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Microsoft Office Applications	*Accounting Software*
Microsoft Word 2003 - Introduction Microsoft Word 2003 - Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 - Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003 - Introduction Microsoft Excel 2003 - Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 - Advanced Microsoft Access 2003 - Introduction Microsoft Access 2003 - Intermediate Microsoft Outlook 2003 - Introduction Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - Introduction (PLU Approved) Microsoft Project 2003 Microsoft Publisher 2003 - Introduction Access 2007 - Introduction Access 2007 - Intermediate Excel 2007 - Introduction Excel 2007 - Intermediate Excel 2007 - Advanced Outlook 2007 - Introduction PowerPoint 2007 - Introduction (PLU Approved) Project 2007 - Introduction Publisher 2007 - Introduction Word 2007 - Introduction Word 2007 - Intermediate What's New In Microsoft Office 2007	Introduction to QuickBooks 2007 Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 Payroll in QuickBooks 2006 Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 Payroll in QuickBooks 2009 QuickBooks 2006 for Contractors QuickBooks 2009 for Contractors
	Digital Imaging Software
	Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer II Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II Introduction to Photoshop CS2 Introduction to Photoshop CS3 Introduction to Photoshop CS4 Intermediate Photoshop CS2 Intermediate Photoshop CS3 Introduction to InDesign CS3
	Other Applications
	Crystal Reports 10 - Introduction

Introduction to Crystal Reports 10

Discover the secret techniques pros use to produce handsome reports that clearly convey almost any type of information to any type of audience. This class will help you unleash the hidden power of Crystal Reports to present database or accounting information in a way that unmistakably communicates the points you want to make.

If you have information you need to intelligently communicate to others, but cannot do so because it lies buried in your database, accounting program, or other data source, you need Crystal Reports--and this course.

It doesn't matter whether you need to develop a quick-turnaround report that your boss needed yesterday or an elaborate financial report for your company’s annual report. Crystal Reports can handle it all, and your instructor will show you how.

You'll discover how to extract the data you want your report to include, how to sort it into the order you want, how to group related information together, and how to include totals for groups of figures or for the entire report. All the while, you'll gain valuable firsthand experience with the process of creating, running, and publishing polished, professional quality reports. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Crystal Reports 10, Microsoft Windows, Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$89
     Additional Information: Introduction to Crystal Reports 10

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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003

Learn to use the word processor PC Magazine ranked as one of the 'strongest and most intelligent programs ever written.' In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to add, move, through, and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins and tab settings, automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Word 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Word.

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Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003

Take advantage of Word 2003's WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editing capabilities to easily create flyers, newsletters, and other heavily formatted documents. You'll gain an understanding of basic graphic design principles as you set up columns and tables within your documents; insert, reposition, edit and resize graphic images; draw lines; surround your text or graphics with borders; achieve dramatic effects by varying the size, appearance, and orientation of your text, and more. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Completion of Craig Power's online Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 course (or equivalent experience), Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Word 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Word.

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Advanced Microsoft Word 2003

Make Word 2003 work for you! Learn how to build time-saving macros, customize your toolbars, create shortcut keys, crank out form letters and mailing labels, perform queries, make your own templates, use the style gallery, and much more. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Completion of Craig Power's online Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003 course (or equivalent experience), Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Word 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Word.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003

Work with numbers? Then you need to learn Excel 2003. In this unique six-week online workshop, you'll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You'll also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas, using the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. You'll also learn the best ways to sort and analyze data, create custom charts and graphs, create 3-dimensional workbooks, build links between files, endow your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automate often repeated tasks with macros and buttons. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Excel.

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003

Have you been using Excel 2003 to its fullest potential? Learn how to work faster and more productively. Discover how the Pivot Table and AutoFilter can help you rapidly create reports and analyses. Learn advanced graphing techniques and how to use functions to get Excel 2003 to perform complex math, make decisions, and look up values in a table. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Completion of Craig Power's online Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003 course (or equivalent experience), Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Excel.

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Advanced Microsoft Excel 2003

Any proficient Microsoft Excel user will agree that Excel is a very powerful analytical tool. Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use every Excel tool at your disposal? In this course, you'll learn how to maximize Excel's analytical and functional capabilities.

Most organizations rely heavily on Microsoft Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information. Your company is probably no exception. By learning these advanced techniques, you can become more of a value to your organization. Your ability to generate information with increased accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness will lead to better decision-making.

