Professional Development & Workforce Education

MS™ Office Software Training:

The Microcomputer Operator Certificate Program is designed to provide experience and theoretical knowledge that enables students to operate a personal computer effectively and efficiently. To obtain a Microcomputer Operator Certificate, students must satisfactorily complete the beginning level of the following five courses: Computer Concepts, MS- Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003 and Access 2003. Of course, these classes may also be taken individually with no intention of completing the microcomputer certificate requirements.

Computer Concepts
This beginning class will provide an overview of computer and Internet technologies. It will define the basic characteristics of a computer and provide a quick overview of data, information and files. Class will include an overview of applications software, operating systems, platform compatibility, the Internet and e-mail. Students will discuss computer hardware, with several lessons focusing on the various technologies that enable a computer to store and retrieve data and programs. You are required to purchase a course book (approximately $22) and bring a 512MB flash drive to class. (6 or 12 meetings) (2.4 CEUs)
Sep 2 - Oct 9(Cancelled)
T/TH 9-11 am
Sep 6 - Oct 11
SAT 8 am-noon
Nov 4 - Dec 11*
T/TH 6-8 pm Cost/$99
*No class Nov 11 & 27

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PowerPoint 2003
Learn how to create professional looking documents and presentations the fun and easy way. Key features of this leading graphics program will help users get up and running fast. You will learn how to open an existing presentation, draw and modify objects, add, arrange and format text, change a presentation color scheme and revise a presentation. You are required to purchase a course book (approximately $19) and bring a 512MB flash drive to class. **Prerequisite. (8 meetings) (1.6 CEUs)
Sep 2-25 (Cancelled)
T/TH 1-3 pm
Nov 10-Dec 8* (Cancelled)
M/W 6-8 pm Cost/$74
*No class Nov 26       

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Word 2003
Explore the basics of this popular word processing package in this beginning level class. Course will include editing, formatting, proofing tools and how to quickly create attractive, professionally designed documents using wizards and templates. You will also learn how to format text in columns and how to illustrate your documents with tables, clip art and WordArt. You are required to purchase a course book (approximately $21) and bring a 512MB flash drive to class. **Prerequisite. (8 meetings) (1.6 CEUs)
Sep 16-Oct 9 (Cancelled)
T/TH 6-8 pm
Nov 13-Dec 11* (Cancelled)
T/TH 1-3 pm Cost/$74
*No class Nov 27

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Excel 2003
This spreadsheet package will teach you to plan, design and build your own worksheets. Class will explore worksheet cell functions such as labels, values and formulas. Learn how to make a more attractive worksheet by using different colors and fonts for the cell contents and communicate relationships in your worksheet data in readily understandable charts. Participants will also learn about spreadsheet linkage, named cells, creating formulas, splitting windows and lookup tables. You are required to purchase a course book (approximately $21) and bring a 512MB flash drive to class. **Prerequisite. (8 meetings) (1.6 CEUs)
Sep 30-Oct 23 (Cancelled)
T/TH 1-3 pm
Oct 13-Nov 5 (Cancelled)
M/W 6-8 pm
Oct 18-Dec 13 *
SAT 1-3 pm Cost/$74
*No class Nov 29

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Access 2003
This introductory course teaches the user basic Access terminology and features. You will learn to use several techniques for finding specific information in the database, including sorting, filtering and building queries. Students will explore how to create a database and manipulate data to create reports and forms. You are required to purchase a course book (approximately $18) and bring a 512MB flash drive to class. **Prerequisite. (5 meetings) (2 CEUs)
Oct 3-31 (Cancelled)
FRI 8 am-noon
Nov 7-Dec 12* (Cancelled)
FRI 8 am-noon Cost/$84
No class Nov 28

**Computer Concepts or equivalent.

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