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Computer Training
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Computer Training
Still haven’t mastered the computer? Join us
for our “Crash Courses.” Each session will
provide an overview of the application, along with tips and
techniques to use the program more effectively. Each
student will receive a desk reference with shortcuts, tips
and help as a follow-up to the course.
Microsoft Word Crash Course
This course is designed for beginning level
users of Microsoft Word. Topics to be covered include processing various
types of documents, how to edit, assemble, format, sort and save. The
student will also learn how to create graphs and tables.
Feb 28 (1 session)
Thursday
McHenry Campus
9:00am-3:00pm
MD SR $20 |
GC $35 |
OOC $36.50 |
OOS $38 |
Computer Skills I
Have you heard how much fun other people are
having with their home computers and wish you could do the same? Many people
who have computers become frustrated not knowing the basics. Topics include: desktop
functions such as cursor, pull-down menus and taskbar, creating folders and
storing files, mouse techniques, and launching applications.
Feb 12-19 (3 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
6:30-8:30pm
MD SR $15 |
GC $30 |
OOC $31.50 |
OOS $33 |
Computer Skills II
This course
is designed for individuals who wish to obtain additional
skills and knowledge of basic computer operations. Topics
to be covered include: Windows operations, files,
folders, diskettes/CDs, accessing the internet, web pages
and email.
Mar 4-11 (3 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
6:30-8:30 pm
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Mar 18-Apr 1 (3 sessions)
Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
10:00 am-Noon
MD SR $15 |
GC $30 |
OOC $31.50 |
OOS $33 |
QuickBooks Beginner Level
The class will provide an introduction to the
computer program for participants with little or no experience in using the
program. Topics to be covered include creating a new QuickBooks company,
modifying the preset chart of accounts, adding information to company lists,
opening and using registers for any QuickBooks balance sheet accounts, and
reconciling a QuickBooks checking account.
Mar 4-Mar 11 (3 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
McHenry Campus
6:30-8:30 pm
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Mar 18-Apr 1 (3 sessions)
Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
9:00 am-3:00 pm
MD SR $25 |
GC $50 |
OOC $52.50 |
OOS $55 |
QuickBooks Intermediate Level
This class is designed for the individual with
moderate experience using the program. Course topics will include tracking
credit card transactions, invoicing customers, creating sales orders, generating
customer statements, receiving payment from customers and making bank deposits. It
will also include writing QuickBooks checks and assigning
amounts to specific expense accounts, working with asset
and liability accounts in QuickBooks, entering bills into
QuickBooks accounts payable, and paying bills.
Feb 25-Feb 27 (2 sessions)
Monday/Wednesday
McHenry Campus
6:00-8:30pm
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Mar 6 (1 session)
Thursday
McHenry Campus
9:00am-3:00pm
MD SR $25 |
GC $50 |
OOC $52.50 |
OOS $55 |
QuickBooks Advanced Level
This advanced
course is designed for the experienced QuickBooks user and will address the
more advanced features of the program. The topics will
include creating and customizing reports and graphs, exporting
QuickBooks to Microsoft excel, setting up inventory and building
finished goods with QuickBooks, tracking and paying sales
tax, understanding QuickBooks payroll features creating estimates
and doing progress invoicing, tracking time and paying non-employees
for time worked, customizing QuickBooks sales forms, and
writing letters in Microsoft Word using QuickBooks.
Mar 17-Mar 19 (2 sessions)
Monday/Wednesday
McHenry Campus
6:00-8:30pm
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Mar 27 (1 session)
Thursday
McHenry Campus
9:00 am-3:00pm
MD SR $25 |
GC $50 |
OOC $52.50 |
OOS $55 |
Managing and Maintaining Your Computer
This course
is designed for any individual who wants to learn the fundamentals of managing
and maintaining a computer. Topics to be covered include: system maintenance,
basic troubleshooting, managing files and folders, and cleaning the computer
inside and out. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
perform system maintenance including scan disc, disc defragmentation, and back
up; manage files and folders; evaluate error codes and decipher; demonstrate
the process of cleaning the computer inside and out; evaluate computer viruses
and implement proper techniques to eliminate them and explain the usefulness
of uninterruptible power supply and surge suppressors.
Mar 25-Mar 27 (2 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
6:30-9:00pm
MD SR $15 |
GC $25 |
OOC $27.50 |
OOS $30 |
The Internet and Web Literacy
Feeling lost on the information superhighway
and confused by terms such as search engines, links, homepage, Yahoo, bookmark,
etc.? Student’s will use an internet browser to discover
how it all fits together to help find information on the
internet. Topics include finding information using search
engines; learn about shopping online, reading the newspaper
and even looking up phone numbers. Information on joining
discussion groups and the use of related on-line services
will also be provided. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers.
Apr 8-Apr15 (3 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
6:30-9:00pm
MD SR $25 |
GC $50 |
OOC $52.50 |
OOS $55 |
Intro to Computer Skills For Beginners
Designed for beginners this class offers interactive
instruction on the essentials of working with a computer. Topics
include: common elements of the computer; basic terms; mouse
techniques; menu bars; and managing files.
Apr 10 (1 session)
Thursday
McHenry Campus
9:00 am-3:00 pm
MD SR $20 |
GC $35 |
OOC $36.50 |
OOS $38 |
A Guided Tour of Microsoft Windows Vista
Thinking
about upgrading to Microsoft’s newest operating system
or just want to find out what is new and different with Vista?
Students will learn many of the new features for organizing
and finding files, new collaboration tools such as Windows
Mail and Windows Calendar, the Internet Explorer 7 features,
and the accessibility enhancements. Identify which of the
six versions is right for you and your company and what hardware
requirements for each version you will need in order to make
the jump. Additional topics include: concepts and
environment, working with applications, customization,
and security enhancements and troubleshooting.
Please note: this is a demonstration only and
not a hands-on course
Apr
29-May 1 (2 sessions)
Tuesday/Thursday
Northern Outreach Center
6:30-9:00pm
MD SR $15 |
GC $25 |
OOC $27.50 |
OOS $30 |
The Southern Outreach Center will be offering Basic
Computer Skills training on a one-on-one
basis during the months of January and February. Call 301-334-8304 today
and let us help you put your computer fears to rest!
Microsoft Word I
This hands-on course will introduce the student
to processing various types of documents, how to edit, assemble, format, sort
and save. The student will also learn how to create graphs and tables. Pre-requisite:
Introduction to Computers.
May 6 – May 27 (4 sessions)
Tuesday
Northern Outreach Center
6:00 -9:15 pm
MD SR $30 |
GC $60 |
OOC $63 |
OOS $66 |
The Basics of E-mail
The World Wide Web, Hot Mail and more. Correspond
world wide to family, friends or anyone with an e-mail address. Use
of various techniques for storing information and getting responses.
Apr 8-Apr
15 (2 sessions)
Tuesday
Southern Outreach Center
10:00 am - Noon
MD SR $20 |
GC $20 |
OOC $20 |
OOS $20 |
Buying and Selling on eBay
Do you want to earn extra cash from those long
forgotten treasures in your attic or garage? Discover how to buy and
sell online. Create attention getting titles and learn to upload photos
of your goods. Learn how to safeguard your financial transactions online. Turn
those long forgotten items just sitting around collecting
dust into hard, cold cash.
May 6-May 20 (3 sessions)
Tuesday
Southern Outreach Center
10:00 am - Noon
MD SR $30 |
GC $30 |
OOC $30 |
OOS $30 |
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