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2004 Classes

2004 Class Schedule

Here is a list of the classes that are offered:

MicroSoft Word
MicroSoft Excel
MicroSoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Windows
Exploring the Internet
Special Interest

We also offer ongoing customized Group Training based on your organization's needs.

For further information please contact:

Shannon Waugh
Internet Depot Coordinator
Phone: 306.525.2141 Ext. 111
E-mail: idcoordinator@ywca.regina.sk.ca

Thank-You

The Internet Depot is possible because of the generous and innovative support of many business and organizations. A heartfelt thank you goes to:

We couldn't have done it with out the support of these, and many others, who dispensed discounts and advice with a liberal and helpful hand.

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Microsoft Word 97

Level 1
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: An introductory course designed to teach how to use MS-Word in the Windows 95 environment. You will learn how to create, edit, enhance, open and save files, and print documents.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Windows 95 – Level 1 courses, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge. This course does not teach word processing concepts or typing skills.

Level 2
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: The follow-up to the level 1 course, level 2 teaches how to format documents, work with tables, borders, graphics and columns as well as how to use mail merge and how to create mailing labels and macros.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Word 97 Level 1 course, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge. This course does not teach word processing concepts or typing skills.

Level 1 & 2 Combined
14 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$130.00

Description: This course is a combination of the Level 1 and Level 2 courses and is designed to teach students how to perform basic and advanced operations with Microsoft Word 97.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Windows 95 – Level 1 course, or have equivalent work experience. This course does not teach word processing concepts or typing skills.

MS Word Schedule

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Microsoft Excel 97

Level 1
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: The main objective of this course is to provide an overview of the basic commands, functions and capabilities of Microsoft Excel 97.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the MS Windows 95 – Level 1 course, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge.

Level 2
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This is the continuation of the Level 1 course. Level 2 introduces some of the advanced features in Excel 97. You will learn how to use different built-in functions, linking worksheets, data maps, working with database functions, using some analysis tools and how to use macros.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken Windows 95 – Level 1, and Excel 97 – level 1, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge.

Level 1 & 2 Combined
14 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$130.00

Description: This course combines elements from the Level 1 and Level 2 courses. This course will teach you how to create and edit a spreadsheet, format cells in the spreadsheet, perform calculations, create and edit charts, use built-in functions, work with multiple spreadsheets, use the database function of Excel, be introduced to macros, and customize the spreadsheet.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Windows 95 – Level 1 course, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge.

MS Excel Schedule

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Microsoft PowerPoint 97

Level 1
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This is an introductory course designed to teach you how to use PowerPoint to create and enhance presentations.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Windows courses, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge.

Schedule

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Microsoft Windows 98

Level 1
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This is an introductory course to teach you how to use the Windows 95 operating system to provide an improved working environment that makes software applications easier to learn and use.

Who Should Attend: People wanting to learn how to use the Windows operating system.

Level 2
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This course is the continuation of the Level 1 course and will introduce you to some of the advanced features available with Windows 95.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Windows 95 – Level 1 course, or have equivalent work experience or knowledge.

MS Windows Schedule

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Exploring the Internet

Level 1
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This course will introduce the Internet to new users. You will learn what the Internet is, how it is used, and why it is so popular. Topics also include how to use the most popular aspects of the Internet, i.e., e-mail, searching the web, and how to download simple information.

Who Should Attend: People who are new to the Internet and have either completed a Windows course or have equivalent working knowledge of Windows.

Level 2
9 weeks (2 hrs/week)
$75.00

Description: This course will give you a more advanced understanding of the Internet so that you can use the services available more effectively.

Who Should Attend: People who have taken the Level 1 course, or are already familiar with the basics of the Internet.

Exploring the Internet Schedule

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Special Interest Classes

Introduction to the Internet
3 hours
$45.00

This is a half-day introductory-level course. This course provides an exploration of methods of accessing the Internet, the role of online services (such as America Online), and the Web. The focus of this course is to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the Internet and its associated services.

Conducting Internet Research
6 hours
$90.00

This is a 6-hour course that teaches the fundamentals of the research procedure, the basic search tools available via the web, and the skills necessary to utilize these tools.

Advanced Internet Research
6 hours
$90.00

This is a 6-hour course that explores specialized databases, commercial search engines, meta search engines, multi-search engine interfaces, and Internet discussion groups.

ABC's of IC3
20 weeks (3 hrs/week)
$250.00

This is a 3-module course: Module A – Computing Fundamentals, Module B – Key Applications, and Module C – Living Online. Once each of the modules has been completed you have the option of writing your certification test. Being IC3 certified proves that you have the basic literacy to understand key computer concepts, applications and the Internet and provides you with a foundation for achieving application-specific computer certifications, such as Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS).

Special Interest Class Schedules

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