Computers & Technology

Computers & Technology

Gaining or maintaining computer skills ensures workers access to information that affects their choices.

  • ABCs of Computing +

    The ABCs of Computing course has been updated to reflect the technological changes that have occurred since the course was first written 10 years ago. The course now covers the basic concepts of computing, as well as popular applications and typing. Participants will learn about the basic functions of a computer, while gaining a greater knowledge of computer software and hardware.

  • Design Your Own Webpage & Blog +

    Today most people are connected via email, through facebook or by blogging.  This course will provide participants with knowledge about how websites and blogs work (an introduction to HTML) as well as provide participants with an interactive activity using free website builders to build a website and/or blog.

  • Excel in the Cloud +

    Welcome to Excel Online also known as Excel in the Cloud.  Create, edit, and share Excel spreadsheets by taking advantage of the new FREE Office Online apps - accessible anywhere, and compatible with almost everything.  Excel in the Cloud isn’t as powerful as the full version; however, it does enough to handle the needs of many users.

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  • Internet 101 +

    Internet 101 was created for those who want to know just the basics. This course will provide you with enough knowledge to have fun while learning different techniques that will assist you when “surfing the net”.

  • Internet Safety +

    The Internet is a great tool and fountain of information, but it can be a dangerous place if you are not careful. There are many reasons that you need to use the highest security measures while on the Internet in order to keep yourself and loved ones safe. It doesn't matter what age you are, learn what you need to protect yourself, your family and your children from Internet stalkers as well as protect your personal information so that no one steals your identity or hacks your banking information.
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  • Microsoft Access 2007 - Advanced +

    Microsoft Access is used to create and manage computer-based databases and it also enables you to organise, manage and store information for reference, reporting and analysis. It can as well be used for personal information management. Access databases can help you store and track just about any kind of information. This course covers working with queries, working with forms, reports, macros as well as importing and exporting information to your data base.

  • Microsoft Access 2007 - Basic +

    Microsoft Access is used to create and manage computer-based databases and it also enables you to organise, manage and store information for reference, reporting and analysis. It can as well be used for personal information management. Access databases can help you store and track just about any kind of information. This course covers the fundamentals of database usage, creating  and working with databases as well as working with tables and fields.

  • Microsoft Excel 2007 - Advanced +

    MS Excel 2007 is the world’s most widely-used spreadsheet program.  Excel’s forte, is performing numerical calculations.  Excel can be used to create budgets, analyze survey results, and perform just about any type of financial analysis you can think of.  The Advanced course covers topics such as working with pivot tables, analyzing and organizing data, working with macros, working with objects and some advanced topics such as customizing toolbars, changing Excel’s default options and much more.

  • Microsoft Excel 2007 - Basic +

    MS Excel 2007 is the world’s most widely-used spreadsheet program.  Excel’s forte, is performing numerical calculations.  Excel can be used to create budgets, analyze survey results, and perform just about any type of financial analysis you can think of.  This Basic course starts with the fundamentals – understanding worksheets, creating worksheets, editing worksheets, formatting worksheets, working with charts and managing workbooks.
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  • Microsoft Excel 2010 +

    Organize, analyse and creatively display data with the new features in Microsoft's spreadsheet software Excel 2010.

  • Microsoft Outlook 2007 +

    The goal of this course is to teach the user how to navigate through Microsoft Outlook 2007, including the new and improved features such as, Instant Search and the To Do Bar.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 +

    This course is designed to teach the user to navigate through Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 including using the new Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar. Also, how to design a presentation, viewing and editing techniques, applying transitions and animation effects, and more.

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 +

    With PowerPoint, users create a presentation with a series of slides. It is easy to import documents from other types of software such as Microsoft Word and import it into PowerPoint. Presentations are created in a series of PowerPoint slides, using available templates or starting from a blank page. Users can import audio, video, graphics and text into PowerPoint to make interesting and dynamic presentations. PowerPoint 2010 introduces new tools that you can use to effectively create, manage, and collaborate with others on your presentations.

  • Microsoft Word 2007 - Advanced +

    This course builds on the Basic course, covering more advanced features such • working with mailings • using document collaboration tools • working with word Art, Smart Art• working with templates • customizing toolbars and using Microsoft diagnostics.

  • Microsoft Word 2007 - Basic +

    This course provides core skills necessary to use Microsoft Word efficiently.  Topics covered in this course include; Formatting & Aligning Text, Working with paragraphs, Working with pictures and charts, Working with documents and styles, Using mail merge, Using tables and much more.
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  • Microsoft Word 2010 +

    Microsoft Word 2010 offers enhanced features to create professional-quality documents, easier ways to work together with people, and almost-anywhere access to your files. • Add impressive formatting effects directly to the text in your document. You can now apply many of the same effects to text and shapes that you might already use for pictures, charts, and SmartArt graphics. • Use new and improved picture-editing tools to fine-tune every picture in your document. • Improved Navigation Pane and Find tools make it easier than ever to browse and search. • Easily customize the improved Ribbon to make the commands you need most accessible. Create custom tabs or even customize built-in tabs. • Recover draft versions of files that you closed without saving.

  • Prezi +

    When PowerPoint was introduced to the world of presentations, it was the program of choice. That was decades ago, and Prezi is quickly becoming the preferred presentation tool for many reasons such as 1. It’s free for everyone who has a computer and internet connection 2. It’s more visually appealing than the predictable slide show 3. It’s easy to learn and use.
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  • Word in the Cloud +

    Office Online is more than just for free.  There are browser-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote that anyone can use on multiple devices. Word in the Cloud offers only the necessary features required to create professional quality documents.  It helps you to easily organize with built in templates.  You can write your documents more efficiently, it allows for easier ways to work with people and you can access your files from virtually anywhere at any time.

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