Computer Basics
If you are new to computers or need to refresh your skills, this is the recommended course sequence. The skills taught in these courses are also a necessary foundation for more advanced courses.
Browse Courses
Select a course below to read course descriptions and objectives. You may take one course or a series of courses; see below for recommended course sequences. Courses are offered throughout fall, spring, and summer, but not all courses are offered each semester.
Courses below, in general, are listed in order of difficulty and are linked to course descriptions with objectives.
Course Schedules at a Glance
At-a-glance course schedules are for planning purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Visit the Official Course Schedule/Location/Costnew window for the most up-to-date information.
Spring 2020
| Course Title | Start Date - End Date | Days & Times | Location | Cost** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITI-284, Cloud - Introduction (8 hrs) | 2/4/2020 - 2/6/2020 | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 | $125 |
| ITI-422, Computer Basics (12 hrs) | 2/10/2020 - 2/19 2020 | (M,W) 9:30 a.m-12:00 p.m. | Rockville HU321 | $186 |
| CMP-226, File Management Skills (5 hrs) | 1/31/2020 - 1/31/2020 | (F) 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 | $118 |
| CMP-226, File Management Skills (5 hrs) | 2/28/2020 - 2/28/2020 | (F) 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. | Takoma CF236 | $118 |
| CMP-628, Introduction to Keyboarding (18 hrs) | 2/4/2020 - 2/20/2020 | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Rockville HU321 | $291 |
| CMP-628, Introduction to Keyboarding (18 hrs) | 2/11/2020 - 2/27/2020 | (T,R) 6:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. | Takoma CF235 | $291 |
| ITI-338, Networking Basics (6 hrs) | 3/3/2020 - 3/5/2020 | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Rockville GU233 | $125 |
| CMP-073, Working with Windows (8hrs) | 2/11/2020 - 2/13/2020 | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 | $150 |
**Cost subject to change without notice. Non-Maryland residents pay additional fee. Check the schedule for the up to date price.
SUMMER 2020
Summer 2020 At a Glance Schedule
Please note due to COVID19 there have been adjustments to the Summer Schedule. Visit the WDCE official schedule for the most current information.
| Course Number | Course Title | Start Date - End Date | Days & Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMP628 | Introduction to Keyboarding (18 hrs) | cancelled | (T,R) 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. | Rockville HU321 |
| CMP226 | File Management Skills (5 hrs) | cancelled | (F) 9:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 |
| ITI284 | Cloud - Introduction (8 hrs) | 6/2/2020- 6/4/2020 | (T,R) 9:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. | REMOTELY |
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These are new courses and will be offered for FREE. All are now FULL |
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| NEW/Free | File Management and Windows 10 (2 hrs) | 6/1/2020- 6/1/2020 | (M) 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Class Full |
| NEW/Free | File Management and Windows 10 (2 hrs) | 6/5/2020- 6/5/2020 | (F) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Class Full |
| NEW/Free | File Management and Windows 10 (2 hrs) | 6/16/2020- 6/16/2020 | (Tue) 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. | Class Full |
| NEW/Free | File Management and Windows 10 (2 hrs) | 6/18/2020- 6/18/2020 |
(Thur) 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. |
Class Full |
FALL 2020
| Course Number | Course Title | Start Date - End Date | Days & Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITI-284 | Cloud - Introduction (8 hrs) | tba | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 |
| CMP941 | Computer Basics (10 hrs) | tba | (M,W) 9:30 a.m-12:00 p.m. | Rockville HU321 |
| CMP226 | File Management Skills (5 hrs) | tba | (F) 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 |
| CMP226 | File Management Skills (5 hrs) | tba | (F) 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. | Takoma CF236 |
| CMP628 | Introduction to Keyboarding (18 hrs) | tba | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Rockville HU321 |
| CMP628 | Introduction to Keyboarding (18 hrs) | tba | (T,R) 6:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. | Takoma CF235 |
| ITI338 | Networking Basics (6 hrs) | tba | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. | Rockville GU233 |
| CMP073 | Working with Windows (8hrs) | tba | (T,R) 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. | Gaithersburg GBTC407 |
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