Computers for the Workplace

Overview

With a certificate from our Computer Skills for the Workplace program, students learn the basic computer skills needed to successfully obtain employment in just a few weeks. The program covers the basics of computer hardware, computer software, and Microsoft Office application programs. 

Course Information

Course Dates: April 23 – May 23, 2024 in person
Class Meets In Person: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $375

Topics include:

Getting Comfortable with Your Computer

• General parts of the computer
• Input, processing, output, and storage (including portable and cloud storage) devices
• Learning to navigate and use the Microsoft Windows operating system
• Understanding computers, hardware, system software, and application software

Learning to use Microsoft Office Application Programs

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

How to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exams

• Preparation materials for certification (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
• Practice exams (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

Contact

Janet Pearson, Director of Workforce Development
(617) 984-1752 |  jpearson@quincycollege.edu

Register On-Campus

Please visit the Registrar’s Office on the Quincy or Plymouth Campuses.

Register Online

New Student? Click here to fill out the non-credit application.

After submitting the non-credit application, students will receive an email with their username and password to register online through the My QC Portal. Once you login to the MyQCPortal follow the “Current Student” instructions below for online registration.

Current Student?

Follow these steps for Online Registration

• Go to the QCPortal and login
• Click “Course Search” at the top of the page
• Select “Non-Credit” from the “Term” drop down menu
• Click the “Search” button at the bottom of the page