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Learn Productive Technology Skills
Class location: Front Street Emporium 601-Front St. #107, Nelson, BC
Next Scheduled Course Starts July 23rd, 2012
Mondays, 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Cost
$795 (call to inquire about funding options)
(Course runs for 10 consecutive weeks)
This 10 Week Computer Class is Designed to provide the beginner, or novice student with the essential tools needed to feel comfortable working with computers in an office environment. Each week covers specific topics that include theory, balanced with practice periods and homework. The first few weeks emphasize on the basis skill sets and framework required for a simplified and proficient overall understanding of computers. This includes understanding the Operating System, the Interface and hotkeys required for the time-saving / efficient use of ‘Programs’ or ‘Internet Services’, that are covered later in the course.
Lesson 1 : Introduction ● Getting Familiar with the Computer 1 ● Word Processing 1
Introduction: Logic, Order & Conceptualization Understanding Operating System Structure Computer: Drives Folders & Files(1)Windows(1) Shortcuts-Hotkeys (1) / Navigation Keys (1)
Using the Mouse (Click Options) Word: Using the Cursor Structure of a Document Basic Overview of Paragraph Structure
Lesson 2 : Getting Familiar with the Computer 2 ● Internet Basics ● Applications
REVIEW from Previous Practice Familiarize: Drives, Folders, Files(2)Windows (2) Mapping Files & Changing Views & Explorer Shortcuts -Hotkeys (2) / Navigation Keys (2)
Using the Mouse (Drag Options) Files: Move, Copy & Create Shortcut Functions Internet: Browsers & Web Sites
Lesson 3 : Word Processing 2 ● Burning & Backups ● Web Browsing 1 ● Email 1
REVIEW from Previous Practice Word: Navigating, Move, Copy & Paste Paragraphs, Bullets, Indents, Spacing & Columns Backups: Burning to CD & Saving to Mem. Stick
Browser: Tabs, Windows, Bookmarks Search Engines, Navigation Keys & Cautions Email: Web vs. Client Send & Receive, Inbox Outbox
Lesson 4 : Word Processing Part 3 ● Web Browsing Part 2 ● Downloading ● Email 2
REVIEW from Previous Practice Word: Tabs, Footers & Page Numbering Margins, Rulers, Views & Printing
Browser: Using Multiple-Tabs, Home Advanced Bookmarks & Search Engines Downloading: from Email, Web, Media & Text Email: Making Folders, CC, BCC, Contacts
avatarcomputertraining@gmail.com
Learn Productive Technology Skills
Class location: Front Street Emporium 601-Front St. #107, Nelson, BC
Lesson 5 : Spreadsheets Part 1 ● Computer Maintenance Part 1 ● Getting Familiar Part 3
REVIEW from Previous Practice Spreadsheets: Entering Data, Sort, Auto-Sum Adjusting Rows-Columns, Fonts-Style & Templates Maintenance: Cleanup & Organize & Managing RAM Cleaning Start-up Items, ‘Crap’ Cleaner, Reg. & Defrag
Protection: Updates, Firewall & Anti-Virus/Spyware Preventative: Web Sites to Avoid, How to Close Avoid: Adds, Popups, Crap-ware, Phishers & Toolbars Familiarize: File-Views, Multiple Windows & Selections The Control Panel, Power, Devices Etc
Lesson 6 : Spreadsheets Part 2 ● Computer Maintenance Part 2 ● Email Part 3 ● Advanced Files
REVIEW from Previous Practice Spreadsheet: Formulas & Conditional Formatting Charts, Sheets, Referencing & Freeze Pains IF Statements, Conversions & Integrations, Dates Maintenance: Big Cleanup & Virus/Rootkit Removal Email: Sub Folders, Rules & Multiple Email Accounts
Advanced / Group Contacts, Categories & Views Fields, Importing/Exporting, Flags & Details Attachments, Contact Groups & Signatures Advanced: Working With Zip Files & Password Files Recovering Files, Safe Measures & Synchronizing
Lesson 7 : Graphics & Photo’s Part 1 ● Publisher ● Task Management ● Downloading 2
REVIEW from Previous Practice Graphics: Importing From Camera & Other Devices Organizing Images (folders vs. Albums) & Sharing Basic Editing: Crop, Adjust, Filters & Cleaning
Publisher: Inserting Text Box, Text Tricks & Word Art Pictures, Clip Art, Templates, & Transparencies Advanced: Task Management & Task Manager Downloading: Media, Video, Audio, Books & PDF
Lesson 8 : Graphics & Photo’s Part 2 ● Power Point 1 ● Multimedia 1 ● Conversions ● Blog-Web 1
REVIEW from Previous Practice Graphics: Web Album, Tagging, Captions & Res. Superimposing, Repair, Duplication & Collages Power Point: Entering Text, Bullets, Images & Slides Transitions, Templates, Changing Colors & Fonts
Multimedia: Mixing Pictures, Video & Audio Conversions: Document / File Conversions / Versions Web Video to DVD, Audio Formats & Video Formats Blog-Web: Create Simple Bog with Text
Lesson 9 : Social Network ● Cloud Services Part 1 ● Power Point 2 ● Multimedia 2 ● Blog-Web 2
REVIEW from Previous Practice Social: Basic Review of Facebook, Twitter & Linked in Cloud Services: Sharing Large Files & Online Albums
Power Point: Inserting Graphics, Video & Sound Multimedia: Creating a Presentation Blog-Web: Adding Hyperlinks & Embedding Code
Lesson 10 : Productivity & Communication ● Google Services ● Cloud Services Part 2 ● Backups
REVIEW from Previous Practice Productivity & Communication: Calendars & CRM Skype, Google+, Conferencing & Meeting Software Google Services: Google Docs, Calendars, Books Etc.
Cloud: Using Dropbox for Office Environment Backups: External Hard Drive, DVD & Memory Stick Synchronizing Backups & Cloud Backup Services