Training 
Don't get mad - get trained!
We can show you how to do what you WANT to do. Only faster and easier. Private tutoring or small groups. Training is customized to YOUR needs, level, and speed. Please give us a call at 321-355-1227 to setup a custom class for you!
Follow are some of the areas for which we provide training courses:
QuickBooks
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Basic computer maintenance
- Basic networking - wired or wireless
- Microsoft Word / Open Office Writer
- Microsoft Excel / Open Office Calculator
- How to Protect Yourself from Virus Attacks
- The Importance of Backing Up Your Computer
- How to Tame Windows XP and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Power Point / Open Office Presentation
Computer Classes Taught at the Public Library
As a public service, we current provide two computer classes at the Brevard County Library in Cocoa, Fl each month. The first class is "Introduction to Personal Computers". This is a 2 1/2 hour hands-on class where we teach the very basics of using a computer. Please click here for a complete class description and schedule.
The second class is "Introduction to the Internet". This is also a 2 1/2 hour hands-on class where we teach the basics of getting on the internet. Please click here for a complete class description and schedule.
If you know anyone who is interested in these classes, please call use at 321-626-6799.
Below are links to some basic computer skills web sites.
Following are a series of on-line tutorials that might help you better understand some of the concepts and skill required to utilitize your computer. You can click on any of the underlined linese below and they will take you to the appropriate tutorial.
Learning Basic Computer Skills
1. Click on this line to view a short presentation by Skillful Senior on the subject of computer ergonomics. This tutorial will help you learn how to use your computer in a way that will not result in pain.
2. Basic Computer, Internet, MS Office, Facebook, Internet Safety, and other classes provided by the Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc.
Basic Mouse Skills
3. This Skillful Senior Mouse Tutorial does an excellent job of introducing you to basic mouse skill. It describes the left and right buttons as well as how to click, double click, drag and drop text, as well as highlighting text.
4. The Kansas City Library also offers their own mouse tutorial. This tutorial also shows you the diffent ways to enter data into a web page.
5. The Mesa, AZ. Public Library's also has a very good Computer Mouse tutorial. In addition, this tutorial also introduces the different ways that computer programs will ask you questions. One page of the Mesa, AZ Mouse Tutorial that allows you to practice entering your name, address, and other information on a web page. Your information is NOT saved so you can practice as many times as you want.
6. Have some fun with a squirrel as you practice left clicking, right clicking, double clicking, and drag and dropping.
7. Here are some fun games (Battle Ship, Checkers, Concentration, Othello and others) that will allow you to practice your mouse skills.
Windows' Anatomy
8. Basics 4 Beginner's Window's Anatomy tutorial has a wondeful tutorial that discusses the different parts of a window. It also discusses the file menu bar, the tool bar, the vertical and horizontal scroll bars, and how to resize a window.
Basic Keyboard Skills
9. The Kansas City Library System's keyboard tutorial will help you improve your keyboard skills,
10. The Skillful Senior Arrow Basic Arrow Keys tutorial helps you learn how to use the arrow keys.
11. Basic typing lessons.
Learn to use the Internet
12. Learn the Internet - Introduction using Animated Slides
13. Learn the Internet - The Series!
Recommended Books
I've read a lot of training books and I like Addo Stuur's books because he combines a detailed description of each step along with a picture of that particular step. Most books I have examined are either heavy on the descriptions of each step and few pictures or they have too many pictures and not enough description of the task at hand. Mr. Stuur strikes a good balance between textual descriptions and pictures.
I HIGHLY recommend this series of books. 
Title: Windows XP for Seniors
Author: Addo Stuur
Publisher: Visual Steps
Purchase: Amazon.com
Overview:
Windows XP for Seniors is the perfect beginner’s book for senior citizens who want to get started using computers. The book walks you through the basics of the operating system Windows XP in an easy step-by-step manner. Use this learn-as-you-go book right alongside your computer as you perform the tasks laid out in each chapter.
Title: Windows Vista for Seniors
Author: Addo Stuur
Publisher: Visual Steps
Purchase: Amazon.com
Overview:
Windows Vista for SENIORS is the perfect beginner's book for senior citizens who want to get started using computers. The book walks you through the basics of the operating system Windows Vista in an easy step-by-step manner. Use this learn-as-you-go book right alongside your computer as you perform the tasks laid out in each chapter.
Title: Windows 7 for Seniors
Author: Addo Stuur
Publisher: Visual Steps
Purchase: Amazon.com
Overview:
Windows 7 for SENIORS is the perfect beginner's book for senior citizens who want to get started using computers. The book walks you through the basics of the operating system Windows 7 in an easy step-by-step manner. Use this learn-as-you-go book right alongside your computer as you perform the tasks laid out in each chapter.
In addition to the books above, Visual Steps also published the following books: