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Internet Marketing
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Computer Training
for
Anyone... Anywhere...
Experience the joy of learning to utilize more of your computer. Our classes are designed to load quickly with easy-to-follow instructions and examples. All that is required is that you can login to the internet. You can watch, listen and practice while you're learning in our convenient web conference training and support rooms. All classes are recorded so that you can participate any time of the day or night, from anywhere in the world.
Most classes incorporate 3 levels of training - Basic, Intermediate and Advanced, and include the following:
- Recorded trainings with 24-hour access (audio and video)
- Live support by our ScyberTechs in Web Conference Training Rooms
- 5-15 minute segment trainings - quick & easy to complete and review
- Periodic Live training in our Web Conference Rooms - see our calendar
- Written instructions called ScyberBooks (e-books) in pdf format - coming soon
Basic classes are offered as Free Trainings, giving the student a fundamental understanding of that subject.
Intermediate classes range from $1-5 per class delving deeper into the mechanics of the content.
Advanced classes range from $3-25 per class and get into the detailed usage of the functions, features, settings and customization of the more complicated parts of that tool.
Each category of training displays a "tabbed box" like the one shown below. Click on each of the six tabs to view a description of the purpose for that tab.
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Overview describes the general content of all levels of that class category. By reading through the overview, you can decide your level of interest in the subject.
An example of what you will see is shown below. This is taken from the training on Understanding Your Computer Screen / Desktop.
Basic - covers the customary icons and features located on your desktop, what they are, where they are, and how they are used.
Intermediate - covers learning how to open and utilize icons on the desktop, their functions and features, how to add and delete icons, using the task bar, how to maneuver the "Start" button with other options available, and how to change your desktop background.
Advanced - covers customizing your desktop, organization, configuring more complicated features, and changing how your screen looks, plus features from your Control Panel.
The Basic tab gives a detailed outline of the free classes offered within that category. Depending on the scope of the subject there might be 1 class or several.
The skills learned here are the foundation for other online classes. So, even though you may think you already know a subject, take the class! It might present something that you haven't used before. Then, go to the Review tab to check your retention of the online training.
Each class lists the Prerequisites for that training. That means other skills may be required prior to taking the class. Go back to those classes first.
Below is an example of what you will see on the Basic Tabs. This course material outline was copied from the Desktop / Computer Screen Training.
Basic Class Outlines
Prerequisites: None - This is a beginner training.
Getting Acquainted With Your Desktop
Class 1
Become familiar with your desktop
- What is the Desktop?
- What are Icons?
- What is the Title Bar?
- What is the Tool Bar?
- What is a Task Bar?
- What does it mean to "mouse over" something?
- What does it mean to "select"?
- What does it mean to "open" something?
What do I do with the items in the Task Bar?
- How to Show Hidden Icons
- Viewing Clock & Date
- Start Button
What are the Scroll Bars?
- How to "page down" on scroll bars
- How to move down line by line
- How to move side to side
- How to use right click with scrollbars
- Functioning with multiple scrollbars
Before Proceeding to the Next Class
- Click on the Review tab
- Click on Basic Class 1
- Answer the questions and submit
- Come back here to initiate Class 2
Icons On Your Desktop
Class 2
What are the Common Icons On My Desktop?
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- America Online
- Internet Explorer
- Microsoft Outlook
- Outlook Express
- PDF Files
- Recycle Bin / Trash Can
- Windows Media Player (MP3)
- Zip File
What to do with a Zip Icon
- What a "Zip" Icon Looks Like
- Why you Receive "zipped" Files
- How to Download WinZip
- How to Open a Zip File
- How To Extract the Files to Your Computer
Before Proceeding to the Next Class
- Click on the Review tab
- Click on Basic Class 2
- Answer the questions and submit
- Click on Intermediate tab above
Intermediate gives a detailed outline of the fee-based classes offering the next level of education within that category. For a successful experience, attend all basic classes first - even if you think you already know the subject. To attend these classes, you must first register and then pay for the class in order to receive your password.
Below is an example of what you will see.
Intermediate Class Outline
Learning to Move Around Your Screen
The following basic classes will cover many of the additional icons that start to appear on your screen as you download more and more programs, how to keep your desktop organized and operating efficiently, and changing the looks of your screen.
How to Open & Utilize Icons on the Desktop
- Selecting an Icon
- Opening an Icon
- Right Click Options
How to Add other Icons to Your Desktop
Other Icons Added to Your Screen
- Ad-Aware Anti-Spyware
- Calculator
- Downloaded File
- File Folders
- Incredimail
- Microsoft Excel Program
- Microsoft Excel Document
- Microsoft Outlook Program
- Microsoft Power Point Slideshow
- Microsoft Word Program
- Microsoft Word Document
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad
- SetUp Program
- Skype
- SpyBot Anti-Spyware
- Text Document
- Windows Explorer
Organizing Your Desktop
The cost of this class is $3. Go here to pay. You will then receive an email with your password confirmation, and you can begin immediately.
Advanced gives a detailed outline of the fee-based classes offering an even greater level of education within that category. Before attending these classes, make sure that you have attended the previous ones. To attend these classes, you must first register and then pay for the class in order to receive your password.
An example of what you will see, is shown below.
Advanced Class Outline
Customizing and Configuring Your Screen
This online training covers customizing your desktop, organization, configuring more complicated features, and changing how your screen looks, plus features from your Control Panel.
- How to change the appearance of your desktop
- How to change the background
- How to change the screen saver
- How to change the colors
- How to change the font sizes
- How to change the screen resolution
- How to set date, time & time zone for your computer
- How to customize your start menu and task bar
The cost of this class is $5. Go here to pay. You will then receive an email with your password confirmation, and you can begin immediately.
Register provides a form to be filled in to register for any class - free or paid. This provides ScyberBiz with valuable information regarding popularity and interest of subjects. All fee-based classes require registration to pay for the class, and to receive your password.
Below is an example of what you will see.
Please register for your classes, free and paid, by filling in the form below.
This helps us to know:
- popularity of the free online trainings
- verification of your payment for Intermediate & Advanced classes
- seat reservations for the web conference classroom
- classes of interest that we don't have listed
To pay for Intermediate and Advanced Classes, click on the "pay now" link at the bottom of this page.
Enjoy your class!
Please enter the following information below:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your DeskView Qname (if applicable)
- Your Phone Number (optional)
- Class(es) interested in
- Level of membership
Review provides links for quizes on all the classes offered within a particular category for you to test your skills. The multiple choice "quiz" will respond letting you know if you've chosen the correct answer. If you were not sure of an answer, go back through that training until you feel skilled with that task or tool. with anin of trainingTo see a detailed description of each level of the classes, click on the tabs at the top of each box. If you have a topic of interest, not listed, let us know. We will locate the information, and/or an expert, to provide the solutions for you.
Below is an example of what you will see.
Our "Reviews" are basically a multiple choice quiz. No grades or report cards. It's a good way for you to judge what you've learned and where you need to go back and review.
Of course, help is always available through our web conference rooms. Click on links below to open the "Review" page.
Basic Level
Class 1 - Getting Aquainted With The Desktop
Class 2 - Icons on the Desktop
Intermediate Level
Class 1 -
Class 2 -
Advanced Level
Class 1 -
Class 2 -
(Quizes are not yet ready.)
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