In this practical and information-packed course, you'll learn how to use the additional analytical tools provided by Excel add-ins. You'll become skilled in the use of validation to protect the integrity of your worksheets from other, less experienced users. Impress your coworkers by learning how to add functional and eye-catching controls to any worksheet, and find out how to use scenarios and data tables to quickly perform multiple what-if analyses. You'll discover advanced pivot table techniques, like creating calculated fields and calculated items. You'll become adept at consolidating and importing data, and you'll master the art of conditional formatting to highlight duplicate entries and other common worksheet problems. And you'll become proficient at nesting functions within other functions to accomplish just about anything Microsoft Excel has to offer.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Completion of Craig Power's online Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003 course (or equivalent experience), Microsoft Windows Vista, XP or 2000, Microsoft Excel 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 users will be supported in the discussion area.

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Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003

Learn how to use Microsoft's powerful and award-winning database to store, locate, and print just about any type of important information. In this six-week online workshop, you'll learn how to create tables, relationships, custom data entry forms, queries, reports, mailing labels, and macros. You'll also learn how to merge the data in your Access tables with Microsoft Word form letters. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Access 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003, Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of MIcrosoft Access.

Note: Microsoft Word 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 will also be required for Lesson 12

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Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003

Learn how to create real-world business databases using Microsoft Access 2003. In this six-week online course, you'll see how to design the tables that most businesses need to manage customers, products, orders, receipts, invoices, and mailing labels. Avoid the common pitfalls of poor table design, which leads to endless frustration trying to get things to work.

You'll pick up many tools and techniques for designing professional-looking forms that make data entry quick and easy. You'll also learn how to create forms that automatically do much of the work for you, such as calculating totals and applying sales tax. You'll create reports to print mailing labels, invoices, and receipts for orders. And you'll see how to make the finished product easy to use with simple one-click access to all the main features of the database. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000; Microsoft Access 2003 or Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); completion of Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 (or equivalent experience creating basic tables, queries, forms, and reports); Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Access.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$89
     Additional Information: Intermediate Microsoft Access 2003

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Microsoft Outlook 2003 - Introduction

This course will help you take advantage of the communication and personal information management power of Outlook 2003.

Thanks to a completely new user interface, Outlook is easier and more intuitive than ever before. Based on the proven layout standards of newspapers and magazines, its new design displays much more information without sacrificing readability. With Outlook's enhanced rules and new anti-spam features, you can filter out the junk and keep the good stuff. And you can organize your messages in ways that make sense to you without having to copy or move them.

When it comes to personal information management, this course won’t let you down. You'll use the new information views in Outlook 2003 to work with the Calendar, Contacts and other personal information management features. You'll also learn how to use the new Research Library, an incredible online reference tool that you can use without leaving Outlook.

You'll also explore the essential housekeeping tasks that keep Outlook running smoothly and your information safe, secure, and accessible. You'll learn the best ways to back up and restore your information. You'll be able to share information with only those people who need access while protecting yourself and your information from viruses and other nasty e-mail-borne problems. .
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Windows XP, Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

NOTE: Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) don't allow you to use Microsoft Outlook to read your e-mail, or they may charge you an additional fee for doing so. If you're unsure if your ISP supports Outlook, please contact your ISP and confirm that you can use Outlook as your e-mail client before enrolling in this course.

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

Easy to learn and fun to use, PowerPoint 2003 sets the standard by which all other presentation programs are measured.

In this highly interactive hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create dazzling multimedia presentations for just about any audience. You'll be able to create and display slides filled with formatted text, video, audio, animation, special effects, charts, outlines, video clips, images, and links to the Web.

You’ll learn how to work with task panes and the clip organizer, and how to access the Design Gallery Live and Template Gallery Web sites to download clip art and templates for your presentations. You’ll even be able to save your presentations in HTML so they can be shared with others over the Web.

You’ll also learn how to use some of the exciting new features exclusive to PowerPoint 2003, including the new PowerPoint Viewer, the Package-for-CD feature, and the Reference task pane.

Your instructor will share with you her many years of teaching experience, providing you with valuable tips and keyboard shortcuts to use with PowerPoint 2003. She’ll also take you on many field trips to useful Web sites that will help broaden your knowledge of PowerPoint. (2.4 CEUs)

This course has been approved for PLU 2 credits for teachers in the state of Georgia.

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Student and Teacher Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition are all acceptable - please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser. This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 users will be supported in the discussion area.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$ 85 (with PLU credit $99)
     Additional Information: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

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Microsoft Project 2003

Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project 2003. In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to apply the world's most popular project management software to your needs. You'll convert lists and schedules into an integrated plan you can be proud of, and you'll see how Microsoft Project can walk you through any project by helping you organize details, sequence tasks, produce a baseline, assign resources and costs, track progress, identify and analyze variances, revise your project plan, create schedules, and share everything with your customers and coworkers.

