Computer Technologies Seminars - FVTC

Computer TechnologiesOur expertise goes beyond basic computer applications to include web development tools and specificcomputer technology applications in a wide variety of fields. Let FVTC’s Business & Industry Servicesassist you and your organization in taking the next step with computer technology.Explore more at www.fvtc.edu/bis/computerAdobe AcrobatPresenter: Mark SchlueterAdobe Acrobat allows individuals to publish documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). PDF documents preserve the exactlook and content of the originals, complete with fonts and graphics, allowing web users to view the document. Participants shouldhave extensive experience with the fundamentals of their computer operating system. Available in Macintosh & Windowsplatforms.Learn About: Comment and the PDF review cycle • Build interactive PDFs using bookmarks, hyperlinks and actions • Create,convert and edit files, into PDFs and portfoliosStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours11-04-13 11-07-13 M Tu W Th 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83263 1404-15-14 04-16-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90154 14$519 Materials and refreshments provided.Adobe IllustratorPresenter: Mark SchlueterAdobe Illustrator is one of the most popular and powerful drawing programs for the digital artist. This seminar introducesparticipants to draw-type "vector" graphics. Participants learn basic features and commands of the program while working onexercises that introduce selections, drawing, layering and styles. Activities include creating original graphics and modifyingexisting graphics while learning color handling in addition to Bezier drawing and the use of filters and effects. Prerequisite:Working knowledge of the computer’s operating system. Available in Macintosh & Windows platforms.Learn About: Object oriented drawing model • Creating illustrations and logos • Bezier drawing and editingStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-29-13 10-30-13 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83264 1404-29-14 04-30-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90155 14$519 Materials and refreshments provided.1

Adobe InDesignPresenter: FVTC FacultyThis seminar provides hands-on instruction using Adobes InDesign software. InDesign is a powerful page layout program thatprovides precision control and seamless integration with other products in the Creative Suite. Individuals familiar withPhotoshop® and Illustrator® will find an ease of familiarity when navigating the InDesign interface with control of transparency,layering and color breaks with unprecedented power. Prerequisite: Comfort with the computers operating system. Available inMacintosh & Windows platforms.Learn About: Working with templates, master pages and styles • Organizing document content with layers • Numbering, textflow and table of contents as listsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-21-13 05-22-13 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 60556 1409-16-13 09-19-13 M Tu W Th 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83265 1411-12-13 11-13-13 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83266 1402-18-14 02-19-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90156 1405-20-14 05-21-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90157 14$519 Materials and refreshments provided.Adobe PhotoshopPresenter: Mark SchlueterThis session introduces this high-powered image manipulation software. Electronic scanning, basic image manipulation, imageenhancement and other techniques available through digital imaging are discussed. A working knowledge of Macintosh orWindows basics is recommended. An understanding of a page-layout application (PageMaker® or Xpress®) is also helpful.Available in Macintosh & Windows platforms.Learn About: Raster image resolution and bit depth • Using layers, channels and masks • Photographic retouching strategiesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-07-13 05-08-13 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 60558 1408-20-13 08-21-13 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83267 1410-14-13 10-17-13 M Tu W Th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83268 1402-03-14 02-06-14 M Tu W Th 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90158 1405-06-14 05-07-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90159 14$519 Materials and refreshments provided.2

