To sign up for a computer class, click the sign-up button below the class listing, call or text 412-983-2595, or email DigitalPGH@literacypittsburgh.org.
In-Person and Virtual options are available. In-person locations include Literacy Pittsburgh downtown, PA CareerLink® downtown, CCAC Homewood-Brushton, Wilkinsburg EARN, and Human Services Center Mon Valley.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (In Person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mondays and Wednesdays
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Excel is Microsoft’s spreadsheet software. Gain an overview of the program and learn to use many features of the software to create budgets and other spreadsheets. Additionally, learners will have the opportunity to work on skills like storing and organizing files on the computer. Learners will take a NorthStar assessment and can earn a certificate showing employers they understand the basics of using Excel. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Introduction to Microsoft Word (In person)
PA CareerLink® Downtown, 914 Penn Avenue, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Microsoft Word is a word processing program. Gain an overview of Microsoft Word features including how to change font and alignment, adding bullets and numbers to documents, and other common formatting tasks. Learners will take the NorthStar assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Google Career Certificate Info Session (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Monday, May 19
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 10
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 26
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Google Career Certificates are online, self-paced certification programs that help you gain the skills needed for in-demand industries like IT, data analytics, project management, UX design, and more. Courses are beginner-friendly, do not require prior experience, and typically take 3 to 6 months to complete. Attend this information session to learn more about the program and how Literacy Pittsburgh can provide you with a free license to participate.
Internet Basics (In person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tuesdays and Thursdays
June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 24, 26
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Master the basics of using the internet. Navigate and bookmark web pages safely. Learn keyboard shortcuts and search terms to make searching online for employment and information easier. Critically assess websites to find the best information. This is a 7-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Internet Basics (In person)
PA CareerLink® Allegheny East
300 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 3, Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Mondays and Wednesdays
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Master the basics of using the internet. Navigate and bookmark web pages safely. Learn keyboard shortcuts and search terms to make searching online for employment and information easier. Critically assess websites to find the best information. This is an 8-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Touch Typing (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mondays and Wednesdays
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Improve your typing speed and accuracy with touch typing. Each class will have a typing-key focus and practice activities. Participants can work at their own pace and typing tests are included to help you measure your progress. Mousing skills and tutorials are included.
Introduction to PowerPoint (In-person)
PA CareerLink® Allegheny East
300 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 3, Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Mondays and Wednesdays
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
PowerPoint is Microsoft’s presentation software. Gain an overview of the program features and learn the basics including formatting text, inserting items, using transitions and animations, saving and printing, and PowerPoint etiquette. Take a Northstar assessment to earn a certificate. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Intro to Zoom (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, May 14 and 28
Wednesday, June 11 and 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, May 22
Thursday, June 5
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Understand the basics of the video meeting program Zoom. Learn how to connect and have a meeting through the virtual video conferencing service.
Digital Skills Orientation (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesdays, May 7 and 21
Wednesdays, June 4 and 18
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursdays, May 1, 15 and 29
Thursdays, June 12 and 26
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get started with your digital learning journey! In this workshop, you will learn about the different computer classes and services we offer. An instructor will guide you through the process of signing up for classes and give you one-on-one help signing up and completing paperwork. If you are interested in online classes, we will also show you how to use Zoom and how to navigate the Literacy Pittsburgh student portal.
Google for Beginners (Virtual)
Online Via Zoom
Thursdays June 5, 12, and 26
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Attend individually or attend all three sessions to earn a Certificate of Completion!
Sign Up (All)
Gmail: Get an overview of Gmail and create a Gmail account. Learn how to check your email, send an email, reply or forward an email. Understand the folders in Gmail including Inbox, Sent Items, Spam, Trash, etc. Identify the basic parts of an email including To, From, CC, BCC, Subject, and Body.
Google Calendar: Very beginners will learn how to navigate the Google Calendar. Participants will create a Gmail account (if needed), gain an overview of the calendar viewing options and settings menus, and learn how to create a new meeting, invite people to meetings, and delete a meeting.
Google Drive: Learn the basics of Google Drive. Identify what items can be included in a Google Drive, create and manage folders in Drive, and collaborate with others by sharing files and folders with others and changing permissions in Drive. Sign up for a Gmail account during this workshop (if needed).
Email in the Workplace (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursdays June 5, 12, and 26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Practice writing common workplace emails. Instruction includes a review of email basics, email etiquette, and multiple opportunities to draft practice messages for common workplace scenarios including requesting time off, meeting follow-up, and thank you messages. This is a 3-session class, with some work expected outside of class time. Participants are expected to attend every session and upon successful completion will earn a Google Applied Digital Skills Certificate.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3, 5, 10 and 12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This 4-session class is perfect for those who have completed Introduction to Excel. Participants will learn and practice using fundamental Excel features to create and modify a worksheet, calculate using formulas and functions, use cell references, and sort and filter data. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 and 18
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gain an overview of Windows, an operating system used by many companies. Explore settings and navigate Windows to perform essential tasks, like storing files, moving files, and keeping your computer organized. Learners may take a Northstar assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Smartphones for Beginners (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Monday, June 23
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gain an overview of the physical parts of an iPhone and common icons. Practice developmental skills including how to search and install apps, adding and managing contacts, as well as adjusting settings within the iPhone (brightness, volume, font size, etc.).
Excel Charts (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Wednesday, June 25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Get started with charts to create visually interesting worksheets! Understand basic chart types and what types of data they best represent. Learn to insert charts, use chart tools, and edit chart data.
Computer Lab (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wilkinsburg EARN 221 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Human Services Center Mon Valley 519 Penn Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drop-in time for individual instruction in a group setting. An instructor will guide you in learning any basic computer skill. Instructors can help you connect to distance learning, Upwardly Global, download apps on your smartphone, learn how to use Zoom or the Literacy Pittsburgh portal. You may use the time to do virtual job-searching, complete assignments for classes, work on Google Career Certificates and much more!
