Computer Training Courses

All of the following courses are held in SPD's computer labs, room N114 or room N121 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) building.

Personal Computer Basics

Basic Computer Care for the New User
NCE 200 • 6 Sessions • Fee: $699
This foundation course is specific to Spanish speaking computer users who want to improve their understanding and ability to care for their home systems. Taking care of your equipment and establishing a preventive maintenance routine are critical to ensuring that you have a reliable system that performs at top efficiency year after year. We will explore how to keep your system clean, inside and out. This is a hands-on introduction in the basics of customizing settings; understanding the difference between hardware and software and how these things are working together; how to do computer cleanup and use PC tools for computer maintenance. Learn about viruses, malware, spyware and how to protect your PC from all these threats. We will cover effective troubleshooting and advice on solving basic computer problems. One CD copy of hard drive utility tools will be included with course materials.
This is meant to be a basic introduction and not a comprehensive source for troubleshooting computers.
**NOTE: This section of NCE 200 is taught in English with a Spanish speaking Facilitator who assists the students with translation, if necessary. In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section A: Mondays, 11am-1pm; March 31; April 7, 14 & 28; May 5 & 12, 2008

Introduction to Windows
NCE 300.2 • 3 sessions • Fee: $159
This foundation course is required for all computer courses. This hands-on introduction is a computer "must" for the small business owner, job seeker or anyone interested in learning about the latest personal computer technology for home or business. Topics covered in this foundational class are an introduction to the Windows icon-based program including the use of the mouse, manipulating Windows, Explorer, file manager and applications. No prior computer knowledge is required. This course is a prerequisite for all computer courses.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
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From Windows to Web: The Essentials of Personal Computing
NCE 707 • 13 sessions • Fee: $1,499.00
This comprehensive program serves as a broad-based introduction to using a personal computer. Starting from a foundation in Microsoft Windows and exploring the basics of Word, using e-mail, navigating the Internet, learning about web design, and concluding with use of a digital camera, this program covers all you need to know to get you started. Students who successfully complete this 13-session program will earn certificates in both "Introduction to Computers" and "Microsoft Web Design" (certificate will be issued upon request ).
NOTES: This section of NCE 707 is taught in English with a Spanish speaking Instructor who assists the students with a Spanish translation, if necessary.
This section is being offered to assist our Spanish speaking colleagues in obtaining basic computer skills that will enhance both their personal education and their ability to progress in their careers.
In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section A: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; July 30; August 6, 13, 20 & 27; September 3, 10, 17 & 24; October 1, 15, 22 & 29, 2008

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How To Buy and Sell on EBay
NCE 800 • 5 sessions • Fee: $389
With over 200 million registered buyers and sellers, it should come as no surprise to know that you can buy, and sell, just about anything on EBay. It is the worlds largest auction site and if you learn how to work it, you can create either your own "garage sale" online or start your own part or full time business selling online.

This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the EBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to EBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.

This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Students will be encouraged to actively follow the class material. Over the five nights participating students will complete the following in class:

• Create an EBay and a PayPal account.
• Choose an item to sell online.
• Take digital pictures of your item.
• Write an effective sales description.
• Upload your ad and pictures to EBAY.
• Hopefully, sell your product!
• Get paid and communicate with your buyer.
• Pack and ship your product.

Section A: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; October 20 & 27; November 3, 10 & 17, 2008

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
NCE 708 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers what you need to know by incorporating four introductory areas of interest to those just beginning to use a personal computer. Topics include: Introduction to Microsoft Windows, Introduction to the Internet, Basics of using E-mail, and Use of a Digital Camera.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Dates to be announced.

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level Two
NCE 709 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers the next step in elementary personal computer use building on the skills learned in Personal Computer Foundations - Level One. Topics include: Navigating the Internet for focused searches, Use of Digital Camera special features, and Overviews of Microsoft Word and Excel for personal use.
Prerequisite: Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Wednesdays, 11am - 2pm; July 9, 16, 23 & 30; August 6, 13 & 20, 2008

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Enhanced P.C. Foundational Skills
NCE 710 • 45 hours • Fee: $879
Comprehensive program that incorporates three introductory Microsoft Office software application courses with two workshops related to specific university departments.
Courses include: Introduction to Microsoft Windows, Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft Excel, exploring the importance of common values, and platforming tips and tools for customer interaction. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section A: Dates to be determined.

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Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
NCE 328 • 9 sessions • Fee $479

Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript and Dynamic HTML. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, templates and how to manage workflow.

