Begin to learn Office 2003 or take the skills you have already learned in another course, on the job or from another source and enhance your knowledge and skills.

Our class size is small, 10 to 14 students, allowing our instructors to give students the attention they need. Our friendly hands-on approach is a productive way to help students move on to the next level.

With each course we have listed any prerequisites that are needed. To get the most out of your learning experience, be sure to pay careful attention to these.

Interested in a Proficiency Certificate?
See Basic Computer Proficiency Certificate for requirements.

Microsoft Word 2003, Introduction
Microsoft Word 2003, Intermediate
Projects in Business: Advanced Word
Microsoft Excel 2003, Introduction
Microsoft Excel 2003, Intermediate
Microsoft Excel 2003, Advanced
Microsoft Access 2003, Introduction
Microsoft Access 2003, Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Microsoft Publisher 2003, Introduction

Preparing Content for Presentations

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Microsoft Word 2003, Introduction
Are you a beginner who needs an in depth study of Word? Learn to:

• Copy and paste text
• Format text
• Create and work with tables
• Add graphics
• Merge Word documents

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Word 2003, Intermediate
Take Microsoft Word to the next level. This course is geared towards those who have basic Word skills and are ready to learn more. Cover topics include:

• Formatting with styles
• Creating and modifying charts
• Creating and using forms
• Sharing information with other programs

Class Hours: 15

Projects in Business: Advanced Word
In this workshop, you'll focus on using the functions and features of Word in specific business projects. A basic review of intermediate and advanced level Word functions is included; however, the focus is on self-discovery and function integration. Some knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Access is useful, but not required.

• Create a multi-page report with information drawn from various sources.
• Create a complete marketing kit to launch a new product or service
• Create a product catalog, using mail merge, queries, and importing data from other sources.
• Create multiple documents using collaborative tools, document versions, and templates and simple macros.
• Create a workbook from a PowerPoint presentation and use tables, graphics, and advanced paragraph formatting.

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Excel 2003, Introduction
Are you in need of an in depth look at Excel? Learn to:

• Build and edit worksheets
• Format worksheets
• Work with Charts
• Use formulas and functions
• Use lists

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Excel 2003, Intermediate
If you are familiar with the basics of Excel and are ready for the next step, this class will show you how to:

• Analyze list data
• Enhance charts and worksheets
• Exchange data with other programs
• Share Excel files

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Excel 2003, Advanced
Microsoft Excel is much more than a tool for managing lists of data. Go beyond the basics and make this powerful tool work efficiently for you. Learn how to:

• Work With Advanced formulas and functions
• Use Named Ranges, Lookup and Data tables and Pivot tables
• Import/Export Data
• Automate repetitive tasks with Macros
• Edit Macros using VBA (Visual Basics for Applications)

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Access 2003, Introduction
Looking for a relational database that's easy to learn in the Windows environment, yet powerful enough to handle your serious business needs? Learn to create:

• Tables, screen forms and reports
• Queries
• Linked tables

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft Access 2003, Intermediate
Build on what you learned in Access Introduction. More complex table structure design is covered, along with more complex query, form and report building.

• Create multiple table queries
• Create advanced queries (Update, Maketable, Append, Delete, etc.)
• Develop forms with subforms
• Learn new report features
• Learn to share info with other office programs

Class Hours: 15

Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Do you need to produce slides, charts or overheads for your company, classroom or organization? Learn to:

• Plan an effective presentation
• Create slides with templates, text and animated transitions
• Insert clip art and graphics
• Customize fonts, colors and backgrounds

Class Hours: 9

Microsoft Publisher 2003, Introduction
Use Microsoft Publisher to learn desktop publishing. Create dynamic documents such as brochures and newsletters from scratch using MS Publisher templates. Learn how to use text frames, graphics, tables, WordArt and layout techniques to create a professional document that effectively communicates your message.

Class Hours: 15

Preparing Content for Presentations
As a class we will look at role of business presentations for anyone who addresses customers, employees or students on a regular basis. Technology is changing the way we create and present information to groups, but the proper use of verbal and nonverbal communication strategies will prevail. We will discuss the advantages of written vs. oral presentations, and how to plan a presentation effectively using visual aids. We will also address the critical role of audience analysis in terms of demographics and level of knowledge of our particular topics.

Class Hours: 9