Computer Training Courses

All of the following courses are held in SPD's computer labs, room N114 or room N121 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) building.

Personal Computer Basics

How To Buy and Sell on EBay
NCE 800 • 5 sessions • Fee: $389
With over 200 million registered buyers and sellers, it should come as no surprise to know that you can buy, and sell, just about anything on EBay. It is the worlds largest auction site and if you learn how to work it, you can create either your own "garage sale" online or start your own part or full time business selling online.

This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the EBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to EBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.

This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Students will be encouraged to actively follow the class material. Over the five nights participating students will complete the following in class:

• Create an EBay and a PayPal account.
• Choose an item to sell online.
• Take digital pictures of your item.
• Write an effective sales description.
• Upload your ad and pictures to EBAY.
• Hopefully, sell your product!
• Get paid and communicate with your buyer.
• Pack and ship your product.

Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18, 25 & March 4, 2009

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
NCE 708 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers what you need to know by incorporating four introductory areas of interest to those just beginning to use a personal computer. Topics include: Introduction to Microsoft Windows, Introduction to the Internet, Basics of using E-mail, and Use of a Digital Camera.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Dates to be announced.

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level Two
NCE 709 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers the next step in elementary personal computer use building on the skills learned in Personal Computer Foundations - Level One. Topics include: Navigating the Internet for focused searches, Use of Digital Camera special features, and Overviews of Microsoft Word and Excel for personal use.
Prerequisite: Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Wednesdays, 11am - 2pm; July 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 6, 13 & 20, 2008

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Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
NCE 328 • 9 sessions • Fee $479

Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript and Dynamic HTML. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, templates and how to manage workflow.

In addition, the last 2- 3 sessions will focus on separating the content of a website from the style. We will focus on how to create Cascading Style Sheets and how to apply the style sheets to website(s).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499816). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; February 4, 11, 18 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 1, 2009

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Adobe Fireworks CS3
NCE 327 • 3 sessions • Fee $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: To be announced. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section B: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; April 20 & 27; May 4, 2009

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Exploring Adobe FLASH CS3
NCE 329 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Mastering the use of these advanced features is considered the industry standard for web animators. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499824). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 10, 17 & 24; October 1, 15, 22 & 29; November 5, 12, 19 & 26; December 3, 2008

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Adobe Photoshop
NCE 321 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321492021)--available at any general book store or online bookseller. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section A: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 6, 13, 20 & 27; February 3, 10, 17 & 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2009

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General Computing

Microsoft Word

Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0321492021). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 28; February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2009
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 17 & 24; October 1, 8 & 15, 2009

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I
NCE 316.1 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course in Word covers multiple document management and mail merge functions, valuable skills that reduce waste and streamline mass mailings.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0321492021). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; March 4 & 11, 2009
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; October 22 & 29, 2009

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II
NCE 316.2 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers tables and document forms (mailing labels and envelopes).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0321492021). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; March 18 & 25, 2009
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; November 5 & 12, 2009

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III
NCE 316.3 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers footnotes, document generation, automatic paragraph numbering, styles and document compare functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0321492021). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; April 1 & 15, 2009
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; November 19 & December 3, 2009

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module IV
NCE 316.4 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers desktop publishing functions, including picture and file insertion, templates, styles and newspaper columns.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0321492021). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; April 22 & 29, 2009
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; December 10 & 17, 2009

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Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 073562304x). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; October 20 & 27; November 3, 10 & 17, 2008
Section F: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 27; February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2009
Section G: Mondays, 10am-1pm; March 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Section H: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; August 5, 12, 19 & 26; September 2, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; October 19 & 26; November 2, 9 & 16, 2009

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Advanced Microsoft Excel Module I
NCE 314.1 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 073562304x). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D:Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 15 & 22, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; November 24 & December 1, 2008
Section F: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; March 3 & 10, 2009
Section G: Mondays, 10am-1pm; May 4 & 11, 2009
Section H: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 16 & 23, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; November 23 & 30, 2009

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Advanced Excel Module II
NCE 314.2 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 073562304x). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 29 & November 5, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; December 8 & 15, 2008
Section F: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; March 17 & 24, 2009
Section G: Mondays, 10am-1pm; May 18 & June 1, 2009
Section H: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 30; October 7, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; December 7 & 14, 2009

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Microsoft Access

Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623031). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section E: Mondays, 1:30-4:30; October 20 & 27; November 3, 10 & 17, 2008
Section F: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; January 29; February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2009
Section G: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; March 30; April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Section H: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; August 4, 11, 18 & 25; September 1, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 10am-1pm; October 19 & 26; November 2, 9 & 16, 2009

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Advanced Access
NCE 317.1 • 4 sessions • Fee: $209
Add power to your database by creating custom forms and reports, and learning how to use advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review on the use of relational databases and mastering relationships.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623031). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section D: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; November 20; December 4, 11 & 18, 200
Section E: Mondays, 130-430; November 24; December 1, 8 & 15, 2008
Section F: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2009
Section G: Monday, 1:30pm-4:30pm; May 5, 11 & 18; June 1, 2009
Section H: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 15, 22 & 29; October 6, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 10am-1pm; November 23 & 30; December 7 & 14, 2009

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Microsoft PowerPoint

Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
NCE 318 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623015). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section C: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 4, 11, 18 & 25; October 2 2008
Section D: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
Section E: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm; July 14, 21 & 28; August 4 & 11, 2009
Section F: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; October 19 & 26; November 2, 9 & 16, 2009

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For information on how to register, including a downloadable registration form, travel directions, and where to park, go to Registration. If you would like additional information regarding any of the programs the Division of Career Development offers, send an email or call 631.632.7022.