How does this differ from
classroom instruction?
The sessions are scheduled based on your
availability and on your computer - NO TRAVEL INVOLVED! We cover topics to the level of detail that you
desire, spending as much time as necessary on areas that you
find interesting or confusing. You learn at your own pace, not at that of the
instructor or other students in a class. There is no "wasted" time covering
subjects that are not in your particular area of interest. You don't have to be
afraid of asking a "stupid" question in front of other students. Also, we
do not make you sit in a classroom for eight hours of training in a single
day (not a good way to learn)!
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What is being taught?
If you have a special area of interest, we can
tailor lessons to cover your particular needs. In addition, you can choose from
the following topics:
- Understanding Microsoft Windows
- Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
- Spreadsheet Applications (Microsoft
Excel)
- Data Base Systems (Microsoft Access)
- Professional Presentations (Microsoft
PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Office
- Everyday Uses for Personal Computers
- Accessing the Internet
- Sending/Receiving E-mail over the Internet
- Surfing the Web
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Where and when are the lessons
conducted?
LIVE sessions are be conducted on your personal
computer. Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate any
schedule.
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What hardware and software do
I need to get started?
All you need is a personal computer with Internet
access! Your telephone is used to
communicate.
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Who should enroll?
- Business owners, entrepreneurs, managers or
anyone who needs to use personal computers and wants to understand them
better.
- Professionals who want to get better
utilization from personal computers that they already use.
- Homemakers who are looking for a skill base on
which to reenter the work force.
- Students who may need to use personal computers
to assist with their schoolwork.
- Children with an interest in computers.
- Anybody with an
interest in learning more about the power and practical use of personal
computers.
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What are the qualifications of
the instructors?
Although there are several teachers on staff, Ken
Jensen is the founder of ComputerMagic Corporation
and is our primary instructor. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. Fascinated by computers,
he continued study at the University, receiving a Master of Science Degree in
Computer Science the next year. Since that time, he has held various technical
and management positions in the Data Processing Industry around the country. Mr.
Jensen also taught for 19 years at the University of Pittsburgh and Butler
County Community College.
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How long does it take to
become proficient?
That depends on what topics you study, how extensive
your computer knowledge is already, how quickly you learn and many other
factors. The beauty of individualized instruction is that you make progress at
the pace that's exactly right for you!
Most people show significant progress after a couple
hours of training. Without any prior experience, you can expect to be able to use
software products such as Microsoft Word or Excel with confidence after
3 to 5 hours of training.
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How does the cost compare to
classroom instruction?
Very favorable! The cost for an online training
session is just $50 per hour! This sounds more expensive than some classroom training if you
calculate the cost per hour. However, individual training is much more
convenient, since you attend at your own computer! It is also more efficient, since there is no "wasted" time waiting for the instructor or other
students. Also, you do not cover topics that do not interest you or are not
relevant to your needs. You learn exactly what you need to learn, have time to
practice and review on your own and can continue with subsequent lessons until
you are satisfied with your knowledge. There is no contract to sign nor minimum
number of sessions required. And, you don't have to sit in front of the computer
for eight hours at a time!
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Can I invite a friend to learn
with me?
Yes, if that's what you prefer. The cost for training two people simultaneously is $65 per
hour (instead of $50). However, no more than two
students will be admitted to a lesson in order to preserve the advantages of
individualized instruction as described in this section. Group training
(from 3 to 9 simultaneous students) can also be scheduled. Pricing varies
based on content and length. Call ComputerMagic at
(412)585-1037
for more information. You can also
E-mail
questions or comments to cmagic@consolidated.net.
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How do I register for
instruction?
For more information, call
ComputerMagic
at
(412)585-1037. You can also Email your comments
or questions to ComputerMagic.
Or, you can fill out this simple form and click the
SUBMIT button.
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How do I
pay for the session?
Since our online training sessions can be anywhere
in the world, payment in advance of the session is required.
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