Course Description

Computer trainer, consultant, speaker

Amber Hawkins

Amber S. Hawkins, M.EdTech is a computer trainer, computer consultant, speaker, seller of computers and accessories online, and is in the midst of year 12 of being President/CEO of Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC. The motto is "Computer Training & MORE That Comes To You!" Amber is passionate as far as bridging the gap between those who know and those who don't about computers. She attended the University of Findlay (formerly known as Findlay College) with a dual BA in Spanish and Social Work, and her Master's of Educational Technology--Human Resources Specification from the University of Toledo. Small business certifications she holds include the Microsoft Master Instructor MOS, State of Ohio MBE (Minority Business Enterprise), State of Ohio EDGE (Encouraging Diversity & Growing Equity), City of Toledo WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise), and the City of Toledo MBE (Minority Business Enterprise certifications,She can be reached through her website at http://www.yourcomputerneeds.net.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    What This Training/Course Is About?

    • Introduction
  • 2

    Work-at-home vs. Work-from-home

    • Help me to understand "homebased."

    • What is meant by work-at-home?

    • What is meant by work-from-home?

    • What does it mean by telecommute or telework?

    • Am I Going To Be Freelancer, Independent Contractor, Small Business Owner, Entrepreneur, and/or an Employee?
  • 3

    Your Setup

    • A room, a section, or a place?

    • Prepare for Distractions

    • Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, iPad, and/or Smartphone?

    • How Is Your Internet Connection?

    • Should My Phone Be A Landline, VOIP, or a Smartphone?