The course is filled with time-tested shortcuts and strategies will help you deftly avoid problems that plague most project managers. Should you encounter trouble on your project, you'll be armed with solutions designed to get things back on track. And you'll be well prepared to fine-tune just about any aspect of your project. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Project 2003 Standard (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), MS Vista or MS 2007 Office, Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

Microsoft Project 2000 and 2002 users will be supported in the discussion area.

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Microsoft Publisher 2003 - Introduction

Learn to use one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing packages available. In this hands-on, project oriented course, you'll begin designing, creating, and publishing a wide variety of stunning documents that you're sure to want to use.

In this course, you'll learn how Publisher's built-in layouts and templates can help you quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. You'll also learn about the many ways you can modify those templates in order to create impressive and truly original works of your own.

You'll gain plenty of valuable experience in designing, developing, and publishing newsletters, brochures, and Web sites. And if you're new to graphic design, you'll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images, colors, and layouts.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP or 2000, Microsoft Publisher 2003 or Microsoft Office 2003 (Small Business Edition or Professional Edition only - please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of the 2007 versions of Microsoft Publisher.

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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007

Learn to use the word processor PC Magazine ranked as one of the 'strongest and most intelligent programs ever written.' In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to add, move through, and edit text, move words from one part of your document to another, work on two or more documents simultaneously, change the size or appearance of text, change margins and tab settings, automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Word 2007 or Microsoft Word Home and Student Edition 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 or Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition 2007; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).
This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007

Learn to use one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing packages available. In this hands-on, project oriented course, you'll begin designing, creating, and publishing a wide variety of stunning documents that you're sure to want to use.

In this course, you'll learn how Publisher's built-in layouts and templates can help you quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. You'll also learn about the many ways you can modify those templates in order to create impressive and truly original works of your own.

You'll gain plenty of valuable experience in designing, developing, and publishing newsletters, brochures, and Web sites. And if you're new to graphic design, you'll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images, colors, and layouts.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Microsoft Excel Home and Student 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (the Home and Student Edition, Standard Edition, Small Business Edition, or Professional Edition of Microsoft Office 2007 are all acceptable). Please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins, Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, users of older versions of Microsoft Excel, nor for users of OpenOffice.

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Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007

Learn how Microsoft's powerful and award-winning database can help you manage, store, search, analyze, and display important information you've collected about your business, home, community, or any other entity. In this practical and project oriented hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create tables filled with fields and records. You'll build relationships between the tables to eliminate redundancies and slash data entry time. You'll discover how to achieve huge reductions in data entry errors by setting default values, creating validation rules, and building input masks. You'll find out how to make your database more user-friendly with custom data entry forms, smart lists, and other sophisticated controls. You'll learn how to retrieve exactly what you need from your database with powerful queries and reports, and you'll even start automating routine tasks with labor-saving macros.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Access 2007 or Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of older versions of Microsoft Access.

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Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007

Want to learn Microsoft Outlook 2007 fast? Want to become a confident and productive user of this powerful program without having to memorize a lot of technical mumbo-jumbo? In this course, you'll see what's new in Outlook 2007 and get up and running quickly with the most important aspects of the program, from basic e-mailing to automating your work with rules. You'll learn security basics and how to perform maintenance tasks, like backing up your data. You'll even create a Google Gmail account for class assignments and personal use. You'll also interact with other students and an instructor whose Outlook books, articles, and online courses have helped thousands of people like you learn the essentials of earlier editions of Outlook. Whether you're new to Outlook or you've been using it for years, you're sure to learn something useful in every lesson.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, any edition (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Windows XP or Vista; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any of older versions of Microsoft Outlook.

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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2007-- the best presentation program on the market today. This version of PowerPoint is very different from previous versions because of its new interface in which a Ribbon replaces the menu bar and toolbars.

You'll find out how to create dazzling slide presentations consisting of slides that contain text, objects, animation, slide transitions, sounds, charts, outlines, media clips, clip art, and hyperlinks. You'll learn how to work with the new PowerPoint Ribbon, task panes, the clip organizer, and how to access Microsoft's Web site to download clip art and templates for your presentations. You'll see how to make global changes to your slides with the Slide Master. Finally, you'll discover how to save your presentations so you can share them online or copy them onto CDs.

The instructor will share valuable tips and keyboard shortcuts that you'll use all the time with PowerPoint 2007. She'll also provide you with many links to Web sites to broaden your knowledge of PowerPoint even further.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of any older versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$89 (with PLU Credit $99)
     Additional Information:Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

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Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007

Discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project 2007. Learn how to apply the world's most popular project management software to convert your lists and schedules into an integrated plan you can be proud of. See how Microsoft Project helps you think through and organize your project's details, sequence tasks, produce a baseline, assign resources and costs, track progress, identify and analyze variances, and revise your project plan.

