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COM 0101 / Length: 8 hours

Cost: $160

Computer Basics

Discover what you can do with your computer. Course topics include: introduction to the computer, identifying hardware components, mouse use, windows navigation, exploring software, types of storage, hard drives and a brief look at the Internet. This course is a prerequisite for all computer courses.

CRN 1229

Mon & Wed, Oct. 13 – 22

6 – 8 p.m.

Marple

COM 3102 / Length: 20 hours

Cost: $375

Using the Computer & Managing Files

Receive a thorough introduction to basic computer skills. Topics include: mouse use, windows navigation, software and simple editing within word processing and email apps. Learn how and where to store documents and manage files on the computer and in the cloud. You will also discuss use of the Internet and video communication apps. This course is a prerequisite for many of the non-credit computer classes.

CRN 352

Monday – Friday
Sept. 8 – 12

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marple

CRN 700

Monday – Thursday
Oct. 27 – Nov. 6

6 – 8:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 0104 / Length: 8 hours

Cost: Cost $160

Computer Keyboarding

Course topics include: introduction of the alphanumeric keyboard, learning to touch type, keyboarding skills, application of keyboarding skills and timed typing.

CRN 1408

Mondays, Sept. 8 – 29

6 – 8 p.m.

Marple

COM 2904 / Length: 6 hours

Cost: $125

iPad Bootcamp

Learn basic operation of Apple’s iPad (tablet) from turning it on to using the built-in features of the operating system (OS). Find out how to add, manage and use apps to maximize the device’s capabilities. This class will cover only Apple’s iPad, not any other brand of tablet.

CRN 1002

Saturdays, Apr. 12-26

12:30-2:30 p.m.

Marple

Office Administration and Technology Program

Acquire and build on the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic office environments. This comprehensive program blends theoretical learning with practical hands-on experience to prepare students for a wide range of administrative roles in various industries. In this 216-hour program, students begin with the “Using the Computer and Managing Files” course, and will gain certification level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and knowledge of office management systems and procedures. In addition, this course will teach students how to organize and schedule appointments using software, draft letters, emails and other communications, prepare reports and presentations, plan meetings, and manage other general administrative activities. Students will also learn QuickBooks and remote workplace meeting tools such as Zoom, MS Teams, and GoToMeeting. Students will become comfortable with cloud-based storage and applications such as Google Drives and DocuSign. An essential aspect of business begins with social interactions; the career skills course will explore diversity, implicit bias, and other social ideas that often lead to miscommunication in the workplace. Students will end with an introduction to Microsoft Project, a powerful project management software used across many industries.

Certifications:

  • MOS Word
  • MOS Excel
  • Critical Career Skills
  • Excel for Business

CAR 1400/ Length: 216 hours
Cost: $4,995 (test vouchers and lab-licenses included)

Call 610-359-7344 for more details

CRN 2027

 Monday – Friday
 Sept. 8 – Dec. 17

Class times vary based on individual classes

Marple

Word for the Workplace

Learn the world’s most popular word processing application! Basic to intermediate topics include: creating documents, editing, formatting, tables and printing. Creating and performing a mail merge is covered in this class. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 3103 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $375

CRN 108

Monday – Friday
Sept. 15 – 19

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marple

Word Introduction

Learn to create, save, format and edit documents. Increase your productivity. Course topics include: Word environment, help system, creating, saving and printing documents, editing text, spelling and grammar check, thesaurus, and finding and replacing text. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills
COM 0601 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: $160

CRN 1237

Monday & Tuesday
 Sept. 15 & 16

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 3106 / Length: 20 hours

Cost: $375

PowerPoint for the Workplace

Create dynamic, professional-level presentations. Topics include: overview of the PowerPoint environment; using animation, charts, and clip art; auto shapes and images; multi-media; customizing presentations; the Pack and Go feature and Web features. If you are a Google Workspace User, PowerPoint skills will also apply to creating presentations with Google Slides.
Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.

CRN 545

Monday – Friday
 Sept. 29 – Oct. 3

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 1694 / Length: 8 hours

Cost: $160

NEW! Introduction to Visio

Ignite your creative side by learning how to quickly create professional flow charts, timelines, process maps, IT architecture diagrams, floor plans, and more. Boost your knowledge by using data graphics to simplify and enhance the visualization of complex information. Prerequisite: COM 3102 (Using the Computer and Managing Files) or equivalent skills.

CRN 1933

Wednesdays, Mar. 19-Apr. 9

3-5 p.m.

Marple

Microsoft Office Certification

COM 3260 / Length: 40 hours

Cost: $775

Microsoft Office Specialist – Word

Become familiar with the most important concepts of Microsoft Word. Course topics include enhancing, organizing and managing documents. Presentation and demonstration of the skills necessary to sit for the Word MOS certification test are included. 

*Prerequisite: Word for the Workplace or equivalent skills.

CRN 652

Mon-Fri, Oct. 6 – 17

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 3290 / Length: 40 hours

Cost: $775

Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel

Become familiar with the most important concepts of Microsoft Excel. Course topics include managing, analyzing, formatting data and working with multiple worksheets. Presentation and demonstration of the skills necessary to sit for the Excel MOS certification test are included. 

Prerequisite: Excel for the Workplace or equivalent skills.

CRN 416

Mon-Fri, Oct. 27 – Nov. 7

9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 3104 / Length: 20 hours

Cost: $375

Excel for Business

This course presents basic to intermediate concepts of spreadsheets. Topics include formatting, printing spreadsheets, formulas, functions, charts, and working with multiple worksheets.

