The City of Sydney Library provides access to a range of online computer training courses for several of the most popular computer applications—including Microsoft Office—free of charge! These individual lessons and testing sessions are fully interactive, easy-to-use, allow you to track your progress and are great for beginner to intermediate users.
A City of Sydney Library Card is required to create an account.

Courses Offered:

Introductory Computer Training
Introduction to Computers and the Internet
Introduction to Web Based Email

Office 2007, Windows 7 and Vista Training
Microsoft Excel 2007 Online Training
Microsoft Outlook 2007 Online Training
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Online Training
Microsoft Windows 2007 Online Training
Microsoft Windows Vista Online Training
Microsoft Word 2007 Online Training

Office 2007, Windows Vista Testing
Microsoft Excel 2007 Online Testing
Microsoft Outlook 2007 Online Testing
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Online Testing
Microsoft Windows Vista Online Testing
Microsoft Word 2007 Online Testing

Social Network Training
Twitter
Facebook
Blogger

Free Web

For Beginners

Mouse Tutorial
The Palm Beach County Library System presents this resource to help beginning computer users become familiar with using a mouse.

Beginner’s Training for Office 2007
Sometimes it feels as if computers can do anything – except tell you how to use them. Would it help if somebody explained? At your desk? Slowly, with pictures? And with exercises you could do at your own speed? For free? Use the links in this article to get free Training courses on Office Online that will clue you in.
Still using Office 2003? Try Beginner’s Training for Office 2003.

For Intermediate Users

Official Microsoft Office 2007 Overview
Microsoft provides an introduction to the new look in familiar programs of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and a hands-on test drive to try out the changes.

Official Microsoft Word 2007 Training Courses
Microsoft office gets you up to speed with Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Still using Word 2003? Try Word 2003 Training Courses

Official Microsoft Excel 2007 Training Courses
Microsoft provides a hands-on introduction to the new look of Microsoft Office Excel 2007. See how to do what you’re used to doing in Excel as you get up to speed.
Still using Excel 2003? Try Excel 2003 Training Courses.

Official Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training Courses
Microsoft provides a hands-on introduction to the newly designed Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Take it for a test drive and create a short presentation.
Still using PowerPoint 2003? Try PowerPoint 2003 Training Courses.

Official Microsoft Outlook 2007 Training Courses
Microsoft gets you up to speed with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. See how easy it is to do the things you’ve always done and learn how new features can help you work more efficiently.
Still using Outlook 2003? Try Outlook 2003 Training Courses.

Computer Books

In the City of Sydney Library Catalogue

For Beginners
Reading Lists: Computer Books for Beginners

Computer and Internet Basics

Introduction to Computers

This course is designed for adults with no previous computer experience. Become familiar with computers and Microsoft Windows while mastering basic computer, mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive environment.

Introduction to Computers on Macs

This course is designed for adults with no previous computer experience. Become familiar with computers and Mac OS while mastering basic computer, mouse and keyboard skills in a supportive environment. We will be using MacBook Pros, Apple's powerful laptop computer.

Places are limited and may be booked out. However, if you have your own Mac laptop, you can still book!

Internet Basics

Learn to navigate and search the Internet! We will use Internet Explorer to navigate websites and use Google to become good online searchers. Basic mouse/keyboard skills and some experience using a computer are required.

Internet Basics on Macs

Learn to navigate and search the Internet! We will use Apple Safari to navigate websites and use Google to become good online searchers. Basic mouse/keyboard skills and some experience using a computer are required. We will be using MacBook Pros, Apple's powerful laptop computer. Places are limited and may be booked out. However, if you have your own Mac laptop, you can still book!

Email Basics

Keep in touch with email! We will create an email account and learn the basic skills for everyday emailing. Basic mouse/keyboard skills and some experience using a computer required.

Email Basics on Macs

Keep in touch with email! We will create an email account and learn the basic skills for everyday emailing. Basic mouse/keyboard skills and some experience using a computer required. We will be using MacBook Pros, Apple's powerful laptop computer. Places are limited and may be booked out. However, if you have your own Mac laptop, you can still book!

Microsoft Office 2007

Word Basics

Learn to use Microsoft Word 2007 to create documents, such as letters, memos, or stories. We will learn how to create and edit a document; use the Ribbon (Word 2007’s new way to use menus and toolbars); move text (with cut, copy & paste); and format text, a page and a document. Good mouse, keyboard and computer skills required.

Excel Basics

Learn to use Microsoft Excel 2007 to create spreadsheets—an easy way to create budgets, manage lists, or track data. We will learn how to create and edit a spreadsheet; use the Ribbon (Excel 2007’s new way to use menus and toolbars); enter and edit text & numbers; and manipulate columns, rows and cells. Good mouse, keyboard and computer skills required.

Social Media

Facebook for Beginners

Learn how to join and use Facebook, a popular social network used to communicate online. We’ll learn the basics of creating posts, uploading photos, and maintaining privacy settings. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required.

Facebook for Beginners on Macs

Learn how to join and use Facebook, a popular social network used to communicate online. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required. We will be using MacBook Pros, Apple's powerful laptop computer.Places are limited and may be booked out. However, if you have your own Mac laptop, you can still book!

Twitter for Beginners

Learn how to join and use Twitter, a popular social media app to communicate online. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required.

Intermediate Facebook & Twitter

Do you already use Facebook & Twitter? Learn how to get the most out of Facebook & Twitter with an emphasis on security, privacy and safety. Previous experience and accounts with Facebook & Twitter required. This is an intermediate course for adults who already use Facebook & Twitter, but would like to review privacy and usage issues.

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Social Media Marketing 101

Do you want to put Facebook, Twitter & blogs to work for your organisation? Learn how to develop a successful social media plan to promote awareness of your organisation, acquire a following and engage with clients. We'll have a look at resources to build and integrate your Facebook, Twitter and blog presence as well as examples of best practices. This is an advanced course for adults with excellent computer skills and experience using social media.

Presentations

Social Media for... Social Good

Join Kate Carruthers to explore how social media can be used as a force for social good and social inclusion. Social media is not just about ephemeral amusement, it is also important way to harness forces for social change and social innovation. Find out how social media is being used to create platforms for change around the world and here in Australia.

Workshops

Open Computer Lab

Are you a computer user but need a bit of help with a specific task? Have your software and online questions answered by the User Education Librarian. Time is limited to a 30-minute help session and 1-hour computer session. Computer skills and software knowledge are necessary.

Monday 21 May, 2012

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Course Locations

Customs House Library

Surry Hills Library

Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, Woolloomooloo

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