This introductory course has been designed for users who are interested in learning the very basic computer skills. The classes will include an introduction to computers, how to use the Windows 7 operating system, and exploring the internet.
Fridays, March 1-April 12 (no class March 29)
9-12 noon, $125
After February 21 - $135
Learn the core functions of this powerful word-processing program such as creating letters and reports, formatting text, copying and pasting, printing files, saving files, and exploring capabilities.
Saturday, March 2, 9-4 p.m., $155 (includes book)
Register after February 21 - $165
Students will learn how to navigate excel to accomplish tasks such as, entering basic data into excel, integrating work with excel, i.e., mailing letters and merging documents, formatting basic excel functions, moving and copying data, working with worksheets, and creating basic excel formulas.
Saturday, March 9, 9-4 p.m., $155 (includes book)
$130 if you have book from Word class
Register after February 28- $165 ($140 if you have book from Word class)
INTERMEDIATE EXCEL - Microsoft Office 2010
Students will learn how to work with large worksheets, use 3-D formulas, customize Excel's toolbars and menus, apply special cell formatting, sort and filter lists, create combination charts and trend lines, use Excel's auditing features, and work with templates.
Saturday, March 16, 9-4 p.m., $155 (includes book)
$130 if you have book from Word or Excel class
Register after March 7- $165($140 if you have book from Word or Excel class)
POWER POINT - Microsoft Office 2010
Students will learn how to create presentations, rearrange and delete slides, use the Formatting toolbar, set tabs, and align text. They'll also learn how to work with objects, AutoShapes, text boxes, fill colors, WordArt, and other types of images. They'll create tables, apply a design template, work with slide masters, add headers and footers, and use PowerPoint's built-in proofing tools. Finally, learn how to create links between presentations and save a presentation for Web delivery.
Saturday, March 23, 9-4 p.m., $155 (includes book)
$130 if you have book from Word or Excel classes
Register after March 14 - $165($140 if you have book from Word or Excel classes)
Learn to design and produce a variety of publications including a simple business card, postcard, newsletter or complex brochure. Publisher has a large selection of predesigned publications that you can use as templates to build your own desktop publishing projects. You will be able to build and fine-tune all kinds of publications and tap into Publisher’s formatting features to make each publication suit your own design and needs.
Saturday, April 6, 9-4 p.m., $155 (includes book)
$130 if you have book from Word or Excel classes
Register after March 28- $165($140 if you have book from Word or Excel classes)
The instructor will give detailed instruction for using the tools in Photoshop as well as using layers, layer masks, blending modes, black and white conversion, tints (partially colored images), cropping, red eye removal, creating workspaces, making and using selections, vignettes, cloning, curves, creating collages, creating storybooks, painting techniques, duo-tones, creating and using templates, glamour glows, and other editing techniques. Students will leave class with an instruction manual, video tutorials, and a hundred bonus templates to help you get started on creating storybooks! No Photoshop experience needed. Instructor will collect $15 cash for materials.
Wednesdays, March 6-April 24 (no class March 13 and April 10)
7-9:30 p.m., $155 (materials extra)
Register after February 21 - $165
What’s the fuss about Face book, the talk about Twitter, and the loop on LinkedIn? Learn the basics of social networking and which site(s) best suit your lifestyle and goals. Get tips on how to market yourself for employment opportunities and strategies to promote your business to attract more clients. This fun course also introduces a glossary of hip terms like “LOL” and “OMG” to help you keep up with the latest online chatter. Sign up today, and we’ll see you in Cyberspace!
Saturdays, March 16 and 23
9- 12 noon, $85
Register after March 7 - $95
