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Division of Continuing Education
Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204
18401 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Fall 2008

COMPUTERS

Please note: Maps to Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek (CSHS) and NetLans at 32nd Street and Thunderbird can be found by clicking the 'maps' link on the left.

Important Computer Class Information
Are you using Microsoft 2003 or 2007?
Classes at NetLans and CSHS use MS Office 2003. Classes at PVCC use MS Office 2003 and 2007.

PC Basics 1: Beginning to Use Your Computer
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, can be purchased in class for $40 (cash only).
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10010
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49487	Aug 25, 29	1 - 4pm
Fee: $45	Mon/Fri	TBA

#49487 class has been canceled. Please enroll in one of our other PC classes.

Class #49488	Aug 26, 28	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	Netlans*

Class #49489	Aug 26, 28	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	CSHS 304*

If you use Office 2007, register for this class:

Class #49490	Aug 27, 29	1 - 4pm (W)
		9am-12pm (F)
Fee: $45	Wed/Fri	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, can be purchased in class for $40 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10011
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49494	Sep 5, 8, 12	1 - 4pm
Fee: $59	2 Fri/1 Mon	TBA

Class #49495	Sep 2, 4, 9	9am - 12pm
Fee: $59	2 Tue/1 Thu	Netlans*

Class #49496	Sep 2, 4, 9	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Tue/1 Thu	CSHS 304*

If you use Office 2007, register for this class:

Class #49497	Sep 3, 5, 12	9am-12pm (F)
		1 - 4pm (W)
Fee: $59	1 Wed/2Fri	TBA

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, can be purchased in class for $40 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10012
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49500	Sep 19, 26, 29	1 - 4pm
Fee: $59	2 Fri/1 Mon	TBA

Class #49501	Sep 11, 16, 18	9am - 12pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	Netlans*

Class #49502	Sep 11, 16, 18	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	CSHS 304*

If you use Office 2007, register for this class:

Class #49503	Sep 17, 19, 26	9am-12pm (F)
		1 - 4pm (W)
Fee: $59	1 Wed/ 2 Fri	TBA

Important Computer Class Information
Are you using Microsoft 2003 or 2007?
Classes at NetLans and CSHS use MS Office 2003. Classes at PVCC use MS Office 2003 and 2007.

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 can be purchased in class for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 3 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10013
If you use Office 2003 or 2007 register for:

Class #49504	Sep 23, 25, 30	9am - 12pm
Fee: $59	2 Tue/1 Thu	Netlans*

Class #49505	Sep 23, 25, 30	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2Tue / 1 Thu	CSHS 304*

Class #49506	Oct 3, 10, 17	1 - 4pm
Fee: $59	3 Fridays	TBA

PC Basics 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 can be purchased in class for $20 (cash only). Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge. Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10014
If you use 2003 or 2007 register for any class:

Class #49509	Oct 2, 7	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Thu/Tue	Netlans*

Class #49510	Oct 2, 7	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Thu/Tue	CSHS 304*

Class #49511	Oct 24, 31	1 - 4pm
Fee: $45	2 Fridays	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 can be purchased in class for $20 (cash only). Prerequisites: PC Basics 1-5 recommended.
Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10072
If you use 2003 or 2007 register for any class:

Class #49513	Oct 9, 14	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Thu/Tue	Netlans*

Class #49514	Oct 9, 14	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Thu/Tue	CSHS 304*

Class #49515	Nov 7, 14	1 - 4pm
Fee: $45	2 Fridays	TBA

PC Basics 7: 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, can be purchased in class for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge. Instructor: Judy Jones
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10073
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49517	Nov 17, 21 Dec 1	1 - 4pm
Fee: $59	2 Mon/1 Fri	TBA

Class #49518	Oct 16, 21, 23	9am - 12pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	Netlans*

Class #49519	Oct 16, 21, 23	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $59	2 Thu/1 Tue	CSHS 304*

If you use Office 2007, register for this class:

Class #49520	Nov 19, 21, Dec 3	1 - 4pm (W)
		9am-12pm (F)
Fee: $59	2 Wed/1 Fri	TBA

PC Basics 8: 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, can be purchased in class for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 1-4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed Course #400-10074
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49523	Dec 5, 8	1 - 4pm
Fee: $45	Fri/Mon	TBA

Class #49524	Oct 28, 30	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	Netlans*

Class #49525	Oct 28, 30	6:30-9:30pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	CSHS 304*

If you use Office 2007, register for this class:

Class #49526	Dec 5, 10	1 - 4pm (W)
		9am-12pm (F)
Fee: $45	Fri/Wed	TBA

PC Basics 9: Desktop Publishing
Enhance your Microsoft Word skills while creating stationery, business cards, brochures, flyers, and invitations/cards. Bring your design ideas. Text: Exploring Desktop Publishing, can be purchased from the instructor for $20 (cash only). Bring a USB flash drive. Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed 400-10075
If you use Office 2003, register for one of these classes:

Class #49527	Nov 4, 6	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	Netlans*

Class #49528	Nov 4, 6	6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Thu	CSHS 304*

PC Basics 10: Creative Scanning
Use Microsoft Word to learn the basics of scanning, arranging and creating text for photos. Bring 8-10 photos with a brief description of each and a non secure, USB flash memory key (64MB+). Prerequisite: PC Basics 4 or permission of instructor. Text, Exploring Scanning, can be purchased in class for $10 (cash only).
Instructor: Shelia Lilleston
Subject: Cont_ed 400-10076
If you use Office 2003 register for:

Class #49529	Dec 9, 11	9am - 12pm
Fee: $45	Tue/Wed	TBA


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