Learn Technology at Any Age — from Basics to Coding & Apps.
Prera Academy helps kids, teens, adults, and seniors build real digital confidence—whether it’s using a computer efficiently or building a mobile app. We serve the entire New York Metropolitan Area.
We Serve the Entire New York Metropolitan Area
Includes all five NYC boroughs; Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk); the Lower Hudson Valley (Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess); Northern & Central New Jersey (Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Hunterdon, Ocean); Southwestern Connecticut (Fairfield & New Haven); and Pike County, PA.
Kids & Teens
Fun, hands-on projects—Google Classroom, Scratch, Python, robotics, and app prototypes.
- Computational thinking & problem solving
- Scratch → Python → JavaScript
- Build simple desktop & web apps
- Version control & safe computing practices
Adults & Professionals
Work smarter with engineering workflows: files, automation, data, and portfolio projects.
- Advanced workflows in Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
- Spreadsheets & dashboards (data models)
- Intro to coding (Python/JS)
- Career projects (repos & documentation)
Seniors
Patient, step-by-step help—computers, email, photos, video calls, online safety, and everyday apps.
- Windows & macOS fundamentals
- Files, backup & cloud sync
- Communicating online with safety basics
- Security hygiene & privacy
How You Learn
Online Tutoring
Security notice: You’ll receive email or text updates only from hello@preraacademy.com, (833) 202-7889, or (201) 448-6073. Please check the sender before joining any meeting or sharing any details.
At-Home Tutoring
Prefer in-person help? We come to you anywhere in the New York Metro area to teach you hands-on and guide you through best practices.
- Learn device setup & clean-up
- Home Wi-Fi, printers & backups — taught step-by-step
- Family tech plans
No prepayment needed*. For online sessions, the initial first hour is charged and your card payment is captured; the full amount is charged at the end and an itemized invoice is provided. If a training spans multiple days, charges are settled at the end of each day.
Popular Tracks
- Computer Basics 101 (Windows & macOS)
- Email & Calendar Mastery (Gmail/Outlook)
- Files, Folders & Cloud Storage (Drive/OneDrive)
- Excel/Sheets from Zero to Pro
- Technical Presentations & Diagrams (PowerPoint/Slides)
- Internet Safety & Account Security Basics
- Python Foundations (with projects)
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Git & GitHub for Beginners
- React & React Native — Build an App
- Data Visualization & Dashboards
- Low-Code/No-Code Automation & Integrations
Simple Tracks (Beginner-friendly)
- Smartphone Essentials (iOS/Android basics)
- Photo & File Organization for Families
- Safe Browsing & Password Managers 101
- Intro to Google Docs & Microsoft Word
- Create a Personal Website with GitHub Pages
Complex Tracks (Project-based)
- Build & Deploy a Full-Stack App (React + API)
- Automate Workflows with Apps Script/Power Automate
- Data Analytics: SQL → Python → Dashboard
- Intro to Cloud (DNS, HTTPS, CI/CD on Vercel)
- Publish a Cross-Platform Mobile App (React Native)
We personalize every session to your goals—start from any level.
Skills We Teach
Computing Fundamentals (OS & Tools)
- Windows & macOS essentials
- Command line & shell basics
- File systems, permissions & backups
- Editors & IDEs (VS Code, etc.)
- Web research & trustworthy sources
- Accessibility & inclusive computing
Productivity Engineering & Automation
- Google Workspace automation (Apps Script)
- Microsoft 365 automation (Power Automate/VBA)
- Structured forms & workflow design
- Collaboration, permissions & versioning
- Connecting APIs to spreadsheets/docs
- Templates & real-time collaboration
Security & Privacy Fundamentals
- Safe browsing & privacy controls
- Sign-in safety & authentication basics
- Recognizing scams & phishing
- Identity & device safety practices
- Secure configuration & updates
- Data handling & minimal access
Coding & Development
- Scratch → Python → JavaScript
- Web: HTML, CSS, JS
- Git & GitHub basics
- React & React Native
- APIs & JSON
- Algorithms & data structures (intro)
- Testing & debugging fundamentals
- Deploy to the web (GitHub Pages/Vercel)
- Publish a simple web or mobile app
Data & Automation
- Excel/Sheets formulas & pivots
- Charts, dashboards & data cleaning
- SQL fundamentals
- Python for data basics
- No-code/low-code workflows (Zapier/IFTTT)
- Intro to AI tools
UI/UX & Media Engineering
- Wireframing & design systems
- Asset pipelines: image formats & optimization
- Responsive layout & accessibility
- Basic animation & interaction (CSS/JS)
- Programmatic media transforms
- Export & sharing best practices
Computing Systems & Networks
- Network fundamentals (IP, routers, Wi-Fi)
- Operating-system maintenance & updates
- Backup & restore strategies
- Peripheral I/O & drivers
- Home network topology & basic security
- Malware-risk reduction practices
Web Infrastructure & Integrations
- Domains, DNS & web servers
- HTTPS/TLS & security headers
- OAuth2/OIDC & session basics
- Payment APIs & webhooks (e.g., Stripe/Square)
- Analytics SDKs & event tracking
- Logging, monitoring & error reporting
Career Projects
- Technical portfolio & GitHub setup
- Capstone app with docs & tests
- Code reviews & pull requests
- CI/CD workflows
- Writing README & architecture notes
- Issue tracking & agile basics
FAQ
Do I need to pay in advance?
No prepayment needed*. For online sessions, the initial first hour is charged when booking and your card payment is captured; the remaining balance is charged at the end of the session and you’ll receive an itemized invoice with all charge details. If your training spans multiple days, session charges are settled at the end of each day.
What should I prepare for my first session?
Have your device(s), chargers, and any relevant accounts accessible. We’ll set goals together and tailor a plan to your level.
Can you help me build an app from scratch?
Yes. We can start with fundamentals and guide you through planning, prototyping, coding, and publishing your first app.
Do you offer group sessions?
Yes—family lessons, small teams, and community workshops are available. Contact us for custom pricing.
Contact & Bookings
Have questions or want to schedule? We reply quickly.
We’re available 7 days a week with flexible scheduling.
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