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In an ever-evolving online landscape, staying ahead is crucial, and Allan Hancock College Community Education is here to ensure you're well-prepared.

Gain a competitive edge in the job market by acquiring essential computer skills through our Certificates of Completion in Beginning Computer Skills and Microsoft Office Basics, as today's entry-level positions across various industries demand digital literacy.

Let our dedicated instructors guide you toward unlocking your potential and achieving your academic, personal, and professional aspirations.

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Fall 2024 Course Schedule

Beginning Computer Skills

Perfect for tech novices, this program teaches Windows basics, file organization, application use, email handling, internet browsing, and social media account management.

View the College Catalog for more information on our Beginning Computer Skills classes and Certificate of Completion.

VOCE 7100 - Computers and You: Level 1

  • Learn the basics of using a computer. Understanding computer lingo, what to look for when buying a computer and an introduction to Windows - opening and saving files, Word Processing and the Internet.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
20879 W 06:00pm-09:50pm S-101 08/19-10/12 Carlos Gonzalez Full
20878 F 08:30am-12:20pm S-101 08/19-10/12 Lilia Wambolt Full
21334 M,W 09:30am-11:20am SYVC-R3 08/19-10/12 Nicole Antles Open

VOCE 7101 - Computers and You: Level 2

  • Designed to build on the skills mastered in Computers and You Level 1. Includes Microsoft Word, Internet, basic Email skills (using Outlook.com), and an introduction to Excel and PowerPoint.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21720 M 08:30am-12:20pm S-103 10/14-12/07 Joan Bergstrom Smith Open
20743 W 06:00pm-09:50pm S-101 10/14-12/07 Carlos Gonzalez Open
21335 M,W 09:30am-11:20am SYVC-R3 10/14-12/07 Nicole Antles Open
21224 R 04:30pm-08:20pm LVC2-121 10/14-12/07 Tonya Troup Spurlock Open

VOCE 7105 - Introduction to Microsoft word

  • Designed for beginning to intermediate computer users who would like to learn many of the features of Word, while creating letters, certificates, flyers, labels and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
22253 W 5:30pm-9:20pm S-103 10/14-12/09 Vazquez, Cristian Open
21075 M 5:30pm-9:20pm S-101 08/19-10/12 Wambolt, Lilia Open

VOCE 7107 - Intro to Microsoft Excel

  • Students learn the basics of Excel: creating spreadsheets, formulas, charts, and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21076 F 9:00am-12:50pm S-101 10/14-12/07 Wambolt, Lilia Open
20744 M 5:30pm-9:20pm S-101 10/14-12/07 Wambolt, Lilia Full
21723 T 4:30pm-8:20pm LVC2-121 10/14-12/07 Troup Spurlock, Tonya Open

VOCE 7108 - Computer Skills Lab

  • Designed for the person wanting to upgrade their computer skills. This is a great place to learn at your own pace using a manual or practice what you are learning in other computer classes.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21336 M,W 11:30am-12:25pm SYVC-R3 08/19-12/07 Nicole Antles Open
21867 T,R 07:00pm-08:55pm TBA 10/14-12/07 Cristian Vazquez Open

VOCE 7109 - Microsoft Windows

  • Introduction to Windows, the most widely used computer operating system. Learn to customize the desktop, organize files, transfer files and photos from one device to another, perform basic photo editing, use OneDrive (cloud) services, and Windows Apps.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21865 T,R 06:00pm-06:55pm TBA 10/14-12/07 Cristian Vazquez Open

VOCE 7113 - Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

  • Students will learn to create flyers, tri-folds, business cards, calendars, cards, envelopes & labels for business, volunteer, or home use.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21077 R 9:00am-10:50am S-103 10/14-12/07 Bergstrom Smith, Joan Open

Microsoft Office Basics

Tailored for those completing Beginning Computer Skills or seeking professional application, our Microsoft Office Basics program guides students in creating flyers (Word), analyzing data (Excel), developing presentations (PowerPoint), and designing business cards and brochures (Publisher).

Check the Hancock College Catalog for more information on our Microsoft Office Basics classes and Certificate of Completion.

VOCE 7105 - Intro to Microsoft Word

  • Designed for beginning to intermediate computer users who would like to learn many of the features of Word, while creating letters, certificates, flyers, labels and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21075 M 05:30pm-09:20pm S-101 08/19-10/12 Lilia Wambolt Open
21722 T 04:30pm-08:20pm LVC2-121 08/19-10/12 Tonya Troup Spurlock Open

VOCE 7107 - Intro to Microsoft Excel

  • Students learn the basics of Excel: creating spreadsheets, formulas, charts, and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21076 F 09:00am-12:50pm S-101 10/14-12/07 Lilia Wambolt Open
20744 M 05:30pm-09:20pm S-101 10/14-12/07 Lilia Wambolt Open
21723 T 04:30pm-08:20pm LVC2-121 10/14-12/07 Tonya Troup Spurlock Open

VOCE 7112 - Intro to Microsoft Powerpoint

  • Students will learn the basics of creating PowerPoint slide shows for business, home and volunteer use. Students will create slides, and add pictures, animation, and music to their presentations.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21865 T 07:00pm-08:55pm K-11B 08/19-10/12 Cristian Vazquez Open

VOCE 7113 - Intro to Microsoft Publisher

  • Students will learn to create flyers, tri-folds, business cards, calendars, cards, envelopes and labels for business, volunteer, or home use.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
21725 R 09:00am-10:50am S-103 08/19-10/12 Joan Bergstrom Smith Open
21077 R 09:00am-10:50am S-103 10/14-12/07 Joan Bergstrom Smith Open

 

Spring 2025 Course Schedule

Beginning Computer Skills

Perfect for tech novices, this program teaches Windows basics, file organization, application use, email handling, internet browsing, and social media account management.

