Business and Training Center > Spring Quarter > Computer Basics

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You have general PC skills, you’ve used the Web and you’re Email friendly, and now you’re not certain which Microsoft Office application to learn next…

Why not get the basics of the main Microsoft Office suite. Join us in this all in one introductory course. This course covers the basics of: WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT and ACCESS. General PC skills and Windows experience is required!!!

5:30pm - 9:00pm TTh MAB 107

4/4/06 - 4/6/06 $149

Do you still type using the hunt and peck method? Come learn the basics of touch typing so you can type better and e-mail faster. Using computer software and teacher instruction you will be typing faster in no time. No Textbook. 9 hours.

6:00pm - 9:00pm TWTh MAB 109

5/2/06-5/4/06 $149

For students, ages 9 to 14. Learn the basic fingering positions so you can easily touch type. Fun computer drills and games included. 6 hours.

9:00am - 12:00pm Sa MAB 109

4/15/06 - 4/22/06 $125

Class is an intermediate/advanced level extension of the BRIEF Office Overview class with advanced topics from a project perspective using WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS and POWERPOINT. The emphasis is on Office Integration. Separate projects will be developed during class for each discipline of the Microsoft Applications utilizing the benefits of each, along with sharing of data between them. The final portion of class will include developing a POWERPOINT presentation for the projects developed in class along with general presentation skills. Prerequisite: Office Overview -Brief or comparable experience in Word / Excel / Access / PowerPoint. Textbook included. (7 hours)

5:30pm - 9:00pm TTh MAB 107

4/11/06 - 4/13/06 $159

Have you decided it's time to learn about computers? Start here. In this supportive beginning class, you will practice using the keyboard and mouse, learn about word processing and other common applications. The emphasis is on getting you up and running. Textbook included. (6 hours)

9:00am - 4:00pm Sa MAB 107

2/18/06 $125

6:00pm - 9:00pm MW MAB 107

4/3/06 - 4/5/06 $125