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Smartphone Basics
Do you find your smartphone makes you feel anything but smart? Right out of the box, these tiny yet powerful computers can be overwhelming! Learn the capabilities of the device including phone, email, Internet, downloading, uploading, storage and contacts. Use precautions necessary to protect your privacy and security on wireless networks.
COM 0417 / Length: 6 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $105; Non-Sponsoring $135
CRN 1984 | Thursday February 4-11 |
6-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 2564 | Wednesday May 5-19 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Learn to navigate the elegant Macintosh OS X desktop; use desktop tools including the dock, dashboard and spotlight; and organize windows with views and organize your work by creating folders. Explore built-in applications including Safari, Mail, Address Book, iCal and Spotlight. Students are invited to bring specific questions and problems to class.
COM 2002 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2159 | Saturday May 1-22 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marple |
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. Prerequisite: for all computer courses.
COM 0101 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2152 | TWRF January 19-22 |
9-11 a.m. | Online |
CRN 402 | MW June 14-23 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Receive a thorough introduction to basic computer skills. Topics include: mouse use, windows navigation, exploring software, how and where to store documents and file management, simple editing, copy and paste, and a brief look at the Internet.
COM 3102 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $375
CRN 264 | MTWRF January 25-29 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Online |
CRN 461 | MTWR May 3-6 |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 596 | MTWR July 19-22 |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Marple |
NEW! 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.
COM 2904 / Length: 6 hours
Cost: Spon. $105; Non-Spon. $135
CRN 2882 | Saturdays April 10-24 |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 663 | Wednesdays June 9-23 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
Computer Keyboarding
Course topics include: introduction of the alpha/numeric keyboard, learning to touch type, keyboarding skills, application of keyboarding skills and timed typing.
COM 0104 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 1648 | Wednesday February 24-March 17 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |
CRN 363 | Wednesday July 7-28 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
This introduction cyber security course will teach you how to protect yourself and your family from inappropriate websites, cyber bullying and other traps and dangers you may encounter on the internet. Follow step-by-step recommendations to choose the right
tools and actions that can shield you from viruses and malicious content.
COM 1628 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
Data & Presentation Software
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: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 3260 / Length: 40 hours
Cost: $775 (test vouchers included)
CRN 365 | MTWRF March 1-12 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 634 | MTWRF June 6-17 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marple |
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 250 | MTWRF February 1-February 5 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Online |
CRN 463 | MTWRF May 10-May 13 |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Marple |
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: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2154 | Thursday March 18 |
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 636 | Mondays & Wednesdays June 7-16 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Access Introduction
Create a simple database. Topics include: tables, reports, queries, forms, primary keys, working with fields, entering and editing data, querying your database, new queries, sorting queries and reports. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 1101 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 1485 | Thursdays & Fridays February 25-26 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Online |
CRN 223 | Tuesday & Wednesday July 6-7 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m | Marple |
Create a basic presentation. Topics include: the PowerPoint environment, creating and modifying presentations, formatting text, printing presentations, charts, editing a presentation and sharing info with other programs. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 1201 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2156 | Thursday March 18 |
8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Online |
CRN 295 | Wednesday July 28 |
8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Marple |
Tableau is the fastest-growing data-visualization tool used in the Business Intelligence Industry. It helps simplify raw data and present it in an easily understandable format. Data analysis is very fast with Tableau. Visualizations created are in the form of dashboards and worksheets.
COM 0634 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $279; Non-Sponsoring $299
CRN 2258 | Tuesdays & Thursdays February 16-25 |
6-9 p.m. | Online |
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: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 3290 / Length: 40 hours
Cost: $775 (test vouchers included)
CRN 366 | MTWRF March 15-26 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 635 | MTWR June 21-July 1 |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Marple |
Excel for the Workplace
This course presents basic to intermediate concepts of spreadsheets. Topics include formatting, printing spreadsheets, formulas, functions, charts, and working with multiple worksheets.
COM 3104 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $375
CRN 251 | MTWRF February 8-12 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Online |
CRN 652 | S March 27-April 24 |
9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 54 | MTWR May 17-20 |
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Marple |
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: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 0901 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 1269 | Tuesday April 6 |
8:30 a.m.-5:00 pm. | Marple |
CRN 93 | Wednesday June 16 |
8:30 a.m.-5:00 pm. | Marple |
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: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 0950 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
CRN 1071 | Mondays & Wednesdays April 19-28 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 251 | Tuesdays & Thursdays June 8-17 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
PowerPoint for the Workplace
Create dynamic presentations. Topics include: overview of the PowerPoint environment; using animation, charts, and clipart; autoshapes and images; multi-media; customizing presentations; the Pack and Go feature and Web features.
Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 3106 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: $375
CRN 265 | TWRF February 16-19 |
9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Online |
CRN 55 | TWR June 1-3 |
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Marple |
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 1354 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
CRN 1484 | MTW February 22-24 |
9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Online |
CRN 250 | TWR May 25-27 |
9 a.m. - 1p.m. | Marple |
If you need to complete a project on time and within budget, find out how to use Microsoft Project to do it. Learn all the tools you need to manAge your project using the most popular project manAgement software - Microsoft Project. Learn how to develop and maintain a project schedule (Gantt Chart). This class is taught “hands-on” in a computer lab and also features the most popular project management methodology from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
COM 1801 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
CRN 2565 | Wednesdays February 17-March 10 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
Students will be introduced to mapping, statistical, visualization software, and will learn to influence data sets and display their results spatially. GIS students are provided with an introduction to information technology and spatial analysis, giving them a competitive edge in this growing market. GIS services are used in a many different industries and in public, private and governmental sectors of the economy. Areas that use GIS include health, social and natural sciences, planning, government, engineering, design, communications and business, among others. GIS skills are increasingly in demand by employers and, according to the Department of Labor, the industry has a high annual growth rate of 35 percent.
COM 0633 / Length: 20 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $179; Non-Sponsoring $199
No dates scheduled at this time. |
Computerized Accounting
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.
COM 1551 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
CRN 1072 | Tuesdays & Thursdays January 19-28 |
6-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 2883 | MTW April 19-21 |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 229 | MTW July 12-14 |
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Marple |
Manage your business more effectively with the advanced features and tools of this diverse program. Topics include: payroll; customer and vendor credits; reimbursing or charging time, material and expenses; purchase orders; working with merged information; handling returns and bounced checks; and using the register. Prerequisite: COM 1501 or equivalent skills.
COM 1553 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
CRN 1268 | Tuesdays & Thursdays April 27-May 6 |
6-9 p.m. | Mar |
Web Site Design
WordPress can have your blog or website up and running in no time. This course offers an introduction to the amazing open source website platform. It is powerful, easy to use and requires a minimal investment of time and money. Start at the beginning with easy to follow instructions. Bring a notebook.
COM 1633 / Length: 6 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $105; Non-Sponsoring $135
CRN 2171 | Saturday March 27 - April 3 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Online |
CRN 339 | Wednesday June 2-9 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
WordPress Intermediate
This class is a continuation to build off the foundations learned in Introduction to WordPress and a great way for a WordPress user to advance their current knowledge.
COM 1635 / Length: 6 Hours
Cost: Sponsoring $105; Non-Sponsoring $140
CRN 2172 | Tuesdays April 13-20 |
6-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 638 | Tuesdays Jun 22-29 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
Learn the basics of designing and developing an effective website. Discover the advantages of using templates and explore other affordable easy-to-use resources to create a professional website. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills.
COM 1606 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2153 | Mondays & Wednesdays February 1-10 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Online |
CRN 637 | Tuesdays & Thursdays May 25-June 3 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
Learn the basics of hand-coding web pages with HTML5. In this beginner’s class, practice creating basic web pages using tags, elements and attributes, and add links and graphics. Explore the use of CSS style sheets for text formatting and more. This course requires extensive typing. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills
COM 1642 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $210; Non-Sponsoring $258
No dates scheduled at this time. |
Digital Photography
Introduction to Photoshop
Learn this image-editing program used by the pros. Course topics include: cropping and resizing images, selecting image areas, layers, compositing, adjusting color and lighting, retouching photos, adding text, and preparing images for print and the web. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills
COM 1653 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 247 | Saturday February 27-March 20 |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Online |
CRN493 | Thursday March 18 |
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Online |
CRN 407 | Tuesday and Thursdays June 1- 10 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |
CRN 639 | Wednesday June 23 |
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Exton |
Adobe Illustrator
Learn Adobe Illustrator, the professional app for vector drawing. Master paths - the foundation of all vector art. Start your illustrations with placed images and create with the shape, pen and transform tools. Explore Illustrator’s type and color options to unleash your creativity.
Prerequisite: COM 1653 or equivalent skills
COM 1670 / Length 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
No dates scheduled at this time. |
Learn advanced techniques of this professional image editing program. Course topics include: masking, advanced use of layers, vector shapes and paths, special effects with text layers and blending modes. Prerequisite: COM 1653 or equivalent skills
COM 1657 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175
CRN 2157 | Thursday April 1-22 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Online |
CRN 368 | Tuesday and Thursdays July 13-22 |
6:30-8:30 p.m. | Marple |
NEW! Digital Photo Management
If you love taking pictures but all your digital photos are scattered across smartphone, computer, camera cards, etc., this class is for you! Learn how to manage, update and keep your photos cataloged like a professional digital asset manager. Bring a 2TB portable external hard drive. Useful book information will be provided in class.
Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills
COM 0124 / Length: 12 hours
Cost: Spon. $210; Non-Spon. $258
CRN 2268 | Wednesdays April 7-28 |
6-9 p.m. | Online |
CRN 490 | Tuesday and Thursdays June 8-17 |
6-9 p.m. | Marple |
Lightroom
Learn how professionals and hobbyists use Lightroom to manage digital photos, while saving time and giving that professional look. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to correct common lighting and color problems, reduce noise, crop, and print. Whether pictures from your point-and-shoot camera or RAW files from your professional DSLR, this class will have you creating professional images.
COM 1667/ Length: 8 hrs
Cost: Sponsoring $160; Non-Sponsoring $195
CRN 2261 | Thursday February 4-25 |
6-8 p.m. | Online |
CRN 640 | Tuesday and Thursdays June 15-24 |
6-8 p.m. | Marple |