Workplace and Computer Skills

 

Computer SkillsWorkplace Skills

Introduction to Computers
Build skill and confidence for the absolute beginner.  Explore the world of computers in a safe, fun, and non-threatening environment, even if you don't know what a computer looks like. We'll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard, using the mouse, and moving around the computer to complete different tasks.  Textbook is included.

Course Number: 510102B17J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Sept. 1-17, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $130

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B7J
Cost: $85

Course Number: 510102R1J
Instructor: Chris Cinkoske
Day: 6 Tuesdays
Date: Sept. 1-Oct. 6, 2009
Time: 2-4PM
Location: CLC of Lawrence Co.
Cost: $130

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102R2J
Cost: $85

Course Number: 510102B16J
Instructor: Charles Savage
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Sept. 14-30, 2009
Time: 10AM-Noon
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $130

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B6J
Cost: $85

 

Course Number: 510102R3J
Instructor: John Lee
Day: 6 Mondays
Date: Sept. 14-Oct. 19, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: CLC of Lawrence Co.
Cost: $130

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102R4J
Cost: $85

 

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files. 

A must for computer beginners looking to update skills for the modern workplace. Create, edit, and print documents such as letters or reports using the newest version of this popular word processing program.  Participants will learn important terms, editing functions, formatting, special text options, and mail merge. The course also covers spell checking, underlining, bolding, centering text, copying and pasting text, and printing documents. Textbook is included.

Course Number: 510102B8J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Sept. 22-24, 2009
Time: 9AM-1PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $115

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B9J
Cost: $65

Course Number: 510102R5J
Instructor: John Lee
Day: 4 Mondays
Date: Oct. 26-Nov. 16, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: CLC of Lawrence Co.
Cost: $115

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102R6J
Cost: $65

 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007
Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files. 

Microsoft Excel is the standard Spreadsheet program for today’s working world.  You will begin by reviewing the new Office Ribbon interface. By the end of this class, you’ll posses the skills to enter and edit data, select cells and ranges, print worksheets, create formulas and functions, and format cell contents. Textbook is included.

Course Number: 510102B10J
Instructor: Chris Cinkoske
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Oct. 6-8, 2009
Time: 9AM-1PM
Location: Liberty Drive, Room L107
Cost: $115

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B11J
Cost: $65

Course Number: 510102R7J
Instructor: Chris Cinkoske
Day: 4 Mondays
Date: Nov. 23-Dec. 14, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: CLC of Lawrence Co.
Cost: $115

Seniors
Course Number: 510102R8J
Cost: $65

 

Excel 2007:Beyond the Basics
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the topics covered in Introduction to Excel.

Design and format more effective worksheets.  Save time with your regular tasks by creating efficient workbooks with links between worksheets and files.  You will learn how to format, use Office templates and create custom templates, worksheet protection, and use linked formulas.  You will also create hyperlinks to areas within the workbook and to other documents. Textbook is included.

Course Number: 510102B12J
Instructor: Chris Cinkoske
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Oct. 20-22, 2009
Time: 9AM-1PM
Location: Liberty Drive, Room L107
Cost: $115

 

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

PowerPoint is a universal presentation software used worldwide, from boardrooms and meetings to weddings, birthdays, reunions and more. Learn the basics of creating impressive presentations in this 2-day workshop.  You’ll learn how to integrate transitions, insert animations, and use sound and charts to enhance your presentation as well as create outlines, notes or audience handouts quickly and easily. Textbook is included.

Course Number: 510102B13J
Instructor: Charles Savage
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Nov. 17-19, 2009
Time: 9AM-1PM
Location: Liberty Drive, Room L107
Cost: $115

 

Introduction to Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Many people take notes on scraps of paper, only to have trouble piecing them together with their computer files and staying organized.  Introduction to OneNote 2007 is for those who want to learn how to organize their work or life using various applications, including the Microsoft Office suite. You will learn how to use OneNote notebooks to store, edit, and share files from different applications that pertain to one subject, as well as create new notes, organize notebook content, and even connect this information with tasks, contacts, and meetings in Outlook.

Course Number: 510102B14J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Dec. 1-10, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, Room L107
Cost: $115

 

Introduction to QuickBooks Pro 2009
Prerequisites: Basic accounting strongly recommended.  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files, required.

Learn the basics of how to set up your business with this popular accounting program.   Our beginning-level course is for people who are just starting out with QuickBooks.  You will learn to create a chart of accounts, set up customers, vendors and employees, generate invoices, pay bills, process cash receipts and payroll, track credit cards and produce customized financial statements.

