Computers are meant to be our trusty sidekicks, but if you're not on speaking terms with them, they can feel more like mischievous gremlins. If you think computers are more gremlin than sidekick, this class is for you! Topics and hands-on activities that will be covered include computer hardware and accessories, such as monitors, mice, printers, webcams and more. We’ll also discuss logging on and navigating operating systems such as Windows 11. Once the basics are covered, we’ll talk about running programs, especially MS Office, the basics of using Word and Excel, and how to manage and organize your files. Finally, we’ll delve into using the Internet and email, along with social media basics, safety and security both online and off. Bonus Feature - if you don’t have an email account, you’ll create one in class!

Excel - Level 1 teaches the basic concepts and skills needed for you to start being productive with Microsoft Excel, and it’s a strong start on the journey towards becoming an Excel Expert. We’ll cover how to create and format worksheets that contain calculations with formulas and functions, including how to use proper reference types. Moving and copying data correctly, basic chart creation and various other tips and tricks are also covered. Books are provided, along with classroom hands-on-keyboard activities. For students who might be considering the optional Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate and Expert exams, this course along with Excel 2 and Excel 3, map to the objectives of both exams.

Excel - Level 2 is a continuation of the journey into an Excel Expert. We’ll cover more advanced tools for analysis, rearrangement, and presentation of more complex, yet realistic data. We’ll also delve into managing workbooks with more elaborate functions, ranges, tables, validation and summarizing tools like consolidation and subtotaling. The very popular and powerful feature of PivotTables and conditional formatting, along with more advanced charts will be taught. Books are provided, along with classroom hands-on-keyboard activities. For students who might consider the optional Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate and Expert exams, this course along with Excel 1 and Excel 3, map to the objectives of both exams. Excel 1 is strongly recommended prior to taking this class, but it is not required.

Excel - Level 3 will build upon the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2, and we’ll cover some of Excel’s most powerful and advanced tools for data analysis and presentation. Logical and lookup functions, more advanced formulas, arrays, auditing, error-trapping, and the much beloved and useful date, time, text and other functions will be explored. Importing from other non-Excel data sources using Power Pivot, exporting data, exploration of What-If Analysis and finally, automating repetitive tasks with Macros are also covered in this class. These are all skills that elevate a student into an Excel Power User. Books are provided, along with classroom hands-on-keyboard activities. For students who might consider the optional Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate and Expert exams, this course along with Excel 1 and Excel 2, map to the objectives of both exams. Excel 1 and 2 are strongly recommended prior to taking this class, but they are not required.

This course will cover the online version of QuickBooks, Intuit's accounting software for small businesses. There will be a teaching component and opportunities for hands-on practice. You’ll learn about setting up and creating a company, modifying the chart of accounts, working with multiple lists, invoicing, processing payments, working with bank accounts and bank/credit card reconciliation, entering and paying bills, customizing forms, creating reports and graphs, tracking and paying sales tax and preparing payroll. A basic understanding of computers and accounting knowledge is recommended for this class.

Are you seeking to advance your data analysis capabilities? This class will help you gain a better overall understanding of data analysis through tools such as PivotTables, PivotCharts and Power Pivot. You’ll learn how to analyze data from a variety of sources, then organize, cleanse, manipulate and report that data with maximum insight and effectiveness, which can help improve business decisions. Books are provided, along with classroom hands-on activities. It is strongly recommended that students have some degree of Excel proficiency or prior registration in Excel Levels 1, 2 and 3 before taking this class, as this class qualifies as “Excel 4.”

This 1-day class will cover the basic concepts, skills, and ideas on how to use visual presentation software as a tool to increase engagement and more successfully share information. Topics covered include necessary equipment, best practices, organizing content, using templates to polish appearance and save time, utilizing multimedia to increase engagement, major dos and don'ts, and other essential presentation tips to ensure a successful presentation that keeps your audience's attention. This class is for those with little to no presentation software experience, and those looking to expand and sharpen their existing skills.