Why Choose Contra Costa ROP For Computer Training?

  • Training tailored to meet your needs - learn the skills to get a great job or advance in your current career
  • Affordable - best training value for your dollar in the Bay Area
  • Supportive, self-paced learning environment - laid off, re-entry, transition, or working, we understand your needs
  • Open enrollment - take the first step towards your new career today
  • State-of-the-art equipment and the latest software - curriculum reflects industry trends
  • California credentialed instructors -  industry experience and certifications

What We Offer

Computer Basics
& Microsoft Office

  • Windows XP
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Access
  • Publisher
  • Office 2003 & 2007 available!

Web Design & Graphics

  • Design & develop Web sites with:
  • XHTML & HTML
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Dreamweaver
  • Fireworks
  • Flash
  • PHP/MySQL
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign

More about our program

Begin your education now by calling 925-942-3436

The Regional Occupational Program's Training Center offers tuition free, full and part-time Microsoft Office and Web Design and Development classes for adults and high school students in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

At the ROP Pleasant Hill Training Center you can learn the computer skills needed to get a great job or to advance in your current career.

In today's competitive job market it's essential that you are skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite in order to find employment.  In addition to knowing Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access more employers are looking for candidates who have a basic understanding of how to update and create Web pages and design graphics. We offer two self-paced programs that can be tailored to meet your needs:

Computer Basics & Microsoft Office: Learn how to effectively use the most popular office applications like Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint. 

Web Design & Development: Learn to create standards-compliant Web sites for yourself or employers, edit your digital photos, create Web graphics, develop publications, brochures, and flyers.

Whether you are new to computers or an experienced computer professional the ROP Technology Center has a program for you.  No previous computer experience is required to enroll.

Classes are  offered at ROP's Training Center in Pleasant Hill, California (San Francisco Bay Area).  We have more information available online or call us at 925-942-3436.

The Contra Costa County Office of Education's Regional Occupational Program has provided  career development education programs for over 25 years to over 11,000 students each year.  ROP classes are offered to high school students on every high school campus in Contra Costa County.  ROP is tuition free and is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As an integral part of the public education system ROP also offers training, retraining, and upgrade courses for adult students and industry employees in specific skill areas.

Class Hours

  • Microsoft Office
  • 8:00-12:00 p.m.
    Monday-Friday
  • 12:15-4:15 p.m.
    Monday-Friday
  • 4:15-6:15 p.m.
    Tuesday & Thursday
  • 4:15-6:15 p.m.
    Monday, Wednesday,
    & Friday
  • Web Design & Development
  • 12:15-4:15 p.m.
    Monday-Friday
  • 4:15-6:15 p.m.
    Tuesday & Thursday
  • 4:15-6:15 p.m.
    Monday, Wednesday,
    & Friday

Frequently Asked Questions

Cost: $45.00 per nine week session plus the cost of books.

Prerequisites: None

Enrollment: On-going, self-paced courses are open entry/open exit.  Students can start class immediately if spaces are available. Call 925-942-3436 to enroll.

More information: General information about our program.

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