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Computer Skills

Palo Alto Adult School provides quality computer and technology education for adult students of all ages.

  • computers

    MS OFFICE SUITE — INTRO (**NEW**)

    This course will introduce you to the basic features of 3 primary MS Office Suite applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Duration: 9 wks
    Date range: April 12 to June 7
    Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
    Hour: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 410

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $135
    Instructor: Tom Keating, Principal, tkeating@pausd.org

  • CSS3 and HTML5

    CSS3 and HTML5

    This course will provide you with the foundation you need to master these two critical and fast-growing new Web languages through hands-on training and expert instruction.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: Available on ed2go registration page.
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Alan Simpson (ed2go Instructor)

  • Introduction To Java Programming

    INTRODUCTION TO JAVA PROGRAMMING

    Build your knowledge and confidence with easy-to-understand examples and plenty of skill-building exercises. By the time you’re done, you will be comfortable with Java programming and ready for more!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Alan Simpson (ed2go Instructor)

  • Keyboarding

    KEYBOARDING

    Become faster and more confident at the keyboard! If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $100
    Instructor: Kathy Van Pelt (ed2go Instructor)

  • Introduction To Pc Troubleshooting

    INTRODUCTION TO PC TROUBLESHOOTING

    You will learn troubleshooting techniques to decipher any problem, and get the skills you need to solve them.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Scott Jernigan (ed2go Instructor)

  • Introduction To Photoshop CS6

    INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP CC

    Whether you are a photographer, digital illustrator, graphic designer, or someone who wants to alter old family photos, you need to learn Adobe Photoshop!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: You must have a basic knowledge of how to use your computer, be able to save, and organize.
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Beverly Richards Schulz (ed2go Instructor)

  • Introduction To Python 2.5 Programming

    INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON 2.5 PROGRAMMING

    Learn to create basic programming structures using Python.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Mike Orsega (ed2go Instructor)

  • Quickbooks

    INTRODUCTION TO QUICKBOOKS ONLINE

    This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Scott Paxton, CPA (ed2go Instructor)

  • Achieving Top Search Engine Positions

    ACHIEVING TOP SEARCH ENGINE POSITIONS

    This course will give you the knowledge you need to boost website visibility with proven, step-by-step SEO strategies you can implement immediately.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Chris Minnick (ed2go Instructor)

  • Creating Wordpress Websites

    CREATING WORDPRESS WEBSITES

    Create a user-friendly WordPress site — without any coding!

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: None
    Price: $115
    Instructor: Richard Mansfield (ed2go Instructor)

  • INTERMEDIATE WORDPRESS WEBSITES

    This course will help you build interactive sites where visitors can comment on your articles, fill out forms and applications, buy your products, and even make appointments.

    Duration: 6 Weeks Access / 24 Course Hours
    Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 16 | Apr 13 | May 18
    Address: ONLINE (not live)

    Quarter: Spring 2022
    Prerequisite: There are no perquisites for this course, but you should have some blog or website experience and basic computer skills. Otherwise, it is recommended that you first take the introductory course, Creating WordPress Websites.
    Price: $95
    Instructor: Richard Mansfield (ed2go Instructor)