Griffin Technical College

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Continuing Education Program

Computer Training

Class sizes are limited and are filled on first come basis.
All classes will be held in the Community Services Center (Old State Patrol Office).
Please register early, classes can be canceled up to 7 days before the first day of class.

Now With Microsoft 2007!

Introduction to Computers
This course introduces the student to computer terms, equipment, data storage and simple file tasks.  Student will have limited exposure to operating systems, spreadsheets and word processing.

Introduction to Windows VISTA
This course is for beginners or previous users of Windows waning to become familiar with VISTA.  Students will review navigational skills, shortcuts, maintenance, computer settings (including mouse, date & time, and screen savers) and document and file management.

Excel Level I
Students are taught the basic functions needed to work with the Microsoft Excel Software.  Topics include spreadsheet design, enhancing the look of a spreadsheet, entering formulas, using function statements, working with multiple worksheets, and crating charts.

Excel Level II
Advanced topics are presented in this class.  Topics include naming cells, advanced function statements, outlining a spreadsheet, inserting comments, protecting a worksheet, working with multiple files simultaneously, and recording a macro.

Excel III
Can't Get Enough ???? This class will expand into what-if analysis, summarizing data with pivot tables, and exchanging data with other programs.

PowerPoint
Learn how to build an exciting presentation that will create an attentive audience.  Learn to use sound and graphics, charts, transitions and animation and how to get the presentation ready to view.

QuickBooks Pro
Set up customer accounts, venders, business checking, credit cards and accounts payable.  Don't forget payroll!  This program handles Corporate Tax form 941, W-2's, and creates tax liability checks.  Also, handles inventory, time and expense billing and cash sales.  Learn to record everyday events and much more.  This class is designed to teach the software functions of QuickBooks, not accounting.  *Book included in pricing.  Class seating is limited.

Word Level I
This is a beginning word processing course where students are taught to use tools to help design and type a document and manipulate text to meet the needs of the reader.

Word Level II
Learn to use graphics and other "visual aids" within documents.  Other skills will be introduced such using advanced formatting options, working with headers, footers and columns, using styles, crating and formatting tables, using basic collaboration features, and using charts, diagrams and organization charts.  Guided, step-by-step labs provide opportunities to practice new skills.

 

Computer Classes for the Young at Heart

Introduction to Computers
Overcome your fear and get started!  We'll start at the beginning and proceed with hands on practice in a friendly atmosphere.  Students will learn how to "talk the talk" by becoming familiar with basic computer terms.  Make friends with the keyboard and mouse and see how computers can make life easier and more fun!

Introduction to Windows VISTA
"Windows" is a Microsoft program that allows a computer user to communicate with the compute an d "point and click" his way around his computer without having to know any complicate "computer language."  This course is for beginners or previous users of Windows.  Learn navigation skills, how to create shortcuts, how to personalize computer features, how to maintain and enhance the computer's performance, and how to create and manage files and documents.

Browsing the Internet
Learn about finding website, reading a web page, and creating bookmarks fro those sites to visit again.  SAVE ASTAMP and learn to use e-mail to communicate with friends and family.  Browsing the internet is easy and a great way to gather information about health, vacation spots, company listings and serves, and a lot of other information.

Basic knowledge of Windows and a compute mouse is recommended.