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Self Directed Computer Classes

Designed for students who have the basic computer skills necessary to complete coursework independently. The instructor is present to assist you and to help keep you on track to completion. Classes are available in Word I, II, III, Excel I, II, III, Keyboarding I, II, Access I, II, III, PowerPoint I, II, Business Math, Bus.Communication, Workplace Conflict, and Records Management.
Time: Tues. 1-10 pm and Fri. 8 am - noon
Cost: $79 for classes and $39 for books
Call: 325-3404 for more information or to register.

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Excel 2007 Level I
Learn the basic skills in creating spreadsheets, including using a mouse for most common tasks. Learn spreadsheet terminology and how to enter data and create formulas. Learn to change the appearance of the data and print the data. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 111*40   Atlantic   TTh   10/14/2008   6:00-10:00PM   Center      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Excel Level I
Learn the basic skills in creating spreadsheets, including using a mouse for most common tasks. Learn spreadsheet terminology and how to enter data and create formulas. Learn to change the appearance of the data and print the data. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 111*01   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   09/18/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 111*50   Harlan   M   11/03/2008   6:00-8:30PM   Center   TBA   3 sessions   Call 712-755-3568

Excel 2007 Level II
Learn how to create a protected, multi-sheet workbook template, customize the workspace, and use advanced functions. Other topics that may be included are pivot tables, auditing techniques, and beginning macros. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 112*40   Atlantic   TTh   10/28/2008   6:00-10:00PM   Center      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Excel Level II
Learn how to create a protected, multi-sheet workbook template, customize the workspace, and use advanced functions. Other topics that may be included are pivot tables, auditing techniques, and beginning macros. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 112*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   10/30/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Excel Level III
Learn to create and modify embedded charts, and add, delete, move and resize chart items. Also see how to format charts, add and format graphic objects, and perform single and multi-level sorting. Finally, learn list filtering and how to manage a filtered list. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 113*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   12/18/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

E-Mail and Internet
This course requires some basic computer experience. 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, join interest groups and be introduced to the www. Fee $29                         

• COMPT 12*50   Harlan   Th   09/25/2008   1:30-3:30PM   Center   TBA   1 session   Call 712-755-3568
• COMPT 12*40   Atlantic   T   10/21/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Fremont Hall      1 session   Call 712-243-5527
• COMPT 12*41   Atlantic   T   11/25/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Fremont Hall      1 session   Call 712-243-5527

Microsoft 2007 PowerPoint Level I
This course will demonstrate how to use PowerPoint to get one's message across effectively. Create slides, incorporate art, create charts, use templates, and run a slide show. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 151*40   Atlantic   Th   12/04/2008   6:00-10:00PM   Fremont Hall      1 session   Call 712-243-5527

Microsoft PowerPoint Level I
This course will demonstrate how to use PowerPoint to get one's message across effectively. Create slides, incorporate art, create charts, use templates, and run a slide show. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 151*01   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   09/25/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Microsoft PowerPoint Level II
Use many of the advance features of MS PowerPoint. Focus on some of the lesser used but more powerful aspects of the program. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 152*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   11/06/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Using Microsoft Outlook
This course explores using Outlook as a scheduler, an email client, and a task organizer. Users will be shown basic email functions like sending, replying and attaching files. Also covered will be using Outlook for planning and scheduling meetings and for managing multiple projects. This is a hands-on course. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 171*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   10/16/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Introduction to Computers
Learn basic computer concepts such as turning on and off correctly; main parts of a computer and their functions; desktop, icons, using the mouse to point and click, scroll, and drag; simple programs like Calculator, Paint, and Games for learning eye-hand coordination; and introduction to Note Pad. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 2*06   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   09/04/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 2*50   Harlan   M   09/15/2008   8:30AM-12:30PM   Center   TBA   1 session   Call 712-755-3568
• COMPT 2*07   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   10/02/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 2*08   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   12/04/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Power Point & Movie Maker
Discover how to create presentations for weddings, graduations, birthdays, and other special occasions. Learn how to insert pictures, sound and apply various animation and transition effects. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 4*02   Council Bluffs Campus   S   12/06/2008   8:00AM-12:00PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Microsoft Word for Windows
Learn how to create, edit, save, and print a document, how to enhance text, and how to use formatting commands to change the document layout. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 51*01   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   09/11/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 51*50   Harlan   M   09/29/2008   6:00-8:30PM   Center   TBA   3 sessions   Call 712-755-3568

