ProTech Computers

Training Courses


Our courses are available for individuals - or groups - at a time that fits your schedule! For more information about each course, click on the name of the course below or scroll down. We will add more courses as they are fully developed. Please call or stop in to schedule the course you wish to take.

Class sizes are limited to 5 persons. Payment is expected at time of commitment unless other arrangements are made.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation for 100% refund requires a minimum 24 hours advance notice. A 5% cancellation fee applies to less-than-24-hours cancellations unless a future commitment is made at the time of cancellation.

Other training options. If you do not see what you are looking for here, you might wish to consider private lessons, which can be tailored to your needs and conducted here in our training facility at a pre-arranged time to fit your schedule - or in the comfort of your home or business. Private lessons are $45.00 per hour. A trip fee applies to on-site training..


Getting to Know Your Computer

From the parts and ports that make up your system to customizing your Windows desktop, this class provides all the basics for the beginning user. Knowledge of PC history and terminology not necessary, it’s provided in this course. When finished with this course, you’ll be able to use your computer with confidence.

1 or 2 Sessions. Approximately 4 hours in total duration. $75.00 per person.

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How to Write and Copy CDs & DVDs

Have you had a CD or DVD "Burner" in your system for years without knowing how to use it? Are you interested in getting a CD or DVD burner but are hesitant because you're concerned that learning how to use it may be difficult? Then this is the course for you! We’ll show you many ways to utilize the drives and leave you burning to create mixed music and picture CDs and DVDs.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration. $50.00 per person

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Internet Basics

The internet is one of the fastest growing communities in the world! This class will answer questions about the internet, along with helping you connect to the internet and find what you’re looking for more easily. Learn about spyware, malware, & viruses, along with ways to help protect yourself.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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All About E-Mail

This class will teach you about the different types of e-mail accounts and e-mail programs, along with introducing you to functions such as creating an address book, forwarding, creating attachments and viewing attachments.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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Installing & Setting up a Hard Drive

This 1 hour "mini-course" will teach you the basics of hard drives and how to install them and prepare them for use by partitioning and formatting them. Covers master/slave setup and cabling, proper handling and the internals of hard drives - how they work. A basic knowledge of computers and the windows operating system is recommended.

1 Session, approximately 1 hour in duration, $25.00 per person

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Wireless Networking 101

This 1.5 hour "mini-course" will teach you the basics of wireless networks. Covers wireless routers, access points and adapters - installing and configuring them in a home or business environment. You will learn the different types of adapters - PCI, PC Card and USB - how to install and configure them. Also touches on encryption techniques WEP and WPA to secure your wireless network.

1 Session, approximately 1.5 hours in duration, $35.00 per person

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Introduction to Windows XP

This hour course will teach you the comprehensive basics of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Primarily the Home Edition, with supplemental Professional Edition information.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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MS Word for Beginners

This 2 hour course will teach you the basics of Microsoft Word.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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MS Excel for Beginners

This 2 hour course will teach you the basics of Microsoft Excel.

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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Video Editing & Transferring Video Tape to DVD

This 3 hour course will unravel the mystery of video capture and video editing with WinDVD and Microsoft Movie Maker. You'll learn what hardware is required, what steps to take, and how to use the software and burn DVD movies.

1 Session, approximately 3 hours in duration, $75.00 per person

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Introduction to Windows Media Player

This 2 hour course will help you set up Media Player, including ripping music to your hard drive and burning your music to another CD.  Also create playlists of your favorite songs in Media Player and sync Media Player with your MP3 player

1 Session, approximately 2 hours in duration, $50.00 per person

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Build Your Own Computer

In this 4 hour course you will learn about parts & ports and building your own computer.  You must have the parts necessary to build your own system for this course, but we will guide you through putting all of those parts together to make a functional computer.  Then you can tell your friends you built it yourself!  If you don't currently have the parts to build your own system, we sell those, too!

1 or 2 Sessions, approximately 4 hours in total duration, $99.00 per person

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Customize Your Learning

If you don't see what you're looking for in the schedule above, please feel free to contact us and customize your learning.  We can schedule an appointment for you to learn what you want to learn at our mutual convenience for only $45 per hour.  Group rates are available for customized learning.  Please call for details.

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