VGCC Computer classes scheduled to start in August at Main Campus


Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for popular, short-term computer courses scheduled to start in August on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County.

The “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & Internet” class is scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6 until 10 p.m., Aug. 14 through Sept. 18. Exploring the Windows 7 operating system, novice students will be introduced to the common components and many uses of personal computers. Students will also learn effective ways to make the most of the Internet in their daily lives through the use of common search tools.

A course on the Microsoft Word and Excel 2010 software is scheduled for Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Aug. 16 through Sept. 20. Students will familiarize themselves with the popular word processing and spreadsheet programs, which were significantly updated in their most recent versions. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are two of the most widely used software programs in the workforce today. Knowledge of these programs is frequently listed as a requirement in job postings.

For those who already have experience working with Excel, an “Intermediate & Advanced Excel 2010” course, in which students learn more complex spreadsheet formulas and functions, will be offered on Tuesdays from 1 until 4 p.m., Aug. 28 through Oct. 16.

For each course, the registration fee is $65, with other college fees totaling $7.

Registration fees are waived for N.C. resident seniors, ages 65 and above, for one course per semester. For more information and to register for any computer courses, call VGCC at (252) 738-3417 or (252) 738-3324.