RICLS offers informal, hands-on, and affordable computer classes to adults. It's the perfect classroom environment for someone who's just never had the time or opportunity to learn, or feels anxious and wants to be a more confident computer user. Classes are conducted in small, comfortable groups where everyone gets to participate.
- WHO?
- Anyone who’s interested in learning. No prior participation or computer experience is required.
- WHAT?
- Program uses professionally-developed lesson plans.
- Our classes are geared specifically to students who are starting from the beginning, or who prefer an informal small-group learning environment:
- Basic Computer Skills
- Using Microsoft Office Applications
- Beginner Digital Camera Skills (otherwise entitled "I just got this thing - now what do I do with it?")
- Private tutoring is also available
- We are computer-multilingual! We speak Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu Linux
- Each class guides learners from the basics into numerous subject areas, giving students the skills to use a computer effectively and productively and the confidence to learn more complex skills independently or to sign up for more advanced classes offered at CCRI and other schools
- All questions are good questions
- WHY?
- Computer skills have evolved into life skills.
- Enrich your life by communicating with family and friends, bank and shop on-line, do research to make a decision, book vacations, read the news, become engaged in organizations, and so much more
- Make new friends in class
- HOW?
- We use our own equipment for class (but students may bring their own if they prefer)
- There’s a maximum of 6 learners per class, and a minimum enrollment of 3 required per class.
- Everyone learns by watching, collaborating, and doing.
- COST?
- Never a registration fee
- Lessons are affordable, and an Early Bird rate is always available.
- Credit and debit cards accepted, as well as Newport Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates
- Newport Chamber Member-to-Member discounts available
- We're proud to offer a military discount to our service men and women and their family members.
Every learner is successful!
Prior sign-up is required to ensure that classes remain small. Click here to see our current class schedule and to register online at our PayPal verified store. ![]() |
To learn more or to sign up, please call RICLS at 935.1802, or email us at info@ri-computerlearningservices.com . We look forward to seeing you in class!

