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Standard Training Class Descriptions

(Customized Training Classes are available. Please contact us for additional information.)

 

 

Windows XP or Vista Basics:
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This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Students who are new computer users or are unfamiliar with the Windows Operating System are required to take this course before progressing on to Application Software training courses.)

  • Learn about different Hardware components and their functions
  • Learn about Software and what role it plays when using the personal computer
  • Learn to identify the type of programs that should be used to perform specific tasks with the personal computer
  • Learn to physically manipulate a Window
  • Learn to use a Word-processor/Spreadsheet program to create, save, and print a document
  • Learn the rules for naming Files
  • Learn about what defines Files, Folders, Disks, and Memory
  • Learn how to manage Files using Windows Explorer
  • Learn what defines the Internet and World Wide Web
  • Learn how to browse the World Wide Web using a Browser
 

Navigating the World Wide Web
Using Internet Explorer - Basics

  • Learn about the Origin of the Internet, including Internet Terminology and Concepts

  • Learn about Toolbars and Menus

  • Learn various Navigating Techniques

  • Understand how to set up Bookmarks and Save Favorite Web sites

  • Learn how to use Search Engines to Search the Internet

  • Understand how to Save Information located on the Internet on your own Computer

  • Understand how to use Internet-based Email

  • Learn how to Download Email Attachments (Pictures and other file types)

 

eBay: The Basics

  • Learn how to become an eBay Seller
  • Learn how to do Research and create Listings
  • Understand how to improve your Listings with better Descriptions and Photography

·         Learn how to Set Pricing

·         Learn how to Open and use a PayPal Account

·         Understand how to Monitor your Listings

·         Understand how to Complete Transactions

 

Word Level 1

  • Understand the objects on the Screen and use the Menu system
  • Learn how to Enter and Edit text
  • Learn how to Open and Save documents
  • Understand how to use the Help feature
  • Learn how to use Spell Check to edit the document
  • Understand how to Select and Delete Blocks of text
  • Learn how to Move and Copy text
  • Learn to use formatting techniques to change Character formats
  • Understand how to change Paragraph Alignment and Indents
  • Learn how to create Numbered or Bulleted Lists
  • Learn how to Create and Edit text in Columns using Tables
  • Understand how to Set Page Margins and create Page Breaks
  • Learn how to Insert Headers and Footers

Word: Level 2

  • Learn how to position text with Tabs
  • Understand how to perform advanced Character, Paragraph, and Page formatting
  • Learn how to use Sections for complex page formatting
  • Learn how to create different Headers in sections
  • Learn how to create and revise Templates
  • Understand how to change the Normal template
  • Learn how to Create, Revise, and Delete AutoText
  • Learn how to Create a Style by Example and apply Styles to formatted text
 

Excel: Level 1

  • Learn how to identify Objects on the Excel screen
  • Learn about Commands and how to use Toolbars
  • Learn how to move around a Worksheet and Workbook
  • Understand how to enter Text, Numbers, and Dates in a Worksheet
  •  Learn how to Save, Close, Open, and manipulate a Workbook

·         Understand how to Edit Data within a Worksheet

·         Learn how to Create and Apply Formulas

·         Understand how to Move, Copy, and Fill data

·         Learn how to use Print Preview and how to Print a Worksheet

·         Understand how to Change Print Options

·         Understand how to Format data in a Worksheet

Excel: Level 2

  • Learn how to create Absolute and Mixed Cell References in Formulas
  • Learn how to use the Round, Date, Pmt, If, and Vlookup Functions
  • Understand how to use the Find and Replace Cell Contents feature

·         Learn how to work with multiple Sheets within a Workbook

·         Understand how to Drag cells between Worksheets and Workbooks

·         Learn how to create a Name for a Range of cells

·         Learn how to Link multiple Worksheets and Workbooks together

 

PowerPoint: Level 1

  • Learn how to create a new Presentation and open an existing one
  • Understand how to create Title and Bulleted List Slides
  • Understand how to Save and Close a Presentation
  • Learn how to Print the Presentation, individual Slides, or Handouts
  • Learn how to Edit Text Slides
  • Understand how to Spell Check the Presentation
  • Learn how to Move and Copy text within the Presentation
  • Understand how to use the Slide Master to format text
  • Understand how to View the Presentation in different ways
  • Learn how to add Notes to the Presentation
  • Learn how to add Graphics such as Circles, Lines, and Boxes to a slide
  • Learn how to Insert and Learn how to Move and Copy text within the Presentation Modify Clip Art
  • Understand how to use a Template to format a Presentation
  • Learn how to prepare a Slide Show using Transitions and Animation Effects
  • Learn how to add a Graph to a slide using Microsoft Graph

PowerPoint: Level 2

  • Learn how to Apply and Customize a Template and Color Scheme
  • Learn how to Add Multimedia and Animation to a Presentation
  • Understand how to Create a Custom Slide Show
  • Learn how to use a variety of the Add-in Programs included with PowerPoint
  • Understand how to use Workgroup Editing Tools such as Tracking and Reviewing changes
  • Learn how to Protect a Presentation with a Password
  • Understand how to use PowerPoint Web tools such as Email and Creating a Web page in PowerPoint
 

Access: Level 1

  • Understand Tables, Queries, Forms and Reports and how to Open each
  • Learn how to Rename an Object
  • Understand how to Create Select Queries
  • Understand how to Rearrange the output of a Query
  • Understand how to Add a field to a Query and Delete a field in a Query
  • Understand how to use Query Design view and Datasheet view
  • Learn how to Sort Queries and Filter the Output of a Query
  • Understand Table Field Properties
  • Understand how to Set a Primary Key
  • Learn how to control the Field Size
  • Learn how to Customize Text and Value Formats
  • Learn how to control Input Patterns using an Input Mask
  • Learn how to change the Field Label using the Caption feature
  • Learn how to Specify a Default Value
  • Understand how to use the Prompt an Error feature using the Validation Rule
  • Understand how to customize an Error Message

Access: Level 2

  • Learn how to create a Form using the Wizard
  • Learn how to use the Show/Hide Field Lists and the Toolbox Toolbar
  • Learn how to Insert, Delete and Change Control and Form Properties
  • Understand how to add multiple Control Types
  • Understand how to make a Form’s Header/Footer visible
  • Learn how to add a Bound Text Box Control and an Unbound Text Control
  • Learn how to create a Formula in a Control
  • Learn how to create Calculated Controls
  • Understand how to add an Option Group, Combo Box, List Box, and a useful Command Button
  • Learn how to create a Main Form and a SubForm
  • Learn how to hide information in a SubForm
 

Outlook: Basics

  • Learn the main features of Outlook Mail and Calendar
  • Understand how to Read, Delete, Reply, and Forward Mail
  • Learn how to Address, Create, Format, Edit, and Send Mail
  • Understand how to Set Message Priorities and use special features for Mail
  • Learn how to Attach and work with File Attachments

·         Understand how to Manage the Mailbox Address Book and Folders

·         Learn how to Display and Print the Calendar by day, week, and month

·         Learn how to Schedule and Modify Appointments

·         Learn how to Create and Modify recurring Appointments and Events

·         Understand how to Plan and Modify Meetings and respond to Meeting Requests

 


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