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| Excel 3 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Learn essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2. Register for this class |
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| ----- Tuesday, April 06, 2004 ----- | |
| 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, April 07, 2004 ----- | |
| Publisher 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Publisher is a terrific program for people who want to create professional-looking publications without having to know design: it has lots of templates which are easy to use. This course will cover the basics of Publisher so that you can do flyers and brochures. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1. Register for this class |
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| Quickies: The Art of Google | |
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2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
| Can't find what you're looking for on the internet? Feel like you've missed the wave when it comes to surfing? Join us for this Quickies session on improving your Internet search techniques. Includes using the Google toolbar, a handy add-on to your web browser that makes searching the web more convenient - and more effective! Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, April 08, 2004 ----- | |
| Excel 4 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| For those of you who are ready to go the next step: subtotals and pivot tables! These tools consolidate your data and point out critical relationships. Also, advanced chart techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1, 2, & 3. Register for this class |
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| ----- Tuesday, April 13, 2004 ----- | |
| Intro to Internet | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Learn what a web address is, how to find what you want, and how to bookmark. Also explore the many things you can do on the internet, as well as when it is safe (and not safe) to provide personal information. This course is designed specifically for those who want to get the most out of their time on the internet, as well as those who haven't had much experience with it. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1. Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, April 14, 2004 ----- | |
| Publisher 2 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| The focus of this course will be developing professional-looking newsletters for your organization. The focus is on understanding how to use frames to control your text flow. Forms will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Publisher 1. Register for this class |
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| ----- Tuesday, April 20, 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, April 21, 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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| Quickies: Demystifying Mail Merge | |
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2:00 PM-4:00 PM |
| Got a direct mail campaign coming up? Don't send out another donation request that starts "Dear Potential Donor"… use Mail Merge to personalize your correspondence and improve your response rate. In this Quickie course, you will learn how to create customized form letters, envelopes and mailing labels, all from a single list of contacts. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, April 22, 2004 ----- | |
| Website Development | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Great websites just don't happen: they take a lot of planning and knowledge of theory. We will explore the options of website development, paying special attention to the differences between designing for paper vs. designing for the web. When you complete this course, you will have a good plan for your new or updated website. Then you can create it yourself or give your plan to your computer specialist. Register for this class |
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| ----- Tuesday, April 27, 2004 ----- | |
| Palm PDA | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| PDA's-those wonderful little palm-sized computers the size of a calculator-can keep you organized. No need to carry a day planner or portable computer … this little baby does it all. Bring in your PDA and learn the tips and tricks to get the most from your investment. Covers all PDA's using the Palm OS system. Register for this class |
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| ----- Wednesday, April 28, 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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| ----- Thursday, April 29, 2004 ----- | |
| FrontPage 1 | |
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9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| We will cover the basics of FrontPage, the most popular website authoring software in the world! The focus will be on understanding how FrontPage works, designing themes, and using shared borders. After this course, you will be able to develop a simple but useful format for your organization's website. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2. Register for this class |
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