COMPUTERS
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Accounting |
QUICKBOOKS 2006 - CLASS IS SOLD
OUT!
CO-02 • Classes begin: Apr 3 (End date: May 15) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Thu:
6:30-9:30
QuickBooks is a comprehensive tool to help you manage your small business
finances more effectively. This course will take the student with no prior
knowledge of computerized accounting to a stage where they can confidently
perform elementary day-to-day operations with QuickBooks accounting software.
Topics covered will include setting up a QuickBooks company, working with
company lists, setting up and working with inventory, creating customer invoices
and billing statements, receiving payments from customers, performing bank
transactions, entering and paying bills, managing payroll, and conducting online
banking services. We will show you how to complete job estimates, time tracking
and costing, create customized letters and forms, customize forms, reports and
graphs. Tuition includes a textbook. Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or
equivalent knowledge. If you are new to accounting, you might want to consider
taking our 3 night Accounting Basics class.
Room: 320 • Instructor: Ed Jaworski • Tuition: $249
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Computer Basics |
COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS
CO-03 • Classes begin: Mar 10 (End date: Apr 14) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Mon:
6:30-9:30
CO-04 • Classes begin: Mar 26 (End date: May 7) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-9:30 - SESSION IS SOLD OUT!
This is a beginning course for the person who knows little about computers
and would like to learn more. We strongly recommend this course for all
beginners. This course will better prepare you for other computer and word
processing classes. Through a fun and painless approach, the instructor will
guide the student through the computer world. Each student will have the use of
an IBM-style personal computer and will participate in a number of hands-on
activities, completing a number of small projects dealing with Windows and word
processing. Tuition includes handouts and/or a textbook.
Room: 317 • Instructor: Marelyn Collazo • Tuition: $159
KEYBOARD SKILLS
CO-05 • Classes begin: Mar 12 (End date: May 21) • 20 Hours (10 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-8:30
How are your typing skills? In this beginner class you will learn the proper
typing posture, correct key strike, location of keys and much more. This class
is recommended for anyone wanting to learn how to type, use their computer more
efficiently or entering a word processing course. Emphasis will be on retaining
accuracy while developing speed. The last class of this course will be a basic
introduction to MS Word, which will allow you to practice and reinforce your
keyboarding skills. Please note that there will be no class on Apr 23.
Room: 223 • Instructor: Marelyn Collazo • Tuition: $159
Marelyn Collazo is a Trainer and Software Support Specialist at the
American Cancer Society. She is MOUS certified and is an experienced MS Office
instructor and user. She has obtained certification on how adults learn,
instructional techniques and development of training materials.
protect your PC
ONLINE
CO-06 • Class held: Apr 14 • 3 Hours (1 Session) • Mon: 6:30-9:30
If your pc has become slower than usual or you are getting "popups", then
you probably have spam/spyware problems on your PC. This class shows you how to
clean your pc and help prevent problems in the future using downloadable free
software. We will also cover installing free firewall software to help protect
your PC.
Room: 320 • Instructor: Scott McKeown • Tuition: $29
A+ CERTIFICATION
CO-01 • Classes begin: Mar 17 (End date: May 7) • 42 Hours (14 Sessions) • Mon &
Wed: 6:00-9:00
Advance your career! Whether you are considering entering the computer
industry or considering advancing your career, the A+ Certification is a must!
CompTIA's A+ certification is one of the most sought after credentials in the
computer industry. A+ certifies the abilities of PC Service Specialists and will
help you achieve the earnings you are worth. This 14 session instructor led
class combines hands-on activities and self-paced online Internet based
training. It will prepare you to master the knowledge and skills you will need
to recognize every major PC component, understand what it does and how the
components work together. This class will prepare you for the A+ certification
exams. At each session the instructor will give students homework on specific
topics to be covered on their own using the Internet based self-paced tutorial.
To gain your A+ Certification you must pass two exams: the Core Hardware exam
and The Operating Systems exam. Two test vouchers will be available for purchase
for $200. Prerequisites: Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98
or equivalent knowledge. The student will need Internet access for the online
self-paced homework assignments. Tuition includes A+ Certification Training
Books, PC Toolkit and access to online Internet training.
Room: 322 • Instructor: Raymond McCarthy • Tuition: $599
Ray McCarthy has been teaching A+ Certification, Network + Certification,
Basic Electronics and Medical Electronics for the past 14 years. He is currently
employed by Bell MicroProducts Inc. in Acton as a Quality Control Computer
Technician. Ray owns his own business "Computer Training Services of Medway".
