Microcomputer Training Centre

• Microcomputer Workshops -  FALL 2008 Schedule
• Customized Training or Microlab Rentals

… I had the privilege of attending both the introductory and advanced excel courses…the small class size, combined with the clean and modern computer lab, provided a comfortable environment conducive to learning. I was extremely impressed by the facilitator…” — G. Howarth-Merwin Facilities Assistant, Victoria Park Community Homes

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Microcomputer Workshops

• Outlook 2002
• Intro to Windows XP
• Windows Vista Upgrade from XP
• Windows Vista - Level 1
• Access 2002 – Introduction & Advanced Levels
• Access 2007 - Upgrade & Level 1
• Excel 2002 – Introduction & Advanced Levels
• Excel 2002 - Pivot Tables & Charts
• Excel 2007 - Upgrade & Level 1
• PowerPoint 2002
• PowerPoint 2007 - Upgrade & Level 1
• Effective Presentations PowerPoint 2002
• Project 2003 – Introduction & Advanced Levels
• Word 2002 – Introduction & Advanced Levels
• Word 2007 - Upgrade & Level 1
• Dreamweaver Levels 1 & 2
• Simply Accounting 2008 - Level 1

For more information, please call Helen at (905) 575-1212 x 3507

Microcomputer Workshops - Fall 2008

• Workshops are from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
• Small groups - Workshops are limited to 12 participants each.
• Fees include:  Manual, disk & GST

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"In every aspect this was the most well presented course I have attended."
(Excel Workshop) - Ruth Lewis, Education Co-ordinator, Regional Commercial Council

Microcomputer Workshop Descriptions

Introduction to Windows   XP INFO HP207    $165.00 Includes Manual/CD &GST
Learn how to use Windows XP and how to efficiently organize files on the hard drive using Windows Explorer & through copying, and moving files. Understand how to use the Help and Search utilities as aids, and discover the many shortcut features. Customize and manage your desktop through understanding the control panel. Preventative Maintenance will also be discussed.
PREREQUISITE: For novice computer users.

Instructor: R.Imola
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Access 2002 - Introduction INFO HP038
$165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST Learn to design and create data tables and manipulate data, explore the power of queries and wizards, create data forms and reports and perform database maintenance.
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of computers and the Windows environment.

Instructor: B. Potts
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Access 2002 - Advanced INFO HP039
$165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
Identify design problems and learn how to establish relationships between tables and customize table designs. Learn how to design select queries that will help you calculate, group, and average values. Customize forms and report designs.
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of computers and the Windows environment and sufficient hands-on experience using the software.

Instructor: B. Potts
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Excel 2002 - Introduction INFO HP040
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Unleash the spreadsheet power of Microsoft Excel and learn how to enter and edit data, prepare graphs, understand formulas, format and print your spreadsheets. See the three-dimensional aspect of the Excel workbook environment by creating formulas that refer to cells on multiple worksheets.
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of computers and the Windows environment.

Instructor: R. Chapman / P. Daniel
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Excel 2002 - Advanced INFO HP041
$165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
Further investigate the power of Excel! Customize toolbars, create styles and templates specific to your needs! Compare and contrast workbook files and file links. Understand the protect and display options.
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of computers and the Windows environment and sufficient hands-on experience using the software.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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Excel - Pivot Tables/Charts (1/2 Day) INFO10063
$ 90.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
In this half-day workshop, quickly analyze and report numeric data using pivot tables and pivot charts and learn to sort and filter data.
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of computers and the Windows environment and sufficient hands-on experience using the software.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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MS Outlook - Introduction (1/2 Day) INF0 10064
$ 90.00 Includes manual/CD & GST Get the skills you need in this half-day workshop, to start sending and responding to email in Microsoft Outlook, as well as learn about maintaining your calendar, scheduling meetings and working with tasks and notes.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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PowerPoint 2002 - Introduction INFO HP043
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST Become a PowerPoint Pro! Discover "Wizards" that help you create slides, speakers' notes, outlines, and audience handouts. Work with drawing tools, text and drawn objects, Clip Art and WordArt features.
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of computers and the Windows environment.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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Creating Effective Presentations INFO 10068
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Enhance presentations using PowerPoint, with features that transform basic presentations into those that convey a powerful means of communication. Learn features that draw, animate, and format presentations with professional-quality content so that they con be communicated to a wide variety of live, remote and self-service audiences.
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of computers and the Windows environment and sufficient hands-on experience using the software.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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Word 2002 - Introduction INFO HP044
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Let Microsoft Word 2002 XP work for you! Learn to create, save, edit and enhance your documents. Learn how to apply and numbering. You will learn how to create and modify a table. Email procedures will be discussed and how it involves each of us. Also, get tips on how to improve your wordprocessing techniques using Word.
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of computers and the Windows environment.

