Fleming College

Cobourg ON – (January 20, 2015) – Computers are now a staple in staying in touch with friends and family and often the first source for finding information. Yet in our tech-savvy world beginner computer courses are hard to find. We glean our computer skills by using them at work, school, and home. But for seniors who have not been exposed to computers, taking the first step can be intimidating.

Fleming College’s Cobourg Campus is offering an introductory course for those new to technology who would like to learn the basics of a Windows-based computer.

Designed for absolute beginners, this class offers a solid foundation in computers in language participants will understand. It starts with what you see when you turn on your computer, continues with exploring the computer’s main features and teaches participants how to deal with documents and images, use email, surf the internet and more.

This course is particularly suited for older adults or seniors who are new to computers and want to learn how to use a desk top or laptop computer.

The course will run from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday nights starting Feb. 10 until March 31 at the Cobourg Campus, 1005 Elgin St. W. Participants can register for the course (COMP 466) by calling Fleming College Continuing Education at 1-800-269-6929 ext. 1502.

About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has 5,900 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and more than 68,000 alumni.

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For more information:
Laura Copeland
Communications Officer
laura.copeland@flemingcollege.ca
705.749.5530 x 1370