Computer Workshops Quick Facts When Where Fees To Register See schedule 150  East 5th St. (Mountain) Only the Brucedale (parking lot) entrance is open Nights/Sat.  Various See schedule In person is Cash Only Online Payments through PayPal Click here to register On-line (Classes Feb-June only)   Please disregard any e-mail messages you may receive  regarding guidance counsellors   Come in person to sign up and pay. Office open: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 3 pm We are also open Monday evenings (6-9 pm)    There is no registration over the phone. PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Registered students will be called if classes are cancelled.   Click to receive an e-mail reminder when the classes start, (please don't change the subject line).  We will not sell or give out your e-mail address to other companies. 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 Save money by Registering for "Getting Started - Basic"  (9 hours) and "Internet Techniques" (12 hours), for only $100, a savings of $20!! CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE! Refunds are only given five working days or more before the start date.   Program Vice-Principal: Sandi Mlekuz back to top Workshops Click to Jump: Getting Started - Fun With Computers - Internet - Word - Excel  Click here for detailed Course Outlines for Getting Started Level 1 & 2   Getting Started - Basic (9 hrs) $40   Click here to register on-line   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 No previous computer experience required   Mar. 23, 25, 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 24, May 1 10 am - 4 pm, 10 am - 1 pm  May 17, 19, 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Getting Started - Advanced  (9 hrs) $40  Click here to register on-line   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 equivalent   Apr. 7, 12, 14 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CHANGED! May 8, 11 10 am - 4 pm, 6 pm - 9 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER 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 cash only Click here to register online   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 equivalent   Feb. 17, 22, 24  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 8, 13, 15 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm May 8, 15 10 am - 4 pm, 10 am - 1 pm    PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER 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*cash only Click here to register online   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 equivalent   Mar. 2, 4, 9, 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 24, May 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm May 18, 20, 25, 27 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   * If you purchased Getting Started Basic or Advanced, this course is $60   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER 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 a   Word Level 1 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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 and paste, more Prerequisite: Getting Started - Basic or equivalent   Feb. 16, 18, 23, 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Feb. 27, Mar 6 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Apr. 20, 22, 27, 29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Word Level 2 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   Organizing multiple page documents and organizing 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   Mar. 23, 25, 30, Apr. 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 10, 17 10:00 am - 4:00 pm May 4, 6, 11, 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Microsoft Word Level 3 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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   Jun. 1, 3, 8, 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jun. 5, 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Microsoft Word Level 4 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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   Jun. 15, 17, 22, 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jun. 19, 26 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER 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   Microsoft Excel Level 1 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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 equivalent   Feb. 27, Mar 6 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CHANGED! Mar. 2, 3, 8, 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 19, 21, 26, 28 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.    Microsoft Excel Level 2 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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   Mar. 22, 24, 29, 31 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr. 10, 17 10:00 am - 4:00 pm May 3, 5, 10, 12 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Microsoft Excel Level 3 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   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 31, Jun. 2, 7, 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jun. 5, 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONE WEEK BEFORE START OF CLASS.   Microsoft Excel Level 4 (12 hrs) $80 cash only Click here to register online   Become an Excel expert. Good for advanced administrative positions.  VVersion 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   Jun. 14, 16, 21, 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jun. 19, 26 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   PLACEMENTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNLESS YOU REGISTER 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   OTHER NIGHT PROGRAMS CREDIT NIGHT PROGARMS International Languages (Secondary/Adult) English as a Second Language, LINC Writing Skills, ESL Pronunciation   Independent Study Night School Credit International Languages (Secondary/Adult)  back to top