Word Processing
(Microsoft Word) |
Level 1
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Understand the concepts of word
processing, as well as create, save and open documents for easy
document management |
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Insert and delete text to edit a
document, then print the document to keep a record of your work
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Modify text alignment and move, copy,
and replace text for emphasis and document control |
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Modify and enhance text appearance by
altering font type and size, and changing font attributes |
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Use tab stops, set indents, apply
bullets and numbering, and change line spacing to enhance document
appearance |
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Use margins, page breaks, and headers
and footers to enhance the page layout |
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Simplify proofreading of documents by
checking spelling, enhance productivity by using AutoText and
AutoCorrect, and simply document creation by using templates |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a beginner course for new users of Word. |
Prerequisites
 | There are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may
register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer
operation. |
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Level 2
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Create and modify tables
to organize data and enhance appearance |
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Use styles to create
consistently formatted documents and to facilitate
changing paragraph and character formatting |
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Use existing templates to
provide consistent document editing and formatting, and
create custom templates |
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Perform Mail Merge tasks
(creating form letters, envelopes, and mailing labels)
using Word 2000 |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a intermediate course for users of Word, |
Prerequisites
 | While anyone may register for this class, it's designed for
participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with
Microsoft Word, and who understand the basics of computer operation. |
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Spread Sheets
(Microsoft Excel) |
Level 1
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Open and move around in an
Excel workbook to learn navigation skills necessary for
creating and using Excel spreadsheets |
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Organize columns and rows
to accommodate information and edit the contents of
cells to organize the information on your worksheet
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Calculate values by
entering formulas into cells and specify an exact
address of a cell by creating an absolute cell
reference, create formulas by typing functions or
building more complex formulas using the Insert Function
dialog box |
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Format cells and worksheet
elements to make the worksheet consistent and readable
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Change the page setup and
preview the workbook to define how the printed worksheet
appears |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a beginner course for new users of Excel. |
Prerequisites
 | There are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may
register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer
operation.. |
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Level 2
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Organize, protect, and
display data, using various tools |
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Create linking formulas
and use the IF function |
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Set up multiple
worksheets, use information from other sources through
consolidation, and copy and paste links to combine
information into one worksheet |
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Create and modify charts
to present data effectively, customize charts to enhance
their appearance |
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Create and apply styles to
format worksheets consistently and quickly, use
conditional formatting, comments, and text boxes to
highlight and explain data |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a intermediate course for users of Excel, |
Prerequisites
 | While anyone may register for this class, it's designed for
participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with
Microsoft Excel, and who understand the basics of computer
operation. |
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Desktop Publishing
(Microsoft Publisher) |
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course builds on basic word processing skills and
concentrates on desktop publishing concepts as they relate
to developing basic publication documents, such as flyers,
newsletters, business cards and other documents that typical
SME's would use. Regardless of the purpose of a document, most people want
their publication to look interesting, professional, and
well organized. Using Publisher, you can create a document
from one of the many publication designs in the design
catalogue, using the layout and design elements that come
with it, or you can start with a blank document and create
your own. Each way gives you the freedom to create
interesting text design elements, through the use of
different fonts and text formatting, and enhance the layout
of the page with custom graphics, clip art, and graphic
elements.
Upon successful
completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Create, modify, save, and
print a one page document using a publication design.
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Create a multi-page
document, starting with a blank page, adding pages and
page elements. |
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Format text by adding
tabs, indents, special characters, and automated
formatting. |
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Insert and modify graphic
elements on a page. |
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Add and modify rows,
columns, text, and formatting in a table to display data
on a page. |
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Create documents that use
special paper. |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a beginner course for new users of Word. |
Prerequisites
 | There are no prerequisites for this course, and while anyone may
register, participants should have a basic understanding of computer
operation. |
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Business Presentation
(Microsoft PowerPoint) |
Level 1
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Understand the concepts of
good presentation skills (with or without a
PowerPoint presentation) |
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Identify PowerPoint
screen elements and terms to use the program efficiently
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Use outlines to organize
the text of your presentations |
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Display a consistent look
throughout presentations by using colour schemes and the
Slide Master |
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Enhance your presentations
by using PowerPoint 2003 design templates and formatting
tools |
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Modify your presentations
for a more organized display of information |
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Polish presentations by
adding WordArt and objects and inserting pictures |
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Produce an on-screen slide
show |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a beginner course for new users of PowerPoint |
Prerequisites
 | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
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Level 2
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Import and share
data from between programs to create a presentation
quickly |
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Use charts and tables to
present data graphically |
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Use graphics to enhance a
presentation, use animation to increase the impact of
text and graphics in a presentation |
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Use the Style Checker to
ensure that a presentation is free of errors, use
PowerPoint features to rehearse a slide show, and
prepare it for presentation |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a intermediate course for users of PowerPoint, |
Prerequisites
 | While anyone may register for this class, it's designed for
participants who have some basic knowledge or experience with
Microsoft PowerPoint, and who understand the basics of computer
operation. |
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Web Page Authoring
(Microsoft FrontPage) |
Level 1
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Understand the concepts of
the web page and HTML |
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Create a simple Web Page
using HTML |
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Enhance a basic Web Page
by changing colours and backgrounds, and adding images
and tables |
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Add hyperlinks to a Web
Page document |
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Explore the FrontPage 2003
Environment |
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Create Web-based HTML
documents to develop a Web site |
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Format a page to make it
visually appealing |
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Create hyperlinks to link
to other files on the Internet or on a network |
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Place pictures in a page
to increase the information conveyed to visitors |
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Use tables to arrange text
and objects on a page |
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Add multimedia to your
pages by inserting movies, sounds, and animations |
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Manage and publish your
site with FrontPage tools |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | Anyone wanting to understand the basics of the world wide web
and how to operate in that environment |
 | Anyone wanting to create their own simple website |
 | Participants will be given the opportunity to actually register
a domain name, publish their site, and |
 | This is a beginner course for HTML |
Prerequisites
 | There are no prerequisites for this course. Participants should
understand the basic operation of a computer and ideally some
experience surfing the internet. |
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Level 2
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Import files from
different locations to collect all of the necessary
files in one place, define the formatting for headings
and other HTML elements |
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Use the Navigation view to
create a structure for navigation bars, enable visitors
to your site to see multiple pages at once with frames
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Create a form to gather
information from visitors to your Web site, use advanced
form options to save information in a database and
create discussion groups |
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Use Substitution and
Include components to automatically include and update
information, use FrontPage to work in a group |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | Anyone wanting to understand the basics of the world wide web
and how to operate in that environment |
 | This is a beginner course for HTML |
Prerequisites
 | Participants should understand the basics of HTML and operation
of a computer. |
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Database
(Microsoft Access) |
Level 1
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Identify the components of
a database, and work with those components |
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Open a table, find
information stored there, and enter data |
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Create a table design from
a template, and customize it |
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Enter data into tables,
and ensure its accuracy by using input masks and input
validation formulas |
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Create relationships
between tables to ensure data accuracy and to deploy
referential integrity |
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Create forms for entering
data into tables, and change the design elements that
have been placed on those forms |
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Import and export data to
and from various sources, including Word and Excel |
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Preview and print database
objects, and change the page setup options |
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Cost
 | $249.00 |
Duration
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1 day (9:00 - 4:00 with
one hour off for lunch) |
Who should attend;
 | This is a beginner course for Microsoft Access |
Prerequisites
 | There is no prerequisite for this course but candidates should
understand the basics of computer operation. |
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