Computer Technology Training & Certifications

Basic Computer Technology Courses

Introduction to Windows 10 and OneDrive

This course is designed for individuals who desire a basic understanding of the features found in Windows 10 or higher. Students will be introduced to search tools, applications, files, settings, web browsing, and OneDrive storage. Upon completion, participants should possess the basic skills to access resources on their computer and on the web more easily. Tuition Cost $70.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at  (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Microsoft Office 2019 for Beginners

Students will to learn how to navigating a windows computer, opening applications, creating folders, creating and printing basic files, saving files oUpon completion, participants should possess skills to create and manage a variety of documents in a business environment. PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES REQUIRED: Basic knowledge of a computer, keyboard, web browsing, typing skills, and access to an email account. Prior experience with Microsoft Office is preferred, but not required. Book Required: "Welcome to Microsoft Office 2019 & 365 (Silver Series)," by Ian Ewell, ISBN: 978-1-64061-208-2.  Tuition Costs: $70.

Microsoft Office 2019 for Intermediate

This course is a continuation to MS Office 2019 for Beginners. Students will continue to learn how to use OneDrive to share and collaborate as they develop business documents in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They will also be introduced to Access to learn how a basic database works. Upon completion, participants should possess skills to create and manage a variety of documents in a business environment. PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES REQUIRED: Basic knowledge of a computer, keyboard, web browsing, typing skills, and access to an email account. Prior experience with Microsoft Office is preferred, but not required. Book Required: "Welcome to Microsoft Office 2019 & 365 (Silver Series)," by Ian Ewell, ISBN: 978-1-64061-208-2.  Tuition Costs: $70.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Mastering Microsoft Excel

After taking this course, you will be able to master the options that can take your excel worksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia.  This class is 100% online and is asynchronous, there are no specific times, you may login at your leisure.  Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address and course registered for.  Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, you will be emailed a web address to get access to your online classroom.  Tuition Costs: $195.

NEW! Mastering Microsoft Word

After taking this course, you will be able to master the art of document creation and take your professional skills to the next level with Microsoft Word, which is essential for success in the modern business world. Discover how to format text, paragraphs, images, and pages with ease. Get hands-on experience creating professional-looking documents, from resumes and cover letter to reports and brochures.This class is 100% online and is asynchronous, there are no specific times, you may login at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address and course registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, you will be emailed a web address to get access to your online classroom. Tuition: $195.

NEW! Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint

After taking this course, you will be able to bring your ideas to life and leave a lasting impression with Microsoft PowerPoint. Master the tools and techniques that turn humdrum slides into dynamic presentations that will captivate your audience. With hands on practice and real-world examples, learn design principles and multimedia elements such as images, videos, and charts that elevate you to the next level.  This class is 100% online and is asynchronous, there are no specific times, you may login at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address and course registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, you will be emailed a web address to get access to your online classroom. Tuition: $195.

New! Excel Intro

This course covers key introductory Excel skills. Among others, topics in Level 1 include entering, editing, and formatting entries; selecting cells and ranges; creating and modifying basic formulas; inserting charts and tables; creating a template; and sorting and filtering data. Recommended book for course: "FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365- Level 1" ISBN: 9781640612082. Tuition Cost: $85.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at  (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information. 

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365-Level 1 

FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365: Level 1 covers beginners Excel skills. Jumpstart your career by mastering financial spreadsheets by exploring the Excel interface and features. Learn to enter, edit, sort and filter data, write and edit formulas and apply basic formatting for legibility. Recommended book for course: "Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365- Level 1 of 3" ISBN: 9781640611788. Tuition Cost: $70.

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365-Level 2

FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365: Level 2 covers key intermediate Excel skills. This course will include themes, cell styles, and number formats, as well as functions for dates, numbers and text. Recommended book for course: "Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 Level  2 of 3" ISBN: 9781640611788.  Tuition Cost: $70.

Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365-Level 3

FastCourse Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365: Level 3 covers key advanced Excel skills. This course will include tables, financial functions, what-if-analyses, PivotTable and PivotCharts, workbook protection, collaboration, and much more. Recommended book for course: "Microsoft Excel 2019 & 365 Level  3 of 3" ISBN: 9781640611788.  Tuition Cost: $70.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at  (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Microsoft Excel 1 Basics

The specific objectives of this course are to provide current users of Excel with useful tricks and tips and more efficient methods for working with data in a workbook. Participants will learn how to create stronger formulas and functions, and review the upper-level concepts that are taught in the introduction course. Tuition Cost: $185.

This course is provided by Business and Industry Training. For questions, contact Philip Parpard at phparpard@gtcc.edu or (336) 334-4822, ext. 57003.

Microsoft Excel 2 Intermediate

The specific objectives of this course are to provide participants with the ability to customize advanced settings, create and use Excel's table and formatting features, understand advanced formula concepts, use specialized functions, work with Excel and external data, use advanced functions to parse, lookup, and group data. Tuition Cost: $185.

This course is provided by Business and Industry Training. For questions, contact Philip Parpard at phparpard@gtcc.edu or (336) 334-4822, ext. 57003.

Graphics & Web Development

Introduction to Adobe Lightroom CC

This course will teach students basic features in Adobe Lightroom software to prepare and edit images for print and digital media. Students will learn to save, organize, transform, and apply corrections using the desktop and web versions of the application. PRE-REQUISITES REQUIRED: Basic knowledge of a computer, keyboard, web browsing, and access to an email account. Tuition Cost $70.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Introduction to Google Workspace

This course will introduce individuals to Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) as an alternative to Microsoft Office for Business. Students will learn how to create and share documents, collaborate, and communicate using email, chat, and video conferencing with Google's platform of business applications. Tuition Cost: $70 

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at  (336) 334-4822, ext. 55021 or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Programming & Certifications

Programming with Python 

PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification is a professional credential that measures the ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the essentials of programming in the Python language.

Python is a flexible, easy to understand language for beginners. This course teaches the basic and intermediate concepts of computer programming. The course is designed for beginning programmers and will teach concepts of all programming languages. Topics included in this course are software, hardware, interacting with software to produce simple programs using computations and numbers, including objects and graphics, working with lists and files, functions, and loops. Topics will also include decision structures, Boolean's, simulation, data collection, and object-oriented design. In addition to preparing a student for the certification, this course will prepare students to continue on to more advanced programming languages.

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $188.
• Book cost is approximately $27 (GTCC Campus Store).
• Total cost is approximately $215

Introduction to Coding

After taking this course, you will be introduced to the basics of computer programming and various programming languages. New technologies allow people outside the computer science field to be able to create their own web pages using coding. Students will learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this course, as well as the practical uses for each. This class is 100% online and is asynchronous, there are no specific times, you may login at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu, and provide your name, email address and course registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, you will be emailed a web address to get access to your online classroom. Tuition Cost: $195.

PC Troubleshooting & Repair

PC Troubleshooting & Repair I

Learn to diagnose, identify, and repair failing components of personal computers. Topics include diagnostic techniques for identifying hardware and Windows related problems and repair. Learn the techniques used in determining when updates and upgrades are appropriate. This is a hands-on class emphasizing the diagnoses and repair of personal computers.

Prerequisite: None 

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $78.
• Total cost is $78.

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

PC Troubleshooting & Repair II

Building on the skills learned in PC Troubleshooting and Repair I, this course is designed to teach you common error messages, their meaning, and the appropriate course of action. Installing and configuring Windows and basic networking is also discussed. System analysis, isolation, and problem determination procedures as well as diagnosis of common faults are examined and error codes are explained.

Prerequisite: PC Troubleshooting and Repair I

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $78.
• Total cost is $78.

