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Pre-Registration is required for each class.

Registration starts on the 15th of the month for the following month's classes.

After checking the class schedule, call (617) 796-1380 to register.

Class Descriptions

Basic PC Knowledge and Skills
Includes identifying the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse.
Internet*
Covers basic Internet terminology and uses a web browser (Internet Explorer) to visit individual sites, navigate Minuteman's QuickFind! Massachusetts Websites, Newton's Subject Websites, and use search engines.
Information Literacy Classes**
Learn to use print and electronic resources to answer reference questions or write reports and papers. Information literacy classes include a variety of topics:
- Applying for a Job Online
- Basic Legal Information
- Genealogy

* requires proficiency using a mouse or "Basic PC Knowledge and Skills" class as a prerequisite.
** requires both "Basic PC Knowledge and Skills" and "Internet" classes as a prerequisite.

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Services>>Computer Classes Computer Classes Pre-Registration is required for each class. Registration starts on the 15th of the month for the following month's classes. After checking the class schedule, call (617) 796-1380 to register. Class Descriptions Basic PC Knowledge and Skills Includes identifying the parts of a computer and how to use a mouse. Internet* Covers basic Internet terminology and uses a web browser (Internet Explorer) to visit individual sites, navigate Minuteman's QuickFind! Massachusetts Websites, Newton's Subject Websites, and use search engines. Information Literacy Classes** Learn to use print and electronic resources to answer reference questions or write reports and papers. Information literacy classes include a variety of topics: Applying for a Job Online Basic Legal Information Genealogy * requires proficiency using a mouse or "Basic PC Knowledge and Skills" class as a prerequisite. ** requires both "Basic PC Knowledge and Skills" and "Internet" classes as a prerequisite.