Tuition-Free Noncredit - Computer Courses

Noncredit Computer courses are offered at the MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue in Oceanside. These are hands-on computer courses ranging from beginning to intermediate levels. Noncredit computer courses are great for those who want to learn the basics or need to refresh their skills for the job market.

Tuition-Free Noncredit - Computer Courses Flowchart

Note: Computer courses use Windows 7 and Office 2010

Class Schedule - Spring 2013

NCWFP11 Essential Computer Skills
In this course, students develop information technology skills to access, evaluate, and utilize information resources using the Internet and web browsers. Students also develop some proficiency in using word processing software and a course management system. Students need previous mastery of mouse, keyboard, saving files, general computer usage background. This course will use MicroSoft Word 2010.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3038	MTW	1:15-3:30pm	1/14-3/6	K Laughlin	CLC 133
3039	MTW	1-:3:20pm	3/18-5/8	K Laughlin	CLC 133
NCVOC31 Basic Word Processing
This course introduces students to word processing using basic formatting tools and features of word processing software to create various documents, such as business letters, resumes, and beginning desktop publishing. Students need previous mastery of mouse, keyboard, saving files, general computer usage background. This class will use MicroSoft Word 2010.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3032	S	11:40-3:15pm	1/19-3/9	J Herrick	CLC 135
NCVOC32 Intermediate Word Processing
In this sequel to Basic Word Processing, students explore the many shortcuts and document formatting tools of word processing, including templates, tables, and importing information from other applications.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3033	S	8-11:35am	3/23-5/4	J Herrick	CLC 135

NCVOC37 Beginning Presentation Software (PowerPoint)
This course introduces students to presentation software. They develop an understanding of how to create an effective slide presentation. The course emphasizes creating a practical, dynamic multimedia tool for communication by way of email, data projection, or web page.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3034	S	11:40-3:15pm	3/23-5/4	J Herrick	CLC135

NCVOC38 Computer Basics/Keyboarding
This course introduces students to the Windows environment as well as to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Students use the Internet utilizing a web browser, conducting basics searches, and using E-mail. Students also learn fundamental keyboarding skills, including Home Row keyboarding skills, in order to develop some level of speed and accuracy using typing programs (local or on-line). This course will use Windows 7.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3035	S	8-11:35am	1/19-3/9	M Strong	CLC 131
3036	S	8-11:35am	3/23-5/4	M Strong	CLC 131

NCVOC39 Beginning Spreadsheets (Excel)
This course introduces students to electronic spreadsheets using basic tools and features of Excel, including formulas, to create professional looking business worksheets that can be updated efficiently. Students need previous mastery of mouse, keyboard, saving files, general computer usage background. This class will use Excel 2010.
Section	Days	Time	Dates	Instructor	Room
3037	S	8-11:35am	1/19-3/9	J Herrick	CLC 135

Contact Information

Short Term Vocational Coordinator
Kathie Laughlin
klaughlin@miracosta.edu

Location
Community Learning Center (CLC)
1831 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92058
Phone: 760.795.8710