Announcing Our New Online Class Structure for 2009!
GCFLearnFree.org appreciates all of our learners! In 2008 we awarded over 7,500 CEUs in our instructor supported classes. Over the years you’ve expressed how much you love to learn with us and how our classes have enriched your lives and enhanced your skills. We want you to continue to learn with us so we decided to enhance your learning experience. In the upcoming weeks you’ll notice fewer instructor supported classes on the schedule. No, we’re not getting rid of online classes; we’re adding more opportunities for you to learn!
Starting in January you’ll notice a new look and feel in the online classroom environment. Our goal in launching this new environment is to serve more people and cut down on wait times to get into classes. Yep, that means you won’t have to wait until Friday for Excel 2007 to open at 12am! You will be able to make a selection from all of the instructor led classes with open slots and register on the spot every day, every 3-4 hours.
Many of you are eager to learn and want to finish a class sooner than the required three weeks, so from now on it’s possible to finish in one week or less! Communication is key in online learning so we decided to give you one on one sessions with your instructor. This means you can ask your instructor questions as you complete your assignment, even before you turn it in. For now, we’ve eliminated the discussion board and email. Don’t worry, before the new launch we’ll post a video with instructions on how to register and use the new classroom environment. We look forward to serving more learners in 2009!
TO THE MANAGEMENT I WANT TO USE THIS OPPRTUNITY TO SAY MERRY X MAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DECISION ,NOW THAT WE CAN FINISH A COURSE IN A WEEKS TIME IS GOOD AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH THAT I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO SAY IT.
SPECIAL GREETINGS TO MR TOM, AND THE WHOLE BOARD.
PLEASE I WANT ASK IF YOU ARE GOING TO ADD COURSES TO IT LIKE NETWORKING,HARDWARE ,JAVA ,AND WEB DESIGNING
This sounds like a great opportunity for students! Thank you guys all so much for the help you give us. I know I will keep taking classes from here because it is very hands-on and it is fun too!
Thanks again and keep it comin!
Masterdyl:)
I wanted to know if you had any requests for Quick Books? Please let me know it this is a class that you may be offing in the near future.
Thank you,
Suzie Govea
kailua2000@gci.net
I’m so excited about these changes! Yes, being able to finish the class earlier than 3 weeks will be great to have that option. I’m signing up for my next class on Christmas day!
Have a Merry Christmas and thank you so much for this opportunity.
Glassladypurple
I just want to say thanksto GCf and all the instructors i have had the pleasure of working with in 2008,and to say how much your course has helped my selfesteem along with the knowledge i learned from the lsses,i am so glad that you will still be herefor us and the new changes sound great..Merry Christmas and happy new Year to you all.
The information re the new 2009 learning process is the greatest “xmas gift” I could ever receive. Having recently signed up for a course, I, out of my own ignorance, experienced a number of challenges and, unfortunately, had to withdraw prior to completion. I believe that had there been an opportunity to have a one-on-one exchange with an instructor I would have been able to complete the training. With the new procedure, I trust that won’t repeat itself. Also, condensing the learning time is absolutely awesome. I believe sometime in January I will be offered a position and probably NOT be afforded a three week timeframe to bring the necessary microsoft skill(s) up to date. One week’s training will be perfect!!! Thank you, thank you.
I AM VERY INTERESTED IN REGISTERING FOR THE UPCOMING 2009 COURSES. PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED. INTERESTED IN UPGRADING COMPUTER SKILLS.
Thank you for recognizing the desire and demand of your effective
on-line(free to all)classes. I have lost sleep trying to enroll into
Exeel2007 only to be flashed CLASS FULL!! Looking forward to the exciting changes.
To All The Instructors,
Big applause to you people! Happy yuletide saeson as well. I think this is a very great idea. At least we could finish our classes faster. Like me I don’t wait for the next wednesday to submit my assignment. Once I have it, I read my lessons focusly, and I submit it at the same day. My purpose is to let my instructor feel that I’m really eager to learn.
It’s true that it enhances everyone’s skills and inproves one’s life. More power and Godbless!
Your plan for 2009 sounds great and inviting. I highly commend the good job your organization is doing -educating people around the world. I am happy to be one of your graduates. I have been introducing friends and relations to this great online university.I am about starting another course. I would like to recommend your including website designing & publishing, search engine optimization(SEO) and other ICT topics that will help learners excel in the workplace or business.
I wish you all MERRY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR in advance. May God richly bless you for empowering folks in your generation for success.
duric2006
WOW! I cannot wait for 2009. I am so glad that you have made the decision to increase the number of classes and to eliminate the three-week class schedule. Thanks for listening to your students. Merry Christmas.
Iam so excited for the new classes with GCF. Merry Christmas to everyone at GCF. And Thank you to Heather and Brian for being such great instructors.
