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Continuing Education & Training

Hawaii Community College

200 W. Kawili St.

Hilo, Hawaii  96720

 

Phone: 808-974-7531

Fax: 808-974-7487

E-mail: ocethawc@hawaii.edu
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Computer Technology Training

Computer Basics
This computer course is specially designed for the new or non-computer user.  Focusing on desktop applications, you will be taught the basic skills involved in utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.  You will be given time to apply skills with drills and problems.  At the conclusion of this course you should be proficient with the basic elements of these programs.  Recommended preparation:  Keyboarding 20-25 wpm or completion of Keyboarding course.

101W112                        Feb 22-Mar 5              M-F                                  8:00a-12:00p             $518

 

Microsoft Word: Introduction
You will learn the following: how to use toolbars, how to create, save and reopen documents, how to work with text, how to use formatting, templates, and language tools, linking in a document, layouts, and printing options. Recommended preparation:  Computer Basics class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

101C161                          Feb 9, 11                         TR                                    1:00p-4:00p               $95


Microsoft Word: Intermediate
In this class you will learn additional formatting techniques including; arranging windows, side by side documents, templates, tables, lists, headers and footers, styles, symbols, and auto text.  Recommended preparation:  Microsoft Word Introduction class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

101C171                          Feb 16, 18                     TR                                    1:00p-4:00p               $95


Microsoft Word: Advanced
This course will teach you how to use section break tools, language tools, graphic tools, and table tools.  You will also learn how to merge, use a fax template, work with graphics and charts, and how to track changes and versions.  Recommended preparation:  Microsoft Word Intermediate class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)
101C360                        Feb 23                            T                                       12:30p-4:30p             $85

 

Microsoft Excel: Introduction
This course is designed to introduce you to Excel spreadsheets.  You will start out learning how to insert and delete columns and rows, modify and format cells, move, cut and copy data, and enhance the appearance of a worksheet. Some of the other topics covered will be basic formulas, toolbars, auto fill, auto sum, autocorrect, how to make charts and also how to link and consolidate your spreadsheets.  Recommended preparation:  Computer Basics class or have equivalent knowledge. (Textbook included)

101C201                         Mar 2, 4                         TR                                    1:00p-4:00p               $95            

 
Microsoft Excel: Intermediate
Broaden your knowledge by learning about relative and absolute cells, mathematical operations, formula auditing, and printing formulas.  This course will also teach you about the “If” function, ranges, array formulas, filters, lists, macros, form controls and how to use Excel in Word.  Recommended preparation:  Microsoft Excel Introduction class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

101C211                          Mar 9, 11                        TR                                    1:00p-4:00p               $95

 

Microsoft Excel: Advanced
Expanding on your knowledge of Excel, you will cover topics such as grouping data, pivot tables, scenarios, hyperlinks, web pages, creating and using shared workbooks, visual basic and macros, and file management.  Recommended preparation:  Microsoft Excel Intermediate class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

101C351                          Mar 16                            T                                       12:30p-4:30p             $85

 

 

Microsoft ACCESS: Introduction
This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamental features of a database.  Topics include setting up a database, creating tables, forms, queries and reports, sorting and filtering data, formatting and viewing a datasheet, and printing database objects.  Recommended preparation: Basic Microsoft Windows knowledge.  (Textbook included)
101C300                        Mar 23, 25                   TR                                    1:00p-4:00p               $95


Microsoft access: Intermediate
In this course you will further your knowledge on database management, saving your files, importing and exporting your files, linking files, formatting and customizing tables, report formatting and controls, single and multi table queries, and action queries.  Recommended preparation: Microsoft Access Introduction class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

101C311                   Mar 30, Apr 1         TR                           1:00p-4:00p          $95

 

Microsoft ACCESS: Advanced
Completing this series, you will move ahead to learn Access’ advanced features.  In this course you will learn table relationships, referential integrity of tables, creating and modifying a switchboard, adding controls and setting properties to forms and reports, using subforms, advanced form tasks, limiting user access to forms, creating Check boxes and Command buttons on Forms, creating and using Pivot Chart and Tables.  Recommended preparation: Microsoft Access Intermediate class or have equivalent knowledge.  (Textbook included)

102C331                  Apr 6                       T                              12:30p-4:30p         $85

 

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER: INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to show beginners in desktop publishing how they can use Microsoft Publisher to meet most of their publishing needs.  Students will learn the following: The Publisher environment, toolbars, working from a template, working with page layouts, incorporating word art and graphics, working with text and layers, and much more.  Recommended preparation: Computer Basics or have equivalent knowledge. (Textbook included)

101C251                         Mar 8, 10                       MW                                  1:00p-4:00p               $95

 

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER: INTERMEDIATE

This course will expand upon the skills taught in the Introduction class.  Topics include: working with drawings and graphical objects, grouping and layering objects, adding tables to a publication, using the mail merge function, running the design checker, and using Pack and Go.  Recommended preparation: Microsoft Publisher Introduction or have equivalent knowledge. (Textbook included)

101C252                         Mar 15, 17                     MW                                  1:00p-4:00p               $95

 

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER:  ADVANCED

This course will allow the student to access the full potential of Microsoft Publisher.  Advanced topics include: toolbar customization, converting publications, creating websites, incorporating hyperlinks, speech and handwriting recognition, catalogue merges, and creating master pages. Recommended preparation: Microsoft Publisher Intermediate or have equivalent knowledge. (Textbook included)

101C253                         Mar 19                            F                                        12:30p-4:30p             $85

 

Beginner’s AutoCAD Course

A 12-hour introductory to AutoCAD 2008LT basic drawing environment features, functions and operations. Focus will be on drawing commands such as lines, arcs, circles, rectangles; editing commands such as move, copy, scale, rotate, trim, extend, mirror; adding of dimensions and text; and basic plotting.  Recommended but not mandatory: keyboarding experience & blueprint reading skills.

101N003                        Mar 15-17                     MTW                            3:00p-7:00p               $249