PC Fundamentals
Certificate Training Program
Resources to Build Computer Skills
Computer skills resources include sites that specifically relate to your certificate course. You can find links to relevant web sites, books and journals that can help as you build your knowledge of computers.
Explore information below in the following categories:
Computer Skills and Technology Resources:
www.blogger.com • Create and maintain your own blog for free
http://www.oswd.org/ • Download free web design templates
http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/ • Internet Society website; offers links to a range of perspectives on the history of the Internet
http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ • Featured product downloads from Adobe
http://www.computerhope.com/ • Type in your computer question and the site will find web pages that address your topic
http://www.onlinecomputertips.com/tutorials/ • Provides online tutorials for common computer topics, a glossary for hardware, networking and virus terms, and much more
http://www.openoffice.org/ • Leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more
www.docs.google.com • Create and edit web-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for free
http://ce-group.com/whats-new-in-technology/ • Links to latest technology news
Books and Magazines
Amazon.com • Check out the various titles available by typing “Computers” or “Technology” into the search bar
http://www.pcmag.com/ • Reviews, tips, and comparisons on all kinds of technology
http://www.pcworld.com/ • Reviews and news on software and technology products
http://www.computerworld.com/ • Provides IT news, technology reviews and career advice