Course Number: 130102P1J
Instructor: Troy Phelps
Day: 3 Mondays
Date: Sept. 14-28, 2009
Time: 5:30-8:30PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $145

 

Adobe® Dreamweaver CS3 Basics
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Discover the possibilities of creating your own website within this professional web authoring program. This 4-part class teaches the essential skills and considerations for successful creation and implementation of a new site on the World Wide Web. You’ll learn to set up your site, create new pages, and work with text, graphics, and links; apply styles using CSS; and learn effective page layout and how to avoid browser issues.

Course Number: 210102B4J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Nov. 30-Dec. 9, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, Room L107
Cost: $95

 

Adobe® Photoshop CS3 Basics
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Photoshop CS3 is a professional-level program for photo editing.  Use the new Photoshop effects to create and enhance your own drawings, to correct and improve scanned images, and to manipulate digital photo images at-will. Learn about the toolbox, layers, filters and more. No freehand drawing skill is required to create stunning effects, even at basic skill levels. Composites, basic color correction, and layered editing will be taught in a hands-on, artistic approach.

Course Number: 210102B3J
Instructor: Ellen Campbell
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $95

 

Perfect Pictures with Photoshop Elements 6.0
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Open up the world of digital photo manipulation with this affordable alternative to Photoshop. Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 provides simple tools anyone can use for quick fixes and photo enhancement.  Learn to resize and crop photos, correct lighting and color issues, add text, and fix flaws and blemishes like redeye.  Great for amateur digital photographers.

Course Number: 210102B1J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 2009
Time: 10AM-Noon
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $95

SENIORS
Course Number: 210102B2J
Cost: $49

 

PC Security and Maintenance
Just like an automobile, your computer needs to be on a maintenance schedule.  How you follow through with this care will determine how long you'll get to use your computer.  In this 4-part class, you will learn easy techniques for prolonging the life of your computer and keeping it secure from hackers and viruses. Class covers the creation and management of safe user accounts, installing/uninstalling/updating programs, acting on error messages, backup and restoration of files, use of firewalls and security measures, and more.

Course Number: 510102B18J
Instructor: Chris Cinkoske
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Oct. 27-Nov. 5, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $115

 

SHRM Learning System®
The 2009 SHRM Learning System is a comprehensive, 30-hour program that supports human resources professionals as they prepare for their PHR/SPHR examinations. Newly revised and updated, the program offers the most up-to-date content aligned with the HRCI Body of Knowledge. Functional areas of human resource management covered include: strategic management; workforce planning and employment; human resource development; total rewards; employee and labor relations; and risk management. Course fee includes all instructional materials, including print and interactive software.

Course Number: 120102B1J
Instructor: Rhonda Foster
Day: 10 Mondays
Date: Sept. 28-Nov. 30, 2009
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Main Campus, A118
Cost: $879

 

Life/Accident/Health Insurance Prelicensing
Jump start or advance your career in insurance sales. This 40-hour life/accident/health insurance prelicensing course meets the educational requirements for insurance licensing as required by the Indiana Department of Insurance. Candidates seeking only the life or accident/health components may enroll in those sections separately. Course fee includes textbook.

Students who have taken Cecilia’s class say,
“Cecilia was awesome!”
“The instructor was very knowledgeable.”

Life/Accident/Health
Course Number: 130102P4J
Instructor: Cecilia Wilhelm
Day: Monday-Friday
Date: Sept. 21-25, 2009
Time: 8AM-5PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $225

Life Only
Course Number: 130102P5J
Instructor: Cecilia Wilhelm
Day: Monday-Wednesday
Date: Sept. 21-23, 2009
Time: 8AM-5PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $169

Accident/Health Only
Course Number: 130102P6J
Instructor: Cecilia Wilhelm
Day: Wednesday-Friday
Date: Sept. 23-25, 2009
Time: 8AM-5PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $169

 

Introduction to Internet Marketing
How do you use Twitter or Facebook to promote your business? How can you get your website to rank higher and gain more exposure on search engines such as Yahoo and Google? How do you measure success and how can you get the most out of your website? In this workshop, we’ll answer all of these questions and more.

Internet marketing consists of social media, search engine optimization, paid search marketing, and website design enhancement. In this 5-part class we will combine an overview of Internet Marketing with practical, real-world exercises where you’ll gain hands-on experience. By the end of this workshop, students will be Tweeting daily, writing ads that could appear on Google, launching a plan to help their website gain additional traffic, and much more. These skills can expand your business or make you more valuable in the marketplace.

There are no required texts for this course but Web-based readings will be encouraged and should be read before each class session.

Course Number: 130102P7J
Instructor: Joseph Kerschbaum
Day: 5 Mondays
Date: Oct. 19-Nov. 16, 2009
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $119

 

Ivy Tech Community College
Center for Lifelong Learning
301 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 330-6041

Updated 10.20.09