Raenae from Corry,PA
We appreciate this wonderful opportunity. At the begining i thought this wasn’t real. Now i’m more than convinced that i can add value to my existing Knowledge. Thanks for your effort.
I want to say a very big thank you to the management and instructors of gcf for helping us to acquire more knowledge in computer.We are very grateful and i want to wish everybody in this class a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.Please i did not understand the assignment 1 on excel and i need more explanation to do this assignment successfully.Thank you very much and i will like to join the 2009 class to.Big thanks to Sir Tom.
I want to thank all the staff for their efforts to help people around the world, I was very happy when I found this site while looking to enhance my Knowledge.waitting for the 2009 news.
Thank you so much for all the classes I have taken so far. The new set up for 2009 is great. It will make it so much easier to take the classes. Will you be offering QuickBooks and Publisher 2007 in 2009?
I have taken PeachTree but everyone is switching to QuickBooks it seems and I would love to be able to take a class in it. Hope all of you have a wonderful holiday and New Year! Thanks again, Jean
Dear all,
I thank you all and i wish you all a happy X-mass and a prosperous new year 2009
We appreciate this wonderful opportunity. At the begining i thought this wasn’t real. Now i’m more than convinced that i can add value to my existing Knowledge. Thanks for your effort.
I wish you all MERRY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR in advance. May Almighty ALLAH! richly bless you for empowering folks in your generation for success.
Regards
Fahad Jabbar.
I will love to use this web is more helpfull and more graet than anyother web.
It’s a good chance to students who are interested to learn themselves.realy thankyou for your great service and i hope gcf going to add some advance courses like java ,networking ,graphics ect..
we are always looking for those advance courses as well..THANK YOU
MARRY CHRISTMAS !!!!
I look forward to a continued and appreciated participation of future classes. I thoroughly have enjoyed and am the better for such an opportunity YOU have presented me! The changes are going to be good ones, especially being able to complete a class early, thus moving on to other class options. Thank you for that!
QUESTION: Do you have plans for more ACCESS classes (particularly, 2007) available in the future? Another class I would love to see offered is QUICK BOOKS! Do you see anything in the future for this class?
Again, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR WHAT YOU DO! You are APPRECIATED!
Sincerely,
Taylor -USA
ripleynico@hotmail.com
Hi
Yhank you all for everything, I will keep doing courses here and encourage friends and family also. All the best for Christmas and the New Year.
THANKS
I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN GCf ALSO I THINK we can get lot of knowledge aswell as we can gathering computer basic knowledge.I hope WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN
THE ONLINE CLASSES.I WISH YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYONE.
THANK YOU.
Yes my request is for you to increase the array of courses. For example you can bring in some accounting packages and statistical analysis courses.
I am found one, only, most beautiful and educational website on the web
I love GCF very much.
GCF give free of cost courses that are nice.
I am found one, only, most beautiful and educational website on the web
I love GCF very much.
GCF give free of cost courses that are nice.
I hope that New Envrironment will beautifull and Interesting
I would like to thank you staff for your classes and tutorials as they are so much help to me and wishing you a merry christmas and a happy new year.
Greetings! Your new online class structure sounds good to me…It has been a personal question in the past that I haven’t shared if i could finish classes earlier than scheduled…It was also a frustration in the past when enrollment are scheduled in the wee hours in our country and I have to stay late just to enroll only to find out that I can’t connect or the classes are alreafy filled…I’m looking forward for this new setup!Keep it up!
I have gain more knowledge and I’m more confident in Word and PowerPoint 2007 since registering with GCFLearnFree.org. In addition, I can now included this training on my resume with confidence in my skills in both software programs. Finally, I am extremely excited about being able to finish a three week program within one week, if possible.
Happy holidays to all the staff, and thank all of you who continue to look at ways to help us learn new software and skills at our own pace.
I sincerely hope each of you have a happy New Year.
Will there be more 2007 classes in 2009?
I look forward to the new oppurtunities,I am new to this learning site and have been unable to get into a class because they are filled up fast, I hope I have a better chance now.
Yippi! Wonderful news! I’ve only taken 1 class with Heather (Word) and it was great! I didn’t know if I’d learn anything but I did and it was fun. It was a little frustrating not being able to finish in less than 3 weeks and sign up for another class—so glad that’s going away. I have told many people about your service and I want to thank you so much for offering this to so many people who are in need. GOD BLESS all of you involved in making this available to the public, free of charge. HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Am ready to sign up for another class on Monday.
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING US BEFORE I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT POWERPOINT BUT AS FOR NOW I REALIZE THAT NOTING IS IMPOSSIBLE IF THERE’S DETERMINATION AND WILL SO THANKS AGAIN FOR THE OPPORTUNITY YOU GUYS GIVING US.
I WILL BE GLAD IF YOU GUYS ADD ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SO THOSE DO NOT SPEAK MUCH ENGLISH ALSO BENEFIT WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY.
THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks guys for the great job you are doing. We truly appreciate all you are doing to make us more marketable.I think it is a great idea to be able to do courses in a week because sometimes you need to do something in a hurry at your workplace and can’t afford three weeks to learn how to do it.Quickbooks and graphics would be a welcomed addition. Thanks again.
Thank you all for the classes that you offer. I have made good use of every class. Even though I am over 70 years of age and have no desire for employment the classes have enabled me to understand the computer and make amazing gifts for family and friends. The Power Point classes were amazing to me.
I look forward to the new look and classes.
Thank you again from an old lady in Sweden.
Betty
I just discovered GCF and all I have to say is thank you very much for being there when I needed you most. I’m ready to join the online classes for 2009.
Thank you and may good God bless the whole staff at GCF.
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GCF is a great learning site. I have completed all classes except Excel 2007 which was incomplete due to my computer’s problem. All instructors are very cooperative. The classes were very interesting and knowledgeable. The most important act of GCF is issuing the certificates & CEU’s. Presently GCF offers classes of MS Office only. I request GCF competent authorites to offer programming classes also.
Regards to all the instructors, learners & GCF staff:
Zafar Iqbal Zafar from Pakistan
The new class structure 2009 looks good.
Thank you very much for the changes made.
Question: Will there be more 2007 classes in 2009?
Answer: As of right now we aren’t sure if we are going to add more 2007 classes but we will add some more new topics! Stay tuned!
I think its great, the opportunities you are providing for learning, however i was very disappointed when i attempted the Microsoft Word program but had to drop out of class because my system carries the 2007 version and you taught using Word 2003 which is very different. I am very interested in other classes but i need to know if lessons are to be taught using more updated versions of the programs.
I live on the East coast and keep missing out on sign up time for the classes.
Please give times to sign up for EST. I am trying to get into the next Basic Math class, which is DEC. 30.
This is a great site and can’t wait to get started.
Thanks
sandi57
I in the first place i will like to say merry X mas and a happy prosperous new year.
I am very greatful with GCF learning, with GCF i have acquire a lot. And am also happy with the new way of classes that they want to start coming 2009. But is there going to be other course like computer hardware, networking, computer administration and others.
We have a Computer Basics section that you can access from the home page. Go to Computer Training and click on Computer Basics.
Dear richardjb28:
We offer MS 2007 classes and you can also take advantage of the self paced tutorials! From the home page click on Computer Tutorials and under Using Office Software you’ll find tutorials covering Office 2000-2007 and much more!
more better…. happy new year to everyone!!!!!!!!
Do you offer GED classes? If no, would you know who to refer to?
I have been using GCF for several years now on and off, and I look forward to the changes in 2009. I am eager to update some of my skills, now that my computer has finally been moved into the modern era, and is no longer a fosil from the ice age.
As always, GCF is the Greatest online computer free learning center I have found, and I voted for quick book, in hopes that it, as well as web design, and others will be offered in the future. Would love a course on Photography—-editing.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to everyone!
I am sorry I missed Ricks Word 2003 class as I had hoped to do it before the New Year but it is too early to sign in from Scotland. I am hoping it will be easier with the new set up. In the meantime I would like to say a big thank you to you all at GFClearn free for you excellent classes and in particular to Heather and Rick for the classes I have been able to take. Ihope you all have a wonderful new year and I look forward to the new regime. Etta
I am sorry I missed Ricks Word 2003 class as I had hoped to do it before the New Year but it is too early to sign in from Scotland. I am hoping it will be easier with the new set up. In the meantime I would like to say a big “Thank You” to you all at GFClearn free for your excellent classes and in particular to Heather and Rick for the classes I have been able to take. Ihope you all have a wonderful new year and I look forward to the new regime. Etta
To GCF,
Thanks so much for the good work you are doing. Your services are invaluable. I just wanted to say that I just finished word 2003 with tom as an instructor. I just want you to know that because of that class and because I am still able to practice and access the tutorials anytime, I was able to do very well on a word 2003 test I had to take at a temporary agency. The class gave me enough confidence to take the test and the interviewer said my test score showed that I was very comfortable with word. I still need more practice but thanks to the tutorials I can practice as much as I need to
Thanks so much
To the Management:
I thank you for the new structure so far.
I hope and believe it will help lots of people.
Well I’ll also like to know if courses like NETWORKING,HARDWARE ,JAVA ,AND WEB DESIGNING could be added to this new course structure?
Thank you and wish you all Blissful moment and the coming new year.
Happy New Year to Everyone!!!! The new structure for 2009 sounds awesome and it will benefit all of us!! Thanks for providing this great classes.
For Bankers alike GCF is the greatest thing that can ever happen to us, considaring the nature of our job, especialy Banking in Africa. This program will go a long way in improving our skills in computer literecy, thanks GCF and a very warm regards to my very first instructor Mr. Rick.
