Computer

Very practical-oriented, hands-on experience, accelerated learning, and appropriate level of instructor involvement with individual students.

– Jonathan B. on WordPress for Websites with Hugh Miller

Basics The Ropes: Computer Basics Waste no more time being limited by your lack of computer experience—this is the class you’ve needed all these years. Explore computer basics through clear language, common sense, and humor. We’ll cover hardware, memory, Windows software, file management, word processing and web skills. Learn to overcome the common problems that keep people stuck, develop your common-sense fluency, and make your desktop experience as natural as navigating your living room. 7022 7/14/2020 - 8/11/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses Tu Miller Online; Canvas and Zoom $175

Design WordPress for Websites Looking for a simple way to create a website? WordPress is a completely free and easy-to-use content management system (CMS) for building and maintaining your website. Historically used for blogging, WordPress can also build powerful, database-driven websites for many purposes, including e-commerce. This class will get you up and running in this exciting alternative approach to building websites. Intermediate computer and internet browsing skills required. 7001 7/13/2020 - 8/10/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM 5 ses M Miller Online; Canvas and Zoom $175

Julia Mars hall Julia is a Seattle based designer, photographer and writer. As an experiential designer for Zillow.com Julia creates dynamic content for companywide events, campaigns and trade shows where she focuses on communicating the company’s brand identity through overall experience and design. Recently launching her own freelancing business Our Authentic, Julia works with artists, entrepreneurs and small business owners as a brand designer. She has a passion for painting, poetry and writing. When she’s not creating she enjoys reading at a local coffee shop, exploring Seattle and spending quality time with her animal companion Dr. Watson.

Graphic Design for Creatives Everyone is creative. All you need is courage, intention, and an idea. Bring your inspirations to life and learn to use Adobe Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Master the essential functions of Adobe InDesign and take on designing a book, wedding invitation or magazine from start to finish. Whether you are new to the software, getting used to digital illustration, or a more experienced designer brushing up on skills, you will have the opportunity to exercise your creativity while generating a polished final product. 7000 7/18/2020 - 8/8/2020 10:00AM - 1:00PM 4 ses Sa Marshall Online; Zoom $199

Cloud Computing AWS Academy Cloud Foundations Organizations of every type, size and industry are using the cloud for a wide variety of functions. This class is intended for students who seek an overall understanding of these cloud computing concepts. It provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing and support. The course is self-paced and online. Weekly Zoom meetings will be offered each Thursday at 6:30 pm from 7/2 through 8/20. Course must be completed by 8/21. The instructor is available to answer questions and provide assistance through the end of the quarter. This Foundations class is required for further AWS study in any of the specialization classes (Developer, Solutions Architect, Operations) and prepares you for Amazon’s AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam ($50). Optional e-book can be purchased in class. Prerequisite: general IT technical and business knowledge, plus good internet access. 7023 7/2/2020 - 8/20/2020 6:30 - 8:30PM Weekly Th Bunge Online; Canvas and Zoom $699

COMPUTER

Jeffery’s passion for the subject and for teaching shine. He made the course easy to understand, engaging and exciting. He made the complexities of the program seem simple and easy.

–Josh H. on Excel 2016–Series with Jeffrey Richards

Excel Excel 2016 – Series Enroll in this class and receive a price discount on Excel 2016 Level 1, 2 & 3. Course materials included. Class meets online on Saturday, 7/11, 7/18 and 7/25. 7015 7/11/2020 - 7/25/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 3 ses Sa Richards Online; Zoom $425

Excel – Level 1 Start with an introduction to Excel. Learn techniques for entering data into cells, working with data, and using data tables efficiently. Discover how to navigate the help menu, as well as create and finish a workbook. Learn basic techniques for filtering and limiting data that can be entered into individual cells. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Previous Windows experience recommended. 7012 7/11/2020 - 7/11/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards Online; Zoom $179

Excel – Level 2 Build Excel skills with intermediate techniques for sorting and summarizing data. Create dynamic charts and graphs. Utilize formulas and functions and learn to collaborate with colleagues using passwords, comments and change-tracking. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience. 7013 7/18/2020 - 7/18/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards Online; Zoom $179

Excel – Level 3 Impress your boss with your advanced skills. Class includes a basic introduction to PivotTables for versatile data analysis. Work with alternative data models and conditional formulas. Finish with a section on how to get certified in Excel. Course materials included. Not recommended for Mac users. Prerequisite: Excel – Level 2 or equivalent experience. 7014 7/25/2020 - 7/25/2020 9:00AM - 4:00PM 1 ses Sa Richards Online; Zoom $179

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JEFFREY RICHARDS Jeffrey Richards is an attorney and Program Manager for Microsoft. He is a Microsoft Office Suite Master; certified in all Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 applications. Focusing primarily on Access and Excel, his instruction parallels his interests in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration to provide strategic insights for today’s businesses. When he’s not working or teaching at North Seattle, Jeffrey provides corporate training for Microsoft Office applications, coaches the debate team at a local high school and is a basset hound enthusiast.