COMPUTER EDUCATION

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007        Fee: $60
Students in this class will learn to create fully automated databases. Emphasis is placed on data integrity and accessibility; working with the design of tables and forms to reduce the possibility of error in data input/editing, and the design of queries and reports to produce desired output and allow you to be more productive.
Instructor: Boni Mays

M&W

6:00-9:00 pm

Jul 13-Aug 19

36 hrs

49106

Spring Lake Campus 207

MICROSOFT EXCEL (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $60
Designed to cover the function and concepts of this popular Microsoft spreadsheet program, this course will help students learn to take advantage of its many capabilities. Emphasis is placed on understanding spreadsheet concepts, building and formatting spreadsheets, using functions, charting, managing data, and creating reports. The class uses Excel 2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of Excel. NOT FOR PEOPLE NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or a full course in Windows
Instructor: Ella Wise

MICROSOFT EXCEL QUICK START        Fee: $50
Learn the basics of putting numbers and data to work for you. Simple layout is covered, along with day-to-day formulas for tracking your information. The emphasis is on ease, accuracy, and speed! The class uses Excel 2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of Excel. MUST HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF WINDOWS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt

MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007        Fee: $60
This course will help students learn to take advantage of the many capabilities of this popular program. Emphasis is placed on understanding spreadsheet concepts, building and formatting spreadsheets, using functions and formulas, charting, managing data, and creating professional print outs.
Instructor: Boni Mays

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT        Fee: $60
This latest version of Microsoft's popular suite of programs is a major choice for business and personal users. This powerful combination offers Excel (spreadsheet), Word (word processor), PowerPoint (presentations), and Access (database). This course will give an overview of these four units. It will also introduce some of the ways of using the programs in unison. The class uses Office 2007, and the classwork will briefly cover conversions from earlier versions of Office. DOES NOT COVER OUTLOOK OR WEB PUBLISHING. NOT FOR PEOPLE NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or a full course in Windows
Instructor: TBA

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $60
PowerPoint is a very powerful program used to create slide show presentations. If you want to learn just the very basics so you can begin work, this is the class for you. It will cover how to create simple day-to-day presentations, the typical kind used for work and school. Topics will include creating a slide show using ready-made templates as well as creating from scratch, putting graphics and sounds into your shows, and making your shows run themselves-just the basics. NOT FOR PEOPLE NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or a full course in Windows
Instructor: Ella Wise

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT QUICK START        Fee: $50
PowerPoint is the industry standard for presentations. Learn the basics of creating a simple presentation, using graphics and information from other programs, and simple layout for effective shows! The class uses PowerPoint 2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of PowerPoint. MUST HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF WINDOWS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007        Fee: $60
This program is the leading presentation graphics software for creating slides and multimedia shows that can be shared by means of computers, overhead projectors, or the Web. Learn how to create customized, professional presentations and handouts for your audience.
Instructor: Boni Mays

MICROSOFT WORD 2007        Fee: $60
Learn to create, edit, format and print documents using this popular word processing application. As well as covering the basics of word processing, this class will introduce the student to tables, graphics, form letters, and how to work with large documents.
Instructor: Boni Mays

MODERN OFFICE SOFTWARE (WINDOWS, WORD, AND EXCEL)        Fee: FREE*
Need a job? Working in today's business environment requires up-to-date computer skills. This course will enhance your skills in using Windows, computer word processing, and developing spreadsheets using Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The employment process explores résumé writing, interviewing techniques, employee/employer expectations, and professional image. These valuable skills will give unemployed adults the "competitive edge" in their job search. The class uses Office 2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of Office. (*Students will receive the full Continuing Education Scholarship resulting in no tuition cost for the student.) Basic keyboarding skills required. Call 678-8230 for registration information.
Instructor: Roger Britt

PCS AND MICROSOFT (INTRODUCTION)        Fee: $60
Designed for the inexperienced computer user, this beginner's course will acquaint you with not only the basic parts of the computer and computer terminology--"computerese"--but will help you become familiar with the basic Microsoft products so popular on home and office computers: DOS, Windows, and Microsoft Office. If you're afraid of computers but know that you don't want to be left behind in the age of automation, this course is for you. Although this is a course for beginners, you must have a working knowledge of a typewriter keyboard and minimal typing skills.
Instructor: TBA

PCS AND MICROSOFT 2007        Fee: $60
Designed for the inexperienced computer user, this beginner's course will acquaint you with not only the basic parts of the computer and computer terminology--"computerese"--but will help you become familiar with the basic Microsoft products so popular on home and office computers: Windows and Microsoft Office 2007. If you're afraid of computers but know that you don't want to be left behind in the age of automation, this course is for you. NOT FOR PEOPLE ALREADY FAMILIAR WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE. Although this is a course for beginners, you MUST have a working knowledge of a typewriter keyboard and minimal typing skills.
Instructor: TBA

WHAT HAPPENED TO MY COMPUTER?        Fee: $50
Your computer has really slowed down. Strange programs show up on your menus. The computer does things you didn't tell it to do. And just where are those weird popups coming from? This course briefly covers a variety of problems that can affect your computer and how to deal with them. Learn to tell when you can fix something yourself and when to seek a professional! NOT FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. DOES NOT COVER WINDOWS VISTA. This is a self-supporting class; fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt

WINDOWS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS        Fee: $60
Now you have access to a computer and you know where the "on" switch is, but not much else. This course gives people with no computer experience the very basic skills needed to make the most effective use of simple Windows functions and prepare to move on to the next level. Class is taught in Windows XP.
Instructor: Ella Wise

COMPUTER REPAIR

PC SYSTEM DESIGN/COMPUTER REPAIR        Fee: $65
Learn to build a water-cooled computer system that you design! As PCs become more and more common in the workplace and home, the need for maintaining and repairing the PC system is becoming increasingly important and profitable to the trained technician. In this course, students will learn how to test the entire computer system. Students will learn how to troubleshoot the DOS operating system/PC hardware and computer monitors. Additionally, Windows 98, 2000 Professional, and XP will be taught.
Instructor: John McKenzie