Adult Computer Training

Computer Basics

Technology is moving at a faster pace than ever! Don't feel like you are getting left behind. If you are new to computers or need a refresher course, this is the class that will start you along a path to understanding everything you need to know to feel confident when using your PC! Learn how to use a mouse, where to find the desktop, and how to organize your information into folders. Are you uncomfortable using drop down menus, check boxes, and scrollbars? We have that covered too. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of a computer and how to use Microsoft Windows.

Beginning Excel 2016

Microsoft Excel is a powerful and essential tool used to organize and present data in today's computer based society. Isn't it time you learned how to navigate Excel and make it your most powerful productivity tool? If you're not familiar with Excel, that's okay! This class is designed to teach you basics from the ground up and will give you strong fundamentals to build on. Learn to customize the ribbon, enter and edit cell data, build formulas and functions, and format a range or chart. Apply basic data analysis techniques, insert worksheet graphics, and customize worksheet format via pre-defined styles and themes.

Intermediate/Advanced Excel 2016

Today's workforce typically requires more than just a working knowledge of Excel. That's why we are offering a course that will expand your basic knowledge of Excel and help you gain advanced skills! If you have worked with Excel before, or completed our Beginning Excel class, this course is for you. Hands-on instruction includes helping you learn how to improve formatting, organizing data, highlighting key information and creating formulas/links between sheets. You will learn how to efficiently apply intermediate and advanced data analysis techniques. Learn how to apply data validation, conditional formatting, data filtering, three-dimensional references and data consolidation. Quickly organize spreadsheet contents by grouping and outlining data, then create subtotals for the groupings. Also covered is complex functions such as IF/AND/OR and VLOOKUP. Create professional graphics to depict the data analysis results. Learn how to create charts, diagrams, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts for insertion into reports, newsletters, brochures, and presentations. Secure Excel data by protecting and locking Excel cells, worksheets and entire workbooks using passwords.

Book purchase ($30.00) required if you did not attend our Beginning Excel class.

Intermediate/Advanced Excel 2016

Today's workforce typically requires more than just a working knowledge of Excel. That's why we are offering a course that will expand your basic knowledge of Excel and help you gain advanced skills! If you have worked with Excel before, or completed our Beginning Excel class, this course is for you. Hands-on instruction includes helping you learn how to improve formatting, organizing data, highlighting key information and creating formulas/links between sheets. You will learn how to efficiently apply intermediate and advanced data analysis techniques. Learn how to apply data validation, conditional formatting, data filtering, three-dimensional references and data consolidation. Quickly organize spreadsheet contents by grouping and outlining data, then create subtotals for the groupings. Also covered is complex functions such as IF/AND/OR and VLOOKUP. Create professional graphics to depict the data analysis results. Learn how to create charts, diagrams, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts for insertion into reports, newsletters, brochures, and presentations. Secure Excel data by protecting and locking Excel cells, worksheets and entire workbooks using passwords.

Book purchase ($30.00) required if you did not attend our Beginning Excel class.

Beginning Word 2016

Word newbies...this class is designed just for you! If you are a complete computer beginner, or just need a Word refresher, you will learn relevant skills in this course! Instruction includes how to edit text, create and save documents, and how to enhance the appearance of a document by using various formatting options. Improve your Word efficiency via features such as cut, copy, paste, find, replace, and tabs. You will also learn to insert headers and footers, proof and print documents, and create tables. Add visual interest to documents by inserting illustrations, such as pictures, shapes, and SmartArt as well as adding hyperlinks to internet websites or e-mail letters.

Intermediate/Advanced Word 2016

It's time to step up your knowledge of Word! This class is designed for students that already have a working knowledge if Word or who want to build on the skills learned in Beginning Word. Learn how to create professional-looking documents with cover pages, page watermarks, borders, and background colors. Organize document structure via a table of contents, a table of figures based upon picture and table captions, heading styles, cross-reference, page and section breaks along with headers and footers. Covert text into columns for newsletters and brochures. Enhance documents by inserting pictures, shapes, screenshots, hyperlinks, files and SmartArt. Improve text readability by creating tables. Customize a table format by applying table styles, borders, text wrapping and cell alignment. Learn to sort table data and add basic formulas, such as column totals. Learn how to create professional business letters. Lastly, perform a mail merge to create mass mailings using pre-defined names, addresses and letter templates.

