GroundWork group Microsoft Office and Computer Class Offerings

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1 GroundWork group Microsoft Office and Computer Class Offerings Microsoft Word Word 2010 Level 1 Microsoft Office Word 2010 offers many features that make creating or editing professional documents, flyers, cards or newsletters easy! Upon completion of the Microsoft Office Word Level 1 class, you will be able to: Create documents from scratch or by using a template Edit your own existing documents or documents from others Change and customize fonts and colors Insert and format images, photos or clip art Create simple charts and tables Create simple forms Word 2010 Level 2 Further your knowledge of Microsoft Office Word with the Word Level 2 class! Microsoft Office Word Level 2 presents advanced topics such as: Document mail merge mail merge Create mailing labels Create, format and perform calculations in tables Create watermarks Create complex forms with the developer tab Create complex charts and tables Creating Newsletters Use Microsoft Office Word 2010 to learn how to start from scratch to create a newsletter. Choose your own number of columns and column sizes, format text, add images, etc. Design your newsletter for any size audience such as a department in your organization, church group, school group or donors. 1

2 Microsoft Word Word Templates Microsoft Office Word 2010 offers many templates that make creating or editing professional documents easy! Upon completion of the Word Templates class, you will be able to: Create documents by using a template to design documents such as sign-in sheets, books, brochures, newsletters, post cards, certificates, invitations, flyers, coupons and more. Change and customize fonts and colors Insert and format images, photos or clip art Mail Merge Microsoft Office Word 2010 Mail Merge allows you to create a document, such as a thank you letter, that is intended for many donors. Each document contains the same kind of information, yet some of the content is unique, meaning the letter is personalized with each donor s name, address, gift amount, etc. The unique information comes from a data source such as an Excel workbook, Outlook Contacts or a list generated in Word. Upon completion of the Microsoft Office Mail Merge class, you will be able to: Add placeholders called mail merge fields to documents to create personalized letters, envelopes, labels, messages and other forms like telethon caller sheets and prefilled registrations forms Create a data source 2

3 Microsoft Excel Excel 2010 Level 1 Begin your journey to becoming a Microsoft Office Excel master with the Excel Level 1 class! After completing this course you will be able to: Customize your Excel environment to match what you do and how you work Organize a spreadsheet so that you can see the data you need Format cell data so that it appears as it should Generate shared spreadsheets that collect data consistently and correctly Achieve amazing results for yourself and your organization! Excel 2010 Level 2 Further your expertise in Excel 2010 and begin using advanced concepts! After completing the Microsoft Excel Level 2 class you will be able to: Create time-saving macros Use data validation to ensure your spreadsheet contains the correct information Protect your workbook or spreadsheet so accidental changes are not made Display information from various spreadsheets on a master sheet Use financial functions and complex calculations Create Custom Autofill Lists Excel 2010 Level 3 Become an Excel 2010 master by completing the Microsoft Office 2010 Excel Level 3 class! Upon the completion of this class you will be able to: Use Pivot Tables Use the VLOOKUP function Use information from other workbooks in your spreadsheet Use complex formulas and functions Use What-If Tables Utilize Use Scenarios Import and export data 3

4 Microsoft Excel Excel 2010 Levels 2 & 3 Combination Class Become an Excel 2010 master by completing the Microsoft Office 2010 Excel Level 2 & 3 Combination Class! Upon completion of this full day of learning, you will be able to: Create time-saving macros Use data validation to ensure your spreadsheet contains the correct information Protect your workbook or spreadsheet so accidental changes are not made Display information from various spreadsheets on a master sheet Use financial functions and complex calculations Create Custom Autofill Lists Use Pivot Tables Use the VLOOKUP function Use information from other workbooks in your spreadsheet Use complex formulas and functions Use What-If tables Utilize Use Scenarios Import and export data Excel 2010 Templates/Macros Going beyond what has been learned in Levels 1-3, this class covers macros, pivot tables, tables, more on templates and additional advanced topics. Excel 2010 Formulas Further your expertise in Excel 2010 and begin using advanced formulas and functions! After completing the Microsoft Excel Formulas class you will be able to: Use the PMT function Use the ABS function Use logical test Use the IF function to return text or values Use a Nested IF function Use AND,OR functions 4

