SCS | Think Again Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes

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Computer Skills

Getting More from Microsoft Excel
Most of us use Excel, but we're not getting enough power from it. We only use a small portion of what Excel can do. Getting More Out of Microsoft Excel gives you the tools to create and edit information in your workbooks with strong presentation and calculations of your data. This course will review the fundamentals of creating formulas and functions, and move on to customizing your worksheets and the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Some of the areas covered include the watching values, Solver, Goal Seeker, Scenarios, and Pivot Tables. Users should be familiar with the Microsoft Excel environment and be able to create simple formulas and formatting.

Date: Tuesday, Mar 16
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.03 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Getting More from Microsoft Word
Whether you've been in Microsoft Word for a month or ten years, there's more to the program than you know. This class is for users who are literate in Microsoft Word and want to learn tools to gain strength in creating and editing their documents. Learn about styles, using objects, templates, macros and more. A list of prerequisite skills is available through the School of Continuing Studies. Students should be able to perform at least 80% of the introductory skills or have taken the Introduction to Microsoft Word class.

Date: Wednesday, Dec 2
Time: 11:30 AM-5:00 PM
CRN: TEC109.06 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.7
Schedule Note: Start and end times revised; current values are accurate.
Status: Revised Nov 2
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Date: Tuesday, Apr 20
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.06 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to FileMaker Pro
FileMaker Pro is often described as 'the database for the rest of us.' This course will give you an understanding on how databases work and how to get more power from your data. We will cover field definitions, layout design, searches and sorts, and printing and previewing documents. You'll create a database from scratch and learn how to create the labels, lists, and reports needed to put efforts to their best use. The class is designed for both Mac and PC users. Students should bring their own laptops with FileMaker Pro installed. The class will be taught using FileMaker 10, but is consistent with principles in FileMaker 8.5 and 9.0 also.

Date: Tuesday, Apr 27
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.08 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access is a powerful database program, used by most major corporations today. The program is designed to work with a company's most important asset - their data. This class is an introduction to using MS Access. Students will learn about the structure of a database, and the tools used to modify the database and work with their data. You will also learn tables, queries, forms and reports. Course fee includes workbook.

Date: Tuesday, Apr 13
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.01 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Knowing Microsoft Excel is a must in today's business world. Even if you've been in Excel for a while, this class will teach you the 'you don't know it's there if you don't know it's there' skills. We will cover entering and editing data and formulas, formatting spreadsheets, creating charts, and working with multiple worksheets in a workbook. Learn page setup, previewing, and printing documents. We will be using Excel 2007, the most up-to-date version of the powerful spreadsheet program.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 2
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.02 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
If you can use Microsoft Word, you can learn to create powerful and appealing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint! You will create presentations and work with the tools available to insert WordArt, clip art, graphic objects, tables and charts, view a slide show, and quickly create a presentation using the AutoContent Wizard.

Date: Tuesday, Mar 9
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.07 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visio is a power tool for organizing data, workflow and staff. This one day course is an introduction to using the abilities of Visio 2007 to create organization and flow charts. Explore the interface, work with shapes, apply styles and create an organization chart. Course manual is included.

Date: Tuesday, Mar 23
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.09 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is the most frequently used program in the Microsoft Office suite. Learn the tools with which to create your documents. We will cover the basics of creating, editing and formatting documents, using Spell Check and Auto Correct, inserting symbols and special characters, and page setup and printing.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 23
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
CRN: TEC210.05 | Fee: $129 | CEUs: 0.6
Status: Scheduled
Instructor: Joyce Boschert
Joyce Lillemon Boschert
Microsoft Office User Specialist

Think Again - Spring 2010

Computer Skills