Book purchase ($30.00) required if you did not attend our Beginning Word class.

PowerPoint 2016

Have you ever been getting ready for a meeting and wished you knew how to design an effective PowerPoint presentation? Even if you have never used PowerPoint before, you can learn how to work with one of the most commonly used tools in businesses and organizations. Learn how to design and develop presentation slides, format and modify text, arrange the slide sequence, and print presentation slides and handouts. Add visual appeal to slide text by inserting basic ClipArt, WordArt, SmartArt and charts as well as multimedia elements like sound clips and videos. Take your presentations one step further by learning how to enhance your slide shows with slide transition effects, animation and navigational aids.

iPad – Apps, Tips and Tricks

Does your iPad intimidate you? This class is designed to put you at ease and help you feel confident navigating all the functions of your iPad. Starting with the basic features of your device we will also explore key features and apps. If you are new to the world of technology, our instructor provides easy to follow instruction in a small group setting - perfect for asking questions and hands-on learning.

Please bring your iPad to class with you. All iPad versions are welcome.

iPad – Apps, Tips and Tricks

Does your iPad intimidate you? This class is designed to put you at ease and help you feel confident navigating all the functions of your iPad. Starting with the basic features of your device we will also explore key features and apps. If you are new to the world of technology, our instructor provides easy to follow instruction in a small group setting - perfect for asking questions and hands-on learning.

Please bring your iPad to class with you. All iPad versions are welcome.

Windows 10

Did you know that even though Windows 10 is considered one of the most powerful operating systems Microsoft has ever made. It is also one of the most complex? You can learn how to utilize this operating system in this hands-on course! Our expert instructor will help familiarize you with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities. Explore Windows 10 and learn how to customize your desktop, create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users.

Adobe Photoshop CC

Do you often take photos and wish you knew how to enhance, edit, or retouch them? Even if you are a beginner, this class will help you learn fundamentals of Photoshop with hands-on and easy to follow instruction. As you explore Photoshop CC and image editing skills, you'll build upon fundamentals as you work with layers, adjust color, and isolate using selection tools, change resolution, and more. Learn essential tricks and tools that will take your photos to the next level.

ADVANCED Adobe Photoshop with Adobe Illustrator and In-Design

Adobe Photoshop CC gave you a solid foundation, now it's time to step up your game! In this class, utilize all that you learned in Photoshop CC and use that knowledge for two programs, Adobe Illustrator and In-Design. Explore your creativity as you learn to create vector images - the industry standard for designing custom logos, icons and complex illustrations. Learn to incorporate your vector images into a bigger project as you create flyers, posters and other forms of print media. At the program completion you will have an understanding of how all three programs combine as one to make a layout design.

AutoCAD 2017

It is often said that you should never stop learning. If you are looking to learn something that can add value to your portfolio skills, AutoCAD is a time tested craft that can serve you well today and into the future. This expert-led training is designed for the new AutoCAD user. This comprehensive training will teach you the skills to begin, edit and complete drawings using layers, blocks, dimensions, hatching and plotting techniques. You should be familiar with drafting and design and have basic knowledge of computers. Complete hands-on training.

Intermediate/Advanced Excel 2016

Today's workforce typically requires more than just a working knowledge of Excel. That's why we are offering a course that will expand your basic knowledge of Excel and help you gain advanced skills! If you have worked with Excel before, or completed our Beginning Excel class, this course is for you. Hands-on instruction includes helping you learn how to improve formatting, organizing data, highlighting key information and creating formulas/links between sheets. You will learn how to efficiently apply intermediate and advanced data analysis techniques. Learn how to apply data validation, conditional formatting, data filtering, three-dimensional references and data consolidation. Quickly organize spreadsheet contents by grouping and outlining data, then create subtotals for the groupings. Also covered is complex functions such as IF/AND/OR and VLOOKUP. Create professional graphics to depict the data analysis results. Learn how to create charts, diagrams, Pivot Tables, Pivot Charts for insertion into reports, newsletters, brochures, and presentations. Secure Excel data by protecting and locking Excel cells, worksheets and entire workbooks using passwords.

Book purchase ($30.00) required if you did not attend our Beginning Excel class.