Technical Classes & Labs
| These courses provide
training as well as hands-on experience in business related
technology.
Our educational programs are
outcome-based - you will be working on
YOUR data for YOUR situation. As
such, we ask that you bring your own laptop to most technical
classes. This way you will be able to immediately use the
tools presented in our classes and labs.
Our technical training centers have
workstation tables that include power outlets and wireless
Internet connectivity. |
Current
Offerings:
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Training offerings are
modular - there is no need for long contracts or expensive
commitments. If you just need one class, that's all you'll pay for.
Pricing is based on several factors including the amount of time
required to complete a module.
Most technical classes and labs are
priced from $99.00 - $199.00.
Course offerings are based on your feedback and
requests. We schedule our training based on demand and do our best
to offer times that fit your schedule. Please click the
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ICON KEY: The following symbols are
used for each course to indicate required hardware/software:
 Data/Mail Merges for Microsoft Office
Users
Planning a mass mailing? Or,
do you struggle with updating documents, proposals, or contracts for
individual clients? Maybe you're hosting an event where you'll
need name tags, certificates, or other pieces specific to
individuals?
If so, this is the course for
you! Here you will learn how to create data merges that can be
used for mass mailings such as letters, mailing labels, postcards,
creating reports, and creating flyers. You'll learn about data
sources, and how they need to be structured so that they can be
merged with another document. If you have existing data that
is not structured properly, we can show you how to restructure it
quickly and effectively. During the
lab, we'll focus on your specific need, so be sure to bring your
current project(s) so that lab time will be spent on your
work!
Time: 1 hour instruction,
3 hour lab
Prerequisite:
Participants must understand the basics of working Microsoft Word.
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Creating
Document Templates in Microsoft Word
If you struggle
with form or letter consistency throughout your company, or, you
need a better process for collecting information, Word Templates
might be the answer. Or maybe you just need a letter template
that includes the standard opening and closing
paragraphs.
This class explains what Word
Templates are and how they can be used. For example, to
populate entire contracts avoiding repetitious input; create
consistency with Form Management by locking everything but the form
fields...preventing users from changing important verbiage; or
create surveys or quizzes and streamline
processes. Whatever your need, we
recommend that you bring as much 'verbiage', in electronic form,
with you. This will reduce the amount of lab time you'll need
as you could copy/paste information rather then spend time writing
or typing your content.
Time: 2 hours
instruction, 4 hour lab
Prerequisite:
Participants must understand the basics of working Microsoft Word.
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Creating a PowerPoint
Presentation
Do you need to create a slideshow
for your next presentation? Whether you need one that runs
automatically at a tradeshow booth, kiosk, or open house; or a
presentation for a business meeting or training session, this class
will help you understand the fundamentals of PowerPoint as well as
give you tips on presentation best practices.
You'll learn how to create slides,
apply design templates, use font styles for consistency, add
graphics or screen shots, and understand animated slide
transitions. You'll also receive tips on what makes a more
effective presentation. This course
will primarily be lab-based. We'll begin with some common
components, and then students will continue building their own
presentation. Users who pick up on the basics quickly will
also be shown more advanced features (e.g., page animation, adding
page or www hyperlinks, org charts, etc.) Whatever the need,
the instructors will be able to assist.
Time: 1 hour instruction,
4 hour lab
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Creating High-Impact Presentations
Do you want a powerful, exciting
presentation that 'makes you stand out from the rest'? Or
maybe one that helps 'close the deal'? Too often we see
presentations that are one slide of text after another. Or
lists of bulleted items. Many times, we see the presenter
reading their slides to the audience, using it more as a
teleprompter. In this
course, we'll share our philosophy on creating effective,
high-impact presentations that not only get you noticed, but will be
remembered. Then, we'll help you transform one of yours into a
powerful, high-impact presentation.
Time: 1 hour instruction,
4 hour lab
Prerequisite:
Participants must understand the basics of working with Microsoft
PowerPoint
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Web Site
Planning -
Discovery & Definition
If you have a web site, is it
meeting your needs? If you don't have a web site, do you know
where to start? Creating a website is much more than
publishing your hard-copy brochure.
In this session, you'll understand
the importance of the first two website development phases -
Discovery, and Definition. In Discovery, you'll determine why
you need a site and its primary purpose (e.g. Is it to make
money? Save money? Provide information?
Etc.) It is also critical to identify and understand the needs
of your audience as this helps you not only determine the content,
but also to determine how the site is built.
During the lab, attendees will complete a checklist of sorts
to begin the web site development process. In addition,
instructors will be on-hand to answer any questions, and offer
helpful suggestions to help make your site more effective.
Time: 30 minute
discussion, 2 hour lab
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $129
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Creating a
Simple Web Presence in Microsoft Front Page
If you have determined your company
needs only a simple web presence (e.g., 1-4 pages...Home Page, About
Us, Contact Us), and you have some technical ability, we can show
you how to create a simple site in a few hours.
The first hour includes web site
basics (e.g., creating pages, adding graphics or other design
components, understanding how graphics function on an HTML page, and
adding hyperlinks, etc.) You'll also learn some fundamental
web design rules to make your site more user-friendly to visitors
and search engine spiders (the programs sent out to gather site
information.) When you leave, you
will have a simple web site ready to publish.
Time: 1 hour instruction,
3 hour lab
Prerequisite: Microsoft
Front Page loaded on your laptop, no experience in Front Page is
required
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Technical
Writing for the Non-technical Writer
Do you need to produce computer
instructions for specific programs or processes, but don't have a
Technical Writer on staff? Maybe you just need a few
quick tip or reference sheets.
In this
session you will learn how to write simply and consistently for
others. You'll learn how to incorporate screen shots, use
formatting styles, and if needed, create page headers, footers, and
dynamic Table of Contents which will automatically change if pages
are added or deleted.
Time: 1 hour instruction,
3 hour lab
Prerequisite: Word
Processor experience - does NOT have to be Microsoft WORD
Cost: $199
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
Microsoft Tips & Tricks
They say we only use 10% of our
brains; unfortunately, the same goes for our computer
programs. Microsoft has so many time-saving features built-in
to their programs, that unless you have the time to research and
know what you're looking for, you may never know.
In this class you'll learn about quick
keys, styles, the Work menu, Format Painter, AutoText, and auto
lists. If you constantly change the margins and/or font
settings to fit your stationary, we'll show you how to modify the
standard template so you won't have to do this anymore. Create
your own quick keys to commonly used functions, and more.
Time: 2 - 3 hour hands-on
session
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $99
Facilitators: Michelle
Jwanouskos, Judy Schaefer
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