Technology Training

Book-A-Librarian

Schedule a free one-on-one appointment with a librarian for technology help or quick training on:

  • Creating and editing a resume.
  • Applying for jobs online.
  • Setting up and using email.
  • Borrowing eBooks and other digital media.
  • Learning how to use your laptop.
  • Transferring pictures from your smartphone or digital camera.
  • Installing apps on your tablet or smartphone.
  • And many other topics.

Sessions run up to 45 minutes. Choose a topic depending on your skill level and interest.

Online Training

Universal Class

Learn at your own pace and anytime with Universal Class, which offers free computer and software courses. Go to the Universal Class site, and create your account. (Your library card number and PIN are needed to login from outside the library.)  View the full course list here.  Here’s a sampling:

For Beginners

  • Computer Literacy 101, Typing and Keyboarding 101, and Electronics 101
  • Windows 10
  • OS X Yosemite

Intermediate to Advanced

  • Digital Photography 101, Final Cut Pro X, and How to eBay

 Adobe Training

  • Adobe After Effects, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Edge Animate CC, Adobe Illustrator 101, Adobe InDesign 101, Adobe Lightroom 101,  Adobe Photoshop 101,  Adobe Photoshop Elements 101, and Adobe Premiere 101

Microsoft Training

Microsoft Office 2021

  • Microsoft Word 2021, Excel 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Outlook 2021, Microsoft Publisher 2021, Microsoft Project 2021, Microsoft Visio 2021, and OneNote for Windows 10

Microsoft Office 2019

  • Microsoft Word 2019, Excel 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Outlook 2019, Microsoft Publisher 2019, Microsoft Project 2019, Microsoft Visio 2019, Microsoft Access 2019, Advanced Excel 2019

Social Media

  • Pinterest, Slack for Businesses

Web Development

  • Creating WordPress Websites, Dreamweaver 101, Intro to CSS, Intro to Javascript, Intro to SQL, Learn HTML – Create Websites with HTML5, JQuery Programming, and MySQL

Websites

Questions?

Visit or call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 3, or email ask@fppld.org.