Adult Programs

Basic Computer Classes:

Co-sponsored by City of Wetaskiwin FCSS and County of Wetaskiwin FCSS.

Computer classes are available in the City of Wetaskiwin and the County of Wetaskiwin throughout the year. Contact the Learning Centre to ask how to bring these classes to your community. Check our calendar for dates, times and regional locations.

For all programs, participants must bring all existing usernames and passwords. Please be considerate of those with allergies or sensitivities and refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products. A laptop will be provided; however, participants may bring their own laptop computers.

1. Computing Essentials Series

Week 1: Computer Basics
Starting your computer; Using a Mouse and Keyboard; Opening and Closing Windows; The Start Menu; Operating Systems

Week 2: Files and Folders
Programs and Shortcuts; Working with Files & Folders

Week 3: Internet and Email; Pictures and Facebook; The Internet and Connecting; Electronic Mail. Pictures includes terminology, creating and naming folders. Facebook includes signing up, following friends, posting on FB

2. Windows 10 Computer Basics for Beginners – 6 hrs

3. Word Level 1 – 6 hrs

4. Outlook Level 1 – 6 hrs

Level: Beginner

We explore:

how Outlook is structured
how to navigate the various modules to coordinate communications and collaboration with others
Modules explored include Mail, Calendar and People.

5. Powerpoint Level 1 – 6 hrs

Level: Introductory in Workplace

Microsoft PowerPoint teaches students how to create and manage presentations.

You will use a variety of commands and fucntions including:

pictures
text boxes and shapes

This course is designed for computer users who use PowerPoint on a daily basis in a business environment.

6. Excel Level 1 - 6 hours

This program focuses on working with Excel for home and office, and can give you the necessary tools to become very capable user. The learning can be adapted to other spreadsheet programs. These are small classes with excellent hands-on project based resources and lots of personalized instruction.

We explore:

Creating formulas and using the fomula functions
Creating a basic workbook or spreadsheet
Using formatting features
Page set-up and layout options

7. Google Applications – 6 hrs

Level: Beginner

We explore:

Google Drive
Google Calendar
Gmail

Learn the basics fo these applications, and how to access them anywhere.

Early Bird Registration Discounts

Bookkeeping Fundamentals: Book and pay by Sept 15 and receive $20 discount.

Computing Essentials: Book and pay by October 1 and receive $30 discount.

Windows 10: Book and pay by October 23 and receive a $30 discount

Word Level 1: Book and pay by November 1 and receive a $30 discount

Outlook Level 1: Book and pay by November 1 and receive a $30 discount

Powerpoint Level 1: Book and pay by November 13 and receive a $30 discount

Excel Level 1: Book and pay by November 20 and receive a $30 discount

Google Applications: Book and pay by November 27 and receive a $30 discount

Other Classes

Money Matters

Money Matters is a free introductory financial literacy program for adult learners. We cover the following topics:

Spending Plans
Banking Basics
Borrowing Money
RESPs and other ways to save

Contact our office for more information.

Learning Centre

Our learning centre is open and available for you to receive the help you need to reach your learning goals. This includes adult literacy learning, pre-GED (General Equivalency Diploma) prep, foundational math, reading, writing and specialized ESL (English as a Second Language) help. Drop in or make an appointment to speak with our learning coordinator to get started on your learning journey. Program subsidies may be available for Learning Centre services.

Need To Write An Exam?
Exam Invigilation for most Post Secondary Institutions. Save time, travel and money by writing your exam closer to home. Contact our office to inquire about this learner support service.

Learning Centre Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 2 – 4 pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 -3 pm
or by appointment

Tell us what you need…. We are ready to help!