Introduction to word processing, hardware, software, and keyboard short-cut keys. Upon completing this course, you should be comfortable in front of the computer, be able to delete, copy files, create and print a document. You should not feel pressured and will be allowed to progress at your own pace.

Start Date: 9/9	4 Sessions	Day: T/TH
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $59/$69		Instructor: Ami Gaspar

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Start Date: 12/2	4 Sessions	Day: T/TH
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $59/$69		Instructor: Ami Gaspar

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

This 6-hour seminar will address frequently asked questions about the internet and take you on an online tour designed to give you a sample of what's out there. The last 30 minutes will be a question and answer period. No prerequisite. No Materials to purchase.

This course involves data base for beginners. You will learn how to design tables and forms (queries and reports) and how to link data bases. Prerequisite: Basic Windows skills required.

Start Date: 11/13	4 Sessions	Day: TH/T
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $59/$69		Instructor: Mike Knupp

Introduction to MS Excel is for students with no previous experience in computer spreadsheets. After a brief overview of basic computer functions, the class provides an introduction to the features of Excel. Students will learn the functions and operations of the MS Excel desktop, the various toolbars and basic menu commands. Upon completion of the course, students can create and save basic workbooks and will be able to apply basic cell functions to spreadsheets and perform basic printing.

Start Date: 10/27	2 Sessions	Day: M/W
Location: BHS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $32/$42		Instructor: Troy Gagnon

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

For students who have used MS Excel or other spreadsheet programs previously. This class covers the more advanced formulas available in Excel, organizing and formatting information inside of a workbook, and techniques to improve productivity.

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

For Students who use Excel regularly, but wish to explore the more advanced features such as presenting data graphically, sorting and grouping data, and filtering data. Advanced printing techniques will be covered. If time permits, the instructor will cover any topic requested by students including security, hyperlinks, exporting data and embedding worksheets in other Microsoft applications.

Start Date: 11/12	2 Sessions	Day: W/M
Location: BHS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $32/$42		Instructor: Troy Gagnon

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

Create presentations (with pictures, sounds,etc.) that you can put to work for you right away. The class will take you from start to print of your presentation. We will cover text objects, illustrating slides, changing appearance of skills, adding charts and diagrams, adding tables, adding multimedia elements, and animating slides and objects, plus, learn the secret to making a professional presentation.

Start date: 12/1	4 Sessions	Day: M/W
Location: BHS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $59/$69		Instructor:  Troy Gagnon

(May be used for Office Skills Certificate Program)

Introduction to MS Word is for students with no previous experience in computer word processing. After a brief overview of basic computer functions, the class provides introduction to the features of Microsoft Word. Students will learn the functions and operations of the MS Word desktop, the various toolbars and basic menu commands. Upon completion of the course, students can create and save documents, generate basic documents, and apply basic formatting features to text.

Start Date: 10/21	2 Sessions	Day: T/TH
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $32/$42		Instructor: Ami Gaspar

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

For students who have used MS Word or other word processing programs previously. This class explores the more powerful features of Word including how to organize information into tables, applying footnotes, endnotes, and graphics. Formatting techniques to create newsletters, brochures and other documents, as well as productivity tools will also be covered.

Start Date: 10/28	2 Sessions	Day: T/TH
Location: JS		Time: 6:30-8:30
Fee: $32/$42		Instructor: Ami Gaspar

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

This class is for students who use word processors regularly but wish to explore the more advanced features such as mail merges, creating web pages, sharing documents, and document security.

Modern Office Skills

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

This course is designed to improve skills used in the modern office of today. Topics to be covered, as time permits, will be selected from the following: telephone etiquette, filing skills, use of electronic calculators, handling mail, appropriate work attitude/behavior/attire, time management and organizational skills, use of office equipment (photocopier, fax machine), spelling and proofreading practice, taking notes/minutes, resume building, interviewing practice, and use of reference manuals.

(May be used for the Office Skills Certificate Program)

From the START to the recycle bin, Windows gives you the knowledge to move about the most convenient operating system. Learn features from Windows using skills transferable to later versions of Windows.