Computer Courses

Basics of Windows XP

For people who have little experience with the Windows operating environment. Learn to manipulate windows, use dialog boxes and menus, maneuver through multiple windows, create and move files and folders, type simple documents, manipulate pictures and learn how to burn cd’s using XP.

Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Word Pad & Paint

Come explore Word Pad and Paint. Both are programs that come with your Windows XP operating system. These programs can be accessed via Start, All Programs, and then Accessories. We will explore the basics of word processing (writing and formatting letters) with Word and the basics of creative design (posters) with Paint. Basic computer knowledge suggested.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Ms Publisher Introduction

Learn how this amazing tool can help you create professional looking brochures, flyers, banners, posters, greeting cards, business cards, wine labels and more. Learn the functions within Publisher and how to apply them to your publications, including how to place objects and insert clip art. This class will feature how to make a 2 page brochure and/or flyer. Handouts included.

Date: Monday, September 29, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 22, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Intro to Computers

Using Windows XP, learn the basics about computers including:

o Hardware & Software
o Editing, Saving, Cutting, Copying, Pasting and Organizing Documents using Notepad
o How to make changes to your settings to suit your style and needs including desktop and screen saver
o Browse the Internet

Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Seniors - It’s Never to Late to Love a Computer

Technology is a fact of life in today’s world, computers are a big part of that and they are everywhere! Why do you need one? What will it do for you? At home you can use it to organize paperwork, listen to music on your CD player, type papers/letters, play games and photo editing/printing.

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Seniors – Learn How to Use Email

New to email? We will go over the basics of composing an email and how to send it. We will be identifying the various folders (inbox, sent, deleted, trash) and how to use each. If you are already familiar with sending emails, we will also be covering formatting of emails and organizing/customizing email folders for your usage. We will cover adding contacts to your email address book.

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: $20.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Ms Publisher Intermediate

A follow up to MS Publisher Intro, we will continue our use of themes with design layout features. Additionally we will focus on the needs of the class for additional concepts. If there is something specific you want included, please email us your questions in advance of the class. A basic understanding of Publisher is required for this class.

Date: Monday, October 6, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 29, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Internet Privacy, Security & Back-Up

What is internet privacy? Why do you need security? Why do you need to do back-ups of your documents, email contacts and your internet “favorites”? Learn how to protect your computer with basic security measures; learn if a site is “secure” or not “secure”. Understand why you must have internet security and why it doesn’t always SEEM to work even when you do have it. Understand why “free download” really means “you’ll pay for it later”. And last but certainly not least, learn to do backups of your documents, pictures, email contacts and your internet favorites. If you have a USB flash drive, bring it and practice doing backups during class.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Microsoft Word 2007 Introduction

This introductory course will cover the basics of word processing including creating, editing, saving and printing using MS Word 2007.

Date: Mondays, October 20 & 27, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Basic Accounting Using Excel 2007

Want to keep track of your expenses and income and such things as GST payable (+/-)? This course is designed for the small business but usable by anyone wanting to keep track of expenses and income. Will do a spreadsheet design good for a 12 month period using Excel 2007. Even if you have an older version of Excel, the basic spreadsheet design and functions will be the same. If you have a USB flash drive, bring it and save a copy of the spreadsheet you design in class. A basic working knowledge of Excel is necessary.

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Learn the joys of editing your own digital photography! Lean how to resize, crop, rotate, alter color and correct such things as red eye with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Basic computer knowledge required.

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Learn How to Type

Typing is a valuable skill to learn for all computer users. Come and join Toni Jackson as she introduces you to the keyboard. This course will help you increase your accuracy and speed. You will be able to continue your typing skills with on-line lessons and speed/accuracy tests.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Microsoft Excel 2007 Introduction

Discover the capabilities of spreadsheets in this introductory course. Come and learn how to create, edit, save and print in excel. Learn how to use simple formulas to create graphs. You will learn some quick tips and techniques.

Date: Mondays, November 3 & 10, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2008
To Register: 562-2853<

Using a Web Based Email

This class will assist you with setting up your own email address using hotmail and/or yahoo. We will discuss how to receive and send emails from any computer in the world that has internet access. You will also learn where you can access computers to check your emails.

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Using Word 2007 for Mass Mailouts

Follow along step by step to learn the documents and steps necessary to do a mass mailing using MS Word 2007.

Date: Monday, November 17, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Web Page Design Using Microsoft Frontpage

Learn the basics of website design using MS Frontpage. Topics include fundamental website design consideration and working with tables, images, hyperlinks and front page components.
Recommended: Experience in the Windows environment and the Internet

Date: Wednesdays, November 19 & December 3, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $70.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Microsoft Excel 2007 Intermediate

Build on your basic knowledge of Excel and increase your productivity. Practice the concepts of more advanced formatting for specific forms you already use and incorporating formulas into your spreadsheets.

Date: Monday, November 24, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35.00
Instructor: Toni Jackson
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2008
To Register: 562-2853

Quick Books

This computer accounting program can be used for all your financial records including setting up accounts, entering and reconciling bank statements and using and printing financial reports. Basic accounting knowledge is an asset. This will be a 15 hour course.

Date: TBA
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $149.00
Instructor: Judy Tiegen
Location: Chinook Educational Consortium, 2nd Floor, Room 12
To Register: 562-2853

Is there a computer course you would like to take that we currently do not
offer?
There is always a possibility!!!
Call Toni at 562-7317