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| Computer
Information Systems |
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS |
1.0
CEU |
| 10
Hours |
| Prerequisite:
None. This instructor-led course is designed to provide the student
with a brief overview of microcomputer concepts, the Windows XP
operating system, the Internet, Email and Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, and PowerPoint (2003 version) applications. Upon successful
completion of this course, the student should have a general understanding
of how a computer operates, what factors to consider when purchasing
a computer, general day-to-day interactions between the user and
Windows, as well as enough information about MS Office 2003 to
determine their interest in further study of these applications. |
| WORD 2003
MODULE I - BASIC |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
This instructor-led course presents the basic concepts of Word
2003. You will
be introduced to Word features and the steps required to use the
features correctly.
The course teaches you how to create and save documents, edit
documents,
manipulate text, format text and paragraphs, find and replace
text, and use proofing
tools. The course material is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist
Exam preparation. |
| WORD 2003
MODULE II - INTERMEDIATE |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Word 2003 Module I. This instructor-led course
presents intermediate concepts of Word 2003. You will be introduced
to Word features and the steps required to use the features correctly.
The course teaches you how to use templates; create letters, envelopes,
and labels; use styles; use outlines; use headers and footers;
create and use tables; format tables;work with columns; and use
graphic elements in documents. The course material is approved
for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| WORD 2003
MODULE III - FORMS, MERGES & MACROS |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Word 2003 Modules I & II. This instructor-led
course presents the forms creation, mail merge, and macro concepts
of Word 2003. You will be introduced to Word features and the
steps required to use the features correctly. The course teaches
you how to insert form fields and modify forms, create help messages,
use online forms, sort information, create mail merge data sources
and main documents, create form letters and mailing labels, and
use macros. The course material is approved for Microsoft Office
Specialist Exam preparation. |
| WORD 2003
MODULE IV- WORKING WITH LONG DOCUMENTS |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Word 2003 Modules I & II. This instructor-led
course presents the long document features of Word 2003. You will
be introduced to Word features and the steps required to use the
features correctly. The course teaches you how to customize the
Word workspace, incorporate worksheets and charts in documents,
work with master documents and subdocuments, and share documents.
This course also teaches you how to create tables of figures,
footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, cross-references, indexes, and
tables of contents. The course material is approved for Microsoft
Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| EXCEL
2003 MODULE I - BASIC |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: General knowledge of PCs. This instructor-led course
presents the basic concepts of Excel 2003. You will be introduced
to Excel features and the steps required to use the features correctly.
The course teaches you how to create modify and format worksheets,
format and print worksheets, and work with formulas, functions,
and charts. The course material is approved for Microsoft Office
Specialist Exam preparation. |
| EXCEL
2003 MODULE II - INTERMEDIATE |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Excel 2003 Module I. This instructor-led course
presents the more advanced features of Excel 2003. You will be
introduced to these features and then perform the steps required
to use the features correctly. The course teaches you how to name
cells, use advanced functions, find and replace data, use print
options, protect worksheets, and link workbooks. You will also
learn how to create and use templates, and macros. The course
material is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| EXCEL
2003 MODULE III- ADVANCED |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisite: Excel 2003 Modules I & II. This instructor-led
course presents the database management and analysis concepts
of Excel 2003. You will be introduced to Excel features and the
steps required to use the features correctly. This course teaches
you how to create and sort databases; use database functions,
filters, and queries; create and modify PivotTables; audit worksheets;
and create scenarios and custom reports. The course material is
approved for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation |
| ACCESS
2003 MODULE I - BASIC |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: General knowledge of PCs. This instructor-led course
presents the basic concepts of Access 2003. You will be introduced
to Access features and the steps required to use the features
correctly. The course teaches you how to create and modify tables,
create queries, use filters, create and modify forms, create and
modify reports, and enhance reports. The course material is approved
for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| ACCESS
2003 MODULE II - INTERMEDIATE |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Access 2003 Module I. This instructor-led course
presents intermediate/advanced concepts of Access 2003. You will
be introduced to Access features and the steps required to use
the features correctly. The course teaches you how to create relational
databases, work with related tables, use subforms, maintain data
integrity, use advanced form features, use advanced report features,
use advanced query features, use advanced queries, and work with
charts. The course material is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist
Exam preparation. |
|
ACCESS 2003 MODULE III - ADVANCED |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Access 2003: Modules I & II. This instructor-led
course presents the application development concepts of Access
2003. You will be introduced to Access features and the steps
required to use the features correctly. The course teaches you
how to design Access applications; use tools and controls; create
dialog boxes; use macros; control data entry; use dialog boxes
to get report criteria; create custom switchboards; create keyboard
shortcut macros, control tips, and status bar messages; use database
utilities; and protect and replicate databases. The course material
is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| POWERPOINT
2003 MODULE I - BASIC |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: General knowledge of PCs. This instructor-led course
presents the basic concepts of PowerPoint 2003. You will be introduced
to PowerPoint features and the steps required to use the features
correctly. This course teaches you how to create, modify, format,
build and run PowerPoint slide shows, as well as use WordArt,
ClipArt, and graphic objects. The course material is approved
for Microsoft Office Specialist Exam preparation. |
| POWERPOINT
2003 MODULE II - INTERMEDIATE |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
Prerequisites: PowerPoint 2003 Module I. This instructor-led course
presents the advanced features of PowerPoint 2003. You will be
introduced to PowerPoint features and the steps required to use
the features correctly. You will be introduced to the advanced
features of PowerPoint 2003 by working with slide outlines, templates,
and multimedia elements. You will also create charts, tables,
and organizational charts; customize PowerPoint; link slides;
prepare presentations; and save presentations in other formats.