For further information Ray can be contacted via email raymcc903@yahoo.com.
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Microsoft Office
2003 |
MICROSOFT ACCESS 2003
CO-07 • Classes begin: Mar 17 (End date: Apr 28) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Mon:
6:30-9:30
Students will learn fundamentals and many time saving features in this
popular and powerful database program. This class will cover database concepts
and terminology in Access. Hands-on exercises will introduce students to basic
database planning, creation of tables, forms, queries, and reports. We will be
covering table relationships, advanced queries and forms, expressions and
functions, macros, and form design. We will show you how to customize form
designs by creating calculated fields, combo boxes, and unbound controls. We
will customize report designs by grouping, sorting, and summarizing data, and by
adding sub reports. Tuition includes a textbook. Prerequisite: Knowledge of
Windows. Basic keyboarding/typing skills required.
Room: 318 • Instructor: Ed Jaworski • Tuition: $199
Ed Jaworski brings 25 years of business experience to the classroom,
including IT positions at a multi-national financial services firm and a major
ERP business software maker. He holds a Masters degree in Computer Information
Systems, a Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Accounting, and is a
certified QuickBooks Advisor and a certified Microsoft Office Specialist. Ed
currently heads Solutions for Office Software, a local consulting firm helping
small companies use business software such as QuickBooks, MS Office and MS
Access.
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2003: INTRODUCTION
- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
CO-08 • Classes begin: Mar 12 (End date: Apr 16) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-9:30
Microsoft Excel is a full-featured spreadsheet for PCs. In this class you
will learn to use this popular spreadsheet program effectively in your office
and home applications. We will identify the disadvantages of paper spreadsheets
and the advantages of electronic spreadsheets by exploring both. Students will
learn how to create, modify and format worksheets, work with formulas,
functions, and charts. We will create formulas by using Excel's built-in
functions and move and copy data by using shortcut menus, drag-and-drop editing,
and toolbar buttons. We will use the three-dimensional aspect of the Excel
workbook environment by creating formulas that refer to cells on multiple
worksheets and create charts that graphically represent worksheet data. You will
take home with you the practical knowledge required to use the program and apply
it to real life situations whether at home or at work. Tuition includes the
cost of a textbook. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $249
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2003: ADVANCED
CO-09 • Classes begin: May 7 (End date: May 21) • 9 Hours (3 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-9:30
Become an Excel Expert! Students will learn various advanced techniques for
analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. Topics to be covered will include:
creating and running a Macro, working with multiple spreadsheets, advanced
formula construction and customizing Excel. Prerequisite: Students enrolling in
this course should understand the basic concepts involved in using Excel.
Tuition includes a textbook.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $129
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2003
CO-10 • Classes begin: Apr 1 (End date: Apr 15) • 9 Hours (3 Sessions) • Tue:
6:30-9:30
Dazzle your audience with a professional looking slideshow using Microsoft
PowerPoint! PowerPoint is an easy to use presentation graphics program from
Microsoft. In this class you will learn the basics of creating presentations
with Microsoft PowerPoint which can be made into 35 mm slides and used as
overhead presentations. Students will learn how to create, edit and save
presentation material. We will show you how to use PowerPoint's drawing tools
and how to incorporate clip art and WordArt objects into a slide. Then we will
cover how to run a slide show and become familiar with slide show options, and
add notes to a slide. Tuition includes a textbook. Prerequisite: Knowledge of
Windows.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $129
Mr. Thrope teaches accounting, management and marketing courses in several
area colleges. He has been teaching Microsoft Office Classes at Keefe tech for
many years. Additionally, Mr. Thrope also teaches and trains individuals and
groups in soft skills (communications, management development, small business
management, & marketing skills).
