How to Take Free Online Computer Courses

Yes it is Free. No gimmicks, scams or schemes. These classes are 100% Free. Goodwill Industries began offering free e-learning courses in 2003. You have the option to take self-paced courses or instructor support courses. In addition to the accredited online classes, Goodwill also offers classes on everday life in the areas of Food, Money, Work, Shopping and Bills and Budgeting.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer or Laptop
• Internet Access

1. Go to www.gcflearnfree.org and register.

2. Once you complete your registration, choose if you want a self-paced course or instructor support course. If you just need to earn credits and are familiar with the course you are taking, the self-paced course would be good for you. Courses can be completed as early as three days or you can take up to the four week limit.

3. 
    
   Microsoft Office

   Pick Your Course. The following online computer course being offered are the following: Microsoft Access-Learn the basics for working with reports, tables and queries in databases. Microsoft Word - Create memos, letters, flyers, greeting cards and other documents. Microsoft PowerPoint - Create presentations with the use of graphics, sounds and animations. Microsoft Excel - Work with tables, charts and workbooks.

Tips & Warnings

• This is great to add to your resume. Especially if you have all the credentials needed for a position but just lacking the computer skills.

Resources

• GCF Learn Free

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[bosherus]

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