In addition, the last 2- 3 sessions will focus on separating the content of a website from the style. We will focus on how to create Cascading Style Sheets and how to apply the style sheets to website(s).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by J. Tarin Towers. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

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Macromedia Fireworks 8
NCE 327 • 3 sessions • Fee $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Macromedia's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Sandee Cohen. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section A: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; July 28; August 4 & 11, 2008

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Exploring Macromedia FLASH 8
NCE 329 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Macromedia Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Mastering the use of these advanced features is considered the industry standard for web animators. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Macromedia Flash MX for Windows and Macintosh: A Visual Quickstart Guide by Katherine Ulrich. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 10, 17 & 24; October 1, 15, 22 & 29; November 5, 12, 19 & 26; December 3, 2008

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Adobe Photoshop
NCE 321 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Classroom in a Book
(available at any general book store or online bookseller). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)

Section A: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; January 6, 13, 20 & 27; February 3, 10, 17 & 24; March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2009

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Designing a Website with Microsoft Publisher
NCE 325.4 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
Creating basic Web pages is easy with Microsoft’s page layout program. Learn about Publisher's "WYSIWYG" word processor-like tools, built-in HTML code generator, design considerations, page wizards, page enhancements, debugging and site publication.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B:Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; January 8 & 15, 2009

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Advanced Web Page Design and Site Management with FrontPage
NCE 325.5 • 3 sessions • Fee: $159
Microsoft FrontPage is a quick, effective way to create and manage professional-quality Internet sites without programming. It makes it easy for new users and professional Web developers to build and maintain well-designed Web sites in no time. Learn how to employ wizards, templates, page editing, graphics, themes and forms to create sophisticated looking frame-based sites. Students will also explore FrontPage’s advanced features, Active X controls, Java applets, plug-ins, PowerPoint animation.
Prerequisite: Experience in basic webpage creation.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; January 22 & 29; February 5, 2009

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Creating Digital Images for Web Design
NCE 325.9 • 5 Sessions • $329
This course will give students the opportunity to experience and explore the graphics/images software for Web Page Design. The internet has become an integral component of our society, and the Web Page is our road map through it. This course will give students the ability to develop and implement creative ideas and work with the latest in cutting edge technology computer basic imaging software and Adobe ImageReady. This course takes the place of the previous Microsoft Image Composer and GIF Animator courses.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; February 12, 19 & 26; March 5 & 12, 2009

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Web Design Project
NCE 325.8 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This is the culminating project and a requirement for the Web Design Certificate. Using skills gained from all the courses in the certificate program, students create their own Web page using Publisher, FrontPage, Image Composer and GIF Animator. An instructor is present at all sessions to assist the students and to answer any questions related to the site design.
Prerequisite: Enrollment is limited to those students in the Web Design Certificate Program. All of the courses listed in the Web Design Certificate Program must be completed before a student will be allowed to register.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; March 19 & 26, 2009

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General Computing

Microsoft Word

Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, and moving text.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B:Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 9, 16, 23; October 7 & 14, 2008

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module I
NCE 316.1 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course in Word covers multiple document management and mail merge functions, valuable skills that reduce waste and streamline mass mailings.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Section B: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 21 & 28, 2008

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module II
NCE 316.2 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers tables and document forms (mailing labels and envelopes).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; November 11 & 18, 2008

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module III
NCE 316.3 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers footnotes, document generation, automatic paragraph numbering, styles and document compare functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; November 25 & December 2, 2008

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Advanced Microsoft Word: Module IV
NCE 316.4 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This advanced course covers desktop publishing functions, including picture and file insertion, templates, styles and newspaper columns.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Section C: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; December 9 & 16, 2008

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Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Mondays, 1:30-4:30; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; October 20 & 27; November 3, 10 & 17, 2008

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Advanced Microsoft Excel Module I
NCE 314.1 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This special topics course covers graphing and advanced functions.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Mondays, 130-430; July 14 & 21, 2008
Section D:Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 15 & 22, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; November 24 & December 1, 2008

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Advanced Excel Module II
NCE 314.2 • 2 sessions • Fee: $109
This course, along with the other advanced Excel modules listed, focus on specific functions available in the program and is particularly useful for accountants and budget managers. This advanced topics course covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Mondays, 1:30-4:30; July 28 & August 4, 2008
Section D: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; October 29 & November 5, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 10am-1pm; December 8 & 15, 2008

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Microsoft Access

Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Mondays, 10am-1pm; June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2008 - CLOSED
Section D: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 4, 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 1:30-4:30; October 20 & 27; November 3, 10 & 17, 2008

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Advanced Access
NCE 317.1 • 4 sessions • Fee: $209
Add power to your database by creating custom forms and reports, and learning how to use advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review on the use of relational databases and mastering relationships.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section C: Mondays, 10am-1pm; July 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 2008
Section D: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; October 16, 23, 30 & November 6, 2008
Section E: Mondays, 130-430; November 24; December 1, 8 & 15, 2008

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Microsoft PowerPoint

Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
NCE 318 • 5 sessions • Fee: $259
A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section B: Thursdays, 10am-1pm; July 17, 24 & 31; August 7 & 14, 2008
Section C: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 4, 11, 18 & 25; October 2 2008

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For information on how to register, including a downloadable registration form, travel directions, and where to park, go to Registration. If you would like additional information regarding any of the programs the Division of Career Development offers, send an email or call 631.632.7022.