View the College Catalog for more information on our Beginning Computer Skills classes and Certificate of Completion.

VOCE 7100 - Computers and You: Level 1

  • Learn the basics of using a computer. Understanding computer lingo, what to look for when buying a computer and an introduction to Windows - opening and saving files, Word Processing and the Internet.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41727 W 05:00pm-08:50pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 01/21-03/15 Cristian Vazquez Not Open
41744 W 05:00pm-8:50pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 03/24-05/17 Cristian Vazquez Not Open

VOCE 7101 - Computers and You: Level 2

  • Designed to build on the skills mastered in Computers and You Level 1. Includes Microsoft Word, Internet, basic Email skills (using Outlook.com), and an introduction to Excel and PowerPoint.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
40675 F 08:30am-12:20pm S-101 01/21-03/15 Liia Wambolt Not Open
40674 M 06:00pm-09:50pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 03/31-05/12 Carlos Gonzalez Not Open
21335 M,W 06:00pm-9:50pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 01/27-03/24 Carlos Gonzalez Not Open

VOCE 7105 - Introduction to Microsoft word

  • Designed for beginning to intermediate computer users who would like to learn many of the features of Word, while creating letters, certificates, flyers, labels and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41729 TR 6:00pm-7:50pm TBA 01/21-03/15 Cristian Vazquez Not Open

VOCE 7107 - Intro to Microsoft Excel

  • Students learn the basics of Excel: creating spreadsheets, formulas, charts, and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41222 MW 9:00am-11:20am SYVC-R3 03/24-05/17 Nicole Antles Not Open
41730 TR 5:30pm-9:20pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 03/24-05/17 Cristian Vazquez Not Open

VOCE 7108 - Computer Skills Lab

  • Designed for the person wanting to upgrade their computer skills. This is a great place to learn at your own pace using a manual or practice what you are learning in other computer classes.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
40596 M,W 11:30am-1:30pm SYVC-R3 01/21-05/17 Nicole Antles Not Open

VOCE 7109 - Microsoft Windows

  • Introduction to Windows, the most widely used computer operating system. Learn to customize the desktop, organize files, transfer files and photos from one device to another, perform basic photo editing, use OneDrive (cloud) services, and Windows Apps.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41220 M 09:05pm-11:20am SYVC-R3 01/21-03/15 Nicole Antles Not Open

VOCE 7113 - Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

  • Students will learn to create flyers, tri-folds, business cards, calendars, cards, envelopes & labels for business, volunteer, or home use.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
40793 R 6:00pm-7:50pm S-103 01/21-03/15 Joan Bergstrom-Smith Not Open

Microsoft Office Basics

Tailored for those completing Beginning Computer Skills or seeking professional application, our Microsoft Office Basics program guides students in creating flyers (Word), analyzing data (Excel), developing presentations (PowerPoint), and designing business cards and brochures (Publisher).

Check the Hancock College Catalog for more information on our Microsoft Office Basics classes and Certificate of Completion.

VOCE 7105 - Intro to Microsoft Word

  • Designed for beginning to intermediate computer users who would like to learn many of the features of Word, while creating letters, certificates, flyers, labels and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41729 TR 6:00pm-7:50pm TBA 01/21-03/15 Cristian Vazquez Not Open

VOCE 7107 - Intro to Microsoft Excel

  • Students learn the basics of Excel: creating spreadsheets, formulas, charts, and more.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
41222 MW 9:00am-11:20am SYVC-R3 03/24-05/17 Nicole Antles Not Open
41730 TR 5:30pm-9:20pm ATKINC-AC2LAB 03/24-05/17 Cristian Vazquez Not Open

 

VOCE 7113 - Intro to Microsoft Publisher

  • Students will learn to create flyers, tri-folds, business cards, calendars, cards, envelopes and labels for business, volunteer, or home use.
CRN Meeting Time Location Date Instructor Status
40793 R 6:00pm-7:50pm S-103 01/21-03/15 Joan Bergstrom-Smith Not Open

VOCE - Vocational Community Ed (Noncredit) Courses   woman

  • VOCE 7622 - Green gardening: Beginning
    • This survey course combines discussion, demonstration, and interactive exercises to focus on resource conservation and pollution prevention in the landscape.
  • VOCE 7623 - Green Gardening: Advanced
    • This course combines discussion, demonstration, and interactive exercises to develop detailed skill sets focused on resource conservation and pollution prevention in the landscape. 
  • VOCE 7701 - Kitchen Basics ICCA
    • Learn the fundamentals of food preparation including terminology, equipment, and techniques in this introductory course designed for individuals working in a kitchen, interested in starting a home-based culinary business, or who wish to improve their kitchen skills.
  • VOCE 7702 - Introduction to Baking
    • Explore the amazing science and artistry of baking. This class introduces the student to the basic baking skills and procedures used in commercial bakeries.
  • VOCE 7703 - Introduction to Cooking
    • Explore the workings of commercial kitchen operations in this introductory class designed to develop basic skills in the preparation of eggs, soups, vegetables, starches and grains, poultry and meats.
  • For more VOCE courses

Be More, Do More, Earn More!

Computer skills are crucial for roles like customer service representative, administrative assistant, and operations coordinator, with average hourly wages ranging from $19 to $22.

These middle-skills jobs, requiring high school diploma but not necessarily a college degree, offer living wages and growth opportunities.