2007 Microsoft Word II
Learn advanced features such as advanced formatting, tables, styles, columns, and merging. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 52*40   Atlantic   TTh   11/04/2008   6:00-10:00PM   Center      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Microsoft Word II
Learn advanced features such as advanced formatting, tables, styles, columns, and merging. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 52*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   10/23/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Microsoft Word for Windows III
Learn advanced styles, creating a form template, using graphic effects, working with large documents, managing document changes, and preparing Word documents for the Internet. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 53*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   12/11/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Digital Cameras
Learn how to take pictures with a digital camera and prepare them for presentations, web pages, documents, and/or email to your family and friends. If you own your own camera, bring your camera and interface cables and software to the class. If you don't own a camera, come and learn about digital photography. This is a hands-on course. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 6*01   Council Bluffs Campus   S   09/06/2008   8:00AM-12:00PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 6*50   Harlan   M   10/20/2008   6:00-8:00PM   Center   TBA   2 sessions   Call 712-755-3568

Intro to Computers Accelerated
Learn basic computer concepts, such as turning on and off correctly; parts of a computer and their functions; desktop icons, using the mouse to point and click, scroll, and drag; and simple programs like Calculator, Paint, games for eye hand coordination, and Note Pad. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 7*07   Council Bluffs Campus   F   09/12/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*08   Council Bluffs Campus   F   09/26/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*09   Council Bluffs Campus   F   10/10/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*40   Atlantic   Th   10/23/2008   6:00-10:00PM   Fremont Hall      1 session   Call 712-243-5527
• COMPT 7*10   Council Bluffs Campus   F   10/24/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*11   Council Bluffs Campus   F   11/07/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*12   Council Bluffs Campus   F   11/21/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404
• COMPT 7*13   Council Bluffs Campus   F   12/12/2008   12:30-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Microsoft Access Level I
Microsoft Access is the database component of the Microsoft Office. Learn principles of table organization and how to construct your own tables. Retrieve information from the tables by developing select queries. Use wizards to create basic forms and reports. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 71*01   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   10/09/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Microsoft Access Level II
Relational database concepts will be introduced to help solve a variety of database management problems. Learn how to work with related tables to create forms, queries, and reports. Become acquainted with different types of queries and how they can be used to accomplish a variety of goals. Learn how to modify the design of forms and reports. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 72*02   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   11/13/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Buying and Selling on E-Bay
Do you want a new challenge, have some fun, and maybe make some money on the side? In this introductory class, learn to set up an E-Bay account and the various methods of locating, bidding, purchasing, and even selling items using PayPal. Must bring your personal e-mail account login information, your checking account number and routing number, and a credit card. Essential computer skills a prerequisite. Fee $39                         

• COMPT 8*40   Atlantic   T   12/02/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Fremont Hall      1 session   Call 712-243-5527

E-Bay
Do you want a new challenge, have some fun, and maybe make some money on the side? In this introductory class, learn to set up an E-Bay account and the various methods of locating, bidding, purchasing, and even selling items using PayPal. Must bring your personal e-mail account login information, your checking account number and routing number, and a credit card. Essential computer skills a prerequisite. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 8*01   Council Bluffs Campus   S   11/08/2008   8:00AM-12:00PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Advanced Quickbooks
Learn how to handle reoccurring transactions, reconcile bank accounts, set up payroll, keep track of payroll liabilities, print liability reports, and process payroll liability payments to state and local governments. Become acquainted with the reports available through QuickBooks, how to manipulate them, add and delete information, and change the format. Instructor:Matt Mullenix Fee $149                         

• COMPT 99*46   Atlantic   T   10/07/2008   9:00AM-12:00PM   Fremont Hall      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Basic Web Page Design
Create a pleasing, easy to navigate website by learning the basics of webpage design, including website continuity and web design tips and techniques. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*64   Shenandoah   T   12/02/2008   5:30-9:30PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