Adobe Photoshop for Presentations & the WebPresenter: Mark SchlueterParticipants are provided a hands-on introduction to manipulating images from scanners and digital cameras using Photoshop.Image resolution and color depth critical to high-quality reproduction is demonstrated as well as optimizing files for email, the weband graphics presentations. Selection methods, color correction, image assembly and photographic retouching strategies areexplored, while working with transparency, mode control and image layering. Perform a variety of tasks while learning aboutlayers, channels and paths, image clipping, dropping out image backgrounds, various masking functions and layer effects. Createcustom brushes, patterns and styles and work with a variety of Photoshop library elements. Prerequisite: Working knowledge ofthe computer’s operating system. Available in Macintosh & Windows platforms.Learn About: Optimizing files using the save for web • Using filters for artistic effects • Image correction using adjustmentlayersStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours03-11-14 03-12-14 Tu W 8:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90160 14$519 Materials and refreshments provided.Getting Started With Workplace ComputersPresenter: Julie BirschbachLearn the basic skills you need to get started with personal computers in the workplace and work with the various features, toolsand options available in Windows®. Become familiar with personal computers, customize Windows and manage files and folders.Also work with basic tools, applications and browse the internet.Learn About: Getting started with personal computers • Exploring Windows® desktop • Using common tools and programsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours11-01-13 11-08-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83247 1204-04-14 04-11-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90135 12$240 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Access-Level 1Presenter: Barbara BigalkeUnderstand basic database concepts, create and modify databases and manipulate various objects using the Microsoft Accessrelational database application. Learn to make databases manageable. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® isrecommended.Learn About: Exploring the Microsoft Access environment • Designing a database • Building a database • Managing data in atable • Querying a database • Designing forms • Generating reportsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-10-13 10-10-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83248 602-06-14 02-06-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90136 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.3

Microsoft Access-Level 2Presenter: Barbara BigalkeLearn how to maintain data consistency, customize database components and how to share Access data with other applications.Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Access—Level 1’ or equivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Controlling data entry • Joining tables • Creating flexible queries • Improving forms • Sharing data acrossapplicationsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours11-14-13 11-14-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83249 602-27-14 02-27-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90137 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Access-Level 3Presenter: Barbara BigalkeCreate complex Access databases by structuring existing data, writing advanced queries, working with macros, making effectiveuse of forms and reports and by performing database maintenance. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Access—Levels 1 & 2’ or equivalentknowledge/experience.Learn About: Structuring existing data • Writing advanced queries • Simplifying tasks with macros • Creating and producingeffective forms • Making reports more effective • Maintaining an Access databaseStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours12-05-13 12-05-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83250 603-20-14 03-20-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90138 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Excel 2010-Level 1Presenter: Julie BirschbachUse Microsoft Excel to manage, edit and print data within spreadsheets. Create and edit basic worksheets and workbooks.Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® is recommended.Learn About: Creating a basic worksheet • Performing calculations • Modifying a worksheet • Formatting a worksheet • Printingworkbook contents • Managing large workbooksStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours06-06-13 06-06-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 70005 609-26-13 09-26-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83251 101-10-14 01-10-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90139 603-06-14 03-06-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90140 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.4

Microsoft Excel 2010-Level 2Presenter: FVTC FacultyUse Microsoft Excel to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics and formulas. Apply visualelements and advanced formulas to a worksheet to display data in various formats. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Excel—Level 1’ orequivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Calculating data with advanced formulas • Organizing worksheet and table data • Presenting data using charts •Analyzing data using PivotTables and PivotCharts • Inserting graphic objects • Customizing and enhancingworkbooks and the Excel environmentStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours06-13-13 06-13-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 70006 610-17-13 10-17-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83252 602-07-14 02-07-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90141 603-27-14 03-27-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90142 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Excel 2010-Level 3Presenter: Patty SchaeferExtend your knowledge into more specialized and advanced capabilities of Microsoft Excel by automating some common tasks,applying advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, collaborating on worksheets with others and sharing Exceldata with other applications. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Excel—Levels 1 & 2’ or equivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Streamlining workflow • Collaborating with others • Auditing worksheets • Working with multiple workbooks •Importing and exporting data • Analyzing data • Using Excel with the web • Structuring workbooks with XMLStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours06-20-13 06-20-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 70007 611-07-13 11-07-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83253 604-24-14 04-24-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90143 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Outlook-Level 1Presenter: Sharon WeitzLearn the skills you need to start sending and responding to email in Outlook, as well as maintaining your calendar, schedulingmeetings and working with tasks and notes. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® is recommended.Learn About: Getting started with Outlook • Composing messages • Organizing messages • Managing contacts • Schedulingappointments • Managing meetings, tasks and notesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-03-13 05-03-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 60544 611-21-13 11-21-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83255 605-08-14 05-08-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90144 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.5

