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Online Computer Applications

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Basic Computer, General Software, and Programming
Keyboarding
Computer Skills for the Workplace

        C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner
        Perl Programming - Introduction
      Crystal Reports 10 - Introduction

      QuickBooks Payroll

Microsoft Office Applications
      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

Adobe Applications
       Photoshop 7 for the Absolute Beginner
      Photoshop CS2 - Introduction
      Photoshop Elements Projects
     Photoshop Elements 3 for the Digital Photographer

Hardware and Operating Systems
      Introduction to Windows XP
      Creating a Small Office Network
      Creating a Home Network
      Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
      Introduction to PC Security
      Networking - Intermediate
      Networking - Introduction
      Wireless Networking
      iMac & Macintosh - 101 Tips and Tricks
      Working with Your Macintosh

Software Development Tools
      Visual Basic 6.0
      Introduction to the Game Industry

C# Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with C#, a hot new programming language that incorporates the best features of Visual Basic, C++, and Java.

You'll first develop your understanding of programming fundamentals: input/output operations, decision making, and looping. Then, we'll explore the many benefits of object oriented programming, with plenty of vivid, real-life examples.

Then, you'll gain hands-on experience with sequential data files, and you'll be able to build a professional-looking and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) application on your very own computer.

Because there is no better way to learn programming than hands-on practice, almost every lesson includes practical examples and assignments you can use to develop your knowledge of programming.

Learn to program the right way: by using a state-of-the-art language to build impressive applications on your schedule and on your very own computer.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Computer Skills for the Workplace

Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the function and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not.

This course is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more efficiently. We'll focus on practical application for software most common to the workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and a computer equipped with Microsoft Windows 95 or newer.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Keyboarding

Using the computer software program FasType for Windows, you will learn the basic skills of touch-typing. If you already know how to type, this course will help you improve your typing speed and accuracy. When you are finished with the course, continue to use FasType for Windows to improve your keyboarding skills with its intermediate and advanced lessons. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and a Microsoft Windows-based PC with a working copy of FasType for Windows from the TrendTech Corporation installed. Click here to download an evaluation copy of FasType now from www.fastypesoftware.com.

Note: A full featured licensed copy of FasType for Windows will be available for free download at the start of lesson 6.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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 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), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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.

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

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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; completion of Introduction to Microsoft Access 2003 (or equivalent experience creating basic tables, queries, forms, and reports); Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Microsoft Outlook 2003 - Introduction

Virtually all modern businesses rely on databases to manage their information. In this hands-on, project oriented online course, you’ll learn the skills needed to build real world Microsoft Access 2002 databases with the features and capabilities needed in today’s business climate.

You’ll learn about designing tables and joining and working with multiple tables through queries. You’ll learn how to create advanced, professional-quality forms and dialog boxes. You’ll create advanced reports with totals, subtotals, business charts, and more. In addition, you will use macros to automate business processes. You’ll see an example of using cut-and-paste to import Visual Basic code into your databases. And finally, you’ll learn how to pull all the pieces of your database together into an easy-to-use, fully functional database application.
(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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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$95

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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, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Photoshop 7 for the Absolute Beginner

Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. 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! Photoshop for the Absolute Beginner begins with an introduction to the Photoshop environment. Next, you'll learn how to create simple digital paintings. Then, you'll be editing your own photographs to remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches, and correct image exposure. You will be well on your way to expressing yourself with the most exciting graphics program ever written. (2.4 CEUs)

Please specify Photoshop 6 or Photoshop 7 when you register so that you will be entered into the appropriate class.

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser. You must also have access to a full version of Photoshop 6.0 or 7.0 (Note: any other versions of Photoshop, such as Photoshop LE, cannot be used. You must use the specified full version of Photoshop 6.0 or 7.0) and should be reasonably comfortable working with your computer. Although any system on which Photoshop runs is acceptable, you will get better performance if their computer has at least 64 MB RAM and a hard drive with at least 300 MB free space on it.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to Perl Programming

Learn Perl, a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language used on PCs, servers, and on the Internet for a wide range of programming problems. Perl is as capable - and often as fast - as C, C++, and Java, but is easier to learn and does not require the sort of software development tools and environments required by those languages. Perl is also more portable and supported on a greater variety of computers than many other computing languages. Perl programming skills are especially valuable for Web developers, software developers, and system administrators. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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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.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Photoshop Elements - Projects

Photoshop Elements is the world’s most popular photo editing program. You probably know how to use Photoshop Elements to edit and resize photos, but have you mastered all the powerful features packed into this powerful software package? In this course, you'll learn how to take advantage of many useful but little-known features of Photoshop Elements by completing 12 practical and hands-on projects.

