• Introduction to Computers
• Microsoft Word 2003 - Beginning
• Microsoft Word 2003 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Word 2003 - Advanced
• Microsoft Word 2007 - Beginning
• Microsoft Word 2007 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Word 2007 - Advanced
• Word Update from 2003 to 2007
• Microsoft Excel 2003 - Beginning
• Microsoft Excel 2003 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel 2003 – Advanced
• Microsoft Excel 2007 - Beginning
• Microsoft Excel 2007 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel 2007 - Advanced
• Excel Update from 2003 to 2007
• Microsoft Access 2003 - Beginning
• Microsoft Access 2003 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Access 2003 - Advanced
• Microsoft Access 2007 - Beginning
• Microsoft Access 2007 - Intermediate
• Microsoft Access 2007 - Advanced
• Access Update from 2003 to 2007
• Computer Technology Certification Testing (VUE)
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - Beginning
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - Advanced
• Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications
• Digital Photography I
• Digital Photography II
• Photoshop Basics
• QuickBooks Pro - Beginning
• NEW Compu-ficiency 101
• Adobe InDesign CS2 - Introduction
• eBay – The Basics of Buying and Selling

Introduction to Computers

     • for those with little or no experience with computers.
     • learn what computers will do
     • general overview of Windows, word processing and a spreadsheet
     • introduction to the Internet

Instructor: Kathy Ison
Index No.: 1132
Saturdays, September 20 – October 4
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Index No.: 1133
Saturdays, November 8 – 22
8:30 a.m. – 12;30 p.m.
Fee: $149

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Microsoft Word 2003 - Beginning -  read student testimonials
Learn the basic skills of the Word program, including:

     • creating, saving and printing documents
     • documents
     • envelopes and labels
     • moving and copying text
     • formatting text, paragraphs and documents
     • using proofing tools

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Lydia Lee
Index No.: 1134
Friday, September 19
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Index No.: 1135
Saturdays, October 11 and 18
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Word 2003 - Intermediate -  read student testimonials
After reviewing the basics, you'll launch into more exciting features:

     • working with graphics
     • advanced formatting options
     • using headers and footers
     • tables and columns
     • using basic collaboration features
     • working with charts

Prerequisite: Word Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Lydia Lee
Index No.: 1136
Friday, October 31
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Word 2003 - Advanced
Advanced topics include:

     • mastering form basics
     • inserting form fields
     • modifying forms
     • advanced mail merge features
     • advanced collaboration features

Prerequisite: Word Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Lydia Lee
Index No.: 1137
Friday, November 21
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Word 2007 - Beginning
Learn the basic skills of the Word program, including:

     • creating, saving and printing documents
     • editing documents
     • envelopes and labels
     • moving and copying text
     • formatting text, paragraphs and documents
     • using proofing tools

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Anna Marie Robbins
Index No.: 1138
Fridays, September 26 and October 3
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $119

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Instructor: Lydia Lee
Index No.: 1139
Monday and Wednesday, October 20 and 22
1 – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Word 2007 - Intermediate
After reviewing the basics, you'll launch into more exciting features:

     • working with graphics
     • advanced formatting options
     • using headers and footers
     • tables and columns
     • using basic collaboration features
     • working with charts

Prerequisite: Word Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Anna Marie Robbins
Index No.: 1140
Friday, November 7
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Word 2007 - Advanced
Advanced topics include:

     • mastering form basics
     • inserting form fields
     • modifying forms
     • advanced mail merge features
     • advanced collaboration features

Prerequisite: Word Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Anna Marie Robbins
Index No.: 1141
Friday, December 5
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Word Update from 2003 to 2007
Where are your familiar menus? What happened to your favorite toolbars? Learn how to use and navigate the new Word 2007 ribbon, with keyboard shortcuts and enhancements such as the
Mini-Toolbar, Quick Preview, Quick Parts and SmartArt.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Word.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (Bio)
Index No.: 1142
Thursday, October 2
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Excel 2003 - Beginning
Learn to create and edit worksheets and charts using the latest version of Excel.
Topics include:

     • creating and modifying worksheets
     • formatting and printing worksheets
     • formula functions
     • working with basic functions
     • using templates, styles and autoformats

