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Certificate Programs
GAP Tuition Assistance is available for Iowa Residents who qualify.
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Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate

Welcome to the world of computers! This FREE training program is designed for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. Through this comprehensive and hands-on interactive training, you’ll develop the basic computer skills and confidence to apply the knowledge learned to help you enter the job market, get a better job, and succeed at the workplace. Classes include:

• Keyboarding for Computers
• Intro to Word
• Intro to Internet and Email
• Intro to Computers
• Intro to Windows 7

Basic Workplace Computing Certificate

Take your workplace computing skills to the next level!This is a great introductory program for those with some computer skills comfortable with using Windows, keyboard, and mouse. Students who have successfully completed the "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate" program are encouraged to go into this program next.

Develop the basic computer skills and increase your comfort level with basic computer-use skills to aid you with workforce readiness. Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical hands-on projects and exercises. Quick Source guides included. Classes can be taken individually for the class fee. Fee $327

GAP Tuition Assistance is available for Iowa Residents who qualify. To receive certificate, successfully complete the required Microsoft Office 2010 basic applications:

• Intro to Windows 7
• Word
• Outlook
• Excel

New Programs Coming Soon!

Advanced Computing Certificate
Administrative Professional Certificate

Classes:

Keyboarding for Computer

Free Training! For those with little or no computer skills to develop and enhance keyboarding skill sets. No matter what you do, typing skills are a must! With instructor assistance, use a computer program to learn or refresh efficient typing strokes on the keyboard. This course can be taken for "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate." Fee $0

Section #

Location

Day(s)

Start Date

Start Time

Bld.& Room #

Contact Number

COMPT 1*05 - CS13

Council Bluffs Campus

MTWTh

06/10/2013

8:00-8:30AM

Fremont Hall 104

4 sessions

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class

Intro to Internet and Email

Free training! Perfect introduction to computers for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. To help you become comfortable using a computer, learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. This class is for those new to the online experience and requires some basic computer knowledge. Learn about the Internet - what it is and how to use it effectively. Learn how to surf the Internet, communicate with others by email, download files, and be introduced to the World Wide Web. Receive "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate" when you complete all the required classes: Intro to Computers - Intro to Windows 7 - Intro to Word - Intro to Internet and Email. Includes textbook you can take home. Welcome to the world of computers! Fee $0

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Location

Day(s)

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Bld.& Room #

Contact Number

COMPT 12*05 - CS13

Council Bluffs Campus

Th

06/13/2013

8:30AM-12:30PM

Fremont Hall 104

1 session

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class

Introduction to Computers

Free training! Perfect introduction to computers for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. To help you become comfortable using a computer, learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. Start with the basic computer concepts such as turning on and off correctly; main parts of a computer and their functions; using the mouse; simple programs like Calculator, Paint, and Games for learning eye-hand coordination. Prerequisite: "Keyboarding for Computers" or mastered the keyboard. Receive "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate" when you complete all the required classes: Intro to Computers - Intro to Windows 7 - Intro to Word - Intro to Internet and Email. Includes textbook you can take home. Welcome to the world of computers! Fee $0

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Location

Day(s)

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Start Time

Bld.& Room #

Contact Number

COMPT 2*05 - CS13

Council Bluffs Campus

M

06/10/2013

8:30AM-12:30PM

Fremont Hall 104

1 session

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class

Introduction to Windows 7

Free training! Perfect introduction to computers for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. To help you become comfortable using a computer, learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. Be introduced to the functions of the operating system: shortcuts, taskbar, Windows Explorer, control panel and file management. Prerequisite: "Intro to Computers" or basic computer knowledge. Receive "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate" when you complete all the required classes: Intro to Computers - Intro to Windows 7 - Intro to Word - Intro to Internet and Email. Includes textbook you can take home. Welcome to the world of computers! Fee $0

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Location

Day(s)

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Bld.& Room #

Contact Number

COMPT 21*05 - CS13

Council Bluffs Campus

T

06/11/2013

8:30AM-12:30PM

Fremont Hall 104

1 session

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class

Intro to Word

Free training! Perfect introduction to computers for dislocated workers, students requiring skills enhancement, and others with little to no previous computer experience. To help you become comfortable using a computer, learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises. Be introduced to the basics of word processing and document preparation. Learn how to open the program, use the main features, and create a document by entering and editing text. Prerequisites: "Intro to Computers" and "Intro to Windows 7" or basic computer knowledge. Receive "Intro to Workplace Computing Certificate" when you complete all the required classes: Intro to Computers - Intro to Windows 7 - Intro to Word - Intro to Internet and Email. Includes textbook you can take home. Welcome to the world of computers! Fee $0

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Contact Number

COMPT 51*05 - CS13

Council Bluffs Campus

W

06/12/2013

8:30AM-12:30PM

Fremont Hall 104

1 session

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class

Ipad Advanced

Stay connected and prepared by maximizing the potential of your iPad for personal use and in a business environment! Learn how to configure iCloud/iTunes account, use built in apps, setup email for companies, setup calendar and contacts, use and download business helpful apps, web browsing, take notes, custom settings, and navigation through the iOS. After this class you'll be able to get rid of those sticky notes, and your work life will be so much easier! Prerequisite iPad Basics 101 or equivalent experience. Fee $59

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COMPT 99*02 - CF13

Council Bluffs Campus

MW

10/21/2013

6:00-9:00PM

Looft Hall 010

2 sessions

Call 712-325-3404

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Ipad Basics 101

Get the most out of your iPad! This class is to teach all ages about how to use an iPad. Discover the amazing potential of this popular device. You'll learn: how to configure from out of box, set up iCloud/iTunes account, use built in apps, download more apps, web browsing, to take notes, custom settings, and navigation through the iOS. Bring your own iPad to class, fully charged. Please bring iPad 2 or higher if possible with it running iOS 6 if possible. Fee $59

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Contact Number

COMPT 99*01 - CF13

Council Bluffs Campus

MW

10/14/2013

6:00-9:00PM

Looft Hall 023

2 sessions

Call 712-325-3404

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COMPT 99*03 - CF13

Council Bluffs Campus

S

11/02/2013

9:00AM-3:30PM

Looft Hall 109

1 session

Call 712-325-3404

Register for this Class