Instructor: R. Imola
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Word 2002 - Advanced INFO HP045
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST Using Microsoft Word 2002 XP further investigate how Word can work for you! Learn advanced tables, features, work with columns, section breaks, styles and templates. Create graphics, use Clip Art, create a Chart and import Excel spreadsheets easily into your Word documents. Learn how to prepare envelopes, labels and to use the Mail Merge effectively.
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of computers, understand the Windows environment and sufficient experience using the software.

Instructor: R. Imola
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Dreamweaver - Level 1 INFO 10060
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Discover the basics of designing and maintaining a website using Dreamweaver. Create templates, incorporate links, create frames and upload the site.

Instructor: M. Scott
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Dreamweaver - Level 2 INFO 10066
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Create user-navigation interfaces, manage libraries, style sheets, layers, working with code and creating forms for user interaction.
PREREQUISITE: Hands-on experience using Dreamweaver Level 1.

Instructor: M. Scott
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Project 2003 - Level 1 INFO 10061
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Create a project plan file containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan.
PREREQUISITE: For individuals with an understanding of project management concepts, who are responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who require a tool to manage the project plans.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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Project 2003 - Level 2 INFO 10062
$165.00 Includes manual/CD & GST
Exchange project plan data with other applications, update project plans, create custom reports, and reuse project plan information.
PREREQUISITE: For individuals with a basic understanding of MS Project 2003, and those responsible for creating and modifying project plans.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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MS Windows VISTA – Upgrading from Windows to VISTA INFO 10125
1 day $165.00 includes Manual & GST
This course is intended for users who have Windows Vista and are familiar with older versions of Microsoft operating systems.
PREREQUISITE: Experience with Windows XP environment is required.

Instructor: R. Imola / R. Chapman
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MS Windows VISTA – Level 1 INFO 10124
1 day $165.00 includes Manual & GSTLearn the basic skills needed to get started with the various features, tools, and options. In this one-day workshop you will learn to customize Windows Vista, and manage file & folders.
PREREQUISITE: No experience necessary.

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MS Office – Word 2007 - Upgrading from Word 2000 series to Word 2007 INFO 10118
½ day $ 90.00 Includes Manual & GST Word 2007 with its new features, user-friendly formatting, design, and authoring tools, improves the process of document creation and distribution. In this course, you will be introduced to the new and enhanced features and explore the components of the Word environment and customize the interface to suit your requirements. You will learn to use the tools and create documents that look professional and also visually appealing, compare the different versions of a document, in addition to finalizing your document.
PREREQUISITE: Experienced Word users who have worked in both MS Office Word and have upgraded to MS Office® Word 2007. Students enrolling in this course should understand how to use some version of Word, and be familiar with the Internet.

Instructor: R. Imola
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MS Office – Word 2007 - Level 1 INFO 10119
1-day $165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
This course is the first in a series of Microsoft Office 2007 courses. It will provide you with the basic concepts required to produce basic business documents. You will create, edit, format text and paragraphs, add tables, graphics and enhance business documents using Microsoft Office 2007. You will learn how to control a document’s page setup and its overall appearance.
PREREQUISITE: Students should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to manage information on your computer.

