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Allegheny County Computer Classes

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, Whitehall Public Library, Carnegie Library of Homestead, Wilkinsburg EARN, Duquesne EARN, and Human Services Center Mon Valley. 

Introduction to Canva (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Monday, March 25 
10:00 am -11:15 am 

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos,  and more. This one hour and fifteen minute workshop will show you what you can design  and get you started by helping you create your free account and one social media post.

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Gmail (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Thursday, March 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.  

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Effective Online Searches (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Monday, March 25
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Improve your web-searching to help you find the most accurate, up-to-date, and reliable information. Practice evaluating websites to see if it is relevant to your needs, reliable, biased or unbiased. Learn ways to judge a website including its domain, reputation, how up-to-date it is, and how to cross-check information.  

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CANCELLED Typing 101 (In-person)

Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesday, March 26
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Get started with touch typing in this one-hour and fifteen-minute workshop. Practice using the “Home Row” to increase your speed and improve accuracy. Use two typing platforms and see what your average Words Per Minute are. Practice includes instant feedback and games for a fun and rewarding experience.

QR Code Workshop (In-person)

Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesday, March 26
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn about QR codes, how to scan them, and how to easily create them on your phone and computer. QR codes are a free and easy marketing tool for your business. Additionally, learn about QR code safety.

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Introduction to Canva (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Monday, April 8
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday, April 17
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, and more. During this workshop, you will create your free account and create one social media post with the instructor’s help.

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Introduction to Canva Part 2 (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 30
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Learners who already have a Canva account and basic knowledge using Canva will create an individualized LinkedIn® banner for their LinkedIn® profile. Explore the elements section and create vibrant photo grids. Note: if you are new to Canva and do not have an account already, then the Intro to Canva class would be better for you.

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Internet Basics (In-Person) 

Human Services Center Mon Valley, 519 Penn Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Mondays, April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Master the basics of using the internet. This includes bookmarking, navigating web pages, and internet safety. Gain insight into using keyboard shortcuts and search terms to make searching online for employment and information easier. Critically assess websites to find the best information. Learners may take a NorthStar digital literacy assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate.  This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.

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Preparing for a Virtual Interview (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gain tips for interviewing for a job on Zoom in a variety of aspects including choosing an appropriate, professional background and lighting. Discuss other aspects to consider well ahead of time such as location, Wi-fi connection, troubleshooting, and more. Additionally, learn about tools you can purchase to make your interview experience the best it can be.

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Computer Basics (In-person)

CCAC Homewood-Brushton, 701 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Total beginners will gain confidence in using a computer for everyday tasks. This class focuses on basic mouse and typing skills, identifying places to store and save files, and trouble-shooting basic computer issues. Learners may take a NorthStar digital literacy assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate.  This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.

For more information, you can email: CCAC-HBC@ccac.edu or call 412.371.1600

Internet Basics (In-person)

CCAC Homewood-Brushton, 701 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Master the basics of using the internet. This includes bookmarking, navigating web pages, and internet safety. Gain insight into using keyboard shortcuts and search terms to make searching online for employment and information easier. Critically assess websites to find the best information. Learners may take a NorthStar digital literacy assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate.  This is a 6-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.

For more information, you can email: CCAC-HBC@ccac.edu or call 412.371.1600

Intermediate Microsoft Word Workshop Series (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Take one or all three. Participants that complete all three can earn a Certificate of Completion. 

Microsoft Word Tables
Wednesday, April 10
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to create various tables from text and from scratch. Learn how to change table styles, merge and align cells, split cells, freeze rows, and more.

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Microsoft Word Table of Contents and Index
Wednesday, April 17
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to create a Table of Contents and Index easily in Microsoft Word

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Microsoft Word Headers, Footers and Breaks
Wednesday, April 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Learn how to create various styles of headers and footers. Learn how to change the page numbers to start on a page other than page 1. Change page number styles. Additionally, learn how and why to enter section breaks and page breaks. Finally, understand how to change text to multiple columns.

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Introduction to Microsoft Word (In-person)

Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA 
Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15
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.

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QR Code Workshop (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Wednesday, April 10
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Monday, April 29
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm 

In this one hour and fifteen-minute workshop, learn about QR codes, how to scan them, and how to easily create them on your phone and computer. QR codes are a free and easy marketing tool for your business. Additionally, learn about QR code safety.

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Typing 101 (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Monday, April 15
10:30 am - 11:45 am

Get started with touch typing in this one-hour and fifteen-minute workshop. Practice using the “Home Row” to increase your speed and improve accuracy. Use two typing platforms and see what your average Words Per Minute are. Practice includes instant feedback and games for a fun and rewarding experience.

Sign Up 

Excel Charts (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 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. 

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Using Google Maps (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Thursday, April 18
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Learn the basics of using Google Maps for directions, researching restaurants/locations, planning public transportation, and more.

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Creating a Digital Business Card (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Monday, April 22
9:00 am - 10:15 am

In this one hour and fifteen-minute workshop, learn how to create a free digital business card using the Blinq app

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LinkedIn® Profile and Network (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Build your profile and your network in this hands-on workshop. Bring your resume or job history to expand your LinkedIn profile and grow your network. Write a professional bio and add to your skills and experience sections. Participants should already have a LinkedIn profile to take this workshop.

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LinkedIn® Job Search (Virtual)

Online via Zoom
Wednesday, April 24
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Explore job search features LinkedIn including how to search, save searches and apply for positions. Participants should already have a LinkedIn profile with up-to-date job experience

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Preparing for a Virtual Job Interview (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Wednesday, April 24
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Gain tips for interviewing for a job on Zoom in a variety of aspects including choosing an appropriate, professional background and lighting. Discuss other aspects to consider well ahead of time such as location, Wi-fi connection, troubleshooting, and more. Additionally, learn about tools you can purchase to make your interview experience the best it can be.

Sign Up 

Completing Online Job Applications (Virtual) 

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, April 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Job seekers will gain confidence in filling out online job forms. Learn how to attach your resume and cover letter in various formats as well as learn about required fields.

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Computer Lab (In-person) 

Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA 
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (NO OPEN LABS first week of April)
Thursdays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (NO OPEN LABS first week of April) 

PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Tuesdays in March, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 
Mondays in April, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Wilkinsburg EARN 221 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Wednesday, April 17
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Human Services Center Mon Valley, 519 Penn Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Monday, March 25
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. 

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This program is part of Literacy Pittsburgh's Ready & Relevant initiative, which is made possible through community project funding from the FY22 federal spending bill. The total cost of the Ready & Relevant program is $1,790,803. $675,000 (38%) is funded through a Federal Community Project grant. The other $1,115,883 (62%) is funded through other public contracts and private donations.

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