To sign up for a computer class, click the sign-up button below the class listing, call or text , 412-983-2595 or email DigitalPGH@literacypittsburgh.org.
In-Person and Virtual options are available. In-person locations include Literacy Pittsburgh downtown, PA CareerLink® downtown, CCAC Homewood-Brushton, Wilkinsburg EARN, and Human Services Center Mon Valley.
Google for Beginners (In-person)
Human Services Center Mon Valley, 519 Penn Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Google Drive: July 29
Learn the basics of Google Drive. Identify what items can be included in a Google Drive, create and manage folders in Drive, and collaborate with others by sharing files and folders with others and changing permissions in Drive. Sign up for a Gmail account during this workshop (if needed).
Typing Club (In-person)
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Tuesdays, July 16, 23, and 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to type or improve your typing skills at your own pace. Practice using the “Home Row” to increase your speed and improve accuracy. Use two typing platforms and see what your average Words Per Minute are. Practice includes instant feedback and games for a fun and rewarding experience.
Zoom for Beginners (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Monday, July 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Understand the basics of the video meeting program Zoom. Learn how to connect and have a meeting through the virtual video conferencing service.
LinkedIn Job Search (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Monday, July 29
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Explore job search features LinkedIn including how to search, save searches and apply for positions. Participants should already have a LinkedIn profile with up-to-date job experience.
Job Search with Indeed (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Tuesday, July 30
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to create an Indeed account and navigate the website to search and apply for jobs. Learn how to filter job searches to find a job that suits you. Additionally, receive guidance to create and upload your resume.
Recognizing Online Ads (In-person)
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Tuesday, July 30
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Gain an overview of types of online advertising including sponsored content, clickbait, and targeted advertising. Practice evaluating sites to see what type of advertising is being used, if any. Learn how to change privacy settings, if desired, to reduce the frequency of targeted advertising.
Social Media and the News (In-person)
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Thursday, August 1
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Learn how social media can affect the types of news you are exposed to. Filter bubbles, echo chambers and fake news are 3 areas that can affect your experience. Judge social media content and become a more informed user of social media.
Intermediate Excel (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15 and 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This 4-session class is perfect for those who have completed Introduction to Excel. Participants will learn and practice using fundamental Excel features to create and modify a worksheet, calculate using formulas and functions, and use cell references. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Internet Basics (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Tuesdays and Thursdays (First two weeks only Thursday)
August, 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Master the basics of using the internet. This includes bookmarking, navigating web pages, and internet safety. Gain insight into using keyboard shortcuts and search terms to make searching online for employment and information easier. Critically assess websites to find the best information. Learners may take a NorthStar digital literacy assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. This is an 8-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Google Docs (In-person)
Human Services Center Mon Valley, 519 Penn Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topics covered include formatting text, sharing and collaborating in a Google Doc, creating lists, inserting tables and images, and downloading files as PDF’s. Students will understand how to use Google Docs in a business or school setting. Students may take a Northstar certificate to show that they understand the basics of Google Docs. This is an 8-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session
Email in the Workplace (Virtual)
Online via Zoom
Mondays, August 5, 19, and 26
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Practice writing emails for common workplace scenarios. Instruction includes a review of email basics, email etiquette, and multiple opportunities to draft practice messages for common workplace scenarios including requesting time off, meeting follow-up, and thank you messages. This is a 3-session class, with some work expected outside of class time. Participants are expected to attend every session and upon successful completion will earn a Google Applied Digital Skills Certificate.
Typing Club
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learn how to type or improve your typing skills at your own pace. Practice using the “Home Row” to increase your speed and improve accuracy. Use two typing platforms and see what your average Words Per Minute are. Practice includes instant feedback and games for a fun and rewarding experience
Introduction to Microsoft Word (In-person)
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27 and 29
Microsoft Word is a word processing program. Gain an overview of Microsoft Word features including how to change font and alignment, adding bullets and numbers to documents, and other common formatting tasks. Learners will take the NorthStar assessment and have an opportunity to earn a certificate. This is a 7-session class. Participants are expected to attend every session.
Email in the Workplace (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesdays, August 7, 14
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Practice writing emails for common workplace scenarios. Instruction includes a review of email basics, email etiquette, and multiple opportunities to draft practice messages for common workplace scenarios including requesting time off, meeting follow-up, and thank you messages. This is a 3-session class, with some work expected outside of class time. Participants are expected to attend every session and upon successful completion will earn a Google Applied Digital Skills Certificate.
iPhone for Beginners (In person)
Thursday, August 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gain an overview of the physical parts of an iPhone and common icons. Practice developmental skills including how to search and install apps, adding and managing contacts, as well as adjusting settings within the iPhone (brightness, volume, font size, etc.).
Computer Lab (In-person)
Literacy Pittsburgh, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525, Pittsburgh, PA
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (NO OPEN LABS first week of July)
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (NO OPEN LABS first week of July)
Thursdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (NO OPEN LABS first week of July)
PA CareerLink®, 914 Penn Avenue, Sixth Floor
Wednesdays, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Wilkinsburg EARN 221 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Mondays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drop-in time for individual instruction in a group setting. An instructor will guide you in learning any basic computer skill.
This program is part of Literacy Pittsburgh's Ready & Relevant initiative, which is made possible through community project funding from the FY22 federal spending bill. The total cost of the Ready & Relevant program is $1,790,803. $675,000 (38%) is funded through a Federal Community Project grant. The other $1,115,883 (62%) is funded through other public contracts and private donations.
