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Which Computer Class Should I Select?
This quiz will help you in deciding which computer classes are most appropriate for you.

 

 

 

TF = Technology Fee

 

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Summer 2009 Schedule of Classes

 

Computer Education

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Beginners Courses
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Boot Camp Computer Courses
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Computer Applications
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Internet
 
TF = TECHNOLOGY FEE
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Beginners Courses

ABCs of the Computer - 36 hrs., 3.6 CEUs: Designed and recommended for the new computer user. Learn the computer basics including: proper shut down of the computer, mouse use and maintenance, use of the keyboard, identification and use of icons, windows, menus, how to name, save, retrieve and revise a document; control panel tools; hardware and software vocabulary, basics of file management, how to use some of the system tools, how to install and remove hardware and software.
• SCC Macon Annex
    MW 6/8-7/15 6-9P M. Lameiro $60+$5TF
    TTh 7/21-8/27 6-9P L. White $60+$5TF
• SCC Cherokee Center
    TTh 6/2-7/9 5-8P TBA $60+$5TF
    MW 4/13-5/20 6-9P TBA $60+$5TF
• SCC, Swain Center
    TTh 6/9-7/23 1-4P E Delfield $60+$5 TF

Beyond the ABCs: If you have had a basic course but still don’t feel very confident on the computer, this is a course for you. Learn to safely explore the Internet and put some of its power to use. Create a slide show using images from your digital camera. Learn to manage your electronic files so that you can retrieve them with ease. Create posters, calendars, thank you cards and more using your own images or those that you import. Earn 3.6 CEUs in this 6-week course.
• SCC, Swain Center
    TTh 7/28-9/3 1-4P E. Delfield $60+$5 TF

Boot Camp Computer Courses

Down and Dirty Computer Skills: If you think the computer age passed you by and you’re not liking it, this course will prepare you to join the 21st century’s technology. We’re going to immerse you in the computer for three weeks and get you ready to learn more. You will be introduced to Windows, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheets and the world of graphics. If you can type at least 35 words per minute, you can pass on the first week. For those of you who can’t type, we’ll get you there in the first week so you can learn computers. Book cost: Approximately $75. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this 3 week course.
• SCC, TBA
    MTWTh TBA 9A-4P TBA $60+$5 TF

QuickBooks & Accounting Fundamentals: Students will learn the basics of the accounting functions and financial statements while learning the most popular computerized accounting system: Quick Books. Book cost is approximately $25. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this 3 week course.
• SCC, TBA
    MTWTh TBA 9A-4P TBA $60+$5 TF

Spreadsheets: Used for accumulating simple lists to making sophisticated calculations, the spreadsheet as we know it today is almost as old as word processing and just as important a skill. Book cost is approximately $40. Earn 7.2 CEUs in this three 3 week course.
• SCC, TBA
    MTWTh TBA 9A-4P TBA $60+$5 TF

Web Design: Students will design, create, and post their own web pages to the World Wide Web. Learn tricks of the trade in maximizing search engine positions, HTML and web editors. This 3 week course you can earn 7.2 CEUs. Book cost is approximately $100.
• SCC, TBA
    MTWTh TBA 9A-4P TBA $60+$5 TF

Word Processing: It is hard to be in the business world without these basic skills. We’ll have you up and running with strong skills in this three week class that will provide advanced level functions as well as the basics. Book cost is approximately $40. Earn 7.2 CEUs .
• SCC, TBA
    MTWTh TBA 9A-4P TBA $60+$5 TF

Computer Applications

Computer Business Applications: 36 hrs, 3.6 CEUs: This course will provide the student with an overview of many of the software packages found in today’s workplace. By the end of this course, you will have a sound understanding of the basic features and business applications for the word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software in Microsoft Office. This course will also teach you the basics in how to use computers to communicate. Students should possess fundamental computing skills.
• SCC Macon Annex, Room 103
    TTh 6/2-7/14 6-9PM L. White $60+$5TF

MS Excel: 36 hrs, 3.6 CEUs: This course is designed for the computer literate to intermediate level user. As a result of taking this course participants will be able to create, sort filter, edit, and print spreadsheet files using Excel. Writing formulas, formatting cells, cutting, copying, and pasting cells and ranges of cells will also be covered.


• SCC Cherokee Center
    MW 6/1-7/8 1-4P TBA $60+$5TF

MS Office (Word/Excel/ PowerPoint): 36 hrs, 3.6 CEUs This course is designed for the computer literate to intermediate level user. As a result of taking this course participants will be able to format, create tables, headers, footers, mail merges using Word; create, sort, filter, edit, and print spreadsheet files using Excel; and create presentations using PowerPoint.
• SCC Cherokee Center
    MW 6/1-7/8 5-8P TBA $60+$5TF

MS Word: 36 hrs, 3.6 CEUs This course will provide a variety of word processing skills using Word. Students will learn how to format, insert a variety of objects, use tables, headers, footers, mail merges and run spell and grammar check along with word count. Basic computer skills are required.
• SCC Macon Annex
    TBA TBA 6-9P L. White $60+$5TF

MS Publisher: 36 hrs.; 3.6 CEUs: An advanced class on designing business cards, name tags, flyers, cards and all sorts of labels. It will show how the user can save time and money by doing their own design of desktop publishing documents. There will be some design elements involved to set up your work so it looks professional. Requires basic computer literacy.
• SCC, Jackson Campus
    MT 6/8-8/4 8-10A C. Behre $60+$5 TF

MS Word/Excel: 36 hrs.; 3.6 CEUs: Prerequisite: basic computer skills. This class will have 18 hours on Microsoft Word and 18 hours on Microsoft Excel. It will cover the basics of both software applications. Students will learn the basic screens, how to move around in the software and the standard and formatting toolbars. Word will include inserting pictures, word-art, and special symbols along with using the Word tools. They will also learn the basics of tables. Excel will include formulas and the basics of spreadsheet design.
• SCC, Jackson Campus
    MW 6/22-8/3 6-9P P. Myler $60+$5 TF

Quickbooks: 36 hrs.; 3.6 CEUs: Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts and statements; track your payables, inventory and receivables; create estimates and generate reports.
• SCC, Cashiers Center
    WTh 6/10-7/22 9-N C. Behre $60+$5 TF

Internet

E-bay: 36 hrs, 3.6 CEUs: Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you’ve ever dreamed of working from home or earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our instructor will guide you every step of the way. You’ll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You’ll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle free. If you’re a buyer, you’ll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders.
• SCC Macon Annex, Room 103
    Sa 6/13-8/15 9A-1P L. White $60+$5TF




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