Community iPad and Computer Classes

All information below subject to change

This page provides a sample of classes, but is not meant to be a complete list; If you know of a class near you and don't see it listed here, please email us the information (ucbrc@berkeley.edu) and we'll add it to the page!

iPad Classes 

• Senior Connects program at the Center for Accessible Technology: A free program providing hands-on training to seniors on using technology, including computers, wireless devices, smartphones and tablets; offers an iPad lending program. http://www.cforat.org/seniors. 510 841-3224; info@cforat.org
• El Cerrito Open House Senior Center: Call or see website for details. http://el-cerrito.org/index.aspx?NID=597  Advance sign-up required. Located at 6500 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito CA. 510-559-7677; iPad Class w/Julius Kaye (Monday, 10:00-12:00, 3 classes $15) 
• Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706, (510) 524-9122 - http://www.albanyca.org/index.aspx?page=212  iPad for Beginners - see page 41 of Spring 2017  Albany Activity Guide: http://issuu.com/albanyrec/docs/2017_summer_web?e=2893841/46763321  
• Whistlestop Active Aging Center: Offers a variety of computer classes and an open lab, with focus on both apple and windows products. 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901, 415-456-9062 https://whistlestop.org/classes/current-listings/technology/
• Concord Senior Center: Receive 1-on-1 assistance with your tech device: tablet, cell phone or computer. Volunteer will attempt to trouble shoot and provide guidance to help you operate your device. Class description: http://www.concordreg.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=25562  2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519. (925) 671-3320, concordsc@cityofconcord.org. http://www.cityofconcord.org/page.asp?pid=1004
• Apple Support/Classes 

• Official Apple support: Information pages on a variety of topics pertaining to your apple product- https://support.apple.com/ 
• Apple online support community- Online forum for finding answers, asking questions, and connecting with other Apple users around the world - https://discussions.apple.com/welcome 
• Apple in-store classes: https://www.apple.com/today/ 

Community Classes

• Senior Connects program at the Center for Accessible Technology: A free program providing hands-on training to seniors on using technology, including computers, wireless devices, smartphones and tablets; offers an iPad lending program. http://www.cforat.org/seniors. 510 841-3224; info@cforat.org
• Community Living Campaign (in San Francisco): Through the City’s SF Connected program, Community Living Campaign works together with the Department of Aging and Adult Services and other community agencies to close the digital divide, ensuring that seniors and people with disabilities don’t get left behind. http://sfcommunityliving.org/computertraining.html
• Piedmont Adult School: Offers "Computer for Older Adults," This course is for older adults (and others) who have no experience with computers and is taught in the PC environment. We will learn to use email and Internet. We will practice word processing and talk about basic vocabulary. We will concentrate on the special needs of the older adult  https://register.asapconnected.com/default.aspx. 

Senior Centers

• Albany Senior Center, 846 Masonic Avenue Albany, CA 94706, (510) 524-9122 - http://www.albanyca.org/index.aspx?page=212  iPad for Beginners - see page 41 of Spring 2017  Albany Activity Guide: http://issuu.com/albanyrec/docs/2017_summer_web?e=2893841/46763321  

• South Berkeley Senior Center: Computer Lab open for drop-in practice as well as for scheduled class. Call to verify times. Class is through Berkeley Adult School: http://bas.berkeley.net Located at 2939 Ellis St., Berkeley. 510-981-5170 

• North Berkeley Senior Center: Computer Lab open for drop-in practice as well as for scheduled class. Call to verify times. Class is through Berkeley Adult School: http://bas.berkeley.net. Located at 2939 Ellis St., Berkeley. 510-981-5170 
• El Cerrito Open House Senior Center: Call or see website for details. http://el-cerrito.org/index.aspx?NID=597  Advance sign-up required. Located at 6500 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito CA. 510-559-7677; iPad Class w/Julius Kaye (Monday, 10:00-12:00, 3 classes $15) 
• Whistlestop Active Aging Center: Offers a variety of computer classes and an open lab, with focus on both apple and windows products. 930 Tamalpais Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901, 415-456-9062 https://whistlestop.org/classes/current-listings/technology/
• Concord Senior Center: Receive 1-on-1 assistance with your tech device: tablet, cell phone or computer. Volunteer will attempt to trouble shoot and provide guidance to help you operate your device. Class description: http://www.concordreg.org/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=25562  2727 Parkside Circle, Concord, CA 94519. (925) 671-3320, concordsc@cityofconcord.org. http://www.cityofconcord.org/page.asp?pid=1004

• East Oakland Senior Center: Offers computer classes, check website for details; 9255 Edes Ave Oakland, CA 94603-1117; (510) 615-5731; http://www2.oaklandnet.com/government/o/DHS/s/AAS/OAK022599

• North Oakland Senior Center:  Offers computer classes, check website for details; 5714 Martin Luther King Jr Way Oakland, CA 94609-1673, (510) 597-5085; http://www2.oaklandnet.com/government/o/DHS/s/AAS/OAK022598
• Dublin Senior Center: Offers one-on-one 30 min sessions to help improve your skills using a desktop computer or bring your own tablet, laptop, or smart phone.  7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, CA 94568, (925) 556-4511; http://dublinca.gov/1053/Senior-Center-Recreation-Fitness-Arts
• Pleasanton Senior Center: Offers computer classes, call for details; 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, CA, 9456; (925) 931-5365; http://www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org/
• Emeryville Senior Center: Beginner computer classes offered; go to website and look under "classes" for a link to the latest issue of their newsletter; 4321 Salem Street, Emeryville, Ca 94608; (510) 596-3730; http://emeryville.org/150/50-Adults.
• Walnut Creek Seniors' Club: Offers technology classes; call for more information; Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94596; (925) 943-5851; http://www.walnut-creek.org/adults-50. 
• Mastick Senior Center, Alemeda: 1155 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 747-7500; Volunteer run computer lab; Call for more details; http://mastickcenter.com/

Public Libraries

• Berkeley Public Library: Drop-in beginner classes held in the Electronic Classroom, third floor, Central Library: Mondays 6pm, Thursdays 10am; call 510-981-6148 for information. Also offers a laptop/ipad lending program 
• Albany Public Library: Weekly technology tutoring; appointment mandatory. Located at 1247 Marin Ave., Albany. 510-526-3720 ext. 5 
• El Cerrito Public Library: Weekly technology tutoring; appointment mandatory. Located at 6510 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. 510-526-7512
• Oakland Public Library: Computer tutoring in English and Spanish offered at Elmhurst and Chavez branches; call for details. 510-615-5727
• San Francisco Public Library: tons of classes for technology, social media, and general computer use.Upcoming classes: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1100000001&m=all&t=3&s=74 

Community College Computer Literacy Courses 

• Berkeley City College: Offers many classes, beginning to advanced, short and long term. Located at 2050 Center Street, Berkeley (near Downtown Berkeley BART). http://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/cis/
• College of Alameda: CIS 205 Computer Literacy is a basic class. Located at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway, Alameda. http://alameda.peralta.edu/computer-information-systems/
• Contra Costa College: CIS 110 and CIS 135 are basic classes. Located at 2600 Mission Bell Dr., San Pablo. http://www.contracosta.edu/classes/academic-departments/computer-related-electronics/
• Laney College: CIS 205 Computer Literacy is a basic class. Located at 900 Fallon St., Oakland (near Lake Merritt BART). http://www.laney.edu/wp/cis/computer-information-systems-courses/
• Merritt College: CIS 205 and CIS 233 are introductory classes. Located at 12500 Campus Dr., Oakland. http://www.merritt.edu/wp/cis/courses/