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1143
Wednesday, September 24
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Index No.: 1144
Thursday, November 20
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Instructor: Brandon Newcomer
Index No.: 1145
Monday and Wednesday, October 20 and 22
6 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Excel 2003 - Intermediate
More advanced topics are presented:

     • using multiple worksheets
     • working with advanced functions and formatting
     • advanced print options
     • working with names
     • protecting and sharing worksheet data
     • using comments and charts

Prerequisite: Excel Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1146
Wednesday and Friday, October 15 and 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Index No.: 1147
Thursdays, December 4 and 11
9 am. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Excel 2003 – Advanced -  read student testimonials
Learn advanced techniques and logic using the latest version of Excel, including database management, analysis and enhancing functions, pivot tables and charts, and performing what-if analyses.
Prerequisite: Excel Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1148
Wednesdays, November 5 and 12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Excel 2007 - Beginning
Learn to create and edit worksheets and charts using the latest version of Excel.
Topics include:

     • creating and modifying worksheets
     • formatting and printing worksheets
     • formula functions
     • working with basic functions
     • using templates, styles and autoformats

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment
Instructor: Jay Culpepper
Index No.: 1149
Monday and Wednesday, September 22 and 24
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $119

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Index No.: 1150
Thursday, November 20
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Excel 2007 - Intermediate
More advanced topics are presented:

     • using multiple worksheets
     • working with advanced functions and formatting
     • advanced print options
     • working with names
     • protecting and sharing worksheet data
     • using comments and charts

Prerequisite: Excel Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper
Index No.: 1151
Fridays, October 10 and 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Excel 2007 - Advanced
Learn advanced techniques and logic using the latest version of Excel, including database management, analysis and enhancing functions, pivot tables and charts, and performing what-if analyses.
Prerequisite: Excel Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jay Culpepper
Index No.: 1152
Fridays, November 14 and 21
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Excel Update from 2003 to 2007
Learn the major differences between Excel 2003 and Excel 2007. Focus will be on new interfaces, new features and techniques for making the transition to Excel 2007.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Excel.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1153
Friday, October 24
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft Access 2003 - Beginning
Learn how to organize and work with data.
Topics will include:

     • creating databases and tables
     • queries and forms
     • finding and sorting data
     • reports
     • working with table records and table structure
     • creating and using reports

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1154
Fridays, October 3 and 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Access 2003 - Intermediate
You will be introduced to more advanced features of Access, including:

     • creating relational databases
     • working with related tables
     • using sub-forms
     • advanced form and report features
     • advanced queries

Prerequisite: Access Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1155
Fridays, November 7 and 14
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Access 2003 - Advanced

     • introduction to application development
     • using advanced tools and controls
     • using macros
     • creating custom switchboards
     • using database utilities

Prerequisite: Access Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1156
Fridays, December 5 and 12
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Access 2007 - Beginning
Learn how to organize and work with data.
Topics will include:

     • creating databases and tables
     • queries and forms
     • finding and sorting data
     • reports
     • working with table records and table structure
     • creating and using reports

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1157
Tuesdays, September 30 and October 7
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Access 2007 - Intermediate
You will be introduced to more advanced features of Access, including:

     • creating relational databases
     • working with related tables
     • using subforms
     • advanced form and report features
     • advanced queries

Prerequisite: Access Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1158
Tuesdays, October 28 and November 4
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Microsoft Access 2007 - Advanced

     • introduction to application development
     • using advanced tools and controls
     • using macros
     • creating custom switchboards
     • using database utilities

Prerequisite: Access Intermediate or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1159
Tuesdays, December 2 and 9
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Access Update from 2003 to 2007
Learn the major differences between Access 2003 and Access 2007. Focus will be on new interfaces, new features and techniques for making the transition to Access 2007.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Access.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1160
Friday, November 21
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - Beginning -  read student testimonials
Using the easiest and most-used presentation software, learn to design presentations for advertising, teaching and reporting.