You'll discover the basics of Microsoft Project 2007 so you can create a project schedule in no time flat. Once you construct a basic schedule, you'll learn how to enlarge and share it with clients and coworkers. After completing the course, you'll know how to develop, implement, and control a project plan that meets organizational and customer objectives.

The course will help you avoid going down dead-end alleys and also prevent you from overloading your schedule. Should you encounter trouble on your project, you'll be able to apply a number of tried-and-true problem-resolution techniques to help get back on track. You'll learn how to fine-tune different aspects of your project, including splitting tasks for work interruptions and defining material consumption rates.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Project Standard 2007 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins), Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users. Microsoft Project 2000 and 2002 users will be supported in the discussion area.

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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007

In this hands-on, project-oriented class for beginners, you'll learn how to design, create, and publish a wide variety of stunning documents using Microsoft Publisher 2007—one of the most affordable and comprehensive desktop publishing packages available.

You'll find out how Publisher's built-in layouts and templates can help you quickly complete virtually any desktop publishing project. Then you'll see the many ways you can modify those templates in order to create impressive and truly original works of your own. You'll gain valuable experience in designing and publishing newsletters, brochures, and Web sites. If you're new to graphic design, you'll receive plenty of expert guidance in selecting and using images, colors, and layouts.

Discover how Microsoft Publisher can take you to levels of design expertise you never dreamed possible without any formal graphic design experience or training!
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Publisher 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (Small Business Edition or Professional Edition only. (Please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins.) Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users. Artistic ability is not required, just a desire to be creative.

Note: Publisher 2003 is not covered in this course; however, because the 2003 version is similar to 2007, experienced users may use the 2003 version, provided they understand that the lessons will not match the version they're using.

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

Master advanced features of Microsoft Excel 2007, including charting and PivotTables, and discover how this powerful MS Office program can boost your productivity. In this practical, hands-on course, you'll learn how to create informative and eye-catching charts, as well as how to harness the power of Excel 2007's filtering techniques.

You'll see how Excel 2007 can give you further insight into your valuable data. And by learning how to create macros that eliminate repetitive tasks, you'll earn your coworkers admiration and gratitude. With your macro knowledge, you'll be able to manipulate data with the push of a button.

You'll also discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. And you'll set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by learning how to use Excel's VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and other time-saving functions.

So get ready for six fun, action-packed weeks that will take your Excel skills to the next level!
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows Vista or XP, Microsoft Excel 2007 or Microsoft Excel Home and Student 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (the Home and Student Edition or Standard Edition of Microsoft Office 2007 are all acceptable). Please be sure to install the software on your computer before the course begins; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). This course is not suitable for Macintosh users, nor for users of older versions of Microsoft Excel.

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Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007

Microsoft Access 2007 database developers need the technical knowledge and skills to design databases that use multiple related tables. At the same time, good developers must know how to hide some of these underlying complexities so their completed products are pleasant to use.

In this course, you'll master the tools and techniques required to create user-friendly Access 2007 databases. You'll learn to design one-to-many and many-to-many databases and create queries, forms, and reports to reflect those relationships. You'll find out how to create a switchboard form, change database settings, and use macros to make a database easy and intuitive enough for even a computer novice to use.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Basic computer literacy and skills, as well as some experience with Microsoft Access 2007. Successful completion of Introduction Microsoft Access 2007 is strongly recommended, even if you are familiar with Access 2003 or earlier versions of Access.

Software requirements include Microsoft Office Access 2007 (Amazon ASIN B000HCVR12). Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista. Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

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Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007

Microsoft Word 2007 is a powerful and popular program, yet most people use only a fraction of its features. In this course, you'll learn Microsoft Word's more advanced features, which can make writing easier, faster, and more fun. You'll improve your creativity and efficiency at the same time!

In the first part of the course, you'll see how to perform a mail merge, and we'll explore macros, styles, and templates. Macros let you type repetitive words and phrases quickly and accurately at the touch of a button. Styles let you save text formatting. Templates let you create documents that contain predefined formatting and text, making it a snap to create documents that look right every time.

In the second part of the course, we'll cover how to use Word as a simple desktop publishing program to create signs, flyers, menus, brochures, and even newsletters. You'll learn how to insert different types of graphics in a document including digital photographs from your own camera, clip art images provided by Microsoft, and different types of charts such as bar, line, or pie charts.

Next, you'll find out how to wrap text around graphic images and divide a page into columns and text boxes. Both columns and text boxes give you different ways to display text beyond the traditional appearance of text that fills an entire page.