Computer Basics
Learn basic computer concepts such as turning on and off correctly; main parts of a computer and their functions; desktop, icons, using the mouse to point and click, scroll, and drag; simple programs like Calculator, Paint, and Games for learning eye-hand coordination; and introduction to Note Pad. Fee $39                         

• COMPT 99*30   Clarinda Campus   Th   10/09/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Opitz   109   1 session   Call 712-542-5117
• COMPT 99*60   Shenandoah   T   10/14/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

Email and Internet
Learn the basics the Internet; how to navigate to different sites, set up a Hot Mail account, send and receive email, and send and open attachments. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*31   Clarinda Campus   Th   10/23/2008   5:30-9:30PM   Opitz   109   1 session   Call 712-542-5117
• COMPT 99*61   Shenandoah   T   10/28/2008   5:30-9:30PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

Expression Web 1
Learn how to create dynamic websites and publish to the internet. The course covers creating pages with text and images, hyper links, Dynamic Web Templates and the use of Cascading style Sheets. Fee $79                         

• COMPT 99*01   Council Bluffs Campus   Th   11/20/2008   8:00AM-4:30PM   Fremont Hall   103   1 session   Call 712-325-3404

Introduction to Computers II
This is a refresher course and beyond for those who are relatively new to computer usage. Maybe you took Introduction to Computers but still don't feel comfortable with computer basics. Class will be tailored to participants' needs. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*50   Harlan   Th   09/25/2008   8:30AM-12:30PM   Center   TBA   1 session   Call 712-755-3568

Microsoft Excel I
Learn the basic skills in creating spreadsheets, including using a mouse for most common tasks. Learn spreadsheet terminology and how to enter data and create formulas. Learn to change the appearance of the data and print the data. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*65   Shenandoah   T   12/09/2008   5:30-9:30PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

Microsoft Word
Learn what you can do with this powerful word processing program. We will create, edit, save and retrieve documents as well as learn to insert tables and graphs. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*62   Shenandoah   T   11/04/2008   5:30-9:30PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

Photoshop Elements 5.0, Level II
Continue working with layers, filters, effects, masks, combining images, and text. Merge your photos and create collages, a web gallery or a print layout. Instructor:Judy Griffin Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*43   Atlantic   TTh   11/18/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Center      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Photoshop Elements I
Master the secrets of correcting digital photos and bring out the best in all your photographs. Learn basic image correction and working with color, selected areas, and layers. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*51   Harlan   W   10/15/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Center   TBA   2 sessions   Call 712-755-3568

Photoshop Elements II
Continue mastering the secrets of correcting digital photos by working with layers, filters, effects, masks, combining images, and text. Merge photos and create collages, a web gallery, or a print layout. Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*52   Harlan   W   11/05/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Center   TBA   2 sessions   Call 712-755-3568

Photoshop Level I
Learn digital manipulation of your photos with Photo Shop Elements software for business brochures or personal use. This class will help you do all kinds of fun and creative things with pictures from your digital camera or scanned image: correct the lighting; repair tears, cracks, or wrinkles; eliminate people, objects, braces, scars, or other disfigurements. Bring your camera and a CD to put your pictures on. Instructors: Sandi Landsness(daytime)and Judy Griffin(evening) Fee $49                         

• COMPT 99*41   Atlantic   TWTh   10/21/2008   1:00-4:00PM   Center   136   3 sessions   Call 712-243-5527
• COMPT 99*42   Atlantic   TTh   11/11/2008   6:00-9:00PM   Center      2 sessions   Call 712-243-5527

Powerpoint for All Occasions
PowerPoint is not just for businesses anymore! Learn the basics of PowerPoint, what it is used for, techniques to create your own customized presentation. Fee $39                         

• COMPT 99*63   Shenandoah   T   11/18/2008   5:30-8:30PM   Center   111   1 session   Call 712-246-1499

QuickBooks for Beginners
Learn the basics of Quickbooks including set-up, chart of accounts, data entry, deposits, check writing, reconciling and basic reports. Hands-on instruction with Matt Mullenix in the computer lab. Space is limited. Fee $65                         

• COMPT 99*44   Atlantic   T   09/16/2008   9:00AM-12:00PM   Center      1 session   Call 712-243-5527
• COMPT 99*45   Atlantic   Th   09/18/2008   9:00AM-12:00PM   Center      1 session   Call 712-243-5527

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