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THIS COURSE/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN UPDATED/REPLACED!
Please refer to our online course guide at
bowvalleycollegeweb.com
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
COMPUTER BASICS
As
of September 2008, we will be offering Microsoft 2007 training.
Administrative Assistant for Small Businesses Certificate (215 Hours)
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This part-time certificate prepares you to
work in a small business environment. It provides a range of office
skills that cover the varied duties of administrative assistants in
small businesses.
Required Courses:
Keyboarding Beginner and Skill Builder
Keyboarding for the Workplace
Introduction to Computers
Microsoft Word Introduction
Microsoft Word Intermediate
Microsoft Excel Introduction
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to the Internet
Microsoft Outlook
Basic Administrative Skills (Available by Homestudy only)
Financial Accounting Introduction
Note: A USB Memory Stick is required for all computerized
courses.
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Word Processing Certificate
(110 Hours)
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The Word Processing Certificate
incorporates computer skills essential for todays office environment.
It demonstrates to employers that you are ready for a career in an
office setting.
Required Courses:
Keyboarding Beginner and Skill Builder (or higher)
Introduction to Computers
Microsoft Word Introduction
Microsoft Word Intermediate
Microsoft Word Advanced
Microsoft Excel Introduction
Introduction to the Internet
Note: A USB Memory Stick is required for all computerized
courses.
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Business Computer
Certificate (72 84 Hours)
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Become an expert in business computer applications. This advanced
level certificate is an add-on to our Word Processing Certificate and
gives you advanced training in the most commonly used spreadsheet,
database, desktop publishing software and Web design software.
Prerequisite:
Completion of the Word Processing Certificate
Required Courses:
Microsoft Excel Intermediate or Advanced
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Choose only one from:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Website Development Using HTML (available online only)
Note: A USB Memory Stick is required for all computerized
courses.
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Introduction to Computers (18
Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
$590.00 International, plus Part-time Student Association fee
Get comfortable with computers and the basic features of Microsoft
Windows, Microsoft Word, and the internet. Find out how to open and
close windows properly, use online help, the My Computer function and
Windows Explorer. Youll also get an introduction to creating,
designing, formatting and editing documents, and surfing the internet.
This course is designed for those with little or no computer experience.
Recommended:
Keyboarding Beginner and Skill Builder or typing speed of 15 wpm or
equivalent experience
Dates: Jan. 10 Jan. 24 (Sat.) CANCELLED
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 23 Mar. 11 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 7 Apr. 23 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: May 30 June 13 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Keyboarding Beginner and
Skill Builder
(15 Hours)
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Fees: $195.00
This course is designed for learners who are brand new to keyboarding as
well as learners who have basic skills but wish to increase their words
per minute to a more functional level. Learn proper hand positioning and
posture. Develop your skills and track speed and accuracy. The objective
is to help learners achieve up to 25 words per minute.
Dates: Jan. 12 Jan. 28 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 17 March 5 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Dates: March 17 Apr. 2 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 27 May 13 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: June 1 June 17 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
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Microsoft Word Introduction In Class or Homestudy (18 Hours) l
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Fees: $295.00
Explore the basics of Microsoft Word. This course guides you through the
effective use of toolbars, file maintenance, moving and copying data,
manipulating fonts, font styles and attributes, working with borders and
shading, adjusting margins and spacing, setting tabs and indents, and
using headers and footers. Learn to use the AutoCorrect and AutoText
features and finish documents by using the spelling, thesaurus and
grammar features.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Introduction to Computers and typing speed of 20 wpm or equivalent
experience
Dates: Nov. 18 Dec. 4 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 12 Jan. 28 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 5 Feb. 24 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: March 2 March 18 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 21 May 7 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: May 23 June 6 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft Word Intermediate In Class or Homestudy (18 Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
Expand your knowledge of Microsoft Word. Learn how to use the letter
wizard, the thesaurus, create footnotes, use bookmarks, create AutoText
entries, use symbols, create and modify templates, create and modify
tables, use the mail merge features, and create envelopes and labels.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Microsoft Word Introduction and typing speed of 20 wpm or equivalent
experience
Dates: Feb. 9 March 2 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
(No Class Feb. 16)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: March 31 Apr. 16 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: May 25 June 10 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft Word Advanced In Class or Homestudy (18 Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
This Microsoft Word course covers some of the more advanced features of
the program. Work with styles, columns, graphics and the drawing tools.
