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SENIOR MINI-CLASSES INTERNET BUYING BASICS XP WORD EXCEL ACCESS POWERPOINT OUTLOOK QUICKBOOKS TECHNICAL (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE) VOCATIONAL (JOB SKILLS) WEBSITE DESIGN PHOTOSHOP
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS 55+
All Senior Classes limited to 15 students. Introduction to Computers for Seniors (a) Prerequisite: Mouse and Keyboarding. A survey course to introduce those who are new to the computer for home use. Covered will be hardware, software, and Internet for Windows. It offers hands-on experience for new computer users and a review for those with some computer experience.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors. Learn the basics of the Windows operating system including Taskbar, Control Panel, Applications, and the basic functions you will need for all programs on the Windows platform.
THE BASICS OF BUYING ON EBAY FOR SENIORS (c) NEW! Class limited to 15 students. This informative workshop will have you buying on eBay with the confidence and knowledge of seasoned pros. Topics include: pricing, buying and the art of successful bidding. My eBay and other help, the importance of feedback ratings, opening and using a Paypal account, monitoring your listings, and completing transactions. This is not an on-line class. A materials fee of $8 will be collected before the start of the workshop. Ms. Smulian is an Education Specialist trained by eBay. Pre-requisite; Familiarity with sending and receiving e-mail and browsing the internet.
MINI COMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS 55+
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Senior Classes limited to 15 students. TYPING/Keyboarding – Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a) Strongly recommended for all who have never used a computer. Even if you can type, you need to practice on a computer to learn about word wrap, special keys and the QWERTY keyboard.
Required class for anyone who has not used a computer before. You will receive practice in click, double-click, right click, scrolling and dragging.
How to... BUY, SETUP, MAINTAIN AND TROUBLE SHOOT A PRINTER (a) In this class students will learn how to clear & prevent paper jam, correcting error messages and more.
MINI-COURSE FOR
SENIORS (a) Understanding the organization of the hard drive is basic for every program. Learn the difference between files and folders. Practice how to create, move, and delete a folder. Save files into folders.
Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a) Search engines are programs that help locate information on the Internet. Learn about various types of search engines. Learn to modify a search to find specific information.
Mini Course FOR SENIORS (a) Prerequisite: File Management. Programs, upgrades, pictures and music can all be downloaded from the Internet. Learn how to download safely.
Mini
Course FOR SENIORS (a) How to choose and Internet Service Provider, choose a screen name and set up an e-mail account.
MINI COURSE FOR SENIORS (a)
Learn how to receive and send attachments, including documents and pictures. Downloading onto your own computer.
No Salesperson needed! This informative class will teach you how to shop for a new computer. This unique class covers all of the necessary information that you need to make a wise decision based on what your computer needs are. This is a two session class. The first classroom session consists of learning the names and the function of the various computer components and how to choose what you need. The following day, the student(s) go to computer stores and shop for the computer that they desire. At the second class meeting, the students will discuss the findings of their computer shopping safari and will hone their shopping skills. Printer selection will be discussed.
PC COMPUTER CLASSES
CREATING YOUR OWN WEBSITE using HTML (a) Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet, Microsoft Word for Windows. This is a fast-paced course and requires a good understanding of how to use a PC as well as the internet Learn HTML, Hypertext Markup Language-a computer language used to create Internet Web pages-and how to design and create your own Web pages using HTML. An ideal course for people wanting to transition into Web design, small business marketing, and also for learning how to create personal Web pages. Enrollment is limited to 15 Students. Prerequisite: Introduction to the Internet, Microsoft Word for Windows Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $23.
An introduction to Computers. This is the first class for those who have no experience with Computers. Included will be information on hardware and software, the history of the computer, the Windows Operating System (OS), word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the Internet. The class will include keyboarding (typing) for those who cannot type or need to improve their typing skills. This is a hands-on class for those who want a non-technical look at what personal computers can do. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $28.
File management is one of several important areas for performing the daily use of a personal computer. Knowing how to properly use File Management operations is of great benefit for any computer user. In this course, students will learn how to understand the organization of a computer’s storage peripherals (hard drive, floppy disk, USB flash drive, etc.) Students will be able to create, copy, move, rename, and delete folders and files.