The course material is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist
Exam preparation. |
| OUTLOOK
2003 MODULE I - BASIC |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: General knowledge of PCs. This instructor-led course
presents the basic concepts of Outlook 2003. You will be introduced
to Outlook features and the steps required to use the features
correctly. The course teaches you how to work with Address Book,
create Contacts, use e-mail, manage your Calendar, configure Tasks,
use Journal, keep Notes, and print Outlook data, and use Newsreader.
The course material is approved for Microsoft Office Specialist
Exam preparation. |
| OUTLOOK
2003 MODULE II - ADVANCED |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
|
Prerequisites: Outlook 2003 Module I. This instructor-led course
presents the intermediate/advanced concepts of Outlook 2003. You
will be introduced to Outlook features and the steps required
to use the features correctly. The course teaches you how to organize,
find, and archive Outlook data; format e-mail messages; use your
Calendar to schedule meetings; access your contacts to which you
can assign speed dial numbers and tasks; send and receive faxes;
use e-mail security features; create and use custom forms; integrate
Outlook with other Office applications; and use Outlook with the
Internet. The course material is approved for Microsoft Office
Specialist Exam preparation. |
| BASIC
ELECTRICITY |
4.0
CEU |
| 40
Hours |
| The course
will include components on electricity and personal safety, the
electron theory, sources and symbols of electricity, components
of electrical circuitry, instruments for reading values in electric
circuits and types of circuits and relationships of voltage and
current in electric circuits. Chapters will also cover magnetism,
alternating current theory, inductance and capacitance in electrical
circuits and basic law through construction to application of
transformers. |
| CPR AND
FIRST AID |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
| A 4-hour
CPR and a 4-hour First Aid course. CPR, a lifesaving technique
of treatment for sudden death or respiratory arrest, involves
a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions. These
techniques provide basic emergency life support by keeping oxygenated
blood flowing to the brain and other organs until appropriate
medical advanced life support can restore heart action. Skills
taught are one-man CPR for the conscious and unconscious adult,
and choking for the adult victim. The First Aid course provides
students with skills to care for victims in an emergency situation
prior to the arrival of professional assistance. It deals with
common injuries and illnesses. |
| COMMUNITY
SPANISH |
2.4
CEU |
| 24
Hours |
| An introduction
to the Hispanic language and culture, with emphasis on simple
oral communication skills. Students will learn the basics of Spanish
pronunciation, language structure, and a variety of vocabulary
and typical phrases for use in conversation. |
| BUSINESS
WRITING |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
| The first
step to effective business writing is determining whether or not
written correspondence is appropriate. Through the use of guidelines
and practice, participants will learn to identify common situations
in which written correspondence is necessary. Participants will
have the opportunity to draft formal business letters, interoffice
memos, and electronic mail. Emphasis will be placed on organizing
clear and concise documents for various business situations. Participants
will also learn the role tone plays in communicating business
information. In addition, exercises will be provided to allow
participants to edit and revise their work resulting in the increased
confidence needed to write more easily and effectively. |
| SUCCESSFUL
MONEY MANAGEMENT |
0.8
CEU |
| 8
Hours |
| Achieving
financial success depends upon the actions you take today. The
Successful Money Management Seminar will help you define your
financial goals and chart a course to achieve them. Your instructor
provides information that is current, comprehensive, and objective.
The material is relevant to everyone, regardless of occupation,
income, or age. It is designed for people who are serious about
gaining money management knowledge. |
| REAL ESTATE
PRE-LICENSE SALES |
8.0
CEU |
| 80
Hours |
| A 80-hour
in -class pre-license course (to provide completion of the 75-hour
minimum required by law) that teaches the fundamentals of real
estate. The course introduces the language of the profession,
the basic theory underlying the duties and responsibilities of
real estate licensees, and seeks to develop and improve the student's
skills in handling the normal business activities of a licensee.
Designed to prepare students for licensure as real estate agents,
the course content follows requirements outline in the Georgia
Real Estate Manual. The Georgia real estate commission approves
this course as meeting the 75-hour education requirement to take
the state of Georgia real estate exam. |
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