General
Computer Question 19: How can I improve my computer skills?
Answer: If you intend to find work in the computer
field itself, or if you plan to go into any of the large number of other fields
that use computers, it is likely that you will need some kind of specialized
computer training. There are a wide variety of resources available for those
who do not want to become a computer professional, but who do want to gain some
computer skills. They provide skills that will allow you to enter the job
market for the first time or improve your chances for promotion in a job that
you already have.
A number of universities now offer
an introductory computer course that must be taken by all students. These
courses are designed to introduce students to basic computing concepts, such as
those presented in this text. In addition, these courses often provide hands-on
tryouts of the most popular computer