…………….Happy N’Ya
Happy New Year to All!
I am so thrilled about these improvements for next year. However, I look forward to starting another class with you before the end of this year, Tom, as I will be waiting up tonight to sign in for Publisher.
I am one of the, apparently, overwhelming number of people anxious to start a class in QuickBooks. I finally purchased a tutorial only to find that it does not give any hands-on training. It is just too expensive for me to take College classes, so I hope you will soon be offering QuickBooks.
Best wishes to all of you and thank you for all the help you have given me.
out of curiosity, why is there no office 2000 courses available. I know that there is on my own time, but certified and taught classes. how do I know if I have made a mistake?
Just wanted to say how excited iam about the free online classes. I cant find any free ones on the net anymore so Thankyou!
Im super excited and will be watching the registeration board for classes to open up.
I am very greatful with GCF learning, with GCF I have acquire a lot. And am also happy with the new way of classes that they want to start coming 2009. I sincerely hope each of you have a happy New Year.
thank you
The truth is, the organsation has change our lives and our earning power and we look forward to more classes in different fields. my special thanks and Happy New year to
ANDREA SORVINO,
RICK THORNTON,
BRIAN MERRITT,
HEATHER BRYANT.
my instructors and
DENNIS N. MCLAIN the President.
and also not forgeting the team behind the success of the programme. Thank and may Allah (God) help you in you future works.
I have enjoyed taking these classes. I completed all of 2003 version of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publishers, thanks to GCF. The classes being free and online is great where you can work at your convenience. The instructors are wonderful, especially Ms. Heather. With her complements she makes me feel proud when I turn in my assignments and that encourage me to put has much as I could in my work and take all these classes and more. She very good and I thank you Ms. Heather.
Also, I am glad to here of the overall changes in your study session and time frames changes that you’re making. I’m looking forward to it. I can’t
wait for the class schedules so I can start the series of Microsoft 2007.
I would also like to take Quick Books, Financial Planning, Career Development and Computer Technical Support.
I tell family and friends and Co-workers about GCF Learn Free.
Again I thank everyone at GCF Learn Free Org
Sincerely,
KathyR222
Student
!!! I HAVE VERY VERY BLESSED HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
I stummbled upon your course while at an Adult Ed School and then found a flyer from a One Stop/employment agency. I checked it out and liked it so much but, wanted and needed to take Office Home/Student software. I got it for Christmas and now I am ready. It’s amazing that you offer this couse and may I add how proffesional it is. Thank you and look forward to chattig w/you all.
Sacramento
Happy New Year to all GCF staff and administrators. I have truly benefited from these online classes. I would like to thank you all very much. I have take several classes over the past two years, and I found all of your instructors to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. I look forward to taking more classes from GCF in 2009. Your new format sounds wonderful and exciting! Would like to see a foreign language offered (Spanish), and a Chemistry course. (Food for thought) Again, thank you so very much.
msummers1223
I have a big question to ask, if a person cannot hear the video because either that person is deaf or hard of hearing– will you provide some help beside video????
Thank you,
I am looking forward to taking classes online.
This is a miracle. thank you very much for this website. God we surely bless you! All people who have made this website. Am not go to say much.
carolemari -
We do offer closed captions for our videos. And the lessons have text that accompany the videos, which covers the same topics and skills.
>lakeport said:
>out of curiosity, why is there no office 2000 courses available. I >know that there is on my own time, but certified and taught classes. >how do I know if I have made a mistake?
We decide what to offer as online classes based on demand. Unfortunately, we do not have a large enough demand to be able to offer Office 2000 classes at this time. Thanks for using our site for your other learning needs!
This is a wonderful website,not only do this website take you step by step it allows you to work at your convenience.I love it; I have told my family and friends about it. I believe it is one of the best if not the best on line computer learning website out there. ON a scale of one to ten I give you a fourteen. Thank you so much I am really learning a lot. AND IT IS FREE FREE FREE!!!!
MERAJ said;
Its wonderful to have someone to keep strugling against illetracy.
Thanks to all .
Since I have a program with 15 volunteers instructors, I needed to be up and running on 2007 before the installation of 2007 on city computers. I have really, really enjoyed the online course and always put the video and exercise next to each other - this way I can go back and forth…by the way gcflearnfree.org is the only free interactive web training I have my volunteer instructors share with students in our current classes. The reason? I tell them by continuing their learning at home, or at the library, or wherever, after the classes, will increase their skills substantially after our classes (Bsics, Advanced Windows, Electronic File Management, Word I and II and Excell I and II). ALL of the students are 50 to 75 years of age and they are all seeking employment.
I am passionate about your website, how friendly it is to use, and all the new classes/subjects you will be covering. I spread the word every single day.
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