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

Professional Computer Technology Certifications

CompTIA  IT Fundamentals
Certification Exam: FCO-U61

IT Fundamentals is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a broad overview of the thriving field of information technology. This course serves as a stepping stone for students interested in pursuing further studies or careers in IT, or those seeking to enhance their general digital literacy. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on activities, and group discussions, students will gain an understanding of the basic components of computer systems, including hardware and software, networking principles, data management, and security. The course also emphasis the importance of digital ethics and effective problem-solving strategies in IT-related scenarios. This course will prepare students for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FCO-U61) Certification Exam. Tuition Cost: $105

Prerequisites required: None 

Resources, Textbook and Materials: TestOut.com IT Fundamentals Pro

Contact Career Education and Training at (336) 334-4822, ext. 53024 or email Janice Troy at jstroy@@gtcc.edu for more information. 

CompTIA A+: A Comprehensive Approach

Certification Exam Target:  220-1101 and 220-1102

If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA® A+® course is the first step in your preparation. The course will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job. In this course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

The CompTIA A+ course can benefit you in two ways: Whether you work or plan to work in a mobile or corporate environment where you have a high level of face-to-face customer interaction, where client communication and client training are important, or in an environment with limited customer interaction and an emphasis on hardware activities, this course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It can also assist you if you are preparing to take the CompTIA A+ certification examinations, in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.  Prerequisite: None.

This course will be taught in a traditional instructor-led format, in an on-campus computer lab.

Certification Exam Target: CompTIA A+  220-1101, 220-1102

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $188.
• Book cost is approximately $186 (GTCC Cameron Campus Store).
• Total cost is approximately $ 374

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

Resources, Textbook and Materials: TestOut.com IT Fundamentals Pro

Comp TIA Network+ Certification

This courses is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration, or who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ certification. A typical student taking the CompTIA® Network+® course should have a minimum of nine months of professional computer support experience as a PC or help desk technician.

Prerequisite: Networking experience is helpful but not mandatory; A+ certification or equivalent skills and knowledge is helpful but not mandatory. 

This course will be taught in a traditional instructor-led format, in an on-campus computer lab.

Certification Exam Target: CompTIA Network+  N10-008 exam

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $188.
• Book cost is approximately $150 (GTCC Cameron Campus Store).
• Total cost is approximately $338.

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

CompTIA Security +/Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Bundle

Cyber threat detection requires specific training that is currently in high demand in any size organization of any type of industry. The CompTIA Security+/Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA) certification course is targeted to those students who want to build their career in IT security domain. This course will be structured toward the CompTIA Security+®, SY0-601 and CySA+®, CS0-003 exam materials to assist students in preparing for the exams. 

Certification Exam Target: CompTIA Security+   SY0-601 exam 
Certification Exam Target: CompTIA CySA+  CS0-003 exam 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this bundle, although it is recommended having at least CompTIA Network+ or equivalent experience. 

This course will be taught in a traditional instructor-led format, in an on-campus computer lab. 

Total training cost:

• Course registration fee is $188.
• Book cost is approximately $90 (GTCC Cameron Campus Store).
• Total cost is approximately $ 278

Payment for class is due at the time of registration.

Ways to Register

Students can register in one of three ways: PREREGISTRATION is REQUIRED prior to attending class.

• Online: Register
  • Use the Search function to search for Course Title or Course Code.
• In Person:
  
  • Greensboro, 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Continuing Education Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
  • High Point, 901 S. Main St., H1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
• Mail: Download the registration form from website, and mail to GTCC, PO BOX 309, Jamestown, N.C. 27282. Download the Con Ed Registration Form.

Scholarship Information

You may be eligible for scholarships. Each scholarship has time sensitive application deadlines. Click on the link below to learn if you might meet the requirements. 

• Corporate and Continuing Education Scholarship
• SECU (State Employees' Credit Union) Continuing Education Scholarship
• Golden Leaf Scholarship Application

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