Over 20 different certification training available through our interactive, online courses to prepare you for the certification assessment. Go to https://yace.ucertify.com. Or register here for information and we will contact you. The information is free... the courses vary in price from $89 to $199.

This comprehensive assessment will let you know if you have the computer skills needed to be successful in school, work and at home. After testing, if you need to improve your skills, we can help you design a learning plan, either in a class or in personalized online lessons you can do from your own home! Call (207)363-7922 for testing. Or register here and we will contact you. 

Show the world you can compete in the highly competitive digital age! This nationally recognized certification is made up of three assessments: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. IC3 Global Standard 5(GS5) is a comprehensive solution for succeeding in any environment requiring computers, devices, or the Internet. Call (207)363-7922 for an appointment. Or register here and we will contact you.

The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project located at the Renaissance Center (60 Water Street in Skowhegan). Under the supervision of an adult education instructor and other volunteer teachers, local students offer technology advice and tutoring at no charge to adults from throughout our school district. Individual and small group sessions are available by reservation or walk-in. Examples of possible help sessions include: general computer operation, preparing resumes, completing online job applications, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance is also available for creative software applications including basic iPhoto, & iMovie. Help with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. You will learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Access to Adobe InDesign software required.

Ever talk to that helpful person on a chat line? Wonder what it takes to be a computer technician? Learn how to troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges, basic IT infrastructure and networking, and baseline security skills for IT support professionals. Network with local employers and job shadow in IT companies. Successful completion of this 180 hour course earns two industry certifications: IC3 and CompTIA A+. 

FREE to TechHire qualified enrollees.  Register here for more information.

Being comfortable with technology is necessary in our personal and professional lives. This class is for students with beginner-level understanding of computers and other tools of technology. Instructor Bill Keller uses his teaching and technology expertise to help students improve their computer literacy skills and become comfortable with technology. Call the ABE Coordinator to register for this and other ESOL classes. No classes 4/21, 4/23.

Instructor: Bill Keller
Tues/Thurs, 4/14 - 5/28, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: WRAE Learning Center
Fee: Free

Microsoft Excel is a software program that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. You can use Excel to enter, organize, and format all sorts of data and create formulas that will perform calculations for you.

The instructor will hold an online class every Tuesday from 5:30 - 6:30 pm to provide weekly demonstrations of skills and tasks in Excel, then students will have access to an online simulation that includes labs and videos to practice using Microsoft Excel. Students do not need the Excel application on their own computer. The instructor will be available during the week to answer questions about the videos and labs and provide assistance where needed. 

In this introduction to Excel class, you will learn how to do the following:

• Navigate the tabs, ribbons, and groups
• Adjust the column widths and row height
• Organize data in columns and rows
• Apply different number formats for dates, costs, percentages, etc. 
• Format cells for data like phone numbers, zip codes, and social security numbers
• Create formulas for calculations like totals, averages, and other basic calculations
• Sort and filter data
• And so much more