Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Thirty-two Lompoc adults recently completed a new Computer Basics training course offered by Partners in Education, a nonprofit organization administered by the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

Making sure your employees are up-to-date with their basic computer skills can help you better market your products, track your finances, inventory and ship your products and improve your profits.

Technical skills are specialized hard skills developed through hands-on training and regular use. These skills are typically related to fields such as math, science, IT, or software tasks. Examples of ...