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| Computers 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Learn important details like how to shut your computer off properly, mouse techniques, basic software procedures, and basic troubleshooting. Microsoft Explorer and file management will also be discussed. The skills in this course are critical to the successful completion of other courses. If you are unsure about your skill level, consider this course as a refresher. We promise that you'll learn at least 3 new things! Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, October 06, 2004 ----- | |
| Intro to Access | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Reduce your frustration and increase your efficiency by learning the underlying logic behind this database program. This will also include data entry techniques and writing and using simple queries and reports. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, October 07, 2004 ----- | |
| Word 4 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| There's no need to buy an expensive desktop publishing package if you have Microsoft Word. Learn how to insert and manipulate graphics, use columns, and other cool tools. After this course, you will be able to develop professional-looking flyers and brochures. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1, 2, and 3. Register for this class |
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| ----- Monday, October 11, 2004 ----- | |
| Columbus Day | |
| All Day (InfoLine closed) | |
| ----- Tuesday, October 12, 2004 ----- | |
| Computers 2 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| If you find yourself lost when looking for files you know are there—or if you need to know how to copy files from your hard drive to a floppy disk—this course is a must! We will go into more detail about Microsoft Explorer, which manages all your files. We will also discuss how to customize your computer using Windows' control panel settings and ways to increase your efficiency with the computer. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1: The Basics Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, October 13, 2004 ----- | |
| Access 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| This first session will focus on identifying what needs to be included in a nonprofit-related database and how to structure it so that the database will be easy to use and easy to retrieve useful information. Attendees will plan the database they need for their own organization. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, October 14, 2004 ----- | |
| Word 5 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| A nonprofit's communication strategy should always include ongoing communications with its clients, client families, volunteers, donors, funders, etc. The most professional way is through newsletters. This course will focus on what you need to know to develop newsletters that get read. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1-4. Register for this class |
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| ----- Monday, October 18, 2004 ----- | |
| Free Day | |
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1:00 PM-4:00 PM (the second Monday of every 1 month from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) |
| Use our computer lab, or stop in for Verizon application assistance | |
| ----- Tuesday, October 19, 2004 ----- | |
| Quickbooks 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| According to our surveys, QuickBooks is used by more non-profits than any other accounting package. This class will cover setting up the QuickBooks system … including preferences, customers, accounts, etc. Even if you currently use QuickBooks, this class might be helpful in understanding your system. Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, October 20, 2004 ----- | |
| Pagemaker 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| PageMaker is fabulous for desktop publishing! It has more powerful tools than Microsoft Word or Publisher … and, because you don't use frames, it is much easier to learn! This course will cover how PageMaker works, master pages, styles, wrapping, and graphics. Register for this class |
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| ----- Tuesday, October 26, 2004 ----- | |
| QuickBooks 2 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| This class will focus on entering and processing invoices, payments, deposits, etc. This will also cover printing simple financial reports which you can share with your board and funders. Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, October 27, 2004 ----- | |
| Pagemaker 2 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| This course will go into more detail about PageMaker's document management tools: linking, multiple master pages, and plug-ins. Extensive time will be spent on preparing the document to send to your printer to avoid costly mistakes (both time and money)! Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, October 28, 2004 ----- | |
| Access 2 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| In the second session, we will actually set up the database planned in the previous session. Tables will be closely examined, especially field properties. We will also do quick searches, filters, and sorts. Relationships between tables will be a major focus. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Access 1 and completion of homework. Register for this class |
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