A patient instructor will guide you every step of the way as you repair an old photo, design custom greeting cards, create a heartwarming photo collage, construct an awe-inspiring panoramic photo, develop and illustrate your own newsletter, build graphics for the Web, and much more! Packed full of excitement, fun, and plenty of tips and tricks, this course is perfect for both novice and experienced Photoshop Elements users. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Experience with Photoshop Elements or completion of our Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer online course; Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh; Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 or Macintosh OS X; Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Photoshop Elements 3 for the Digital Photographer

Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements provides the tools for quick fixes and detailed enhancement of any photograph. Take control as you discover the basics of this award-winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user.

Adobe combines the power of their high-end technology with the ease of use desired by those who have quick results in mind. You will experience the simplified process of correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for e-mail and the Web, along with learning the powerful tools that make this program so popular.

As the intermediary program in Adobe's collection of photo-editing software, Photoshop Elements gives you room to grow while providing dynamic results in the early stages of the learning curve. By providing more features and tools than commonly found in many simpler programs, Elements broadens the options available to amateurs in the field.

You'll experience the high-quality results of Elements without having to learn complex professional techniques. By concentrating on the basic tools and their powerful options, you'll find a world of opportunities at your disposal through simple steps. If you haven't unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop Elements, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy a simplified introduction to the basics of this fascinating program. Easy exercises and surprising results will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment.

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0, Windows XP or 2000, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2006

Preparing payroll in any small business can be a daunting task. Whether you have one employee or twenty, the federal and state requirements are often the same! However, by using the payroll feature in QuickBooks you can create paychecks, pay tax liabilities and generate dazzling reports with little effort. This course details all the steps needed for proper set-up in QuickBooks from accessing information on the Internal Revenue Service web site to creating a new employee, tracking time and job cost data and generating required forms and reports. If you are already using the QuickBooks payroll feature, this course even includes troubleshooting tips and solutions for common problems and mistakes! (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements:Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, and QuickBooks Pro 2006 or QuickBooks Premier 2006 (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins). QuickBooks versions 2004, 2005 and specific industry versions of QuickBooks will also be supported. However, all examples and illustrations in this course will be based on QuickBooks 2006. QuickBooks 2007 users should consider enrolling in the Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2007 course.

This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to Windows XP

Whether you're new to Windows or an experienced PC aficionado, there's a lot to learn in the all-new Windows XP. This course covers all the basic skills and concepts needed to use a computer. This course will teach you how to work with text, pictures, photos, sound, music, DVD, Interactive TV, and video; create shortcuts, customize the interface, take full advantage of the Internet, and even build your own local area network (LAN). You'll even learn how Windows XP supports the new Microsoft .NET strategy and XML - a new language that's poised to revolutionize the way we use our computers. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Creating a Small Office Network

A network for your home or business office makes a lot of sense because it allows you to easily and effortlessly share information and peripherals (such as printers, drives, and Internet connections). No matter what computer you use in your network, you will always have access to the information you need at hand. Windows XP makes it easy for you to connect computers together. But once you have Windows, where do you go from there?

This course shows you the ins and outs of building a home or small office network. We start with all the networking terms, and then use those terms to identify the hardware and software you need to build your network. Once you have everything you need, you'll learn how to install your networking hardware and how to configure Windows XP so your network computers can talk to each other. You'll discover the secret to properly configuring printers and other peripherals, and you'll learn how to manage and maintain your Windows XP network and keep it secure.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Completion of Introduction to Windows XP or equivalent experience, Internet access, e-mail, Two or more computers running Windows XP, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Creating a Home Network

If you have more than one computer at home, creating a network makes a lot of sense. It allows you to easily share documents, photos, files, and peripherals (such as printers, drives, and Internet connections). This means that no matter which network computer you use, you'll always have the information and resources you need at hand. Fortunately, Windows XP Home Edition makes it easy to connect computers that are using it as an operating system. But you need to know how to get started and what steps to take.

This course shows you the ins and outs of building a home network with Windows XP Home Edition. We'll start with all the networking terms, and then use those terms to identify the hardware and software you need to build your network. Then you'll learn how to install your networking hardware and configure Windows XP so your computers can talk to each other. And finally, we'll cover configuring printers and other peripherals. By the end of the course, you'll know how to manage and maintain your Windows XP network, and how to keep it secure.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, completion of Alan Simpson's "Introduction to Windows XP" online course (or equivalent Windows experience), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Introduction to PC Troubleshooting

Don't spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC repairs! The vast
majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Intro to PC Troubleshooting takes you step by step through the typical hardware and operating system problems encountered by technicians, teaching troubleshooting techniques to
decipher any problem, and giving you the skills you need to solve them. Once you've mastered the basics, the course launches into some of the more advanced and nasty problems that crop up in the PC, teaching you how to diagnose and fix those problems as well! Finally, Intro to PC Troubleshooting shows you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Let's troubleshoot - and fix - some PCs! (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to PC Security

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Intermediate Networking

Learn real-world applications for the concepts you learned in 'Introduction to Networking. You'll gain a full understanding of almost every aspect of networking technology, including hot topics such as virtual private networks, security, and Internet connectivity. Completion of this course and its prerequisite should serve as a springboard for a career in computer networking or training for CCNA Certification.
(2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and completion of David Iseminger's "Introduction to Networking" course (or equivalent experience).