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-Level 1Presenter: Patty SchaeferExplore the PowerPoint environment and create a new presentation. Format text on slides to enhance clarity. Add and modifygraphical objects within a presentation. Add tables and charts to present data in a structured form. Prerequisite: Basic knowledgeof Windows® is recommended.Learn About: Getting started with PowerPoint • Creating a presentation • Setting up a slide • Using charts, graphic images andtables • Formatting text on slides • Inserting and modifying graphical objects • Preparing to deliver a presentationStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-04-13 10-04-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80173 601-23-14 01-23-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90145 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-Level 2Presenter: Patty SchaeferKeep your audience interested and enhance basic presentations into powerful communication tools. Customize the PowerPointinterface to suit your requirements and use the new and enhanced features to create dynamic and visually-appealingpresentations. Also finalize a presentation and secure it to authenticate its validity. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft PowerPoint—Level 1’or equivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Customizing the PowerPoint environment and slide presentations • Customizing a design template • Addingspecial effects and diagrams to presentations • Collaborating on a presentation • Securing and distributing apresentationStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-10-13 05-10-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 60546 610-18-13 10-18-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83256 605-15-14 05-15-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90146 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Project 2010-Level 1Presenter: Patty SchaeferCreate a project plan containing tasks and organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships.Learn to create and assign resources and finalize the project to implement the project plan. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge ofWindows® is recommended. Knowledge of project management concepts is helpful.Learn About: Getting started with Microsoft Project • Creating a project plan • Managing tasks in a project plan • Managingresources in a project plan • Finalizing the project planStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-23-13 10-23-13 W 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83257 604-10-14 04-10-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90147 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.6

Microsoft Project 2010-Level 2Presenter: Patty SchaeferBuild on the basic skills learned in ‘Microsoft Project—Level 1’. Learn to exchange project plan data with other applications,update project plans, create visual reports and reuse project plan information. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Project—Level 1’ orequivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Visually reporting project data • Reusing project plan information • Managing project costsStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours06-21-13 06-21-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 71318 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Visio-Level 1Presenter: Patty SchaeferLearn how to design and manage basic diagrams, workflows and flowcharts. Diagrams and charts play a pivotal role inknowledge dissemination, making complex data easy to understand. Become familiar with a host of features useful in creatingpictorial representations of information. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® and familiarity with personal computers isrecommended.Learn About: Getting started with Visio • Creating a route map • Enhancing a basic diagram • Creating process diagrams •Representing an organization hierarchyStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours11-15-13 11-15-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83258 604-03-14 04-03-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90148 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Word 2010-Level 1Presenter: FVTC FacultyLearn the basic concepts needed to produce professional business documents. Create, edit and enhance standard businessdocuments using Microsoft Word and its many features. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® is recommended.Learn About: Creating a basic document • Formatting text • Formatting paragraphs • Adding tables • Inserting graphic objects •Controlling page appearance • Proofing a documentStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours09-20-13 09-20-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 80174 601-17-14 01-17-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90149 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Word-Level 2Presenter: Patty SchaeferCreate complex documents in Microsoft Word and build personalized efficiency tools. Customize and automate the way MicrosoftWord works for you. Improve the quality of your work by enhancing your documents with customized elements. Prerequisite:‘Microsoft Word—Level 1’ or equivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Managing lists • Customizing formatting with styles and themes • Modifying pictures • Components such ascustomized lists, tables, charts and graphics • Inserting content using quick parts • Controlling text flow • Usingtemplates to automate document creation • Automating mail merges • Using macros to automate tasksStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-11-13 10-11-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83259 67

