Digital Literacy Skills Online Classes
Program Overview: Gain practical, employable skills to help you succeed in the workforce. You will become familiar with commonly used software programs, online tools, and social media platforms. There are three classes, each with their own focus. You may take just one, two, or all three of these classes, in any order you wish. Classes consist of discussion, hands on learning, scenarios and exercises.
Introduction to Computers
Sessions:
- 01/20/2026 to 01/29/2026
Hours: Monday -Thursday, 4-6 pm, Friday optional lab 1 pm to 2 pm.
Class length: 2 weeks
What you learn:
- Computer basics
- Introduction to the Windows 11 and Mac OS operating systems
- Networking, the Internet, and the World Wide Web
- Internet safety and critical thinking
- Improve your typing skills
Google Apps and Social Media
Sessions:
- 02/02/2026 to 02/12/2026
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-6 pm, Friday optional lab 1 pm to 2 pm.
Class length: 2 weeks
What you learn:
- Learn the foundations of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides
- Learn how to edit, format, share and print documents
- Includes basics of Slack, Microsoft Teams, and LinkedIn
Microsoft 365
Sessions:
- 02/16/2026 to 04/02/2026
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4-6 pm, Friday optional lab 1 pm to 2 pm.
Class length: 7 weeks
What you learn:
- Focuses on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
- Navigate a spreadsheet and generate charts
- Create and present slide presentations
- Manage a calendar
- Attach and send documents
About the Instructor – Michelle Rosenaur
Michelle is a former IT professional, specializing in database administration and development. In addition to teaching Digital Literacy at JobTrain, she helps out in the Resource Center. She also teaches relational database and business intelligence at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension in Santa Clara.