Learn desktop-publishing techniques and produce documents such as
newsletters, flyers, brochures, business cards, and letterhead.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Microsoft Word Intermediate and typing 20 wpm or equivalent experience
Dates: Nov. 29 Dec. 13 (Sat.) CANCELLED
Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Dates: March 9 March 25 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: May 5 May 21 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft Excel Introduction In Class or Homestudy* (18
Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
Learn how to create and print worksheets, manipulate and protect
worksheet data, work with formulas and functions, format worksheets,
and create and edit charts.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Word Introduction or
equivalent
experience
Dates: Jan. 14 Feb. 2 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 25 March 16 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 7 Apr. 23 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: May 23 June 6 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft Excel Intermediate In Class or Homestudy (18
Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
Build on the skills learned in Introduction to Microsoft Excel.
Learn how to name ranges, work with multiple worksheets by linking
data, create advanced formulas, use the database and sorting
features of Excel and build on your knowledge of creating and
formatting charts.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Microsoft Excel Introduction or equivalent experience
Dates: Nov. 18 Dec. 4 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: Feb. 18 March 9 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: March 31 Apr. 16 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: May 11 June 1 (Mon. & Wed.)
(No Class May 18)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft Excel Advanced In Class or Homestudy (18 Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
In this advanced course, learn about customizing the Excel
workspace, start-up options, toolbars, default templates and
automated worksheet formatting. Find out how to manipulate pivot
tables, create outlines, use Excel analytical tools, create macros,
and use the report manager.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Microsoft Excel Intermediate or equivalent experience
Dates: Feb. 5 Feb. 24 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 27 May 13 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft
Access In Class or Homestudy (18 Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
Microsoft Access is a powerful relational database management system
used for sorting, organizing and reporting various types of
information. Access enables you to manipulate your data in a number
of ways in the user-friendly Windows environment. It is an excellent
tool for both new and experienced database users. Learn how to set
up functional databases, design attractive data-entry forms, and
produce meaningful reports.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Microsoft Excel Introduction or equivalent experience
Microsoft Word Introduction or equivalent experience
Dates: Jan. 21 Feb. 9 (Mon. & Wed.)
CANCELLED
Time: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Dates: March 31 Apr. 16 (Tues. & Thurs.)
CANCELLED
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Dates: Apr. 7 - Apr. 23 (Tues. & Thurs.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft
Outlook In Class or Homestudy* (10 Hours)
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Fees: $195.00
Learn how to use the powerful communication and organizational
capabilities of Microsoft Outlook. Upon completion of this course,
you will be able to use basic and advanced email features, the
calendar, the contacts, and the task list.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Introduction to Computers
Dates: Feb. 2 Feb. 11 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Microsoft
PowerPoint In Class or Homestudy* (18 Hours)
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Fees: $295.00
Use templates, drawing tools, text boxes and clip art to create
professional-looking electronic and print presentations. PowerPoint
enables you to organize a collection of images and text into a
presentation and place it on slides, overheads, or printed pages.
(Software not provided for home use.)
Recommended:
Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Word Introduction or
equivalent
experience
Dates: March 7 March 21(Sat.)
CANCELLED
Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
*Homestudy: Ongoing registration
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Introduction to the
Internet (5 Hours)
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Fees: $125.00
Surf the internet using the Internet Explorer web browser. Find out
how to research topics, locate programs and explore the internet.
Visit various sites and learn to use email in this course. Time is
set aside for in-class surfing.
Recommended:
Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience
Dates: Jan. 24 (Sat.) CANCELLED
Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Date: March 28 (Sat.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Date: May 25 May 27 (Mon. & Wed.)
Time: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
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