Free Computer Training!

February & March 2008

Courses offered:

- Intro to Computers

- Intro to Microsoft Word

- Intro to Microsoft Excel

Each resident of Durham Region is entitled to 2 free courses!

Click here for more information on course dates, locations and registration information or contact:

Durham Continuing Education

Toll Free: 1-800-408-9619

Oshawa: 905-579-6041

 

 

FREE Computer Training!

FREE Computer Day courses available. Courses include: Introduction to Computers, Introduction fo MS Word, Introduction to MS Excel, Working with Digital Cameras, Introduction to the Internet and Intro to Ebay!  Each Durham resident is allowed 2 free courses.  750 seats available.  Please click here to view the training schedule! 

*Due to high demand we have added 6 more classes. Please see table below for dates and locations.*

Please call 905-579-6041 to register. 

Free ComputerTraining - October 2007 to December 2007

Free Computer Courses are available again at various locations throughout the Durham Region.  The courses that are available are:

                                               

• Introduction to Word           
• Introduction to Excel
• Digital Camera
• Introduction to Computers
• Introduction to Internet
• eBay

Click to view training schedule

                    

"IT" Training and Support for CAP Staff

CAPit Workshop

On Wednesday November 15, 2006 30 staff members from CAP sites across Durham attended a half-day "IT" Training and Support workshop focusing on three key topics:

•  Tech 101

  Claude Lavoie, CAP Technical Support, went over tips and tricks

  on how to solve common computer problems. 

•  Web Accessibility

  Paul Dobbs, Webmaster, showed attendees how to make their 

  organization's Website accessible for persons with disabilities

•  Online Banking

  Shannon Milton and Rob McMaster, Scotiabank, gave tips in  

  assisting clients when accessing online banking. 

Please click on the workshop titles above to view the handouts from the sessions. Click here for the full story.

 

On Line Bank - Scotia Bank

 

ComputerTraining - August and September 2006!

                                                   

DREN offered Free Computer Courses in August and September at various locations throughout the Durham Region.  The courses that were available were:

                                               

• Introduction to Computers           
• Introduction to the Internet
• Introduction to Email

These courses were open to all residents of Durham Region. 

Click here for training dates and locations.

                      

 

Computer Training - October 2005 to March 2006!

The last computer training program we put on from October 2005 to March 2006 was a great success with all seats filled ! A total of 750 people attended.  The courses were so popular that there was a waiting list of 247 people. Feedback from participants was that they were great courses and well received.

 

These courses ran from October to February and were delivered by Durham Training Solutions. Each resident of Durham was allowed two free computer courses.

The training courses included:

 

• Introduction to Computers

• Microsoft Excel Level 1

• Microsoft Word Level 1

• Working with Digital Images

• MS Power Point Level 1

 

We also provided each participant with quick tip cards and booklets to ensure they had resources once the course was finished. We incorporated the use of a portable training centre to overcome the limited availability of computer training labs in the rural north. The training centre includes 12 wireless laptops which are used as a computer training lab in the rural areas (Port Perry, Brock & Uxbridge). Training for Brock & Uxbridge ran in October, November and December so that increment weather would not be an issue. Response for the training was excellent. Registration included on-line registration, phone in person or fax back.

 

Through CAP funding we offered basic computer training specifically targeted at the digital divide population. We increased the participant's seats from last year of 610 to 1,000 seats at no charge. It was made available in 6 townships in Durham including: Ajax , Whitby , Clarington, Port Perry, Brock and Uxbridge.

              

Course Comments

 

•  "A very positive learning experience. All my questions have been answered. Thank you for this opportunity to learn."

•  "The Instructor is fantastic. I wish my teachers in school were more like him!"

•  "I am grateful for this opportunity. You seem to really understand adult learners!"

•  "Excellent course- lots of hands on. Comfortable environment"

•  "I feel more comfortable in using my computer."

On-line Banking August 2006

In partnership with Scotia Bank and Durham Training Solutions we offered a free one hour on-line banking workshop. Three sessions were arranged with a total of 19 registrants. Lunch was provided by Scotia Bank. This was a wonderful partnership and Scotia Bank enjoyed working with some of our digital divide clients who have always wanted to learn to do their banking on-line but are too intimated. Scotia Bank would like to offer further workshops in the future. If you are interested in on-line bank training in let us know: 905-720-1777.

CAPability Conference

    

          

Talk about Community Unity! DREN was asked by Industry Canada to put on a workshop on accessibility awareness. Please click here to read the entire article.

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