Basic Computer Classes and Programs

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Registration for the Fall 2023 Session is now closed. Our classes are offered in the Winter, Spring and Fall. To receive information about classes for next semester, please sign up to receive information about our next registration session by email or text.

1 - Computer classes offered by the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center

Our classes are designed to help you learn practical, basic computer skills, and are taught by caring and dedicated volunteer teachers.  These skills will help you perform many online tasks on your own, such as looking for helpful resources, applying for jobs and services, keeping in touch with friends and family, and many other activities that require basic computer literacy skills.  To receive information about classes for next semester, please sign up for updates.

2 - Other computer classes available in Montgomery County

  • List of other computer classes available with our partners and online self-paced classes . Most are free or low-cost.  

Sign up to receive updates about our next registration session by email or text

  • Montgomery County residents only.
  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Registration is on a First Come, First Served Basis.
  • All classes require basic computer knowledge and skills.
  • Must have a computer and internet.
  • Online classes are taught using Zoom platform.
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Fall 2023 Schedule At A Glance

Class Start Date: September 18, 2023

Registration for the Fall session is now closed.  To receive information about classes for next semester, please sign up for updates. Classes will be online and in person*.

*In person class will be at The Gilchrist Center in Wheaton: 11002 Veirs Mill Rd., Suite 506 (Westfield South building), Wheaton, MD 20902
Class Name Class Date Class Day/Time
Introduction to Basic Excel - Online Sep 21 – Nov 9 Thursdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Online
Sep 23 – Nov 18 Saturdays, 8:00am - 10:00am  - Online
Introduction to Basic Excel - IN PERSON Sep 19 - Nov 7 Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 7:00pm -  IN PERSON
Introduction to Basic MS Word
and Internet - IN PERSON 
Sep 20 – Nov 8 Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm - IN PERSON
Introduction to Google
Docs & Internet - Online
Sep 18 – Nov 6 Mondays, 5:00pm - 7:00 pm - Online
MS Word, Correo Electrónico,
Archivos y Carpetas - Online
22 Sept – 10 Niov Viernes, 5:30pm - 7:30pm - Online
23 Sept – 18 Niov Sábados, 11:00am – 1:00pm - Online
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