GCF LearnFree.Org: Free Online Computer Training and More
July 14th 2007 21:04
Free Training
In my recent web browsings, I've come across a fascinating site called GCF LearnFree.Org, which offers free computer training through both online tutorials and online classes. Formerly known as GCF Global Learning, GCF LearnFree.Org features such tutorials as the following:
~Computer Basics
~Windows 98
~Windows XP
~Windows 95
~Internet Basics
~Email Basics
~Internet Safety
~Mozilla Firefox
~Microsoft Office*
~Microsoft Word* ^
~Microsoft Excel* ^
~Microsoft Powerpoint* ^
~Microsoft Access* ^
~Microsoft Outlook**
Tutorials
In addition to the above, GCF also offers tutorials for the free, or Open Source, alternatives to MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Powerpoint:
~OpenOffice.Org: Writer (word processing alternative to MS-Word)
~OpenOffice.Org: Calc (spreadsheet alternative to MS-Excel)
~OpenOffice.Org: Impress (presentation software alternative to MS-Powerpoint)
To round out their site, the folks at GCF also provide tutorials that teach many of the skills necessary for both workplace competency and successful everyday living:
~Math Basics (ranging from addition through fractions, decimals, and percents)
~Money Basics (including budgeting, credit, managing a checking/savings account, etc.)
~Career Development (from determining a career goal to writing a resume, interviewing...)
~Workplace Development (time management, goal setting, organization, communication...)
~Everyday Life (an interactive literacy project to be implemented in Fall, 2007, to "help learners apply their basic literacy skills to real-world situations so they can gain the confidence and skills to be successful.")
Classes
GCF's online classes are somewhat more limited than their fairly extensive selection of tutorials. Classes listed on the site are as follows:
~MS-Access
~MS-Excel
~Math Basics
~MS-Powerpoint
~MS-Publisher 2003
~MS-Word
Those who live in or near either Raleigh, NC (USA) or Kitwe, Zambia, may also take advantage of onsite classes offered at one of these two GCF learning centers. (Information is available on the website.)
Both tutorials and classes are available only to registered members of the site. However, registration is free.
Just What the Doctor Ordered
Whether you are a writer (or non-writer), who would like to learn a new software application or brush up on one you've already learned; whether you need a little refresher--or first-time course--on career or workplace development; or whether you simply need to brush up on some basic math concepts or money management principles, the GCF site could be just the prescription for what ails you.
And the best part about this particular prescription is that it's absolutely free--a phenomenon rarely seen in this day and age!
Check out GCF LearnFree.Org, and see if you don't find something there that can help you improve your skills and move ahead in life!
Happy Learning!
Jeanne
* Tutorials are available for the following versions of this software application: 2003, 2002 (XP), & 2000.
** A tutorial is available for only the 2003 version of this software application.
^ A tutorial is also available for the 97 version of this software application.
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I actually stopped by your Christian Connection blog On July 4th (the same day I discovered it) and left a comment on your post entitled The Purpose of the Christian Connection. I had the feeling that you might not notice my comment, though, since I left it on an older post. So I'm glad you stopped by Writer's Notes today so I could tell you that I left it!
It's great to meet you! I'm glad to hear that my blog is just what you've been looking for! (I, too, was very glad to find yours, since we share a common faith.)
Hope you'll continue to get a great deal out of my blog for a long time to come! I'll definitely do my best to bring you and my other readers as many great writing/blogging resources as I can find!
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I signed up for Windows XP course from this post. I appreciate seeing this and feel sure I will gain from using it.
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Comment by Jeanne Dininni
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So glad you were able to find something of interest and potential benefit to you in this post! My goal in penning Writer's Notes is to provide as many valuable resources as possible for writers (and others).
Hope that signing up for one of the courses offered by GCF will give you lots of great info, experience, and expertise that will prove helpful to you with the management of your blogs here at Orble--as well as anything else you'd like to do with your computer!
Love your Bible stories on Jesus Christ--Altogether Lovely! I will definitely stop by again!
God bless,
Jeanne
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like a nice place to wirte.
jayque
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Glad you like it. Maybe you'd be interested in joining Orble and starting a blog here. You might enjoy it.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jeanne