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TECH AFTER DARK...

Classes to enhance your technology skills and increase your marketability.

     arrow Introduction to Microsoft Office Excel 2007
     arrowSocial Networking Basics - New!
     arrowCreating Wiki Web Pages
     arrowIntroduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 Environment - New!

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Introduction to Excel 2007

Introduction to Excel 2007    

Discover how to use Excel 2007 spreadsheet technology to create powerful applications that meet your personal and business needs. In this in-a-day class, learn how to create and edit workbooks and worksheets. Find out how to:

  • Format data
  • Use formulas and functions
  • Freeze panes
  • Hide columns & rows
  • Use Autofill
  • Create charts
  • Save and print your documents

You’ll also learn tips and tricks to help you use Excel 2007 more effectively. Students should have basic computer and mouse skills. Register early! Class is limited to 16. (.6 CEU)

Register early to ensure your course materials arrive in time.
Additional materials shipping charges may apply for late registrations.

     Dates:Thursday, October 15
     Time: 9 AM  - 4 PM
     Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
    Instructors: Kathy Sundin
     Fee: $89 (lunch and textbook included); after October 8 - $99

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Social Networking Basics

Discover how to put social networking sites to work for your business or organization! Social networking online is a great way to build business-oriented connections, exchange ideas and information, and solve problems. In the first session, learn the purpose of sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Friendfeed, and LinkedIn and find out what the differences are,  how to set up an account, navigate and participate. During the second session, you will have a chance to ask questions and go deeper into these sites to look at advanced features and more. (.4 CEU)

Register early! Class is limited to 16.

     Dates:2 Mondays, October 26 & Nov 2  
     Time: 6 - 8 PM
     Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
    Instructors: Norman Earls
     Fee: $49; after October 14 - $59

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Creating Wiki Web Pages

Discover how fun and easy it is to create simple web pages that your family, friends or group can build and edit together with Wikispaces. Wikis are perfect for families, sports teams, community groups, book clubs, fan clubs, party organizers, organizations and more. Members add, update, comment, share family news, group announcements, pictures, and links from anywhere, at any time. All you need is a computer and Internet access.  Join us and learn how to open a Wikispaces account, create a homepage, enter and edit text, upload pictures, invite members to visit and share, and more. (.4 CEU)

Register early! Class is limited to 16.

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     Dates: 2 Thursdays, October 22 & 29
     Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM
     Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
    Instructors: Debbie Seko
     Fee: $39; after October 19 - $49

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Introduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 Environment

Get under the hood of Office 2007 in this hands-on workshop and discover how to find features and increase your efficiency to get your personal and business work done. You will learn how to use the Ribbon and Tabs, the Office Button, Smart Tags, Screen Tips, and the Help Task Pane. Students should have basic computer and mouse skills. (.2 CEU)

Register early! Class is limited to 16.

     Dates:Tuesday, September 22            
     Time: 6 - 8 PM
     Location: Regional Center for Continuing Education
    Instructors:Kathy Sundin
     Fee: $29; after September 17 - $39

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