-word-excel-and-pp/ Thank you. Very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 I am surprised at the libraries that offer classes. I will definitely call and ask and check back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 I work as a technology trainer in our local library system. We teach tons of (free) classes in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher . . . the whole Microsoft Office suite. I am repeatedly surprised at the number of people who live in this area and have no idea about the range of services their libraries offer. I would strongly recommend you check with your local library and see what they might have for you. If that doesn't pan out, you might take a look at this site: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics/office/ I used a number of their tutorials when I was working on refreshing my skills and updating my resume a couple of years ago. Thank you. I wish you were at my library! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Totally. I cannot do Excell. I recently spent at least 45 minutes trying to make a simple table in Word. I can never remember the short cuts for copy/paste. Resizing images I want to use gets me every time. I'm a mess. Hope you find something to help you learn. Share if you do! I know right! I mean good grief! I as looking at a simple document of customer info today and I swear I almost screwed it up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 our library system also offers office classes. and there are multiple tutorial sites online I work as a technology trainer in our local library system. We teach tons of (free) classes in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher . . . the whole Microsoft Office suite. I am repeatedly surprised at the number of people who live in this area and have no idea about the range of services their libraries offer. I would strongly recommend you check with your local library and see what they might have for you. If that doesn't pan out, you might take a look at this site: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics/office/ I used a number of their tutorials when I was working on refreshing my skills and updating my resume a couple of years ago. my niece was living in another state and interviewing for a job where a different product was common. they asked her if she could use excel. "I'm from redmond, of course I can use excel". she also was known to call her brother and ask how to do something in excel. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Besides library and community centers Public school adult education Community college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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