Schedule of Classes

Summer 2009
The following courses are designed for people who need to become proficient on computers. All classes are offered in a Windows XP format. Attendance certificates are given to students who attend 90 percent of each class within the courses. For more information, call (708) 974-5735.

• Computer Basics
• Database Applications
• Internet
• Operating Systems
• Presentation Application
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing Applications
• Bookkeeping

Computer Basics
KEYBOARDING ON THE COMPUTER
Students will learn proper finger techniques while increasing speed and accuracy. Textbook required.

PERSONAL COMPUTER BASICS
Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, Windows software and mouse usage. Basic use of word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics and Internet browser are covered. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

EBAY: SELLING BASICS
If you want to know how to sell or simply pick up new tips, this is the class for you. You will learn how to open a seller account, do research, create listings, set pricing, monitor listings and complete transactions. Book to be purchased from instructor. Cost of book approximately $21.

EBAY: BEYOND THE BASICS
Open an e-Bay store. Choose the right listing format, create compelling listings, use eBay listing tools, market your eBay business, pack and ship inventory and use on-line payments. Prerequisite: e-Bay Selling Basics(MC4-405). Book to be purchased from instructor. Cost of book approximately $21.

Database Applications
ACCESS 2007 LEVEL 1
Learn to create a database, edit, query and use forms. Put together simple reports and build database tables. Textbook and USB flash drive required. Prerequisites: Windows or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills.

ACCESS 2007 LEVEL 2
Prerequisite: Access 2003 Level 1 or equivalent experience. Manage data, add useful features to forms, utilize special features in a report, make input forms user friendly. Macros will be covered. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

Internet Basics
INTERNET 1
Overview of the Internet and World Wide Web. Use common search engines, apply successful search techniques and communicate using electronic mail. Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent and keyboarding skills. Textbook required.

INTERNET 2
Students will complete advanced browser tasks such as using a history list, managing a favorites list, saving Web information and printing Web pages. Students will use advanced search techniques, learn to evaluate Web site information and multi-tasking using Internet Explorer and Microsoft Word. Same textbook as Internet 1. Prerequisite: Internet 1 or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills.

Operating Systems
WINDOWS
Designed to teach the fundamental skills necessary to adequately use Windows. Prerequisite: Personal Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

Presentation Applications
POWERPOINT 2007 LEVEL 1
Creating and modifying presentations, working with charts and slide shows, producing output. Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills. Textbook and USB Flash drive required.

POWERPOINT 2007 LEVEL 2
Students will continue with PowerPoint using advanced multi-media and graphics, inserting and modifying visual elements: creating inter-active slide shows. Use PowerPoint's Web and collaboration features and customize the program. Prerequisite: PowerPoint 2007 Level 1 or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

Spreadsheets
EXCEL 2007 LEVEL 1
Create modify and format a worksheet, enter formulas, work with functions, sort and filter lists and work with charts. Prerequisite: Windows or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

EXCEL 2007 LEVEL 2
Creating special effects, custom formats, protecting worksheets, using functions, and pivot tables. Prerequisite: Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience and keyboarding skills. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

Word Processing Applications
WORD 2007 LEVEL 1
Creating, editing and formatting a document, creating tables, inserting and formatting graphics. Prerequisite Windows or equivalent and keyboarding skills. Textbook and USB flash drive required.

Bookkeeping
QUICKBOOKS CONCEPTS
This lecture only course teaches the student the fundamentals of using QuickBooks software to effectively maintain accounting records.

QUICKBOOKS FUNCTIONALITY
Continue learning QuickBooks software with this hands-on workshop. Learn how to receive payments and make deposits, how to enter and pay bills, and how to analyze financial data. Prerequisite: QuickBooks Concepts (MC4-213 or SB5-213).