Instructor: R. Imola
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MS Office – Access 2007 – Upgrading from Access 2000 series to Access 2007 INFO 10122
½ day $ 90.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
This half-day workshop will introduce you to the new features available in Microsoft Office Access 2007. If you have worked with earlier versions you will now need to be aware of the additional features for improving the management, presentation, and distribution of your databases.
PREREQUISITE: Experienced Access users who have worked in both MS Office Access and have upgraded to MS Office® 2007.

Instructor: P. Daniel
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MS Office  – Access 2007 - Level 1 INFO 10123
1 day $165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations and Access users who have upgraded to MS Access 2007. Learn to use the new features and examine the basic concepts, create and modify databases. The Level 1 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include designing and creating new databases, tables and relationships, creating and maintaining records, locating records and producing reports based on the information in the database.
PREREQUISITE: Experience in the Windows environment and sufficient hands-on experience.

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MS Office - Excel 2007 - Upgrading from Excel 2000 series to Excel 2007 INFO 10120
½ day $ 90.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
This half-day workshop will explore the new and enhanced environment of MSOffice® 2007. Covering the commonly used features for a typical user, organize data in Excel worksheets using enhanced tables and table formats.
PREREQUISITE: Experienced Excel users who have worked in both MS Office Excel and have upgraded to MS Office® Excel 2007.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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MS Office - Excel 2007 – Level 1 INFO 10121
1 day $165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
Learn to create a worksheet from scratch or updating one that exist. This beginner course walks you through the basics of data entry, basic formulas, edition, and formatting, all on multiple worksheets. Gain the skills necessary to create, edit, format and print the data for presentation.
PREREQUISITE: Experience with MS Office and/or Excel 2003 or XP Professional.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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MS Office - PowerPoint 2007 – Upgrading from PowerPoint 2000 series to PowerPoint 2007 INFO 10116
½ day $ 90.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
Learn to create presentations with its redesigned interface, enhanced features that will improve the process of creating dynamic presentations. You will learn to work the new and enhanced features available and explore the new changes.
PREREQUISITE: Experienced PowerPoint users who have worked in both MS Office PowerPoint and have upgraded to MS Office® 2007. Students enrolling in this course should understand how to use some version of PowerPoint.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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MS Office PowerPoint 2007 – Level 1 INFO 10117
1 day $165.00 Includes Manual/CD & GST
You will explore the PowerPoint environment create a presentation, format text, add graphical objects, modify objects on sides, add charts, tables and prepare to deliver a presentation.
PREREQUISITE: Basic knowledge of the Windows environment or possess equivalent knowledge.

Instructor: R. Chapman
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Simply Accounting 2008- Level 1 INFO 10126
2 days $265.00 Includes manual & GST
In this 2-day introduction to Simply Accounting 2008 course, learn how to work with and understand the Chart of Accounts, setup and prepare transactions in the General Journal, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, with and without Inventory and Services. Set up employee’s records and post Paycheques in Payroll. Gain knowledge working with the Ledgers with each module. Enhance yours skills by using the adjust and reverse features effectively, using Store and Recall in each module, understand how to manage default settings and linked accounts, and prepare financial statements and reports in each. This course will review some accounting as they relate to the transaction covered.
PREREQUISITE: Students should have knowledge of basic accounting fundamentals and know how to work in the Windows environment.

Instructor: R. Imola
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Customized Training or Microlab Rentals

Customized training can be delivered off-site at your company location or on-site or in our fully equipped 20-station lab. Now you can train your group in the comfort of our ergonomically designed lab using industry standard software. Labs are also available for rental.

Call today for additional information. Contact Tony DiFrancesco at (905) 575-1212 ext 3626  e-mail .

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