Courses

These are some of the courses that we offer. If you have any other special requests for learning programs that are not listed here, please feel free to contact us and see if we can help

Introduction to Windows

Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Basic

Basic information to start using Windows • Understanding the desktop • How to use the mouse • How to create and save documents • File management • Creating folders • Creating shortcuts • Copying documents to a floppy disk • Using the recycle bin.

Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Level 2

Customizing and maintaining the system • How to use the file system • How to customize your environment • Using Control Panel • ScanDisk • Disk Defragmenter Backup • Word processing basics.
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Word Processing

Word 97/2000 Basic

Working with documents • Starting a new document • Opening and saving documents • Save and save as • Using different views • Zoom options • Selecting text • Undo and redo • character formatting • paragraph formatting.

Word 97/2000 Level 2

Paragraph styles • Spell Check • Macros • Envelopes and labels • Document formatting features • Creating headers and footers • Mail merge • Creating tables • creating a table of contents • Creating flyers.
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Spreadsheets

Excel 97/2000 Basic

Concept of a spreadsheet • The construction of a basic spreadsheet • Formatting • Creating formulas • Working with functions • Defining and naming ranges • Printing.

Excel 97/2000 Intermediate

3-D formulas linking cells to other sheets and workbooks • Excel as a database manager • Sort and filter data • Creating and formatting charts and graphs.

Excel 97/2000 Advanced

Customizing the Excel work area • Creating pivot tables • Analyzing a complex database • Advanced formula design • Nested functions • The IF function • Database functions • Macro design and the VBA programming language.
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Databases

Access The Basics

Designing Databases • Working with Access Objects • Creating Tables • Working with Tables • Working with Table Information • Creating Select Queries • Working with Select Queries • Creating and Using Forms • Creating and Using Reports • Enhancing Forms and Reports.

Access Intermediate

Reviewing the Basics , Working with Charts , Working with Filters , Working with Relationships , Maintaining Data Integrity , Using Advanced Form Features , Working with Macros , Using Advanced Report Features , Using Advanced Query Features , Using Advanced Queries.

Access 97/2000 Advanced

Review basic database concepts • working with charts, filters, relationships • maintaining data integrity • advanced form features • macros • using advanced report features • creating advanced queries.
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Graphics and Publishing

PowerPoint 97 /2000 Basic

Understanding the concept of a presentation • creating slides • editing slide text • using WordArt • using Clipart • adding graphs • exploring different views • onscreen slide show options • builds and transitions.

PowerPoint 97/2000 Level 2

Working with and creating templates • working with graphics • enhancing presentations • customizing • PowerPoint.
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Publisher

Exploring the Publisher environment • creating multi-page documents • importing text and graphics from other applications • using alignments • tabs and indents • creating common elements • creating multiple columns.
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Finance

Quicken Basic

How to set up Quicken • how to create a bank account • how to record checks and deposits • how and why to use categories • how to speed your work • built-in shortcuts • creating reports to understand your financial situation.

Quicken Level 2

Setting up Your Quicken files •check register • shortcuts • entering deposits • entering other miscellaneous transactions • the split transaction • fnding • deleting • voiding • editing • setting up a subcategory • reports • exiting Quicken • backing up your data • reconciliation.
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Quickbooks Level 1

Topics include Creating a QuickBooks Company • understanding accounting principles • working with chart of accounts • creating lists • using sales forms • managing accounts payable • working with payroll • creating reports. Prerequisites: Windows Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.
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Internet

The Internet Level 1

What is the net • email • FTP • newsgroups • chatting • world wide web • net vs. online services • navigating the world wide web • search engines • directory services • creating bookmarks • finding people using Four11 and Switchboard.

The Internet Level 2

Topics include customizing Internet Explorer with plug-ins • downloading files • unzip and install software from the Internet • using newsgroups • Microsoft Chat to communicate with others.

Using America OnLine

Topics include buddy lists • sending e-mail • chat rooms • pictures as backgrounds • downloading files • adding favorites • adding attachments • accessing the world wide web. Prerequisites: Windows Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.
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Outlook

Exploring the Outlook working screen • creating, formatting, sending, receiving and managing messages • attaching, receiving, opening and saving attachments • entering, navigating and editing contacts • using the calendar • scheduling recurring items • arranging meetings • entering, updating and viewing tasks • making journal entries .
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Web Design

Frontpage Basic

Orientation to the FrontPage environment • building a web • linking web pages • adding images and special features to the web • working with tables • working with frames • additional web functions.

Frontpage Level 2

Creating a web in FrontPage • using tables to enhance page design • creating forms and connecting to a database • using the Image Composer and multimedia • introduction to dynamic HTML • using style sheets • using the channel definition wizard • introduction to web security.
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