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Top Adult Computer Classes In Denver

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Whether you're seeking new skills to enhance your current career, or you need to learn something new for a new job or your career goals, there are lots of programs available. From classes on computer programming, web design and graphic design to more beginner classes like word processing, social media and email basics, you'll find classes available for anything you need, at any level you need and at any time you need. Here are five of the most robust programs available, with tons of different courses offered for all your educational goals.
Colorado Free University
7653 E. 1st Place
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 399-0093
www.freeu.com

If you're an adult looking to learn a few new skills you can't go wrong with Colorado Free University. These low cost courses cover everything you could possibly need, from basic word processing skills to website design, graphic design and more. Computer classes are always hands-on and class sizes are small, so you get lots of individualized attention from the expert instructors. Classes are offered both during the weekday and on weekends, so there is always a schedule to fit your needs. Check out the huge list of available classes online and sign up for a class or two to try it out. You won't be disappointed.

Denver Public Library Classes
10 W. 14th Ave Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 865-1111
www.denverlibrary.org

There is a huge variety of courses offered for free at the Denver Public Library. You'll find lots of specialty courses covering everything from backing up your data to blogging to speeding up your computer, email basics, hardware basics, web design, programming, social media, Microsoft Office and much more. Really, if you need to learn it, there's probably a class available at the Denver Public Library. Classes are offered in branches all over the Denver area, but the largest selection of courses is at the Central Branch in Downtown Denver.

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Arapahoe Community College
5900 S Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 797-4222
www.arapahoe.edu

You don't have to be a degree-seeking student to take computer courses at Arapahoe Community College. In fact, ACC offers one and two day computer classes that are designed just to refresh and enhance your work skills. You'll find classes offered during daytime or evening hours at both the Littleton campus and the Parker campus. Current classes cover everything from social media skills to software skills, Microsoft office programs and more. There are even online classes available for basic computer skills, programming, software and certification programs. Explore all the different options online and enhance your skills today.

Boulder Digital Arts
1600 Range St., Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 800-4647
www.boulderdigitalarts.com

Students seeking more specialized instruction, specifically in digital arts programs, should check out Boulder Digital Arts courses. You'll find classes on topic like marketing with social media, learning Adobe programs, web development fundamentals, copywriting for the web, Google analytics and more. Classes are also offered in person or online with a variety of professional instructors available. If you need instruction on more specialized software or marketing needs, like the topics offered here, you'll love the programming offered at Boulder Digital Arts.

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Mission Critical Training
7384 S. Alton Way, Suite 201
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 383-1627
www.mcstech.net

If you need to enhance your work skills fast, then you need to check out the courses offered at Mission Critical Training. These specialized courses cover topics like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project plus Visio, Cisco, Security and more. You'll find small classes with lots of individual attention, hands-on instruction and customized training available. There are so many different courses to take that you'll find yourself returning to Mission Critical Training again and again as you learn new tips and techniques to advance your own career goals.

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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