Computer Training Classes in Chicago, IL

Albany Park Community Technology Center, Chicago:
APCC Community Technology Center in Chicago, IL offers high-quality computer / IT training classes including basic computing skills training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more. APPC also provides other special technology interest workshops in English or Spanish for adults. Classes are held week days / nights and weekends. At Albany Park Community Center, people of all ages and abilities can learn about computers, use the internet, further their education, or develop work skills. APCC’s Community Technology Center, part of our Adult Education Department, fulfills that mission by providing access to and education about technology to adults.

Computer Training Programs:

Basic Computing Skills / Computer Literacy Classes:
- Introduction to Computing and the Internet classes
- Microsoft Word classes
- Microsoft Excel classes
- Microsoft PowerPoint classes

These classes are offered on weekend days, to accommodate the busy schedules of working adults. More than 120 students per year acquire important technological skills through this program. Students report greater ability to find work and advancement on the job as a result of participating in computer literacy education classes.  

Bilingual Computer Literacy Courses:
Weekend Bilingual English / Spanish - Introduction to Computing and the Internet, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel classes.

Computer-Assisted Education:
Computer component for ESL / ABE / GED classes. This is available for the English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, and citizenship preparation classes. Students in 18 classes regularly use our APCC’s Community Technology Center (CTC), is the only CTC in Albany Park with 13 workstations and state-of-the-art software.

Computer-assisted education builds upon and reinforces what students learn in the classroom, while also providing key computer skills that benefit students in the workplace and other situations. Trained CTC teachers and assistants are available to orient students (including many who have never before used computers) and assist them to learning through technology.

Community Access / Open Access Hours for Computers & Internet:
Open access hours for the CTC are available to all Adult Education Department students and the community at-large who want to further practice their computing skills, job search skills, and/or further educational goals. Over 1700 participant visits are recorded yearly during day and evening open access hours in the CTC. The CTC also offers individualized assistance by our trained staff and volunteers during open access hours. 

We help with a variety of computing needs. We have helped open lab visitors to setup email accounts. We have helped parents help their children with homework and science fair projects. We have also helped open lab participants to develop resumes and find employment.