Hopkins Community Education

Learn how to navigate your Mac computer, how to adjust settings, set up folders and organize files, find your files using Finder and Spotlight, add programs to the Dock, and more. Bring your Mac laptop to class. This class does not cover iPads or iPhones.

Learn how to create a professional looking photo album or a slide show for that upcoming graduation or birthday party or memorial. Learn to organize your photos and crop and edit them as well as make collages of photo groups. Then learn how to add music and animations to the slide show.

Expand your skills with Google Sheets and use this training for a lifetime! Whether it’s for work or for play, this class will teach you comprehensive skills which will turn you from a Sheets novice into a Sheets expert. You will learn to enter, organize, refine, analyze, and visualize your data using Google Sheets!

Expand your skills as you learn the basics to discuss social media analytics from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. This critical skill is a must for anyone of all ages, whether you’re an employee, small business owner, volunteer, etc.! You will learn a step-by-step process so that you can get started today and confidently present and discuss how a post performed on social media.

Do you hate to drive in bad weather or when it's dark outside? Expand your transportation options and independence through the ride sharing service, Uber. In this training workshop, students will learn the basics and gain the knowledge on how to use Uber if needed. No experience required and training materials will be provided for each attendee. *Please note that the class recording will be sent to all registered students so that they do not have to attend at the exact designated time. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.

Learn to use this popular spreadsheet program by building a spreadsheet from scratch and input data and formulas to manage financial information. Learn to create charts just like the pros. Gain hands-on experience creating and organizing a database of information about people and see how you can apply these skills to creating your own database of your contacts or books or DVDs or more.

Learn to use this important word processing program to create letters, reports, flyers, and other documents. You will learn how to use bullets and numbering and build tables and add styles and images to make those documents look good. Learn how to fix mistakes like an expert. You will walk away with the skills and tools and shortcuts to get those projects done and done well.

Have you heard about Podcasts and would like to learn more? In this class you will learn all about how to listen to these digital audio shows online, select your favorite topics and even learn about any subject. You'll see how Podcasts are now one of the most popular tools for learning and personal growth, as well as a fun form of entertainment! No prior experience required. Learn how to download a Podcast app, understand the different categories to choose from, how to subscribe to a Podcast you enjoy and how to listen to them while in your home, car, or out for a walk. *Please note that the class recording will be sent to all registered students so that they do not have to attend at the exact designated time. Follow-up support is also included from the instructor and students are encouraged to reach out with questions at any time before or after the class has concluded.