Computer Workshops Quick Facts Requirements Grade 10 English or CLBPT Level 5 or higher 18 years old of age or older Application Process   Please register and pay at LEAST ONE WEEK before start of the workshop.  Placements cannot be guaranteed otherwise.  Registered students will be called if classes are cancelled.     Click here to register On-line (PayPal payments only)  (Sept 2012-Jan 2013 courses will be available to register online after Aug 2012) Please disregard any e-mail messages you may receive regarding guidance counsellors.   or   Come in person to sign up and pay. CASH ONLY Office open: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3 pm (Sept-July), Mon 6-9 pm (Sept - June)   NOTE: There is no registration over the phone.    Fees   Various - See schedule   Refunds are only given five or more working days before the start date or if the class is cancelled.   When   Weeknights 6-9 pm   Various  - See schedule   Program doesn't run in the summer.   Where   150  East 5th St. (Mountain) Only the Brucedale (parking lot) entrance is open Nights/Sat.    General Information   Instructor-led Competitive pricing Certificate upon completion of each level Generalist or Specialist Certificates available. Click here for info. Experienced and qualified instructors Small class sizes Professionally developed learning materials No additional costs beyond course fee Basic classes available for those with no previous experience in computers Different levels for those seeking to upgrade their computer skills CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE! back to top Workshops Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel Click here for detailed Course Outlines for Getting Started Basic and Advanced   GETTING STARTED - BASIC (9 hrs)   $40 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Where to start if you haven't worked with a computer before or need to enhance your existing knowledge. Uses Windows XP.   Computer basics; printers; buying a computer;  Windows; Control Panel; managing your desktop.   Note: This is a very basic class.  If you already go on the Internet and check your e-mail, you won't need it.   No previous computer experience required September 10, 12, 17 (6-9 pm)  October 10, 15, 17 (6-9 pm)  Online registration for these classes available after Aug 2012   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   GETTING STARTED - ADVANCED  (9 hrs) $40 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Learn more about the regular procedures involved in using a computer.  Students should bring their own flash media drive to class (see picture below). These can be purchased at any electronics/computer/department store.  Any size is fine.     Organize (move, copy) files and folders; using a flash media drive (USB stick); scanning; searching files; defragging (speeding up the computer);  Add/Remove programs, desktop shortcuts; more Control Panel Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or existing computer basics knowledge May 14, 16, 23 (6-9 pm) Online registration available June 11, 12, 14 (6-9 pm) Online registration available October 22, 24, 29 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 December 17, 18, 19 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    back to top   Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel FUN WITH COMPUTERS (9 hrs)   $40 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Learn to have fun with your computer and related accessories.   Digital cameras, pictures, computerized music files (MP3), scanners, making (burning) CD's and  more.  To use most of the things learned in this course at home, you should have Windows XP or Vista Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or existing computer basics knowledge October 9, 11, 16 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    back to top   Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel INTERNET TECHNIQUES (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Using the Internet and e-mail for business and recreation.     Surf the web;  search the Internet; download programs, pictures and files; print web pages; e-mail options Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or existing computer basics knowledge September 11, 13, 18, 20 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 October 23, 25, 30, November 1 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    back to top   Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel Click here for detailed Course Outlines for all levels of Word   WORD LEVEL 1 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Creating letters, resumes, etc.  Essential for office work and home use. Version 2007   Enhance text; format lines, paragraphs and pages; inserting characters and symbols; find and replace; spell checker and thesaurus; copy, cut & paste, and more Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or existing computer basics knowledge   Note: If you can design a decent resume in Word on your own, you do not need this level September 25, 27, October 2, 4 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 November 20, 22, 27, 29 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   WORD LEVEL 2 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Organizing multiple page documents and information. Essential for office work. Version 2007   Headers/footers; table of contents; indexes; tables; columns; labels and envelopes; page numbering; import spreadsheets; merge files to produce mass mailings. Prerequisite: WORD LEVEL 1 or equivalent November 6, 8, 13, 15 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 December 4, 6, 11, 13 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   WORD LEVEL 3 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Using pictures with Word and more. Good for marketing-related tasks or for fun.  Good for advanced administrative positions. Version 2007   Create flyers, newsletters and brochures; graphics, lines, boxes; creating web pages; macros Prerequisite: WORD LEVEL 2 or equivalent May 29, 31, June 5, 7 (6-9 pm) Online Registration available     2013 January 8, 10, 15, 17 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   WORD LEVEL 4 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Become a Word Expert. Good for advanced administrative positions. Version 2007   Paragraph shading; text flow; sort and import data; advanced find and replace; master/sub documents; add comments; protect documents; track changes.  Prerequisite: WORD LEVEL 3 or equivalent June 19, 21, 26, 28 (6-9 pm) Online registration available    2013 January 22, 24, 29, 31 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    back to top Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel Click here for detailed Course Outlines for all levels of Excel   EXCEL LEVEL 1 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Dealing with numbers, budgets, sales figures, etc.  Essential for office work. Version 2007   Enter, edit and format labels and values; create simple formulas; produce charts; print spreadsheets.  Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or existing computer basics knowledge September 24, 26, October 1, 3 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 November 19, 21, 26, 28 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   EXCEL LEVEL 2 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person (cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Advanced number crunching.  Essential for office work. Version 2007   Use shortcuts; manipulate data; use filters; pivot tables; sort data; advanced formulas; customize charts and graphs; link multiple sheets.  Version XP Prerequisite: EXCEL LEVEL 1 or equivalent November 5, 7, 12, 14 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 December 3, 5, 10, 12 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   EXCEL LEVEL 3 (12 hrs)  $80 in-person ( cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Advanced data management. Good for advanced administrative positions.  Version 2007   Querying; subtotals; scenarios; goal seeking; macros, customize toolbars, integrate worksheets and charts with other applications. Prerequisite: EXCEL LEVEL 2 or equivalent May 28, 30, June 4, 6 (6-9 pm) Online registration available    2013 January 7, 9, 14, 16 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   EXCEL LEVEL 4 (12 hrs)   $80 in-person ( cash only) or click the course dates below to register online (need PayPal account). There is no registration over the phone.   Become an Excel expert. Good for advanced administrative positions.  Version 2007   Format text; , use web page preview; advanced functions and formulas; import and export data; templates; look up functions; auditing, data analysis; track changes Prerequisite: EXCEL LEVEL 3 or equivalent June 18, 20, 25, 27 (6-9 pm) Online registration available    2013 January 21, 23, 28, 30 (6-9 pm) Online registration for this class available after Aug 2012 PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER AND PAY ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    back to top Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel  Certificate Programs Generalist Certificate This program of study provides students with skills in various software applications relevant to the business world. In order to earn a Generalist Certificate, students must complete ALL the following core courses: WORD LEVEL 1, Level 2 EXCEL LEVEL 1, Level 2 and any TWO additional courses. Specialist Certificate Specialist Certificates are available in three categories: Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations. In order to earn a Specialist Certificate, students must complete ALL levels of a selected category: Word Processing: WORD LEVEL 1, Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 Spreadsheets: EXCEL LEVEL 1, Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4  back to top