02-13-14 02-13-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90150 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Microsoft Word-Level 3Presenter: Patty SchaeferCreate, manage, revise and distribute long documents and forms. Learn to collaborate with others and secure documents. Makedocuments easier to use. Prerequisite: ‘Microsoft Word—Level 1 & 2’ or equivalent knowledge/experience.Learn About: Using Microsoft Word with other programs • Managing document versions • Adding reference marks and notes •Securing a document • Creating forms • Simplifying long documents • Creating web pagesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours11-22-13 11-22-13 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83260 603-13-14 03-13-14 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90151 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.QuickBooks 2011-Level 1Presenter: Patty SchaeferFocus on the fundamentals and features of QuickBooks 2011 to manage an organization’s financials. Participants exploreQuickBooks interface and QuickBooks centers. Learn to set up a company and update the Chart of Accounts, build and managelists, manage inventory using the Vendor Center, record a product sale, create an invoice for services and work with bankaccounts. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows® is recommended.Learn About: QuickBooks basics • Setting up a company • Working with lists • Setting Up Inventory • Selling Your Product •Invoicing for services • Sharing filesStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-03-13 10-03-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83261 603-07-14 03-07-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90152 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.QuickBooks 2011-Level 2Presenter: Patty SchaeferElaborate on how to customize forms, create and modify reports, track and pay sales tax, use QuickBooks to write letters andsynchronize QuickBooks with other contact management software. Prerequisite: ‘QuickBooks 2011—Level 1’ or equivalentknowledge and experience is recommended.Learn About: Customizing forms • Using other QuickBooks accounts • Creating reports and graphics • Tracking and payingsales tax • Doing payroll with QuickBooks • Estimating time, tracking and job costing • Writing letters •Synchronizing with contact management softwareStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours10-24-13 10-24-13 Th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 83262 603-21-14 03-21-14 F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 90153 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.8

Tech Bytes for Business NEWPresenter: Darlene Debruin-HeinHave you been looking for an affordable technology to use to market your business or communicate with your customers in a waythat “wows” them? Are you getting a headache trying to organize all the paperwork and information your customer needs orperhaps have you been putting off writing that training manual or financial report because you can’t figure out a way to present itto your clients without putting them to sleep? Bring your project to us and we will work with you to determine which technologytool might be a good match to help you get the job done. You will leave this hands-on, interactive session with a product that youcan take back to work and use. This session will focus on communication and information sharing technology tools.Learn About: Economical and easy to use online tools to help jazz up business and training presentations • Online tools toorganize business resources and training manuals • Online tools to help organize social media sites • Simpleonline tools that can make your business life easierStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours06-05-13 06-05-13 W 8:00 am - 12:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 71276 4$120 Materials participants need to bring: 6-10 digital photographs, 1-2 digital videos or digital video links, 1-5 pages of text or other content, creative ideas and enthusiasm!Using Adobe Captivate to Create Online TutorialsPresenter: Joshua JanikowskiCaptivate is a powerful tool for capturing computer imaging and creating print and online tutorials. Record training or import yourexisting Microsoft PowerPoint content and make it more engaging with rich media, application simulations, branching scenariosand quizzes. Provide your staff with print and computer-based resources and materials with these easy-to-use tools.Learn About: Record training and importing PowerPoint content to Captivate • Using rich media, application simulations,branching scenarios and quizzes to make your trainings more engagingStart End Day(s) Time(s) Location Class No. Hours05-06-13 05-06-13 M 9:00 am - 4:00 pm D. J. Bordini Center 64220 6$175 Materials and refreshments provided.Successful local entrepreneurs, small business owners and home-based solopreneursshare their insight.You’ll get a chance to meet more people like yourself during the networking break. Leave thisenergizing, uplifting workshop knowing how the FVTCs Venture Center can help you build thebusiness of your future from idea, to launch, to sustainability.Explore Starting a Business with the FVTC Venture Center9

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