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Introduction to Networking

Introduction to Networking explains computer networking basics in terms that you can easily understand, using concepts common to everyday, non-computing experience. A brief introduction to networking history provides context, explaining how networks have become so important to businesses and individuals. The course emphasizes networking fundamentals, explaining the software and hardware that makes networking possible. The course stresses understanding how and why networks work, rather than focusing on memorization of terms or numbers.

Upon completion of the course, you will be capable of performing basic computer networking tasks, such as DSL connectivity or configuring connections to an Internet Service Provider. This course will give you the foundation you need to begin training for CCNA Certification or employment in a computer networking career. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and a computer equipped with Microsoft Windows 95 or newer.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Wireless Networking

Wireless networking is one of the fastest growing segments of the computer industry. Every electronic device seems capable of wireless connections these days: computers, handhelds, cell phones , and even digital cameras are all capable of transmitting without a tether. To many people, those wireless connections are nothing short of technical wizardry. This course will remove the mystery and give you a thorough understanding of this fascinating and lucrative technology.

You'll learn how wireless works, how wireless devices connect to networks, and how to build and connect to your own wireless network. We'll also explore wireless standards, wireless security, satellite Internet and cellular phone technology, as well as the future of wireless.

Becoming knowledgeable about wireless networking is easier than ever. With a helpful instructor who is also a working industry expert, a practical and thoughtful approach to teaching, and an emphasis on giving you a practical, hands-on understanding how wireless works, this course will teach you everything you want to know about the world of wireless connectivity. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Completion of David Iseminger's Introduction to Networking online course (or equivalent experience), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Photoshop Elements - Projects

This class focuses on the preparation of three Italian vegetable/salad preparations, two of which are the creations of the istructor: Fagiolini di Gianni (string beans) and Fagioli di Cannellini (Cannellini beans). The third item is an Italian tradition: Caprese (salad in the style of Capri).

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
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      Fee:$85

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Working with Your OS X iMac and Macintosh

This course will give you the confidence and competency to get the most out of your computer and to fully exploit the complete complement of software that comes with it. You will be able to search the Web, fax electronically, learn word processing, and design graphics, presentations, spreadsheets, and charts. You'll also learn how to use a database, manage your finances, download music from the Internet, and edit digital video.

Objectives
By the end of this course the student will be able to:

be familiar with the full scope and range of the hardware/software environment of the Macintosh
strengthen his or her computer proficiencies
expand his or her skill set of creative and productive application abilities

Requirements: Apple iMac or Macintosh computer equipped with the OS X operating system. Internet access, e-mail, and Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0

Visual Basic is used in many businesses, both large and small. Learning Visual Basic the right way will give you a good grasp of many programming concepts that are more difficult to teach using languages like C or Pascal, since VB uses English keywords. This course will give
you an introduction to the Visual Basic 6.0 development environment and the concepts of programming Visual Basic applications. You'll learn basic programming skills, including using variables, subroutines, and functions. You'll also learn about the large built-in function library
available within Visual Basic. Because everything in Visual Basic is treated as a programmable object, you'll also learn some about object-oriented programming and how it applies to Visual Basic. Finally, you'll see how to build applications that take advantage of databases like Microsoft Access. VB also has a massive third-party market for add-on components so that you don't have to write all the parts of your program yourself. Need to provide a grid on a window? There are at least five companies that make grid add-ons. The ability to leverage this component market makes VB an even more powerful tool than what comes in the box. Finally, VB has a huge impromptu support
network through hundreds of web sites devoted to Visual Basic. If you need help or answers to commonly asked questions, entering the question into any search engine will return at least a few answers related to the question. (2.4 CEUs)

Requirements: Visual Basic 6.0 Professional or Enterprise Edition, Microsoft Access 97 or Microsoft Access 2000 for database lessons, Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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Introduction to the Game Industry

This highly interactive course, taught by a leading game designer, is an excellent primer on all topics surrounding the computer gaming industry. You'll learn about game development, game design and production, and the current challenges facing the game industry. Learn how to prepare for a dynamic career and succeed on the technical, artistic, or business side of game development.

Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, and any type of computer.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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iMac & Macintosh - 101 Tips and Tricks

Use more Macintosh more efficiently and increase your productivity by learning dozens of tips, tricks, and shortcuts involving the Operating System, Keyboard, Desktop Navigation, the Internet, Editing Text, Fonts, Special characters, Maintenance, Viruses, Keyboards, Monitors, Disks, Sound, and more.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85

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