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Hello Friends,
It's back to school and time to get some learnin'.
We have compiled a much-requested list of computer
courses for our Okanagan Valley clients, to help you
get the most out of your new technology. Take a
look at all of the websites provided, and you are
guaranteed to find a course to your liking.
We encourage all of our clients across North America
(and the world) to seek out similar courses in your
area. Remember to pass along the knowledge!
Sincerely,
Keith Schiehl
Rent-A-Geek President and Founder
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Digital photography newbies (amateurs) will truly
enjoy the courses offered by local naturalist and
family man, Ian Wilson. Courses include “How to Buy
a Digital Camera” (only $15) and a month-
long “Digital Photography 101” course for a very
reasonable $110!
Classes are held at the People’s
Place in Vernon.
Course information can be found
HERE.
Check out some of Ian's online portfolio HERE.
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| Okanagan College Fall Courses |
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Okanagan College offers a huge array of continuing
education classes each fall. Check out the
new “Jump Start" courses being offered,
including “Being aware of Spyware”, “Ebay: How-to”
and “Blackberry usage”. These intro courses start
at only $45!
Check out the full course list
HERE.
Better yet, download their full brochure and print out
the computer section (beginning on Page 7). Get the PDF Brochure HERE.
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| Training for Beginners! |
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There is an exciting new computer training business
in Kelowna which hits the sweet spot for beginners.
Right-Click
Computer Training offers 18
courses, including “Buying a
Computer”, “E-mail”, and “Online Banking".
These
short-but-sweet classes are only 90 minutes long
and start at $48! Register early, as class sizes are
limited
to six students.
Tell Pete "The Rent-A-Geek Team sent me" and get a
FREE COURSE from Sept. 25th-30th.
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| Microsoft Certified Classes |
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PowerConcepts
is another
new offering
to Vernon
AND Kelowna. Their 3 hour courses are focused on
Microsoft Office and Windows XP training primarily for
business and office staff. However, they also offer
classes in Digital Photography, Image Editing and
even Accounting (Simply AND Quickbooks).
Busy professionals will find their course
content very useful for getting the most out of their
software. They even offer Microsoft Office
Specialist certification.
Courses start at only 89!
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U.S. Radio to Feature
Rent-A-Geek! |
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Rent-A-Geek Founder, Keith Schiehl, will be featured
on a U.S. Talk Radio show, Computer America, THIS
Friday from 7-8PM Pacific. He will be discussing how
Rent-A-
Geek is able to serve clients across the globe right
from our office in the Okanagan Valley via our online
service Click-A-Geek.
The show is broadcast nationwide on over 150
affiliate stations. Listeners outside of the U.S. and
affiliate areas can tune in LIVE online
HERE.
Archives of past Computer America shows are
available HERE, and also on iTunes
as podcasts. The past shows and are a GREAT
source of entertaining educational information.
The New York
Times rated Computer America’s #1 in their Top Ten
Podcast list, July 2006.
Learn more!
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Thanks from the
Rent-A-Geek Team!
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email:
phone:
1-800-RENT-A-GEEK (1-800-736-8243)
web:
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| PC OilChange Savings! |
Online Only Special!
Get a PC Oichange (Spyware
Removal, Virus Removal, Startup Optimization, and
Security Check) for only $80 when you schedule an
online appointment with 48 hour notice. That's a
savings of
nearly $50 off our in-shop or on-site service.
This online special is only available for Credit Card
transactions, unless prepayment is made in our
Vernon store via cheque, cash or Debit.
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Offer Expires:
October 31, 2006
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