ABC's of
Personal Computing is for the new computer user who has little or no
experience with a personal computer. This is a "smorgasbord" class
that will introduce you to the terminology that is so overwhelming
with a computer. You will work in the Windows environment and create
a document using a Word Processor. You will also create a small
spreadsheet in Excel. Using Outlook you will send, receive, and
reply to an e-mail. This class will take away your fears of the
computer world.
Access is a
powerful database program that will assist you in collecting,
extracting, and reporting data. Learn how to set up a database,
create forms to make data entry easier, create queries to pull out
required information, and set up reports to present that information
to other people. There are four (4) levels of training available in
Access.
ACT! is an
integrated contact management software package that permits you to keep
track of people, schedule meetings, keep track of "to do" items,
schedule calls, write letters, send faxes, create form letters, and
print reports.
Create web
pages quickly and easily by using Dreamweaver by Adobe.
Dreamweaver
enables you to maintain links to your Web pages even if you know
nothing about HTML. Insert images, sounds, movie clips, animation, and
navigation bars all with a few clicks of the mouse.
Excel is an
integrated software package that can be used to create spreadsheets,
simple databases, and charts. Spreadsheets can be used for budgeting
or profit and loss statements. The database side of the package can
be used to keep track of lists of information that you need to
rearrange and look at in different ways. The charting functionality
of the program will permit you to create a graphical representation
of your data. There are four (4) levels of training available in
Excel.
In our File Management
class you will learn how to copy files, move files, delete files,
rename files, organize your work, find lost files, and run system
utilities that come with Windows. This class is a must for all
computer users so that they can get the most use from their computer
operating system.
Create web
pages quickly and easily by using FrontPage by Microsoft. FrontPage
enables you to maintain links to your pages even if you know
nothing about HTML. Insert images, sounds, movie slips, animation, and
navigation bars all with a few clicks of the mouse.
InDesign, by
Adobe, is a desktop publishing program that allows you to design
catalogs, flyers, brochures, newsletters, and more. This powerful package is
the preferred package that many print houses recommend if they will
ultimately be printing your publication. There are two (2) levels of
training available in InDesign.
Learn all about
using the Internet and e-mail. We'll also cover topics such as
search engines, downloading files,
instant messenger, and safety do's and don'ts.
Outlook, by
Microsoft, is a powerful Desktop Information Manager. The Outlook
Basics class will teach you how to use the electronic mail program
that is built into this powerful package. Learn how to create an
e-mail message, send attachments, send the message, reply to it,
forward it, create folders, move and copy messages to the folders,
and create a personal distribution list for group mailings. Also
learn how to use the calendar feature in the program along with the
power of the group scheduling module. You will also be introduced to
the To Do List, Notes Feature, and the Contact module. The Outlook
Intermediate level will show you how to use many of the powerful
portions of the program such as the Rules feature, sharing
calendars, permissions, and delegates to name a few.
Photoshop CS2/CS3 is the
ultimate high end Digital photo editing software. It is for
the professional photographer or serious amateur. This
software is capable of fixing almost any photo problems you can
think of. We show you how to fix/change colors, remove
unwanted elements, fix the brightness/contrast, combine images
together, add text, and much much more. We offer two levels of
"Essentials" training, as well as, Detailed hands-on workshops where
we work with your pictures.
PowerPoint, by
Microsoft, permits you to create a presentation even if you have no
creative expertise. Presentations may contain text, drawings, charts,
and graphic images. Display your presentation on a computer screen,
printed on paper or overhead transparencies, or 35-millimeter slides.
Project, by
Microsoft, is a powerful project management software package used for
planning projects, staying on top of project status, charting
information, and presenting information to others. There are two (2)
levels of training available in Project.
Use Publisher, by
Microsoft, for all your desktop publishing needs. Learn how to
create a business card, newsletter, and use a wizard to create a
calendar. After you learn how to do those exercises in class you
will have all of the skills necessary to create any of the multitude
of other types of projects available to you in this fun, yet
powerful, program.
QuickBooks is
an accounting software package that provides most of the key features
needed to manage a small business even if you have very little
accounting experience.
Visio is a
drawing package allowing you to create flow charts, organizational
charts, room designs, and more. Learn how to use all of the tools that
are available to you in this fun, yet powerful, package. After
completing the four different exercises in this class, you will have
all of the skills required to create any of the other projects that
the program permits you to create.
Learn how to
use the Windows operating system that you will need to
understand in order to better use any of the software that is loaded
on your computer. You will learn how to use the mouse and understand
the many terms that are invaluable as you begin to use Windows. You
will learn how to open, move, resize, minimize, maximize, and close
programs that run in windows. You will learn how to arrange more
than one program on your screen and move between programs. You will
understand the Help Feature of the program and be introduced to the
Control Panel. You will learn the powerful feature of Copy and Paste
and Cut and Paste which will assist you in all of Windows. You will
also learn the difference between Save and Save As. This course will
make all of your other courses easier to understand.
Word, by
Microsoft, is a word processing software package that allows you to put
text into a document, move it around in a variety of ways, and then
print it out without ever having to reach for a pencil and paper. In our
Word Basics class, learn how the best way to open, save, use save
as, print, use print preview, spell check and close a document.
Learn efficient ways to move around your document and quickly select
text. Learn how to copy text, move text, set margins, and set tabs.
Learn how to create an Auto Text entry and add a quick graphic. You
can take kup to five (5) Word classes at higher levels including
Word Desktop Publishing.
WordPerfect, by
Corel, is a word processing software package. Learn the "ins and outs"
of word processing to maximize your potential in the business world. In
our word Perfect Basics class, learn the best way to open, save, use
save as, print, spell check, and close a document. learn efficient
ways to move around your document and quickly select text. Learn how
to copy text, move text, set margins, and set tabs. Learn how to
indent text and add a quick graphic. You can take up to five (5)
Word Perfect classes at higher levels including Word Perfect Desktop
Publishing if you request that class.
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