October 2008 Class Schedule

MS Excel 2003 - Level 1
Tuesday 10/07, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $129 (hands-on; includes comprehensive training guide)
Trainer: Dorsi Smith

This beginning class explains basic features, commands and options of Excel 2003 and provides the attendee with a strong foundation in the most popular spreadsheet program used in business. We will cover: Getting Started with Excel (worksheet navigation, entering data, saving), Modifying a Worksheet (move/copy data between cells, autofill, edit and undo, insert/delete, find, replace and go to cell data), Performing Basic Calculations (basic formulas, intro to functions, copy formulas and functions, absolute references), and Basic Worksheet Formatting (fonts, font sizes, borders, cell colors, column width, row height, merging cells).  Target Audience: New or novice Excel 2003 users who would like to learn how to use the basics of Excel more effectively.

MS Access 2003 - Level 1 (part 1 and part 2)
Tuesday 10/14, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. & Thursday 10/16, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $359 (hands-on; includes comprehensive training guide)
Trainer: Melissa Dunning

The objective of this database class is to teach basic skills in order to use Access 2003 effectively. There are so many great topics to cover in this basic class that we have split the class into 2 evenings (5 hours of quality training!). This 2 part class will cover: database concepts and terminology; how to design and create tables; how to enter and manipulate data in tables; how to use queries to select and analyze information in a table; how to create data forms for viewing and inputting data; how to create reports that summarize and group data; and how to perform basic database maintenance procedures. Whew!  Melissa brings 30 years of Access database development and consulting to the classroom. Come prepared to learn a lot in these 2 evenings! Target Audience: New or novice Access users who would like to learn how to create their first database.

Easy Web Development Tool (for non-geeks!)
Tuesday 10/21, 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., $39
Trainer: Susan Bateman

More and more tools are being developed to allow non-programmers a way to quickly and easily develop their own websites. Are you good at editing a Word document?  Then, you can create a website using our tool!  These template driven tools allow you to build a website that can contain photos, sound files, video files, as well as text. CMIT's tool, called "CMITsites" provides a combination of software and design materials that enable users to create and maintain their own business class website for a modest monthly fee.  At the end of this seminar, you will know how to register your own domain and have the skills necessary to launch your first website!  Target Audience: Business and residential users wanting a low cost solution to building a simple content website (for example; like this one - cmitstudio.com!).

MS Outlook 2003 Email, Contacts & Calendar
Wednesday 10/22, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $129 (hands-on; includes detailed training handout)
Trainer: Lisa Chinnery

This class will start with an overview of all of the features of Outlook 2003. We then cover in lots of detail all of the possible topics regarding Outlook email, contacts and calendaring. Everything you always wanted to learn about Outlook...& more!  Target Audience: New or current Outlook users who would like to learn a LOT more about the email features of Outlook.

LinkedIn® - Get Connected, Get Noticed, Get a Job!
Thursday 10/23, 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., $59
Trainer: Liz Ryan

This introductory class will jumpstart your business networking efforts using a powerful and popular business networking tool - LinkedIn®.  In this class, we will train you on how to create your LinkedIn® account; proper business networking etiquette; how to get noticed; how to create an effective profile; how to search within LinkedIn® (search for people, business opportunities, resources, and jobs); and learn little known LinkedIn® tips and tricks from an expert user, Liz Ryan. Liz is an expert on networking. In fact, she wrote the book on it! "Happy About Online Networking: The Virtual-ly Simple Way to Build Professional Relationships".

Windows Vista Demystified
Tuesday 10/28, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $129 (hands-on; includes comprehensive training guide)
Trainer: Susan Bateman

Would you like to learn about the new features of Microsoft's Vista operating system?  Are you contemplating purchasing a new computer and want to know what will Vista do that Windows XP won't.  Attend this class to learn all the new features of Vista and where to find the old features. We'll talk about the Enhanced Interface, Instant Search, the Gadget Gallery, Windows Aero, Internet Explorer 7, Picture Snipping Tool, and much more!  Target Audience: Novice Vista users, or current Windows XP users who would like to learn about the new features of Vista.

MS Publisher 2003 - Create your First Newsletter!
Wednesday 10/29 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $129 (hands-on; includes comprehensive training guide)
Trainer: Susan Bateman

Many marketing experts say that it costs six to seven times as much to sell to a new client as it does to resell an existing customer. That's why sending newsletters to your customers makes so much sense. If you keep in regular touch with them, your customers will think of your business first when it's time to make another purchase or when a friend asks for a recommendation. Attend this beginning level class to learn how to create your first newsletter.  We'll discuss tips on how to plan your content and the best way to lay it all out. Want to save some time? We'll also teach you how to create a newsletter template that can be used each month to jumpstart your editing efforts. Target Audience: Users who are new to Publisher, or users who would like to learn more about creating newsletters in Publisher 2003.

Blogging for Business 101
Thursday 10/30 6 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., $59 (hands-on; includes comprehensive training handout)
Trainer: Ben Perove

Ever want to start a blog, but not sure where to turn? And, just what is a blog?? This seminar takes you through the A-Z of blogging, whether you are just starting out, or looking for a few ways to enhance an existing blog. Learn how to catapult your organization’s Internet presence and leverage blogging to grow your business. You will learn fundamental blogging concepts, site management, and everything in between.  Jump in with this course, create a site of your own, and get on the road to blogging today!