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NOVICE
Computer Basics
— Tim Taylor
Are you new to computers? Do you need to brush up on your current skills? Explore computer terminology, major operating systems and applications, processor speeds, RAM, what size hard drive to purchase and other topics. Practice keyboard and mouse skills and create a document.

Windows XP-Level 1
— Staff
Learn about the Windows XP operating system, how to organize information on your computer and file management systems. Create files and folders, use WordPad, learn shortcuts tips and more.

INTERNET
Internet Basics
— Tim Taylor
Discover what the Internet and World Wide Web have to offer. Learn to surf the web, use search engines. Prerequisite: Windows knowledge.

MICROSOFT WORD
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
— Tim Taylor
Create, edit and save documents; edit; cut, copy, paste and delete text. Practice formatting and paragraph features, bullets and numbered lists; check grammar and spelling; use the thesaurus. Prerequisite: Windows knowledge.

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007
— Tim Taylor
Use styles, section breaks and columns. Learn how to format tables. Use graphics, draw and edit shapes, and create text boxes. Learn how to print out labels and envelopes. Prerequisite: Introduction to Word or equivalent knowledge.

EXCEL
Introduction to Excel 2007
— Staff
Enter and edit information. Create and copy simple formulas and functions. Use Cut/Copy/Paste and Drag and Drop to duplicate or reorganize data. Apply borders, shading and other formats. Sort and graph your data. Prerequisite: Windows knowledge.

Intermediate Excel 2007
— Staff
Work with multiple and large workbooks. Learn how to enter a 3D formula. Learn about outlines, subtotals, tables, and lists. Apply names to ranges. Practice advanced graphing techniques. Prerequisite: Introduction to Excel or equivalent knowledge.

Advanced Excel 2007
— Staff
Learn to create and use pivot tables and charts; lookup functions and multiple workbook techniques; create and edit macros and customize toolbars.

POWERPOINT
Introduction to PowerPoint
— Tim Taylor
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create PowerPoint presentations that were useful and meaningful? Learn to: create new slideshows, use PowerPoint’s views and the Help Menu; add, delete, and rearrange slides; change font, font size, and color; use Cut, Copy, and Paste commands; insert, resize, align, and connect objects; understand Draw Tool Bar Commands; insert pictures and add formatting. Prerequisite: understanding of basic computer terminology, functions, and mouse usage.

Intermediate PowerPoint
— Tim Taylor
Practice and increase your knowledge and skills learning how to create PowerPoint presentations that go beyond basic presentations. Practice and hone basic skills, while adding new skills and commands of PowerPoint including: how to align text and objects for better visual presentation; add transition effects and timings to a slide show; add music; work with AutoShapes and text boxes; use Action Buttons, bullets style, and create custom bullets; add speaker notes; print presentations; customize toolbars. Prerequisite: understanding of basic computer terminology, functions, and mouse usage.

Computer Survival Basics
— David Barrentine
What kind of security do you need to protect your computer from viruses, worms, hackers, etc.? Does protecting your computer have to be expensive? Discuss firewalls, anti-virus, spyware/malware, adware protection. Explore freeware/shareware versus commercial solutions as well as basic computer maintenance to keep your computer healthy and happy.
David Barrentine has been working with computers since the 1990s and has earned an A.A.S. in Computer and Network Technology as well as Certificates for Computer and Network Security, and Computer Technician from Arapahoe Community College. David currently works as an eLearning Technology Tech at ACC.