| Quick-Start Introductory Classes |
| These hands-on classes are designed to teach
the basics of computing and software use. CALL
1-800-922-HIRE FOR A SCHEDULE! |
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Introduction to Computers and Windows |
| This course will
introduce key definitions and terminology for the basics of computers and Windows
applications. Topics covered include safe start-up and shutdown procedures, use of
the mouse and its various image forms, saving and naming files to the hard drive and
floppy drive. You will experience using basic menus and icons. This course is
helpful for Windows 95, 98 and NT4 users. |
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| Fee: $49 | |
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Intermediate Windows |
| This course provides
techniques for organizing your computer information by creating files, folders and
shortcut icons. Techniques for using the Find and Help features are reviewed.
Customizing desktop and basic toolbar features are also presented. Some
experience with word processing is recommended as a pre-requisite. |
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| Fee: $49 | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Word |
| You will learn to create, edit, print and save
documents using Microsoft Word. Moving text, formatting lines, setting margins and
changing fonts and type size are some of the techniques that will be presented,
demonstrated and practiced. You will also learn the spell check and grammar check
features. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Intermediate Microsoft Word |
| You will learn how to create headers, footers,
footnotes, endnotes and columns. Steps in creating merged documents, developing
tables, using formulas and page numbering will be demonstrated and practiced. You
will gain experience using templates for simplifying word processing tasks. Prerequisite: Experience with basic word processing, including formatting. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Advanced Microsoft Word |
| The full day session covers table of contents
and indexes, endnotes and footnotes for long documents. Mail merging, simple macros,
and editing templates are demonstrated. Creating and using styles will be offered
along with outlining techniques. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel |
| In this workshop you will learn about the ways
a spreadsheet can be utilized. You will create and edit a worksheet, use formulas
for simple automatic calculations and sort information. You will get an overview of
some of the more complex features of this software. Prerequisite: Some experience using a keyboard and a mouse recommended. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel |
| You will learn increase your ability to use
functions and formulas. Steps in customizing headers and footers and for creating
and editing charts and maps will be introduced. Sorting and filtering techniques
will be practiced. You will also learn how to import data from other documents into
your Excel worksheets. Prerequisite: Some experience with basic Excel. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Advanced Microsoft Excel |
| In this full-day session, students will learn
how to extract information from a spreadsheet using if/then conditional statements and
thevertical and horizontal look-up features. Advanced sorting and chart formatting
techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. The use of Excel as a database will
be explored. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint |
| This workshop will introduce you to the basics
of planning a presentation (slides, overheads and handouts) using menus, toolbars, drawing
tools and special effects. You will actually develop a presentation individually or
in a group. Prerequisite: Some experience with a mouse and basic word processing required. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Access |
| This workshop is an introduction to database
development. You will learn to create, format and edit a database worksheet and to
extract information from sample databases through the query and report functions.
Various applications of databases for business and home use will be discussed. Prerequisite: Experience using a mouse and introductory knowledge of a spreadsheet such as Excel recommended. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Intermediate Microsoft Access |
| In this workshop you will learn how to import
data into an Access database and to insure data integrity with table relationships.
You will learn to use wizards to create queries, forms and reports. You will
practice designing forms with combo boxes, check boxes and toggles. You will also
learn to generate labels from an Access database. Prerequisite: Some experience with Access. |
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| Fee: $98 | |
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Introduction to Microsoft Outlook '98 |
| This half-day course will introduce Microsoft
Outlook features. The focus will be on the calendar and scheduling features. |
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| Fee: $49 | |
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Intermediate Microsoft Outlook '98 |
| This half-day course will introduce the
communications features of Microsoft Outlook. The focus will be on using the Address
Book, e-mail and special automatic telephone features. |
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| Fee: $49 | |
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Creating Newsletters & Flyers from Microsoft Word |
| This class will show the power of Microsoft
Word to create eye-catching flyers, along with professional newsletters, using WordArt,
clip art, Auto Shape and Paint. |
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| Fee: $98 | |