Curricula Subscription Program ...
With the Project Connect Curricula Subscription program, larger nonprofits can bring software training in-house. This is also a practical way for nonprofit technology initiatives to jump-start their new training programs or expand their existing course offerings.
There are over 30 courses, ranging from Introduction to Computers to the Database Developers Series. Designed to be taught in 3-4 hours, each course covers specific tasks relevant to the everyday responsibilities of non-profit staff. (Click here to view the course list, topics covered, and sample pages.)
These curricula have been tested and proven effective by over 1,500 class attendees. They are continuously revised and improved to meet the changing needs of non-profit staff.
The courses are offered via a tiered subscription program:
- Nonprofit organizations which do not charge for their classes can subscribe to each course for $50 per year.
- Nonprofit organizations which do charge for their classes can subscribe to each course for $200 per year.
- For-profit organizations which do charge for their classes can subscribe to each course for $500 per year.
In addition to unlimited use to the curricula during the subscription period, trainers will have access to a support network to assist in teaching strategies as well as software techniques. They will also be able to call the technical support hotline during its hours of operation when there is a question about that software. At the end of the year, the curricula subscription can be renewed for another year.
To subscribe, complete the Curricula Subscription Agreement and send it to Info Line, Inc., 474 Grant St, Akron OH 44311.
For more information, contact Jacquie Skrzypiec at 330-762-5627 or .
To subscribe, complete the Curricula Subscription Agreement and send it to Info Line, Inc., 474 Grant St, Akron OH 44311.
Intro to Computers 1: The Basics
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!
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Intro to Computers 2: Increasing Your Efficiency
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
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Introduction to the Internet
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.
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Microsoft Outlook
Learn how to take advantage of Outlook's powerful features & including managing contact lists, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and using notes. Emphasis is placed on organization techniques. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Intro to Computers 1,2.
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Getting the Most from Your PDA (Palm OS)
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.
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Microsoft Word 1: Document & Formatting Basics
Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, format your text, change your page set-up, set tabs, use headers and footers, and more. After this course, you will be able to enter, format, and print letters, reports, proposals, etc., using tabs and page set-up. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Intro to Computers 1, 2.
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Microsoft Word 2: Tables, Merges, & Macros
This course is designed for those who feel they aren't using Microsoft Word to its full potential. Learn how to insert, format, and manipulate tables, as well as complete a mail merge. We'll also cover recording and using macros. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1.
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Microsoft Word 3: Forms & Advanced Tools
Learn how to design forms which you can send to staff, clients, volunteers, etc., to complete and return to you for tabulation. We will also cover advanced finds/replaces, special characters, and headers/footers.
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Microsoft Word 4: Newsletters & Graphics
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 newsletters. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1, 2, and 3.
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Microsoft Word 5: Newsletters
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 Word 1, 2, 3, 4.
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PageMaker 1: The Basics
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.
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PageMaker 2: Newsletters
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)!
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Microsoft Publisher 1: The Basics
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.
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Microsoft Publisher 2: Newsletters
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.
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Microsoft Excel 1: Spreadsheet & Chart Basics
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.
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Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas
Learn how to enter and edit formulas-such as right and left, date and time, lookup, and IF statements. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1.
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Microsoft Excel 3: Advanced Tools
Learn essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2.
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Microsoft Excel 4: Data Analysis Tools
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.
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Microsoft PowerPoint 1: Slideshow Basics
Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, use the different view options, use templates, set up a master slide, individualize slides, insert graphics, and more! After this course, you will be able to create a basic yet professional presentation with graphics. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2: Animation & Graphics
Learn the more complex tools of PowerPoint, including the impressive animation settings. Prerequisite: Skills covered in PowerPoint 1.
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Introduction to Microsoft Access: Data Entry & Other Basics
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.
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Database Developers Series
Non-profits thrive on databases ... funding and services depend on the staff'' ability to obtain information about clients, donors, volunteers, etc. Microsoft Access is relatively easy to learn compared to other database applications, but it does take a lot of time and commitment. After this set of courses, you will be able to set up and use practical databases for your organization. Due to the nature of the curricula, the Database Developers Series (Access 1-5), cannot be purchased separately; they must be purchased as a unit (5 courses for a total of $250)
Microsoft Access 1: Database Planning & Set-Up
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. We will begin developing the tables on which the entire database will depend. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2.
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Microsoft Access 2: Database Tables & Relationships
In the second session, we will continue to 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. We will also begin to write simple queries. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Access 1 and completion of homework.
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Microsoft Access 3: Database Queries & Basic Forms
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.
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Microsoft Access 4: Database Forms & Reports
More extensive work on the forms will be covered. We will also cover creating and editing reports, which present your data in meaningful ways. Sub-forms and sub-reports will be discussed. Skills covered in Microsoft Access 3 and completion of homework.
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Microsoft Access 5: Trouble-shooting the Database
This class will focus on troubleshooting the database and other useful tools. Also covers the important compact-and-repair tool. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Access 4 and completion of homework.
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Website Developers Series
In this series, attendees will design and develop websites for their own organizations.
Website Development & Management
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.
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Adobe Photoshop 1: Graphics for the Web
Learn how to use PhotoShop's powerful tools to correct color balances in your scanned photos, crop and resize your images, and prepare them for the web. This includes special techniques for reducing the size of your images to reduce download time. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.
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Microsoft FrontPage 1: Themes & Shared Borders
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.
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Microsoft FrontPage 2: Formatting Your Pages
This is the nitty-gritty of developing a website: the pages themselves. We will cover importing and formatting text, using graphics, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and tables. With the skills in this course, you will be able to create different types of pages using the format developed in Microsoft FrontPage 1. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft FrontPage 1.
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Microsoft FrontPage 3: Cool Tools
Now we explore the cool tools of FrontPage: forms, marquees, hover buttons, searches, etc. We will also discuss ways to make each attendee's website better and easier to use. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft FrontPage 1 & 2.
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