Finally, in the last part of this course, you'll learn about printing labels, making form letters, and creating an index, table of contents, and list of figures automatically. If you need to create long documents, you'll appreciate Word's ability to keep track of page numbers for your chapter headings or index entries.

Whether you need to produce a short letter, flyer, report, or book-length manuscript, this course will teach you how to get the most out of Microsoft Word 2007!
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Word 2007 or Microsoft Office 2007 (any edition) are all acceptable (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP or Vista; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: this course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

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What's New In Microsoft Office 2007

In this course, you'll learn how to use the new features of Microsoft Office 2007. Through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, you'll get comfortable creating Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and an Access database. On the surface, MS Office 2007 looks a lot different than previous versions (no more menus or toolbars!), but by learning to understand the dramatically changed, Ribbon-based interface, you'll quickly get back on the road to productivity.

In each program, we'll take a quick tour that shows you how to perform the most common everyday tasks. You'll work with a flier, a budget, a funding presentation, and an inventory database--all things you might need to produce in real life. And as you start to feel at home with the Ribbon and tabs, you'll find that underneath that shiny new dashboard, many "nuts and bolts" of the programs aren't really all that different than before!

In Word, you'll learn about QuickStyles and other ways to apply automatic formatting to your documents. You'll insert professional-looking graphics like text boxes and SmartArt. You'll use the new document themes--sets of delicious colors and matching fonts that will make you feel like a graphic designer!

In Excel, you'll use handy cell styles to quickly format your worksheets. You'll see how the new Page Layout view lets you work with your spreadsheets more easily. You'll customize great-looking Excel chart designs to make them totally your own with special effects like reflections, shadows, and WordArt. And you'll see how the Excel list feature lets you handle columnar data like name and address lists.

In PowerPoint, we'll explore new text and graphics features that will take your presentations to a new level. You'll use charts and diagrams to make your important points. And you'll really enjoy special formatting features that can make your presentations shine. Custom backgrounds plus slide show animations and transitions will get your audience's attention and keep it!

In Access, you'll find out how simple it is to create databases by using field templates and some new field types. You'll also learn to use classy new formats for forms and reports. And you'll see how database templates can help you get up and running sooner.

Before you know it, you'll be using each MS Office 2007 program with ease, accomplishing your work faster, and creating documents that look better than ever!
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) SP1, (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP or Vista; Internet access to obtain clip art and templates is recommended but not absolutely necessary; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users. This course assumes a basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access 2003, but all tasks are taught using simple explanations in an easy step-by-step format, so that even someone rusty on some features will still be able to master the basics of Office 2007 and complete the course.

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Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007

Any proficient Microsoft Excel user will agree that MS Excel is a very powerful analytical tool. Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the advanced Excel features at your disposal? In this practical and information-packed course, you'll see how to maximize Excel's functions and capabilities.

Most organizations rely heavily on Microsoft Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information. Your company is probably no exception. By learning these advanced techniques, you can become more valuable to your organization. Your ability to generate information with increased accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness will lead you and others to better decision-making.

Over the next six weeks, you'll see how to use the additional analytical tools provided by Excel add-ins. You'll become skilled in the use of validation to protect the integrity of your worksheets from other, less experienced users. You'll impress your coworkers by learning how to add functional and eye-catching controls to any worksheet and how to use scenarios and data tables to quickly perform multiple what-if analyses. You'll discover advanced techniques for PivotTables, such as creating calculated fields and calculated items. You'll become adept at consolidating and importing data from other sources, and you'll master the art of conditional formatting to highlight duplicate entries and other common worksheet problems. Learn how Excel 2007 table tools take the complexity out of table creation and management. As you become proficient at nesting functions within other functions, you'll be able to accomplish just about anything Microsoft Excel has to offer!
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 (B000HCVR1M), Microsoft Office Excel Home and Student 2007(B000HCVR26), Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (B000HCZ8EO), Microsoft Office Standard 2007 (B000HCVR3A), Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (B000HCVR30), Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 (B000HCTY26) are all acceptable (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users. Completion of the online Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 course or a similar course is recommended.

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Introduction to Photoshop CS2

If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and columnist for Photoshop User magazine.

This course will teach you how to use Photoshop with detailed, step-by-step instructions that you'll have no trouble following--even if you've never used a computer for graphics before!

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Windows XP or 2000 or Adobe Photoshop CS2 Mac and Mac OS X; comfort using a mouse, saving and retrieving files, and downloading images; Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser.

      Dates:Click here for schedule
      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$89
      Additional Information: Introduction to Photoshop CS2

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