Collingwood Housing Estate residents are invited to take part in free computer training sessions in March and April! Learn basic computer skills such as how to send emails and use the internet, and how to use programs like Microsoft Word to create letters and documents.

Training Schedule

Intermediate Computer Skills: This course builds on the basic introduction course and gives learners some further skills in customising their Windows desktop and preferences, working with Windows, accessing programs and managing files. Download attached document for further information.

• Thursday 12 March, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Intermediate Internet Skills: This course revisits basic browsing and searching the web, and gives learners some further experience in accessing common job search and government sites, as well as setting up a basic Facebook account. Download attached document for further information.

• Thursday 12 March, 1pm to 4pm

Basic Computer Skills: Learn to use the internet, Collingwood intranet and email.

• Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 March, 1pm to 4pm
• Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 March, 5.45pm to 8.45pm
• Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 April, 5.45pm to 8.45pm
• Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 April, 1pm to 4pm
• Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 April, 5.45pm to 8.45pm
• Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 May, 1pm to 4pm

Intermediate Computer Training: After you've completed the basic computer skills course, build on your knowledge and learn further.

• Thursday 2 April, 1pm to 4pm
• Tuesday 26 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Microsoft Word Beginner: Learn to create documents and letters, check spelling, change the size and style of writing, and create tables.

• Saturday 21 March, 10am to 1pm
• Saturday 18 April, 10am to 1pm
• Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 May, 5.45pm to 8.45pm
• Wednesday 27 May, 1pm to 4pm

Learn About The Intranet: Find out how to add your news and events to this website.

• Wednesday 1 April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Thursday 28 May, 5.45pm to 8.45pm

Play With Powerpoint: Learn how to create slideshows and presentations.

• Saturday 10 May, 10am to 1pm

Training will take place at the Wired Community@Collingwood office, in 253 Hoddle Street (next to the gym)

For more information and to register, phone Ming on 03 9418 7484 or visit the Wired Community@Collingwood office. The office is open from 10am to 4pm.