5 Microsoft Access Access 2010 Level 1 Manage information and databases with Microsoft Access 2010! Upon completion of just one Access class you will be able to: Create customizes databases Update and maintain existing databases Have an understanding of database concepts Learn how to use relationships Create forms, queries and reports Access 2010 Level 2 This class allows the student to further develop their Microsoft Access database building skills. It covers improving and customizing tables, queries, forms and reports. This class also shows how to share Access data with other applications. After attending this class, the student will better understand the advantages a relational database application can provide to an organization. Topics covered include: Controlling data entry Joining tables Creating flexible queries Improving forms Customizing reports Sharing data across applications 5

6 Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint 2010 Level 1 Want to grab the attention of your audience and communicate your ideas with effectiveness? Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 Level 1 will give you the ability to present your ideas with clarity and professionalism. Upon completion of this course you will be able to: Create presentations from scratch or use a template Use design themes Add sounds, pictures or clip art Use custom animations to enhance your presentation Understand how colors and themes affect your audience PowerPoint 2010 Level 2 Have you maxed out your knowledge of PowerPoint but still feel a need to provide more creative presentations? This class gives students the skills to present concepts and messages more effectively in PowerPoint. Topics include: Working with WordArt, SmartArt and photo albums Working with tables, graphs and organization charts Working with templates and slide masters Delivering and controlling a presentation Printing a presentation 6

7 Microsoft Outlook Outlook 2010 Level 1 Want a way to meet your communications needs at work, home and school? Upon completion of the Microsoft Outlook 2010 class you will be able to: Customize your Outlook environment Open, read and delete mail in your inbox Create an message Insert attachments Recall a Message Flag Messages Create a Contact Group Create a custom signature Create contacts Outlook 2010 Level 2 Need to go beyond the basics in Microsoft Outlook? This class will give students opportunity to work with Outlook s calendar, tasks, notes and Journal features. In addition, we will cover advanced features such as Out of Office Assistant, rules, stationery and signatures. Some of the topics covered include: Scheduling appointments and events Sharing calendars Scheduling meetings Creating and updating tasks Creating and organizing notes Using the Journal Using the Out of the Office Assistant and rules Working with stationery Working with voting Creating a signature 7

8 Microsoft Outlook Outlook 2010 Levels 1 & 2 Combination Class Want a way to meet your communications needs at work, home and school? This class offers the basics in Outlook plus advanced and calendar features. Some of the topics covered include: Customize your Outlook environment Create contacts and contact groups Open, read and delete Create messages and insert attachments Use the Out of the Office Assistant and rules Customize signatures Schedule appointments, events and tasks Share calendars Use the Journal Work with voting Outlook 2010 Best Practices Outlook Best Practices shares tips and tricks recommended by professionals to help you learn the best way to manage your inbox, calendar, contacts and tasks within Outlook and helps you learn how to implement them into your office workflow. 8

9 Microsoft Publisher Publisher 2010 Level 1 Produce professional publications without investing in costly graphic arts software. Microsoft Publisher helps you create, print and distribute high-quality brochures, newsletters, business cards and other publications right from your desktop. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Use design templates to start efficiently Choose a layout and design for a newsletter Work with text and typography features Place images in your newsletter for visual appeal Use building blocks to quickly create a brochure for your organization Each attendee will receive supplemental materials to Computer Basics Computer 101 Computer 101 focuses on the basic functions of the computer and teaches you how it works. This class includes: Learning about the hardware and software Navigating the operating system Common applications such as file management Gain confidence in using your computer and all it has to offer! Creating ebooks This course will give the student the necessary skills to create an ebook, primarily using open source authoring tools. It will also discuss more general issues such as copyright, the various ebook formats, adding graphics, and how to get an ebook published. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand the mechanics of creating a book in digital formats appropriate for ebooks Edit and create images for ebooks Understand the process of publishing an ebook Find the resources available to the self-publisher Understand the options in getting an ebook into the marketplace 9