HCC Computer Courses for Business Professionals: October

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PowerPoint QuickStart
Create imaginative and spectacular PowerPoint presentations using Clip Art, animation, sound effects, web collaboration, and hyperlinks. Topics include layout and design; creating a summary slide; inserting and formatting pictures; pulling clips from the web; inserting and modifying objects; manipulating and grouping objects; using WordArt; combining presentations; creating and formatting tables; creating custom slide shows; inserting comments; linking Excel charts to presentations; creating overhead transparencies and 35mm slides; printing slides, speaker notes, and handouts; and preparing on-screen presentations. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45115 Tuition: $99 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Fri. 10/1/2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 1 session Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: S. Nonn

Project Mgmt. Using MS Project
Many people who have managed projects for years with no formal study realize the field of project management and the information technology industry changes rapidly. This provides up-to-date information on how good project management and MS Project can help you manage projects effectively. Topics include defining a project and its scope, identifying keys to success, and developing the steps to effectively set up and manage a project. Students plan and control the project and predict the cost and schedule at completion. Learn how to customize MS Project to accommodate various sized projects. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45125 Tuition: $219 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Tues., Thur. 10/5/2010 - 10/7/2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 2 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 125 Instructor: L. Meyers

Intro to Personal Computers
Learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer and use commercial software packages that run in Windows. Students receive an overview of Windows, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and the Internet through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises. Topics include computer terminology, use of the mouse, and hardware and software evaluation. This is a good course for beginners. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45127 Tuition: $175 Course Fee: $55 Meeting Day(s): Tues. 10/5/2010 - 11/9/2010 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:40 PM 6 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 125 Instructor: B. Lamka -- or -- Course: 45128 Tuition: $175 Course Fee: $55 Meeting Day(s): Thur. 10/14/2010 - 11/18/2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:10 PM 6 sessions Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: G. Williamson

Excel
Microsoft's Excel is one of the most popular computer programs for reporting financial information because it quickly and accurately calculates numbers, eliminating the chance of calculating errors. This comprehensive course covers creating worksheets, formatting techniques, entering formulas, rearranging data within a worksheet, restructuring worksheets, constructing and copying formulas using relative and absolute references, using functions, using shortcut menus, hiding and unhiding columns and rows, placing a chart on a worksheet, and exploring additional formatting with graphic images. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45111 Tuition: $145 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Mon. 10/11/2010 - 11/8/2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:10 PM 5 sessions Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: B. Lamka -- or -- Course: 45112 Tuition: $145 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Tues. 10/19/2010 - 11/16/2010 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:40 PM 5 sessions Location: Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 136 Instructor: M. Davis

Access
Afraid of Microsoft Access? Using existing database examples, learn the fundamentals of good database design, explore key terms and concepts, get acquainted with Access program components, create a database, use queries to find and analyze data, and design simple forms and reports. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of Windows. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45118 Tuition: $219 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Tues., Thur. 10/12/2010 - 10/14/2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 2 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 125 Instructor: A. Coyner

Keep Track of Files & Folders
Unravel the mystery of where files go after saving them. Learn to save, locate, and reuse files as well as understand the role folders play in storing files. Topics include file management tasks such as copying, moving, renaming, deleting, restoring, and finding files. Don't be confused any longer by the filing system on your computer! This class does not teach the basics of Windows. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. This is the third course in the Reentry Women series of courses. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45132 Tuition: $99 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Tues. 10/12/2010 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1 session Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: J. Reilly

Mastering Photoshop
Mastering Photoshop Elements Photoshop Elements' friendly user interface, combined with its bargain-basement price, has made it an instant hit with the new wave of digital photographers and home users lured by the recent proliferation of sophisticated, low-cost digital cameras and scanners. This course is designed for students who are looking for a powerful, low-cost software program to meet their imaging needs. Learn how to retouch images, use special effects, and filters and styles that turn your digital images into fascinating works of art. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45135 Tuition: $175 Course Fee: $75 Meeting Day(s): Tues. 10/12/2010 - 11/16/2010 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:10 PM 6 sessions Location: Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 136 Instructor: S. Nonn

Accelerated A+ Certification
This course is designed to prepare students for the two A+ CompTIA certification exams, core (hardware) and operating system (software). This course is uniquely designed for the student who is currently employed as a technician and needs certification to continue his/her job or to get promoted, or for those who have taken A+ training but did not take the exams. Topics include ports and connectors, maintenance, safety precautions, motherboards, busses and power supplies, CMOS setup, processors, and RAM. This brush-up course does not include equipment tear down or installing software. In each class, students will have hands-on assignments for configuration, optimization and diagnostics, homework, sample testing, intense lectures, and presentations. Prerequisites: Must be employed as a technician or have taken A+ training, or have approval of the coordinator. Textbook required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45095 Tuition: $399 Course Fee: $75 Meeting Day(s): Thur. 10/14/2010 - 11/4/2010 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:10 PM 4 sessions Location: Edgewood Public Library, Rm. 137 Instructor: G. Leavens

