| ----- Tuesday, August 03, 2004 ----- | |
| Word 4 | |
| 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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| ----- Wednesday, August 04, 2004 ----- | |
| Excel 1 | |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | |
| Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, navigate through a spreadsheet, fill down and across, AutoSum, and more. After this course, you will be able to create a basic spreadsheet from scratch, write basic sum and average formulas, and create simple charts from your data. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, August 05, 2004 ----- | |
| Intro to Access | |
| 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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| ----- Monday, August 09, 2004 ----- | |
| Free Day | |
| 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. Visit infolineinc.org/connect/verizon.htm for information on Verizon's training grant program. | |
| ----- Tuesday, August 10, 2004 ----- | |
| Word 5 | |
| 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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| ----- Wednesday, August 11, 2004 ----- | |
| Excel 2 | |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | |
| Learn how to enter and edit formulas-such as right and left, date and time, lookup, and IF statements. Also covers essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, August 12, 2004 ----- | |
| Access 1 | |
| 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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| ----- Tuesday, August 17, 2004 ----- | |
| Pagemaker 1 | |
| 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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| ----- Wednesday, August 18, 2004 ----- | |
| Excel 3 | |
| 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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| ----- Thursday, August 19, 2004 ----- | |
| Access 2 | |
| 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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| ----- Tuesday, August 24, 2004 ----- | |
| Pagemaker 2 | |
| 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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| ----- Wednesday, August 25, 2004 ----- | |
| Excel 4 | |
| 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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| Quickie: Going from Word 2000 to 2003: Tips & Tricks to Deal with the Differences | |
| 2:00 PM-4:00 PM | |
| You would think that Microsoft would make the transition from Word 2000 to Word 2003 easy ... but they didn't!! Tired of that stupid-looking reading pane? Can't find the mail merge ... or can't even figure out what to do once you have found it? Do you miss Clippy? This quickie, down-and-dirty, learn-the-skills-and-get-of-out-here will cover the major differences between the programs. Members: $20; Non-members: $35. Register for this class |
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| ----- Thursday, August 26, 2004 ----- | |
| Access 3 | |
| 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | |
| Queries are used to analyze data, combine data from different tables, and retrieve data from one or more tables using criteria you specify. Forms can be created to "pretty up" your data, make data entry easier, and combine data from different tables and queries. We will also integrate the data into Microsoft Word and Excel for file exchange and publication. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Access 2 and completion of homework. Register for this class |
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