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2003: advanced
CO-11 • Classes begin: Apr 29 (End date: May 13) • 9 Hours (3
Sessions) • Tue: 6:30-9:30
Once you know the basics of PowerPoint, go beyond and create better-looking
presentations. In this class you will enhance presentations with features that
will transform basics presentations into those with a powerful means of
communication. Template, special effects and creating organizational charts and
diagrams are all covered in the is class. To ensure your success with this
class, we recommend that you have taken our PowerPoint Introduction Class or
possess equivalent knowledge plus a basic knowledge of Windows. Tuition
includes a textbook.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $129
MICROSOFT WORD
2003: Introduction
CO-12 • Classes begin: Mar 13 (End date: Apr 17) • 18 Hours (6 Sessions) • Thu:
6:30-9:30
Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing application on the
market. In this class students will learn the basics and some of the more
advanced features of this easy to use, but powerful program. We will teach you
how to create and save documents, edit documents, manipulate text, format text
and paragraphs, find and replace text, and use proofing tools. Students will
learn how to use templates; create letters, envelopes, and labels; use styles,
use headers and footers; create and use tables; format tables; work with
columns; merge documents; and use graphic elements in documents. Take advantage
of this program to produce professional looking documents! Tuition includes a
textbook. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $199
MICROSOFT WORD
2003: Advanced
CO-13 • Classes begin: May 8 (End date: May 22) • 9 Hours (3
Sessions) • Thu: 6:30-9:30
Do more with Microsoft Word! In this course, you will learn how to use Word
to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and Web pages.
Tuition includes a textbook. Prerequisite: MS Word Introduction Class or
equivalent knowledge.
Room: 318 • Instructor: David Thrope • Tuition: $99
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2: INTRODUCTION
- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
CO-14 • Classes begin: Mar 5 (End date: Mar 26) • 12 Hours (4 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-9:30
Photoshop CS2 (also known as version 9) is the industry standard for
enhancing and manipulating digital images. Professionals and hobbyists alike use
this incredibly powerful tool for everything from simple photo retouching to
producing complex composite images. This course introduces students to the
fundamental features of Photoshop CS2. Students will learn the basics of
selecting and modifying images, and creating and manipulating layers and other
effects. Students will also learn how to retouch and resize images, and prepare
images for use in print and on the Web. Prerequisites: Students must have a
basic understanding of the computer's operating system. Textbook is included
with tuition.
Room: 320 • Instructor: Rob McKeown • Tuition: $139
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2: ADVANCED
CO-15 • Classes begin: Apr 9 (End date: Apr 30) • 9 Hours (3 Sessions) • Wed:
6:30-9:30
This class is for design professionals who want to dazzle their audiences
with great looking photos and graphics. Students will learn how to create and
use masks and vector paths, and how to create fills and overlays to enhance
images. Course activities also cover automation of repetitive tasks. In
addition, students will learn how to apply creative special effects to both
images and text. Prerequisite: Students should first take the Photoshop
Introduction class or have understanding of the basics of Photoshop. Textbook is
included with tuition.
Room: 320 • Instructor: Rob McKeown • Tuition: $119
Rob McKeown is a co-founder of mcgraphix, a web and print design firm
specializing in design and branding, website design, web-based applications and
animation. Rob has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor
of Arts in Fine Art/Graphic Design. In his career he has worked as a graphic
designer and art director for a marketing and advertising agency, a senior web
designer for a web-based software company and a web developer/engineer. Rob has
also taught numerous classes in the visual arts including drawing and painting.
DREAMWEAVER MX 2004: INTRODUCTION
- CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
CO-16 • Classes begin: Mar 18 (End date: Apr 8) • 12 Hours (4 Sessions) • Tue:
6:30-9:30
Learn the basics of designing a web site with DreamWeaver MX 2004. In this
hands-on class, you will plan and define a web site, create, save, and import
text in a document, and modify page properties. You will learn about links, data
tables and including images on a web site. Prerequisite: You must have an
understanding of the computer's operating system and the Internet. For example,
you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy
files from CDs and other media. Textbook is included with tuition.
Room: 322 • Instructor: Scott McKeown • Tuition: $159
Scott McKeown has over 10 years of computer software and hardware experience
and is a Senior Network Administrator. Scott has been a web developer/designer
for over 6 years.
DREAMWEAVER MX 2004: ADVANCED
CO-17 • Classes begin: Apr 29 (End date: May 20) • 12 Hours (4 Sessions) • Tue:
6:30-9:30
Take your web site to the next level with this advanced Dreamweaver MX 2004
class. In this class you will learn how to create templates, forms, rollovers,
and basic animations and database-driven pages. Prerequisite: Dreamweaver MX
2004 Intro class or equivalent knowledge. Textbook is included with tuition.
Room: 322 • Instructor: Scott McKeown • Tuition: $159