Introduction
to Windows XP (a) Prerequisite: Computer Literacy and Keyboarding. WindowsA8 is the operating system for your computer. This course will teach you the foundation skills used in all Windows programs. You will learn important fundamentals like multi-tasking and how to manage programs and files. You will learn to change computer settings, arrange your desktop, open, save, and print documents. This course will help you master the user interface for Windows and all of the programs that use Windows. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $25.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Computer Literacy. Microsoft Word is considered to be the most popular word processing program used in business or at home. Learn basic techniques that will enable you to format and produce documents, brochures, and reports. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $19.
Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Computer Literacy. Learn the basics, and then some, of this versatile program. Topics include formulas, functions, formatting, and charts. Practical business-minded examples will be used to help the students master the fundamentals. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $19.
Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of Windows Operating System (OS) and other Office applications (Word, Excel). We will explore the features and capabilities of MS Access by building a relational database. Topics include: tables, forms, reports, queries, sub-forms, and macros. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $17.
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy and Word Processing. Learn how to create powerful, colorful graphic presentations that can be made into slides, overheads, or displayed on the computer. This accelerated course is for you if you need a visual tool for marketing, sales or educational purposes. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $17.
How to use mail merge (a) NEW! This short course will focus specifically on mail merge. Uncover the mystery of how to create mail merge documents for letters, envelopes, and name lists. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to bring data they want to use in a mail merge. Excel or database format is acceptable.
MANAGING YOUR DAY WITH OUTLOOK (a) NEW! This is a hands-on Microsoft Outlook Workshop designed to give you the skills and knowledge to effectively use Outlook as your organizational system. You will be able to set up your screen, manage email, commitments, calendars and communications
Prerequisite: Computer Literacy; Bookkeeping recommended. QuickBooks Pro – electronic accounting made easy. Utilizes user friendly techniques for businesses: how to set up Chart of Accounts, Account register overview and Asset and Liability account overview, Accounts Receivable: how to set up customers, invoicing, sales overview. Accounts Payable: setting up a vendor, bill overview, purchases, and setting up payments. AP Quick reports. Creating Financial Statements and reports: balance sheet; profit and loss statements. Textbook required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of approximately $40.
Prerequisite: Quickbooks Pro. Develop the power of Quickbooks to optimize your company’s reporting and analysis features. Find out how to use memorized transactions, advanced keystroke usage and cost center financial statements with classes. How to use export functions to create excel spreadsheet reports for additional oversight of your company records. Learn how to utilize payroll and tax reporting features. Take Quickbooks to a higher, more productive level.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2.0 BEGINNING (a) Prerequisite: Must be an experienced computer user. Introduction to tools, concepts, and techniques of easy-to-use Photoshop Elements 2.0. Fix photos, add text, and play with special effects. A textbook can be purchased in class at a fee of $10.
COMPUTER TECHNICAL CLASSES
Class size limited to 12 students. Even a layman can build a computer! Building your own computer has many advantages over purchasing one that is ready-made. In addition to the personal satisfaction, you can select better components and more reliable parts. Students will work in groups of three. Topics and hands-on activities include: different components, cases motherboards, floppy drive, hard drives, controller boards, accessory boards, monitors, keyboards, and more. Textbook is required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of $9.
Having problems with Windows 95, Windows 98/SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and user applications? Find out what you can do. Learn how to clean up your hard disk, delete unwanted files, run Utility tools and make a boot disk, and answers to questions such as: When do I upgrade? What are the steps? What do I do when the computer “locks-up?” Why does this happen? And solutions to many other problems. Bring your questions, notebooks, and a pen. Textbook is required and can be purchased at the first class session at a price of $5.
JOB TRAINING/WORKFORCE PREPARATION
Prerequisites:
Are you ready to improve your employable technical skills? This nine-week challenging course covers computer skills and business office professional development including: Windows Operating System (OS), Microsoft Office applications: Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations), and Access (database). Keyboarding and typing speed accuracy (practicing and testing) and using the Internet including Email and the World Wide Web will be integrated into the course. Professional development including resume and cover letters, job search and interviewing skills will also be covered. Call the office (510) 215-4666 to confirm attending the course orientation. Textbook is approximately $50.
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