CRN 593

Mon – Fri., Sept. 22 – 26

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 0901 / Length: 8 hours

Cost: $160

Excel Introduction

Learn to create, save, format, edit and print spreadsheets. Course topics include: Excel environment, entering and editing data, modifying a worksheet, using functions, formatting worksheets, printing, creating charts. 

*Prerequisite: Using a Computer & Managing Files or equivalent skills.

CRN 1238

Mon & Tues, Sept. 22 & 23

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

CRN 189

Mon-Thurs, Nov. 7 – 20

6-8:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 0950 / Length: 10 hours

Cost: $225

Excel Intermediate

Learn to enhance a spreadsheet and use more advanced Excel techniques. Course topics include: working with large worksheets, working with multiple worksheets and workbooks, customizing Excel, advanced charting and pivot tables, advanced formatting and validation, list management, documenting and auditing, templates and hyperlinks.

*Prerequisite: Using a Computer & Managing Files or equivalent skills.

COM 1354 / Length: 12 hours

Cost: $235

Introduction to Outlook

Learn how to best use Outlook, Microsoft’s email, contact and calendar manager program. Topics include creating, sending and managing messages, working with email attachments, creating contacts and groups, tasks, appointments, events and meetings. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills

CRN 481

Tues – Thurs, Oct. 21 – 23

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 1551 / Length: 15 hours

Cost: $275

QuickBooks Pro Introduction

Set up a QuickBooks company. Topics include: creating and customizing a new company, income and expense accounts, creating and maintaining customer and vendor accounts, invoices, payments and deposits, checks and reconciling accounts. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.

CRN 1043

Tues & Thurs, Nov. 18 – Dec. 4

6-9 p.m.

Marple

CRN 499

Tues & Thurs, Aug. 5 – 19

6 – 9 p.m.

Marple

COM-0441 / Length: 2 hours

Cost: $50

Say Hello to ChatGPT

Learn how to query ChatGPT-an AI chatbot, and understand how it can help you in everyday life. In this fun 2-hour introductory class, you will learn how ChatGPT can assist with writing, learning, planning, and more. Get help brainstorming recipes, travel, and more by gathering tips for asking better questions. Discover how to use AI safely and effectively by understanding what ChatGPT can’t do. No tech background needed – just bring your questions and creativity!

CRN 2025 * Wednesday October 8 * 1:00-3:00 p.m. * Marple

CRN 2025

Wednesdays, October 8

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Marple

COM-2904 / Length: 6 hours

Cost: #125

iPad Bootcamp

Learn basic operation of Apple’s iPad (tablet) from turning it on, to using the built-in features of the operating system (OS). Find out how to add, manage, and use apps to maximize the device’s capabilities. This class will cover the Apple iPad, not any other tablet brand.

6 hours

Cost: $125.00

CRN 2026

Wednesdays, October 8-22

10 a.m.-Noon

Marple

COM 3260 / Length: 40 hours

Cost: $775

Microsoft Office Specialist – Word

Become familiar with the most important concepts of Microsoft Word. Course topics include enhancing, organizing and managing documents. Presentation and demonstration of the skills necessary to sit for the Word MOS certification test are included. 

*Prerequisite: Word for the Workplace or equivalent skills.

CRN 652

Mon-Fri, Oct. 6 – 17

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

CRN 500

Mon – Thurs, July 7 – 17

9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m

Marple

COM 3290 / Length: 40 hours

Cost: $775

Microsoft Office Specialist – Excel

Become familiar with the most important concepts of Microsoft Excel. Course topics include managing, analyzing, formatting data and working with multiple worksheets. Presentation and demonstration of the skills necessary to sit for the Excel MOS certification test are included. 

Prerequisite: Excel for the Workplace or equivalent skills.

CRN 416

Mon-Fri, Oct. 27 – Nov. 7

9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Marple

CRN 391

Mon – Thurs, July 21 – 31

9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 3104 / Length: 20 hours

Cost: $375

Excel for Business

This course presents basic to intermediate concepts of spreadsheets. Topics include formatting, printing spreadsheets, formulas, functions, charts, and working with multiple worksheets.

CRN 593

Mon – Fri., Sept. 22 – 26

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Marple

COM 0950 / Length: 10 hours

Cost: $225

Excel Intermediate

Learn to enhance a spreadsheet and use more advanced Excel techniques. Course topics include: working with large worksheets, working with multiple worksheets and workbooks, customizing Excel, advanced charting and pivot tables, advanced formatting and validation, list management, documenting and auditing, templates and hyperlinks.

*Prerequisite: Using a Computer & Managing Files or equivalent skills.

COM 1354 / Length: 12 hours

Cost: $235

Introduction to Outlook

Learn how to best use Outlook, Microsoft’s email, contact and calendar manager program. Topics include creating, sending and managing messages, working with email attachments, creating contacts and groups, tasks, appointments, events and meetings. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills

COM 1551 / Length: 15 hours

Cost: $275

QuickBooks Pro Introduction

Set up a QuickBooks company. Topics include: creating and customizing a new company, income and expense accounts, creating and maintaining customer and vendor accounts, invoices, payments and deposits, checks and reconciling accounts. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.

CRN 1043

Tues & Thurs, Nov. 18 – Dec. 4

6 – 9 p.m.

Marple

CRN 499

Tues & Thurs, Aug. 5 – 19

6 – 9 p.m.

Marple