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PVCC
Division of Continuing Education
Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032
 
 
Division of Continuing Education
Summer 2008
 

PDF downloadCOMPUTER CLASSES

PC Basics I: Beginning to use Your Computer
This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Microsoft Windows and personal computers. Learn how to:

  • Boot up and shut down the computer
  • Develop mouse skills
  • Understand the use of media storage
  • Arrange Icons
  • Open and close Accessories programs
  • Size and move windows
Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $35 (cash only). There will be a discussion about the purchase of a non secure, USB flash memory key, which will be necessary for several PC Basics courses.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10010
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#18555 Jun 2, 4 9am - 12pm
Fee: $39 Mon/Wed K117

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#18557 Jun 2, 4 1 - 4pm
Fee: $39 Mon/Wed E146


PC Basics 2: Understanding Your Computer
Continue an exciting adventure into the world of computers!  Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a PC work.  Learning how to use word processing software is probably the most useful of all computer skills. You will also learn:
  • Computer terminology
  • Hardware and software components
  • How to create and save files
  • Text editing and formatting
  • Spelling and Grammar checking tools
  • The process of inserting clip art
Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $35 (cash only). Bring a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10011
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#18559 Jun 9, 11, 16 9am - 12pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed/Mon K117

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#18560 Jun 9, 11, 16 1 - 4pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed/Mon E146
This class is full. Please call 602.787.6800 to be placed on a waiting list.

PC Basics 3: Using Microsft Word
Enhance your Microsoft Word skills in order to:

  • Modify text fonts, colors, and sizes
  • Use drop down menus
  • Navigate within documents
  • Create personalized letterhead
  • Create letters, envelopes, and labels
  • Make a bulleted list
  • Produce a newsletter
  • Create tables
  • Use advanced text editing and clip art
  • Create WordArt
  • Add borders and shading
Text, Exploring the PC, can be purchased from the instructor for $35 (cash only). Bring a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10012
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#18562 Jun 18, 23, 25 9am -12pm
Fee: $59 Wed/Mon/Wed K117

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#18563 Jun 18, 23, 25 1 - 4pm
Fee: $59 Wed/Mon/Wed E146
This class is almost full. Register now by calling 602.787.7000.

PC Basics 4: How to Use Windows
Take control of your files and your computer! Use Windows Explorer and other Windows features to:
  • Create, back up, copy and move files and folders
  • Find lost files
  • Delete files and folders
  • Restore deleted files and folders
  • Create program and file shortcuts
  • Create and customize toolbars
  • Multi task between programs
  • Share data between programs
  • Use the Control Panel
  • Access Help
Text: Exploring Windows can be purchased from the instructor for $15 (cash only). Bring a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 - 3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10013
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#18564 Jun 30, Jul 2, 7 9am - 12pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed/Mon K117

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#18565 Jun 30, Jul 2, 7 1 - 4pm
Fee: $59 Mon/Wed/Mon E146

PC Basics 5:  Beginning Internet
Master the www technology and learn the fascinating world of going "online" and "surfing" the Web. Become familiar with tools, resources, and languages, including:
  • Web history and basics
  • Connecting to the Web
  • Useful and interesting Web sites
  • Web addresses
  • Using a Web browser
  • Setting bookmarks or favorites
  • Search the Web using directories
  • Locate specific information through search engines
  • Organize bookmarks or favorites
  • Use the History feature
  • Change a browser's home page
Text: Exploring the Internet can be purchased from the instructor for $15 (cash only). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10014
#13349 Jul 8, 9 1 - 4pm
Fee: $39 Tue/Wed K117

PC Basics 6: Email
Learn to set up and use a free Yahoo! email account, in order to:

  • Retrieve, read, save & send messages
  • Reply and forward messages
  • Download and open attachments
  • Create, edit, and use an address book
Text: Exploring the Internet can be purchased from the instructor for $15 (cash only).  Prerequisites:  PC Basics 1-5 recommended.
Instructor:  Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10072
#13350 Jul 14, 15 1 - 4pm
Fee: $39 Mon/Tue K117

PC Basics 7: Excel
Using Microsoft Excel, create and edit worksheets, change column widths and margins, and enter formulas and functions. Format cells and change fonts. Add borders, backgrounds and colors. Create and format charts. Work with a database. Text: Exploring Excel, can be purchased from the instructor for $15 (cash only). Bring a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Cont_ed #400-10073
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#13351 Jul 16, 17, 21 9am - 12pm
Fee: $59 Wed/Thu/Mon K117

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#13352 Jul 16, 17, 21 1 - 4pm
Fee: $59 Wed/Thu/Mon E146

PC Basics 8: Using Microsoft Powerpoint
Enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a graphical presentation program. Use the AutoContent wizard to create a slide show with a design template, color scheme, ClipArt, WordArt, pictures, transitions and sounds. This course is helpful for people actively involved in community committees, homeowners associations, boards, campaigns, churches and anywhere presentations are used. Text: Exploring PowerPoint, can be purchased from the instructor for $15 (cash only). Bring a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Cont_ed #400-10074
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#13353 Jul 22, 23 9am - 12pm
Fee: $39 Tue/Wed K117
If you use Office 2007, register for this class:
#13353 Jul 22, 23 9am - 12pm
Fee: $39 Tue/Wed K114

If you use Office 2003, register for this class:
#13354 Jul 22, 23 1 - 4pm
Fee: $39 Tue/Wed E146
 
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