Prepare Yourself for the Future of Technology
At SMCC, you'll get a complete overview of computer technology and conquer your fear of computers. Learn the basics of the most common personal computer programs in a friendly and supportive environment.
You will be able to set up new documents in Microsoft Word, create formulas in Microsoft Excel and create databases in Access. In the 21st century, computer technology has become a necessity rather than a luxury. Don't miss out on your key to your future. Call today!
- $15 registration fee required.
Course Offerings
| Courses |
Cost |
| BPC100AA |
Introduction To Personal Computers |
$32.50 |
| BPC102AD |
Using Windows Level I |
$32.50 |
| BPC103AK |
Using Word Level I |
$32.50 |
| BPC103BK |
Using Word Level II |
$32.50 |
| BPC104AD |
Using Excel Level I |
$32.50 |
| BPC104BD |
Using Excel Level II |
$32.50 |
| BPC111AA |
Computer Keyboarding I |
$65.00 |
| BPC118AB |
PowerPoint Level I |
$65.00 |
| NC 500 |
Intro to Photoshop Elements – 4.0 |
$80.00 |
Fast Facts
- 72.3 million employed people age 16 and over used a computer on the job in 2001 -- about 54 percent of all workers.
- 7-in-10 employees used their work computer to access the Web or send e-mail in 2001. About 2-in-3 used a computer for word processing.
- 653,000 computer systems analysts are projected to be employed in the United States by 2012, an increase of about 40 percent over 2002.
- 42,000 bachelor's degrees in computer and information sciences were awarded in 2001, up sharply from 2,388 such degrees in 1971.
- The average beginning salary in 2003 for people with a bachelor's degree in computer science is $47,107. A master's degree-holder could start at $62,806 a year.
- The average hourly earnings of the 1.1 million people who worked in computer systems design and related services in 2003 was $29.48.
(Sources: US Census Bureau)