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MICROSOFT WINDOWS & OFFICE PROGRAMS
 
Note: These courses are taught in classroom labs using Windows XP and
Microsoft Office 2003. We now offer classes using Windows
Vista and MS Office 2007. These options are noted.

 


MICROSOFT WINDOWS - FUNDAMENTALS


Windows is an operating system that runs programs and provides your computer's filing system.You will learn how to create FILES, FOLDERS & SHORTCUTS to manage your files.You will learn about the control panel, keyboard tips, desktop preferences and much more!

Fee: $160
Course: #70360
Option 1: June 3 & 5, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions
Option 2: June 11, Wed, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 3: (Vista) June 12, Thurs, 8 am - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 4: (Vista) July 7 & 9, Mon & Wed, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 5: July 8 & 10, Tues & Thurs, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 6: (Vista) Aug 6, Wed, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 7: Aug 7, Thurs, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT WORD - FUNDAMENTALS

You will learn to create a document using autotext, cut, copy and paste with many keyboard shortcuts. We will explore using bullets and numbering, tabs, graphics and tables to enhance documents. From font and character effects to line spacing, paragraph alignment and headers/footers, this class will teach you to make documents look professional.

Fee: $160
Course: #70408
Option 1: (Office 07) June 13, Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: June 20, Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 3: July 8 & 10, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions
Option 4: July 14 & 16, Mon & Wed, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 5: (Office 07) July 14 & 16, Mon & Wed, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 6: Aug 11 & 12, Mon & Tues, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 7: (Office 07) Aug 11 & 12, Mon & Tues, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 8: Aug 15, Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT WORD - INTERMEDIATE

This course covers topics such as working with formatting styles and document templates. We will explore the mail merge process to create letters and labels. You will learn to apply columns in a document as well as insert footnotes or endnotes and a table of contents. Previous Word experience such as our Word Fundamentals course is recommended.

Fee: $160
Course: #70409
Option 1: (Office 07) June 16 & 18, Mon & Wed, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 2: June 23, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 3: July 15 & 17, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions
Option 4: July 21, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 5: (Office 07) July 22 & 24, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 6: Aug 18 & 20, Mon & Wed, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 7: Aug 22, Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT WORD - ADVANCED

Learn to create a table of contents and index, headers and footers, custom page numbers, footnotes, and watermarks. You will explore styles and working in outline view. Develop your own forms, track changes, customize your toolbars, and modify menus. Previous Word experience is required.

Sessions: 2
Fee: $160
Course: #70410
Option 1: July 14, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: Aug 27, Wed, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT EXCEL - FUNDAMENTALS

You will learn basic spreadsheet concepts to perform calculations and manage data lists. We will cover entering, editing, and basic formatting of cells, text, formulas, and functions. You will learn about cell ranges and references as well as simple formulas and functions using autofill. We will explore the chart and graph functions in Excel and proper printing guidelines.

Fee: $160
Course: #70411
Option 1: (Office 07) June 16, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: June 16 & 18, Mon & Wed,1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 3: July 18, Fri, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 4: (Office 07) July 22 & 24, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 5: July 29 & 31, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions
Option 6: Aug 13 & 14, Wed & Thurs, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 7: (Office 07) Aug 13 & 14, Wed & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 8: Aug 18, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT EXCEL - INTERMEDIATE

This course covers worksheet protection, data validation and using the auditing toolbar. We will explore inserting subtotals and using data outlines. You will manage multiple worksheets using formulas and explore data consolidation and linking. We will create IF functions and nested IF functions to display data as well as insert comments in cells. Previous Excel experience such as our Excel Fundamentals course is recommended.

Fee: $160
Course: #70412
Option 1: June 23, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: July 28, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 3: (Office 07) July 29 & 31, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 4: Aug 12 & 14, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions
Option 5: (Office 07) Aug 18 & 20, Mon & Wed, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 6: Aug 25, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session


MICROSOFT EXCEL - ADVANCED

We will explore database functions in Excel by using filtering and sorting tools, data form entry, and the VLookup function. You will create a pivot table and chart as well as explore scenarios and goal seeking. You will design a macro and create command buttons to execute. Previous Excel experience is required.

Fee: $120
Course: #70681
Option 1: (Office 07) July 15 & 17, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 2: Aug 19 & 21, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions


MICROSOFT OUTLOOK

Learn the “Ins & Outs” of calendaring, email, personal information management, note taking, tasking and journaling. Detailed instruction on the use of categories, contacts, labels, multiple email accounts, rules, faxing, and reminders will also be covered. Once you have the basics mastered, the course covers the integration of these tools creating an easy system for organizing your daily personal or business matters.

Fee: $160
Course: #70314
Option 1: June 18, Wed, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: June 23, 24 & 25, Mon, Tues, Wed, 5:30 - 8:10 pm, 3 sessions
Option 3: July 8 & 10, Tues & Thurs, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 4: Aug 12 & 14, Tues & Thurs, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions


MICROSOFT POWERPOINT

Microsoft PowerPoint is a fun and user-friendly presentation program. Learn to create slides using text, clip art, digital photos and work with slide layouts and views. You will explore slide transitions as well as use the slide master. Discover how to use custom animation, audio, organizational charts, speaker notes and custom handouts in your presentations.

Fee: $160
Course: #70366
Option 1: (Office 07) June 9, Mon, 8 am - 5 pm, 1 session
Option 2: June 24 & 25, Tues & Wed, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 3: July 15 & 17, Tues & Thurs, 8 am - 12 noon, 2 sessions
Option 4: (Office 07) Aug 4 & 5, Mon & Tues, 1 - 5 pm, 2 sessions
Option 5: Aug 26 & 28, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 9 pm, 2 sessions


MICROSOFT VISIO

Visio 2007 is a drawing program with advanced functions and features that allow you to create professional looking diagrams and charts. We will start with the basics of creating charts and diagrams, introduce basic editing commands and explain the major file types that are used in Visio. Then you will move on to techniques for managing and laying out your drawings. Visio also provides templates for specific chart or diagram types. These templates can help you create a diagram quickly and easily.

Sessions: 1
Fee: $160
Course: #70727
Date/Time: June 19, Thurs, 8 am - 5 pm


MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT SERVICES

Experience how MS SharePoint Services can be an effective tool for collaboration in your organization or business. In this course you’ll learn to build and manage your own SharePoint portal site with design and control permissions. You will get hands on instruction on how to create lists and libraries to store information, link resources and content, and add discussion boards, wikis and blogs. You’ll set-up documents and meeting workspaces for easy collaboration along with shared calendars, contacts and data from Microsoft Office programs. In addition, this course provides practice with customizing webparts with themes and borders and applying style sheets.

Sessions: 1
Fee: $189 (includes book)
Course: #70716
Date/Time: June 17, Tues, 8 am - 5 pm


 
 

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Advanced Technology Training at (337) 482-6344.

 

Document last revised Wednesday, June 4, 2008 8:40 AM

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