What Does This Program Offer?
The Adult Computer Course is a half-day, tuition-free program that teaches students computer skills for career advancement, resume improvement and personal improvement. Students can learn Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint. Students can also take courses in Graphic Design, Business Communications, Introductory Computer Programming, Digital Photography and other digital technologies.
Courses held at the Lifetime Learning Centre are 30-day programs with a variety of topics to choose from. More information about these courses can be found by visiting our Lifetime Learning (Day School) page.
Courses held at other locations (Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Grimsby, Welland and Niagara Falls) are 90-day programs that cover Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
After completing necessary courses, students will be able to write the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam. We are a Microsoft Imagine Academy Licensed Facility.
Do I need to attend an information session?
Yes. Please contact your site of interest to find out about the next information session that you can attend.
At the St. Catharines site (Lifetime Learning Centre), information sessions are every Wednesday, promptly at 1:00pm starting the 2nd last week of August and continue until the last Wednesday of March, excluding Winter Holidays and March Break.
How fast can I complete this program?
Students need 30 days to complete a single-credit course at the St. Catharines site (Lifetime Learning Centre). Students attending other sites will be asked to enroll in three adult computer classes that will take a total of 90 days to complete. Classes are from 8:45am - 12:45pm Monday to Friday at all sites.
How can I get a copy of my transcript asap?
The Records and Archives Services page has been created to assist requesters on the process to follow in accessing a variety of documents. These requests can be made by current students, students who have been out of school for LESS THAN FIVE YEARS, and for INACTIVE students that have been out of school for FIVE YEARS OR MORE.