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So
You've Never Touched a Computer (SYNTAC)
Don't spend another minute uttering these words. Using a computer is easier
than ever, but you still need to know where to start. This course will
introduce you to the basics of how to use the mouse, browse the internet,
how to use email, and the basics of computer hardware and software. This
is a short introduction for the absolute beginner that will get you started
on your path to computer literacy.
At the Westville
campus
Tuesdays, June 3 - 17, 6 - 8pm
Wednesdays, July 16 - 30, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Thursdays, May 15 - 29, 6 - 8pm
Thursdays, June 26 - July 10, 1 - 3pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
Expanding
the Basics of Using Your Computer Although browsing the internet and using
email are fun and easy ways to learn to use computers,
you will need more skills to be able to competently
use your computer at work and at home. In this
class, you will learn to find programs, use different
types of storage devices, understand menus and
file folders, and how to customize your work
space. Take the next step toward computer literacy
with this short but effective course.
At the Westville campus
Tuesdays, July 1 - 15, 6 - 8pm
Thursdays, July 31 - August 14, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, June 12 - 26, 6 - 8pm
Tuesdays, July 22 - Aug 5, 1-3pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
The
Basics of Microsoft Word
(Level I) (prerequisite: "Expanding
on the Basics of Using a Computer" or
proven understanding of basic computer commands) Find out how easy it is to create
unique documents with this most popular word
processing program. No more having to retype
something on that old typewriter because you
forgot a work or omitted a space. No more of
asking your co-workers for help when you are
typing a letter or amending a document. It's
not as hard as you think.
At the Westville
Campus
Wednesdays, Feb. 27-Mar. 12, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, Jan. 16-30, 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
Beyond
the Basics of Microsoft Word (Level II) (prerequisite: The Basics of
Microsoft Word (Level 1)or practical MS Word
experience) Don't be stuck with just the basics
of Microsoft Word. Explore more of what this
powerful word processing program can do for you.
Create tables within your documents, set up documents
that use columns and clip art, and more, including
the powerful mail merge. You can learn to make
special professional looking documnents and forms
that reflect the professionalism of your office.
At the Westville
Campus
Wednesdays, Apr. 9-23, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, Mar. 19-Apr. 2, 6 - 8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee): $26
The
Basics of Microsoft Excel
2003 (Level 1) (prerequisite: "Expanding
on the Basics of Using a Computer" or
proven understanding of basic computer commands)
Microsoft Excel is the most popular and most widely used spreadsheet program.
It is an essential tool for those going back into the job market, those
wishing to update their computer skills, or those who are trying to find
easier ways to organize information. In this class, learn how easy it can
be to create a basic spreadsheet. Understand how to set up a spreadsheet,
use basic formulas so the computer can do the math for you, learn to format
your spreadsheet, and create a tool that helps you have access to information
more quickly and easily.
At the Westville Campus
Thursdays, June 5 - 19, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, May 14-28, 6 - 8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
Beyond
the Basics of Microsoft Excel 2003 (Level 2) (prerequisite: The Basics of Microsoft
Excel (Level 1) or practical MS Excel experience)
Take the basic skills you learned in Excel Level 1 and expand them in this
class. Delve deeper into using formulas and functions, create more complex
spreadsheets, learn how to set up workbooks, how to sort and filter information,
and format more complex cells.
At the Westville Campus
Thursdays, July 10 - 24, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, July 16 - 30, 6 - 8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
The Basics of PowerPoint 2003 (Level 1) (prerequisite: "Expanding on the Basics of Using a Computer" or understanding of basic computer commands and word processing)
Your presentation says a lot about you: how professional your organization is, how you pay attention to detail, and how well you are able to use technology. PowerPoint helps you creat professional looking presentations; it's much easier than you may think! Learn to use templates to easily organize information, add pictures and movement to your slides to add interest, and how to have handouts for your audience to use as they follow along with your presentation and take notes.
At the Westville Campus
Wednesdays, Mar. 19-Apr. 2, 6-8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Wednesdays, Feb. 6-20, 6-8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $26
Introduction
to QuickBooks 2007 (Level I) (prerequisite: "Expanding
on the Basics of Using a Computer" or proven
understanding of basic computer commands)
QuickBooks is becoming an industry standard. Learn how QuickBooks makes it
easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create
and print invoices, receipts, and statements, and track your payables, inventory,
and receivables.
At the Westville campus
Wednesdays, June 11 - 25, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
Mondays, July 14 - 28, 6 - 8pm
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $35
Beyond
the Basics of QuickBooks 2007 (Level II) (prerequisite: Introduction to QuickBooks
or practical QuickBooks experience)
Do you need to be able to do more with QuickBooks? Sign up for this class
and you will learn to customize your forms, create reports and graphs, use
other QuickBooks accounts, track and pay your sales tax, as well as process
your payroll, and much more. Learn how to make QuickBooks work for you and
your business.
At the Westville Campus
Mondays, August 4 - 18, 6 - 8pm
At PNC - Porter County
TBD
Registration Fee: $79
Book Fee: $35
Digital Darkroom (prerequisite: "Expanding the Basics of Using Your Computer" or understanding of basic computer commands and good understanding of your digital camera) Learn the skills that are redifining photography today. PNC will help you to create photos that get noticed! Once you have captured your subject learn how to take that image out of your camera's memory and manipulate it. This class uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 to do things like remove red-eye and change colors. Learn how to edit your photos for emailing and website display too. Your imagination will soar as you create masterpieces! Take your photo memories from good to GREAT!
At the Westville Campus
TBD
At PNC - Porter County
Tuesdays, July 1 - 15, 6 - 8:40pm
