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Computer Courses
Introduction to Small
Business Accounting: QuickBooks/QuickBooks Pro
Learn how to set up your company on QuickBooks or modify QuickBooks to
get the information you need to run your business. You will also learn
how to invoice customers, buy merchandise, pay bills, reconcile bank
accounts, set up payroll, and more. There will be plenty of time for
questions about QuickBooks. Prerequisite: a working knowledge of Windows
and basic keyboarding skills. The cost of this course is partially
underwritten by SBTDC.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: 2 Mon & 2 Wed., Feb. 25 & 27; March 3 & 5: 5:30-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: David Crawford
Cost: $169, includes text
Code: 9129
Microsoft Excel in a
Nutshell
Did you know you can use Excel to keep your spending habits under
control by creating a budget, organize family or client mailing lists
and automatically print mailing labels? In this short workshop, you’ll
learn the very basics of Excel and see how it can be used to make your
life easier and more organized at work or home.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Thurs., Feb. 28; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Bill Fagan
Cost: $35
Code: 9131
Introduction to Computers
and Windows XP
Designed for beginners, this course leads you through basic computer
skills. You’ll learn your way around the computer, its components,
keyboard, and mouse operations. Become familiar with the desktop, icons,
and menu system. Learn to adjust settings, create files and folders, and
pick up shortcuts. Be introduced to a variety of accessories including
Paint, NotePad, WordPad, and the calculator. This course, or equivalent
knowledge, is needed for all other computer courses.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan College
Date/Time: 4 Tues., March 4, 11, 18,
25; 6-9 P.M. (first class meets 6-8 P.M.)
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Bill Fagan
Cost: $139, includes text
Code: 9123
PowerPoint Workshop
PowerPoint is a great tool for businesses, but it’s also fun for family
and friends! Discover how to make a sales presentation to potential
clients, or create a slide show of family photos for your next reunion.
In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills necessary to
begin effectively creating presentations using PowerPoint. Learn how to
create and edit bullet slides, photo album slide shows, incorporate
clipart, and include slide-show features like transitions and animation.
A working knowledge of windows is required.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Thurs., March 6; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Jane McNabb
Cost: $39
Code: 9130
Beginning Keyboarding
Learn keyboarding in a simulated college building, A.R.T. (All the Right
Type). Navigate through the faculty buildings in this program to master
correct posture, hand position and the proper fingers and reaches used
to type. Improve your keyboarding skills and speed while learning some
basic features of the Microsoft Word program as you practice the drills.
Class participants may access the Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Learning Lab
to improve keyboarding skills. Ask instructor for more details.
Provided by: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS!
Date/Time: 3 Mondays, March 10, 17, 24; 5-7 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Learning Lab
Instructor: Toni Wayda
Cost: $50
Code: M013
Take a Class Online,
Anytime, Anywhere
You’ve heard of online shopping, online banking, and even online dating,
but have you heard of online classes? Explore the many options from
training for a new career to obtaining a degree through the internet or
just taking a class for fun. Find out what is available, what it takes
to get started, and how an online class actually works. It’s easier than
you think to register once you see how. Discover how to participate in
this flexible opportunity for increasing your knowledge anytime and
anywhere.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Mon., March 10; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Jane McNabb
Cost: $35
Code: 9133
Internet Basics – Part I
There’s lots of information out there, but how do you get to it? Learn
basic Internet navigation skills, practical search techniques, and
common vocabulary to make your searches more effective. Participants
need basic computer skills. Register for this and Internet Basics - Part
II: E-mail and save $5.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Weds., March 12; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Julie Doyal
Cost: $39
Code: 9121
Word: Mastering Mail Merge
Learn the skills to plan and implement merge features. You’ll establish
a main document, create data documents, learn merge skills, and learn to
integrate data from Excel and Access. You can use mail merge to create
form letters, name tags, address lists, envelopes, mailing labels, and
more.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Wed., March 19; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Annie Shetler
Cost: $35
Code: 9126
Internet Basics –
Part II: E-mail
Learn the essential skills you need to stay connected. In addition to
sending and receiving mail, you’ll work on creating an address book and
organizing e-mail into folders. Take a brief look at opening and sending
attachments. Hotmail and/or Yahoo is used, but most functions are
similar to other e-mail systems. Prerequisites: basic computer skills,
familiarity with Windows. Register for this and Internet Basics Part - I
and save $5.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Wed., March 26; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Julie Doyal
Cost: $39
Code: 9122
Microsoft Access—What Can It
Do for You?
Microsoft Access is a database software program designed to make your
life easier, whether you are tracking business sales or managing a
Christmas card list. Before you take the time to learn this
comprehensive program, come learn how it can work for you. A combination
of demonstration and some hands-on practice using real-life applications
of database solutions will help you decide what Access can do for you.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Thurs., March 27; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Jane McNabb
Cost: $35
Code: 9132
Windows XP: Tips, Tricks,
and Practice
Would you like to feel more comfortable on the computer? Gain hands-on
practice and learn dozens of techniques that will make Windows XP easier
and more efficient for you. Discover how to manage files, customize your
mouse and desktop, and perform periodic maintenance using XP utilities.
Set up shortcuts and explore the Task Bar, Control Panel and Start
button.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: Tues., April 8; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Jane McNabb
Cost: $35
Code: 9124
Introduction to
Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel
Learn the basic fundamentals of Excel like
how to create spreadsheets that calculate results of data by creating
formulas and using simple functions. Learn to enter, select, and edit
data; move, copy, and find data; insert and delete columns; save
worksheets; and use the toolbars. Add a professional look with
formatting, charts, and printing techniques. Includes the text, Excel
Basic. Prerequisite: a working knowledge of Windows.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: 3 Thurs., April 10, 17, 24; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Bill Fagan
Cost: $129, includes text
Code: 9128
Introduction to Database:
Microsoft Access
Learn the basic skills to get started with
the construction of a relational database in Microsoft Access. You will
learn to create and work with tables, forms, and reports; use queries;
and create and maintain a database. Includes text. A working knowledge
of Windows and basic keyboarding skills are required.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: 4 Mon., April 28, May 5, 12,19; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Jane McNabb
Cost: $165, includes text
Code: 9127
Introduction to Word
Processing: Microsoft Word
Once you’ve mastered computer basics you will want to learn one of the
most valuable and versatile programs. Word becomes your typewriter as
you learn to create and manipulate your work. Learn to open, close,
save, navigate and edit documents. Work with formatting and tabs, page
appearance and printing tools that will have you well on your way to
creating professional-looking documents. Word XP is used but the skills
can be applied to earlier versions. Includes text. A working knowledge
of Windows and basic keyboarding skills are required.
Provided by: Northwestern Michigan
College
Date/Time: 3 Wed., April 30, May 7, 14; 6-9 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Annie Shetler
Cost: $129, includes text
Code: 9125
Records Management
Prepares students to handle records from their creation to disposal both
manually and electronically. Basic filing rules and management
techniques will be emphasized. Students will learn how databases are
used in records management and apply simple electronic file management
techniques.
Prerequisite: Microsoft Access
experience or Intro to Database: Microsoft Access listed above
Provided by: Baker College of Cadillac
Date/Time: 3 Wed., May 21, 28, June 4; 6-8:30 P.M.
Location: Kalkaska Michigan WORKS! Center, South Conference Room
Instructor: Dawn Paulin
Cost: $110
Code: B007
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