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Office Skills Computer Class - Prepare yourself for an office job!
Even if you have never used a computer we can teach you word processing, email, the Internet, spreadsheets, manage databases, make sales presentations, accounting and bookkeeping, even web design, keyboarding, business English and math skills, 10-key calculator and filing.Learn the full Microsoft Office Suite on computers running the latest Windows XP professional operating system. Learn web design using Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop Elements and learn to keep a company’s books using QuickBooks Pro. Work at your own pace while we supply the textbooks and experienced instructor. |
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| Days: | Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri | |
| Dates: | Jul 7 - Aug 8 | |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | |
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| Fee: | $35 Free for PVUSD employees, register in person at the Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road |
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| Instructor | J. Carroll | |
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| Days: | Tues & Thurs | |
| Dates: | Jul 8 - Aug 7 | |
| Time: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | |
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| Fee: | $20 Free for PVUSD employees, register in person at the Green Valley Center, 294 Green Valley Road |
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The Modern Office *SUMMER 2008
Students will learn to work in a modern office environment. Students will be introduced to Windows computers, typical office software and will learn business terms and equipment that may be encountered in a typical office. Students will also learn the importance of punctuality, reliability, appropriate dress and appearance, courtesy, telephone and email etiquette, and working in a team environment. Opportunity to gain work experience as an intern is provided |
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| Place: | WSCC/One Stop Center 18 West Beach Street, Watsonville |
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| Days: | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs | |
| Dates: | Jan 7 - Jun 6 | |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 12:35 pm | |
| No Class: | 1/21, 2/11, 2/18, 3/24 - 3/27, 5/26 | |
| Fee: | $100 | |
| Instructor | Staff | |
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The latest Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 will enable you to create professional-looking presentations. Learn the new "ribbon" interface and other changes. |
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This class is a vocational training program in computer assembly and repair. Students learn how to build computers, install Windows operating system and other software, configure hardware, and other computer technician skills related to repairing computers. This class is open to non-English speaking (ESL) students. This is an open enrollment class and students can start anytime during the Fall semester. $150 price for class includes one Internet-ready computer system, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cords. »PVUSD only pay $85. |
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» PVUSD employees are exempt from the $75 registration fee and only pay $75 for the materials and $5 for Windows 2000 license. Register at the Green Valley Cente |
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The latest Microsoft Word 2007 helps anyone to create professional-looking content more quickly than ever before. Learn from the basics to create and share great-looking documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with easy-to-use interfaces. |
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California needs additional professional Notaries in the financial, real estate, business and law professions. This online class will provide you with the education to pass the state examination. The student will receive a State approved Certificate of Completion required to take the State notary exam offered monthly in Santa Clara. An additional $40 exam fee is payable to the State of California |
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This 9-week series covers all aspects of ecological landscaping, including soil health, plant selection, efficient irrigation systems, pruning, and pest management. This class is suitable for landscape industry employees seeking Green Gardener certification.. |
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This Advanced Green Gardener class is only open to current holders of a Green Gardener certificate and/or employees of PVUSD. Learn advanced methods of landscape design, irrigation design, weed management, plant disorders, soil fertility, and pruning. Field trips may be planned.
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If you work in the food service industry, this class will help you apply safe food handling practices, train other food-handlers, and be aware of the importance of serving food safely to the public. This class satisfies the Monterey County Health Department's requirement for a Serve-Safe certificate. You must purchase an exam sheet and the Serve-Safe Essentials 4th Edition book, and read it in advance of the class. The 8 hour class is designed for review only, plus time to take the test. You will become certified if you pass the exam with a 75% or higher score. The certificate is valid for 5 years. |
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This class teaches the skills needed to obtain a job in a restaurant, • describe ingredients • restaurant vocabulary |
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Learn the fundamental computer skills you need to succeed in today's workplace. You'll discover practical applications for email, word processors, spreadsheets, and databases, gaining a working foundation for the critical computer skills you need to survive in the modern job market |
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Master the ins and outs of the Internet with this informative, behind-the-scenes look at the World Wide Web, search engines, e-mail, chat, telnet, blogging, and more. You'll learn powerful research techniques to help you find whatever you want whenever you want. You'll also learn how to protect your privacy, download files safely, and keep your computer secure |
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Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders |
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Use the computer program FasType for Windows to learn the basic skills of touch-typing . Registraion: Online |
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Whether you're new to Windows or an experienced PC aficionado, there's a lot to learn in the all-new Windows XP. This course covers all the basic skills and concepts needed to use a computer. This course will teach you how to work with text, pictures, photos, sound, music, DVD, Interactive TV, and video; create shortcuts, customize the interface, take full advantage of the Internet, and even build your own local area network (LAN). |
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101 tips, trick and shortcuts to help you become more efficient and productive in using your Macintosh or iMac Registraion: Online |
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Windows Vista is a radical departure from the Windows of yesteryear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Windows user, you won't want to miss out on everything this powerful new version has to offer. In this course, specifically designed for beginners and casual users, you'll learn to use Vista's best and most important features. Registraion: Online |
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Use the computer program FasType for Windows to learn the basic skills of touch-typing . Registraion: Online |
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Learn how QuickBooks makes it easy to set up a chart of accounts, reconcile your checking account, create and print invoices, receipts, and statements, track your payables, inventory, and receivables, create estimates and generate reports. |
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Discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. Learn the secrets behind writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom charts, creating 3-dimensional workbooks, building links, and creating macros and custom toolbar buttons. Registraion: Online |
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Practice while you learn the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator CS2 with useful design projects. Master Illustrator's drawing tools, including the Pen tool. Learn how to use Illustrator’s many image-editing features. Reinforce your Illustrator skills as you explore the elements of composition, color, and typography, along with secrets of good graphic design Registraion: Online |
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Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the features of this award-winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. Upgraders from earlier versions of Photoshop Elements are welcome as well Registraion: Online |
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Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a high-end software solution that provides support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. Filled with practical, hands-on examples, this course will show you how to apply the professional tools and techniques in Photoshop CS2 that are most helpful to photographers. Even if you have no image editing experience, you'll be amazed at what you can do with your images after taking this course |
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Learn how to design, create, and post your very own site on the Internet's World Wide Web. Discover low-cost marketing techniques and search engine strategies. Registraion: Online |
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Learn to harness the power of this industry-standard Web design program from a Silicon Alley veteran. Master the basics of document creation and how to insert and format text, images, hyperlinks, tables, multimedia files, and other types of Web page content. Registraion: Online |
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Learn how to create exciting interactive animations from a working Flash designer and author with more than a decade of experience in Flash development. Discover how to create animations, build online applications, manage photos, integrate video, and upload your very own Flash presentations to a Web site. Registraion: Online |
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Learn the essentials of Microsoft’s popular Web site-building software. You'll begin with an introduction to basic Web design principles, and you'll explore the interface and features of the FrontPage program. Then, you'll learn how to manipulate words and images to create a site worthy of publishing to the Internet. By the end of the course, you'll be armed with all the knowledge you need to create an attractive, well-designed, and functional Web site Registraion: Online |
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