     • wizards and templates
     • choose backgrounds
     • slide layout
     • changing views and editing
     • printing and presenting

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (Bio)
Index No.: 1161
Thursday, September 25
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Index No.: 1162
Tuesday, November 4
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - Advanced -  read student testimonials

     • adding customization
     • using tables and organization charts
     • special effects for slide changes
     • adding multimedia dimensions
     • designing your own backgrounds
     • making an automatic self-running slide show
     • delivering presentations

Bring any special projects you are currently working on with you!
Prerequisite: PowerPoint Beginning or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Pat Fuller (Bio)
Index No.: 1163
Tuesday, November 25
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $119

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Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications
If you are new to programming with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and are looking for a solid introduction, this class is for you. Using Microsoft Access, we will introduce event-driven and object based programming, conditions, looping structures, functions, debugging, input validations, file processing, error handling, and data access pages.
Instructor: Helen Mandalinich (Bio)
Index No.: 1164
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 27 – November 5
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $169

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Digital Photography I -  read student testimonials
In this course you will learn how your camera sees. You will gain an understanding of exposure values, depth of field, dynamic range, and field of view. We will cover file transfers and the various formats such as JPEG, Bitmap, and PSD. We will use Photoshop tools to correct and size our photos. Also we will cover the basics of printing a quality photograph from choosing the correct paper type to matching the color profile.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs
Index No.: 1165
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 30 – October 9
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $159

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Digital Photography II -  read student testimonials
Learn to refine your photographs, exposure values, the importance of White Balance, choosing a light metering pattern, how to maximize your Dynamic Range, and controlling “noise.” We will cover the basic formats and cover RAW files, adjusting them using Photoshop for the richest possible picture. We will manipulate and create digital art using Filters, Layers, and Image Stacking. We will also cover using a scanner to digitize our keepsake photographs and slides and restore them to their former glory. Archival storage and printing will be covered as well.
Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs
Index No.: 1166
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 11 – 20
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $159

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Photoshop Basics
Using an informal, hands-on approach, you will go from flat photo to Fantastic! Learn the basics of menus and commands, cropping, layer organization, adding text, filters, editing tools, rotating, exporting, and printing. Gain new ideas and techniques for working with photos and graphics.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Windows environment.
Instructor: Jeff Coombs
Index No.: 1167
Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 21 – 30
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $179

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QuickBooks Pro - Beginning
QuickBooks Pro is an easy-to-use, behind-the-scenes accounting software that eliminates the need for in-depth accounting knowledge. This course includes the steps involved in creating a new company, setting up accounts and lists for automated transactions, preparing invoices, making deposits, printing statements, inventory management and customizing this software package for the needs of your business. Applicable for all versions of QuickBooks. Course held at the University of Akron. To register, please call 330–972–7577.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, experience with Windows.
Instructor: Tony Marotta
Thursdays, September 11 – October 6
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $199

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NEW Compu-ficiency 101
A computer in the hands of a compuficient employee is a workforce multiplier! Improve your
compu-telligence. By mastering even a portion of these 101+ time-saving ideas, you will begin to free up hours each week. From a-hundred-times-a-day ctrl-key combinations to two screen operations and time-saving macros, learn how to crank up your compu-ficiency. Taught by a Microsoft Certified Expert with 25+ years of extensive office experience and CEO/manager of a million dollar corporation.
Instructor: Brian Mickley
Index No.: 1168
Friday, October 24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: $109

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Adobe InDesign CS2 - Introduction
Adobe InDesign is a powerful, design-oriented publishing software, integrating text and graphics to produce files that can be printed either on a local printer or by a printing service. Includes how to work with files, set preferences, use grids, work with text, style sheets, graphic elements, images, color and text utilities. Course held at the University of Akron. To register, please call 330-972-7577.
Prerequisite: Basic computer and competent word processing skills.
Instructor: Denise O’Wesney
Index No.: 1169
Mondays, September 8 – 29
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $239

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eBay – The Basics of Buying and Selling -  read student testimonials
Are you interested in buying or selling merchandise on eBay? Here is a great place to begin with someone who has been selling on eBay for six years and is currently a power seller with a 99.8% positive rating. You will learn how to get started, how to use different searches on eBay, types of bidding, feedback ratings, buyer protection, how to set up a seller’s account, how to manage your eBay page, and much more. Don’t miss out on this exciting business arena.
Instructor: Steve Hill
Index No.: 1170
Saturdays, November 1 – 15
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $169

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