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Computers
Note: All computer course utilize Microsoft Office 2007.
PC Basics 1: Getting Started
This course is designed for those who have little or no experience with Microsoft Windows and personal computers. Learn how to: Boot up and shut down the computer; Develop mouse skills; Understand the use of media storage; Arrange Icons; Open and close Accessories programs and; Size and move windows. Text, Exploring the PC, is valued at $40 and included in the course fee and you will receive it the first day of class. This is the same text used for PC2 and PC3. If you enroll in those courses, you do not need to purchase the book again. Textbooks are nonrefundable.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10010
#68486 Aug 24, 26 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $89 Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106*
#68487 Sep 2, 7 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $89 Thu/Tue K117
#68488 Sep 2, 7 6-9pm
Fee: $89 Thu/Tue TBA
PC Basics 2: Understanding Your Computer
Understand computer jargon and discover what components make a PC work. Learn how to use word processing software as well as: Computer terminology; Hardware and software components; How to create and save files; Text editing and formatting; Spelling and Grammar checking tools and; Inserting clip art. Text, Exploring the PC, is highly recommended. The text is valued at $40 and is included in the $99 course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Text is included in the class number that indicates ‘With Textbook’. Textbooks are nonrefundable. If you were in PC Basics 1 and already have the textbook, please register for the class number with the $59 fee. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10011
#71086 Aug 31, Sep 2, 7 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59 Tue/Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
With Textbook: #71087 Fee: $99
#71088 Sep 9, 14, 16 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tue/Thu TBA
With Textbook: #71089 Fee: $99
#71090 Sep 9, 14, 16 6-9pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tue/Thu TBA
With Textbook: #71091 Fee: $99
PC Basics 3: Microsoft Word
Enhance your Word skills in order to: Modify fonts, colors and sizes; Navigate within documents; Create letterhead; Create letters, envelopes, and labels; Make a bulleted list; Produce a newsletter; Create tables; Use advanced text editing and clip art; Create WordArt and; Add borders and shading. Text, Exploring the PC, is highly recommended. The text is valued at $40 and is included in the $99 course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Text is included in the class number that indicates ‘With Textbook’. If you were in PC Basics 1 or 2 and already have the textbook, please register for the class number with the $59 fee. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10012
#71092 Sep 9, 14, 16 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $59 Thu/Tue/Thu BLKMTN 106*
With Textbook: #71093 Fee: $99
#71094 Sep 21, 23, 28 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $59 Tue/Thu/Tue TBA
With Textbook: #71095 Fee: $99
#71096 Sep 21, 23, 28 6-9pm
Fee: $59 Tue/Thu/Tue TBA
With Textbook: #71097 Fee: $99
PC Basics 4: How to Use Windows
Take control of your files and your computer! Use Windows Explorer and other Windows features to: Create, back up, copy and move files and folders; Find lost files; Delete files and folders; Restore deleted files and folders; Create program and file shortcuts; Create and customize toolbars; Multi task between programs and; Share data between programs. Text: Exploring Windows is valued at $20 and included in the course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10013
#71098 Sep 21, 23, 28 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $79 Tue/Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
#71099 Sep 30, Oct 5, 7 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $79 Thu/Tue/Thu TBA
#71100 Sep 30, Oct 5, 7 6-9pm
Fee: $79 Thu/Tue/Thu TBA
PC Basic 5: Beginning Internet
Learn the fascinating world of going online and surfing the web. Become familiar with tools, resources, and languages, including: Connecting to the Web; Useful and interesting Web sites; Web addresses; Using a Web browser; Setting bookmarks or favorites; Search the Web using directories and search engines and more. Text: Exploring the Internet is $20 and included in the course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10014
#71101 Sep 30, Oct 5 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
#71102 Oct 14, 19 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue TBA
PC Basics 6: E-Mail
Learn to set up and use a Yahoo! e-mail account; Retrieve, read, save & send messages; Reply and forward messages; Download and open attachments and; Create, edit, and use an address book. Text: Exploring the Internet, is highly recommended and is valued at $20. If you are planning on using the textbook, please register for the With Textbook section. If you were in PC Basics 5 and have the text, please register for the $49 section. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Prerequisites: PC Basics 1-5 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10072
#71103 Oct 7, 14 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $49 2 Thursdays BLKMTN 106*
With Textbook: #71104 Fee: $69
#71105 Oct 21, 26 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $49 Thu/Tue TBA
With Textbook: #71106 Fee: $69
PC Basics 7: Microsoft Excel
Using Microsoft Excel, create and edit worksheets, change column widths and margins, and enter formulas and functions; Format cells and change fonts; Add borders, backgrounds and colors; Create and format charts and; Work with a database. Text: Exploring Excel is valued at $20 and included in the course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10073
#71107 Oct 19, 21, 26 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $79 Tue/Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
#71108 Oct 28, Nov 2, 4 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $79 Thu/Tue/Thu TBA
PC Basics 8: Microsoft PowerPoint
Enhance your presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint, a graphical presentation program. Create a slide show with a design template, color scheme, ClipArt, WordArt, pictures, transitions and sounds. This course is helpful for people actively involved in committees, associations, boards, campaigns, churches and anywhere presentations are used. Text: Exploring PowerPoint is valued at $20 and included in the course fee. You will receive the book the first day of class. Textbooks are nonrefundable. Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10074
#71109 Oct 28, Nov 2 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $69 Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
#71110 Nov 9, 16 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $69 Tue/Thu K117
New! PC Basics 9: Connecting the Dots
Integrate and multi task with PC programs in this hands-on course. Perform Internet searches for project information. Create and save website links to new folders. Create and update an Excel database, worksheet, and chart. Use Word to create a letter with digital photos. Apply picture effects to produce a photo collage. Merge an Excel database with a Word document to produce personalized letters. Copy and paste a Word document into an e‑mail to send with attachments. Use PowerPoint to create a presentation with photos, a CD sound track, transitions, and animation. Use Windows Explorer to back up project files. PC Basics 1-8 required.
Instructor: Judy Jones and Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10076
#70967 Nov 4 - 18 6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $79 Thu/Tue BLKMTN 106*
#71502 Nov 30 – Dec 7 1:30-4:30pm
Fee: $79 Thu/Tue TBA
*Classes listing BLKMTN 106 as a classroom are held at PVCC Black Mountain, located at 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266. | 
