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Disclaimers: The speed and condition of the computer, distractions at your location may have some affect on suggested time-frames or course outline estimates. (private tutoring outside the lab). Some services such as new computer setup, installation, software updates, virus/spyware removal, maintenance, backup, networks, etc. vary in time depending on the complexity of the job, number of computers, speed of computers, etc.
COMPUTER EDUCATION & SERVICES

"Unlock Your Technology Potential & Make Your Computer Sing!"

Don't Commute If You Would Rather Home Compute! 

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Life Skills Learning Center
350 Oaks Trail, Suite 101
Garland, Texas 75043
(I-30 & Bobtown)
(open by appointment or
during scheduled classes)

Now is a great time to upgrade to WINDOWS XP. Built on Microsoft's New Technology and the successor to Windows 2000, it's the first time that Microsoft has merged their home (Windows 95, 98 & ME) and office (Windows NT & 2000) operating systems. See details of our other services
2-hour Sessions

Designed to include the bare-bones essentials of performing the tasks related to the course name.

Internet Survival,  Computer  Survival, Computer Maintenance and File management.
Basic Session - $30.00 per session
Premium Session - $37.50 per session
(includes 1/2 hour post class priority phone consultation)

4-hour Sessions

Can be taken - 2 - 2-hour classes on separate days or all in one day as per schedules. As space allows you may opt to take the first 2 or last 2 hours of the class if you believe that you are able to keep up or get by. It could be that if the first 2 hours of the class is not sufficient you might catch the last 2 hours at some later date.


Microsoft FrontPage Basics, Windows Basics, MS Word Basics, and Intermediate. Outlook Basics, and Intermediate.
Basic Session - $60.00 per session (4 hour)
Premium Session -$75.00 per session (4 hour)
 
(includes 1 hour post class priority phone consultation)

Microsoft FrontPage Basics and Intermediate
Single Session
Basic  - $35.00 (2 hour)
Single Session Premium - $42.50 (2 hour) (includes 1/2 hour post class priority phone consultation)
Basic Session - $70.00 per session
(4 hour)
Premium Session - $85.00 per session
(4 hour) (includes 1 hour post class priority phone consultation)


Click on the course name for details and prerequisites

2 hour

Computer Survival (NO PREREQUISITES)

Sat,, 4/23, 5/14 10 am - 12 pm 
Wed., 5/4, 5/18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Fri,, 5/6 
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Fri., 5/27 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Sat., 5/28 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
2 hour Internet Survival (NO PREREQUISITES) Sat., 4/23. 5/7, & 5/21 - 1 pm - 3:00 pm 
Mon., 5/16 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Wed., 5/18 -3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Wed., 5/25 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Sat., 5/28 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2 hour Computer Maintenance (PREREQUISITES) Mon., 5/2 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Sat., 5/7 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Fri., 5/20
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon., 5/23 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Sat., 5/28 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2 hour File Management (PREREQUISITES) Fri., 4/29 & Mon., 5/2 6:30 - 8:30
Wed., 5/4
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm  
Sat., 5/7 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm  
Mon., 5/9  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  
Sat., 5/21 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2-2 hour classes Microsoft Word Basics (PREREQUISITES) Mon., 4/25 & 4/28 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Sat., 4/30 & Mon., 5/2 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Tues., 5/3 & Fri., 5/6 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 

Mon., 5/9 & Wed., 5/11 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2-2 hour classes

Microsoft Windows Basics (PREREQUISITES)

Wed., 4/27 & 4/29 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
 Sat., 4/30 10 am - 12pm & 1 pm - 3 pm  
Wed., 5/11 & Fri., 5/13 3:30 - 5:30 pm 
 Fri., 5/20 1:00 pm - 3 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2-2 hour classes

Microsoft Outlook Basics  (PREREQUISITES)

Wed., 4/27 & 4/29 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Fri., 5/13 & 5/16 1:00 pm - 3 pm 
Wed., 5/25 &  Fri., 5/27- 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
2-2 hour classes