Introduction to MS
Do you want to create professional-looking publications for print or online presentation? If so, this course is for you. This course teaches the basics of Microsoft Publisher. Topics include: using a template; importing an MS Word document; opening, viewing, saving and closing a publication; working with text boxes, shapes and graphics; and creating colorful cards and calendars. Prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45121 Tuition: $99 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Fri. 10/15/2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 1 session Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: B. Lamka

Word
Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing program that can efficiently create, modify, and format documents. With today's fast-paced work environment, increased editing skills and automating tasks is a must. Comprehensive training includes formatting text, creating bulleted lists, changing line spacing, working with tabs and margins, entering text in a header or footer, inserting page breaks, printing a range of pages, inserting tables, finding and replacing text, adding borders, adding clip art, resizing and moving clipart, making tasks easier with macros, and mail merging. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45105 Tuition: $145 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Sat. 10/16/2010 - 11/13/2010 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:10 PM 5 sessions Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: G. Williamson

Intense PMP
The 2 day (16 hour) intense and comprehensive certification exam prep course is designed for individuals preparing to sit for the rigorous Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam. The course is based on the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 4th edition. The course provides a high level review of how to properly plan and execute project tasks in order to manage projects successfully. Key topics reviewed include effective leadership, project roles and responsibilities, project communication, team building, project scope, project quality, project cost, project risk, project procurement, and project schedule. Attending the course enables participants to identify knowledge areas where further study is required, and enhances their exam-taking skills. This educational offering is required by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to become a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). The majority of government contracts require DoD contractors to employee PMPs. This course will also significantly reduce a participants overall exam preparation time. Course: 45149 Tuition: $499 Course Fee: $300 Meeting Day(s): Sat. 10/16/2010 - 10/23/2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2 sessions Location: APG Guardian Gateway Bldg, Rm. 108B Instructor: M. McNally

Certified Wireless Network Adm
This 4-day course provides a complete knowledge foundation for those entering into or advancing in the wireless networking industry. From basic RF theory to 802.11 frame exchange processes, the training benefits both the novice and the experienced network professional. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of networking. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45098 Tuition: $2500 Course Fee: $400 Meeting Day(s): Mon. - Thur. 10/18/2010 - 10/21/2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 4 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 138

QuickBooks
Learn to automate business finances: how to enter invoices, cash sales, bills, track items bought and sold, resale items, and track expenses and income by job or client; track and pay sales tax, receive and deposit payments; print invoices, statements, payroll checks, and reports. Reports include profit and loss, balance sheets, trial balances, journals, and cash flow. Prerequisites: Knowledge of accounting and working knowledge of Windows. USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers Transcript available. Course: 45145 Tuition: $239 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Mon. 10/18/2010 - 11/15/2010 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:40 PM 5 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 125 Instructor: M. Joyner

FRx-Report Design Essentials
This course covers the basic report design skills you need to create, maintain and distribute presentation quality reports using Microsoft Business Solutions for Analytics - FRx. This course will also help you to create new reports, and distribute and analyze your company's financial information. Topics include: basic foundational skills; complex calculations; drag and drop reorganization; rounding adjustments; and account sets. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of accounting principals and working knowledge of Windows. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45189 Tuition: $399 Course Fee: $99 Meeting Day(s): Tues., Wed. 10/19/2010 - 10/20/2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2 sessions Location: Higher Education Center, Rm. 125 Instructor: T. Maila

Introduction to Visio
This course is designed for participants that are familiar with using Microsoft Windows XP/Vista, but have little or no experience using Microsoft Visio 2007. This course will teach students how to use Visio?s combined tools to complete projects quickly and easily. You will also discover the features most used by today's business users. Topics include: inserting and working with 1D and 2D shapes, diagrams, and text; formatting shapes and diagrams; connecting shapes with flowcharts; and working with organization charts. Prerequisite: Windows XP or Vista. Textbook and USB Flash Drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45123 Tuition: $149 Course Fee: $39 Meeting Day(s): Fri. 10/22/2010 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 1 session Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 215 Instructor: S. Nonn

ITIL Foundation Prep
In this course students will receive an introduction to the lifecycle of managing IT services. Students will learn five core disciplines of ITIL best practices. The five disciplines represented in this course are service strategy, service design, service transition, service operations, and continual service improvement. These disciplines represent a service lifecycle framework that further enhances alignment to the business while demonstrating business value and ROI, and enabling IT to solve specific operational needs. Prerequisites: Familiarity with IT terminology and IT-related work experience are recommended. Textbook required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course: 45151 Tuition: $995 Meeting Day(s): Mon. - Thur. 10/25/2010 - 10/28/2010 Time: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM 4 sessions Location: APG Guardian Gateway Bldg, Rm. 108B Instructor: L. Hewitt

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