Computer Classes   

This workshop will teach you the basics of 3D printing including what hardware, software, supplies, and accessories you will need .You will learn how 3D printing can be used in different applications. I will demonstrate how to build simple 3D objects. Tips and tricks will be discussed. This workshop is lecture/demonstration only.ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

This hands-on course is designed to present the key hardware components of microcomputers, as well as the programs designed to control them. Software such as Windows, MS Word, Excel and Internet will be covered. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

In this course you will be shown how to use Microsoft Windows 10. Topics will include basic functions such as copying and pasting, creating, renaming, managing files and folders and desktop icons. We will also be looking into the Microsoft Windows 10 built-in apps and learn how to use them.

Basic knowledge of Windows recommended. Professionals stand to gain by knowing how to maximize the potential of their office communications with Microsoft Outlook. Learn how to connect to Outlook for the first time, send, receive and store emails, update and organize your contacts, handle calendars, address books for storing contacts, task reminder features, and the journal. Connecting social media and favorite website updates to Outlook will also be discussed. This ONE-DAY WORKSHOP is a part lecture, part hands-on class. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows recommended. This workshop course teaches the basics of one of the most popular word processing packages for Windows. Topics include creating, editing and formatting, saving and printing documents, creating basic tables, and using various features such as spell/grammar check, AutoCorrect, ClipArt, and WordArt. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Introductory Microsoft Word (CE 9098) recommended. This workshop will allow you to build on the skills gained in the Introduction to Microsoft Word course. Topics will include inserting tabs, headers and footers, tables, borders, columns, working with multiple documents, creating, editing and printing a mail merge. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows recommended. This workshop teaches you the basics of one of the most popular spreadsheet packages for Windows. Topics include examining the Excel Windows screen; creating and editing a spreadsheet; enhancing and formatting the spreadsheet; basic formulas and functions; saving and printing a spreadsheet; and charting basics. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows recommended. This workshop teaches you the basics of one of the most popular spreadsheet packages for Windows. Topics include examining the Excel Windows screen; creating and editing a spreadsheet; enhancing and formatting the spreadsheet; basic formulas and functions; saving and printing a spreadsheet; and charting basics. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Introduction to Microsoft Excel (CE9099) recommended. Topics focus on review of conditional functions to process information, Pivot tables for report creation, charts to visualize data, and conditional formatting to identify trends in data sets based on user-defined rules. Various data sets will be used. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Knowledge of Introduction to Microsoft Excel (CE9099) recommended. Topics focus on review of conditional functions to process information, Pivot tables for report creation, charts to visualize data, and conditional formatting to identify trends in data sets based on user-defined rules. Various data sets will be used. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

Participants should have some knowledge of MS Excel. Includes an overview of Microsoft Excel, and a quick review of creating and saving a workbook. Learn how to create simple formulas in Excel such as sum, maximum, average and count. Also create and edit charts such as column, bar and pie, how to add labels to a pie chart and how to place a chart on a separate worksheet. ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

Participants should have knowledge of MS Excel or have taken Formulas and Charts I (CED9 572). Create more advanced formulas in Excel, including the 'If' function, applying absolute referencing to cells that will remain constant, grouping worksheets together, creating formulas for all grouped worksheets, and creating and filtering data lists. Creating and editing charts and linking Microsoft Excel to other Microsoft applications will also be discussed. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows recommended. This workshop will help you create effective electronic presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows. Topics include creating electronic slide shows in slide and online views, templates, color design schemes with special effects, inserting charts, tables, clip-art, sound, video, pictures, and printing. Presentation tips/techniques and utilizing technology to enhance your presentations will also be discussed. ONE-DAY WORKSHOP. Bring lunch.

This workshop provides an overview of QuickBooks software. It starts with an introduction to forms, lists, registers and menus and goes on to setting up a company, working with files and accounts, managing inventory, invoicing, forms, payments, statements, deposits, bank accounts, loans, bills, credit cards, depreciation, reports, graphs, sales tax, payroll, deductions, tax forms, writing checks, customizing and more. Learn to edit, delete, move information and modify QuickBooks preset charts of accounts and customized forms.

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) recommended. Track credit card transactions and charges. Work with QuickBooks asset and liability accounts, postings, loan payments and equity accounts. Payroll features include managing, running, and adding items; adding new employees; writing payroll checks; accounting for tax liability; calculating amounts owed; and printing forms. Students calculate various pay dates and tax liability through hands-on applications. Create and customize QuickBooks reports and graphs

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) and QuickBooks II (CE 9570) recommended. Track and pay sales tax, set up tax rates, apply tax, determine what is owed and maintain sales tax register. Learn estimating, process invoicing, tracking time, job costing profitability, customizing forms, writing QuickBooks letters and templates, and managing inventory.

This workshop will teach you the basics in using Google Drive, Google Docs(word processing), Google Sheets(spreadsheet), and Google Slides(presentation). Basics fundamental topics covered are file/folder handling, creating/editing/formatting, tables, formulas and functions,charts, creating electronic slideshows, and simple collaboration. Bring lunch.

A course designed for those with no AutoCAD experience. This seminar is designed to acquaint the beginner with AutoCAD as a tool to create working drawings. Topics will include the following: the AutoCAD menu structure, file creation, formatting, using object snaps, draw commands including lines, arcs, rectangles, polygon, and hatching. Modifying commands including erase, copy, move, offset, trim, extend, stretch, mirror, array, fillet and scaling, drawing and modifying text, and dimensioning will be covered. Creation of blocks and templates, use of symbol libraries including furniture, windows and doors, concepts of model space and paper space are explored, as well as plotting drawings.

This three-hour course will teach the basics of keeping your computer and personal information safe while you enjoy the benefits of the internet. Some of the highlights are: computer security, anti-virus software, what is a firewall, how to hide your computer from hackers, handling SPAM, managing user IDs and passwords, how to use your Windows XP backup tool, how to secure personal information. ONE DAY WORKSHOP. 
This course is held SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (ZOOM).

This workshop will teach you what, why and how to use the Cloud storage on the Internet for personal use. You will learn how to store and access your photos, music, and documents through your computer, smartphone, and tablet devices. Also, we will discuss how to find free and paid Cloud storage sites on the Internet. This workshop is a LECTURE ONLY class. ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

This workshop will teach you how to transfer your photos, videos, and music files from your mobile devices and digital camera to your computer and how to scan your documents and pictures to your computer. You will learn how to organize and backup these files using different storage media devices. This course will also cover how to manage your overflowing e-mails(g-mail and yahoo). We will also cover how to securely manage your numerous Internet accounts and passwords and how to encrypt your important files. This workshop is lecture only!

In this course you will learn how to efficiently operate on iPhone by using the default applications and hidden tools and features. Topics will include sending and receiving text messages, picture messages, emails, navigating the internet, managing an address book, creating notes, taking pictures, utilizing the calendar, and using an alarm clock. iPhone required with charging cable.

Ever thought about dropping your expensive bundle of cable/satellite television services? With a high-speed Internet service and right combination of television/hardware devices, you may be able to save money by switching to using the myriad of streaming services available today. Depending on your viewing habits and channels that you cannot live without, you may be able to save considerable money on your television services. This course will go through your options and research required to help make your decision to cut the cord. This course will be held Synchronous Online (Zoom).