FrontPage Basics (PREREQUISITES)

 Mon., 4/25 & Thurs., 4/28 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
Fri., 5/13 & Mon., 5/16 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
 Sat., 5/14 1:00 - 3:00 & 3:30 - 5:30 pm  
Mon., 5/23 & Fri., 5/27 6:30 - 8:30 pm

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Computer Survival  is for the new computer user who has little or no experience with a personal computer. This is a "smorgasbord" class that will introduce you to the terminology that is so overwhelming with a computer. You will work in the Windows environment and create a document using a Word Processor. Using Outlook you will send, receive, and reply to an e-mail. This class will take away your fears of the computer world. PREREQUISITES: NONE - BEGINNERS WELCOME   back to top

Internet Survival - Learn about using the Internet and e-mail. We'll also cover topics such as search engines, downloading files, and safety do's and don'ts. PREREQUISITES: NONE - BEGINNERS WELCOME  back to top

Windows Basics - Learn how to use the Windows operating system that you will need to understand in order to better use any of the software that is loaded on your computer. You will learn how to use the mouse and understand the many terms that are invaluable as you begin to use Windows. You will learn how to open, move, resize, minimize, maximize, and close programs that run in windows. You will learn how to arrange more than one program on your screen and move between programs. You will understand the Help Feature of the program and be introduced to the Control Panel. You will learn the powerful feature of Copy and Paste and Cut and Paste which will assist you in all of Windows. You will also learn the difference between Save and Save As. This course will make all of your other courses easier to understand. -PREREQUISITES: NONE - BEGINNERS WELCOME  back to top

Computer Maintenance -
Like vehicles, computers run best, and work longer with scheduled maintenance and tune-ups. Eventually you will have serious problems or they will completely stop running. Failure to maintain your computer's health will cause it to malfunction or completely quit working altogether. Additionally, the Internet exposes your PC to high levels of risk. Computer viruses, hackers and crackers, spyware, ad-ware, malware, and cheap software. The money you spend on a new computer can be wasted if your computer is rendered non-functional by any of these threats. PREREQUISITES: COMPUTER OR WINDOWS BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top

In our File Management class you will learn how to copy files, move files, delete files, rename files, organize your work, find lost files, and run system utilities that come with Windows. This class is a must for all computer users so that they can get the most use from their computer operating system. PREREQUISITES: COMPUTER OR WINDOWS BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top

Outlook, by Microsoft, is a powerful Desktop Information Manager. The Outlook Basics class will teach you how to use the electronic mail program that is built into this powerful package. Learn how to create an e-mail message, send attachments, send the message, reply to it, forward it, create folders, move and copy messages to the folders, and create a personal distribution list for group mailings. Also learn how to use the calendar feature in the program along with the power of the group scheduling module. You will also be introduced to the To Do List, Notes Feature, and the Contact module.  PREREQUISITES: COMPUTER OR WINDOWS BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top

The Outlook Intermediate level will show you how to use many of the powerful portions of the program such as the Rules feature, sharing calendars, permissions, and delegates to name a few.
PREREQUISITES: PROGRAM BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top

FrontPage -Create web pages quickly and easily by using FrontPage by Microsoft. FrontPage enables you to maintain links to your pages without even if you know nothing about HTML. Insert images, sounds, movie slips, animation, and navigation bars all with a few click of the mouse. This course is divided into Basics and Intermediate. PREREQUISITES: COMPUTER OR WINDOWS BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top

Word, by Microsoft, is a word processing software package that allows you to put text into a document, move it around in a variety of ways, and then print it out without ever having to reach for a pencil and paper. In our Word Basics class, learn how the best way to open, save, use save as, print, use print preview, spell check and close a document. Learn efficient ways to move around your document and quickly select text. Learn how to copy text, move text, set margins, and set tabs. Learn how to create an Auto Text entry and add a quick graphic. You can take up to five (5) Word classes at higher levels including Word Desktop Publishing. . PREREQUISITES: COMPUTER OR WINDOWS BASICS OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE  back to top


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