Computers and Technology through Center for Workforce Development
Explore our comprehensive Computers and Technology classes, covering everything from COMPTIA certifications to Microsoft Office proficiency and even Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a professional, there's something for everyone in our diverse lineup. Level up with COMPTIA IT Fundamentals, COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA Network+, and COMPTIA Security+, or enhance your Microsoft Office skills with courses like MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project. Don't miss the opportunity to stay ahead in the digital world - join us today!
Computers and Technology courses
Be prepared to think on your feet to perform critical IT support tasks. CompTIA A+ certification is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential. This course will prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. 60 hrs
Instructor: ASHLEY RICHARDSON-SEQUERIA
Starting January 2025, Live Online, $2,099
To register, call 505-566-3214
Network creation and maintenance are vital to nearly all businesses that have an online presence or rely on online data storage and management. CompTIA Network+ prepares you to support networks on any platform and covers specific skills to design and implement functional networks on the job. This course will prepare you to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. 60 hrs
Instructor: ASHLEY RICHARDSON-SEQUERIA
Starting June 2025, Live Online, $1,399
To register, call 505-566-3214
IT security jobs are in high demand. CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills to ensure you are prepared to solve a wide variety of today’s complex security issues. The Security+ certification is chosen by more corporations and defense organizations to validate baseline security skills and for fulfilling the DoD 8570 compliance. This course will prepare you to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. 36 hrs
Instructor: ASHLEY RICHARDSON-SEQUERIA
Starting September 2025, Live Online, $1,199
To register, call 505-566-3214
Excel is Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet program, which provides you with an extensive set of tools to organize, analyze, present, and store data. This course will help novice computer users get up to speed with Excel quickly. We will cover different features including creating a new spreadsheet, working with basic formulas and functions, making a spreadsheet look professional and presentable, and saving and printing a spreadsheet. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
2/7, FRI, 8am – 5pm, Live Online, $125
Register for 2/7 course online
3/31, MON, 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
Become familiar with the more advanced selection of features of Excel. We will cover how to create and use advanced formulas, analyze data, organize worksheet data with tables, visualize data with charts, work with graphical objects, and enhance workbooks. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
3/7, FRI, 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
5/2, FRI, 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
This third part of our Microsoft 365 Excel courseware is intended to help all users get up to speed quickly on the advanced features of Excel. By the end of this course, students should be comfortable in both the online and desktop environments, using automating functions, analyzing and presenting data, auditing and error checking their work, working in multiple workbooks, and accessing and distributing data. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
5/16, FRI, 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
Navigate and perform common tasks in Word, such as opening, viewing, editing, saving, and printing documents, and configuring the application. Format text and paragraphs. Perform repetitive operations efficiently using tools such as Find and Replace, Format Painter, and Styles. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
3/24, MON 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
Advance your skills as you work with features such as formats, styles, and templates to create professional documents with a consistent look and feel. You will add visual interest to your documents by using the tables and charts features. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
4/21, MON, 8 am-5 pm, Live Online, $125
Today’s audiences are tech savvy, accustomed to high-impact multimedia content, and stretched for time. By learning how to use the vast array of features and functionality contained within PowerPoint, you will gain the ability to organize your content, enhance it with high-impact visuals, and deliver it with a punch. In this course, you will use PowerPoint to begin creating engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations. 8 hrs
Instructor: DR. KAREN ACREE
MON 5/19, 8 am-5 pm, Quality Center for Business, Room 5023, $125
