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Continuing Education/Business Outreach-- Fall Outreach 2007

In order to participate in these courses, your registration form and payment must be received by BRTC/GCITC at least two weeks before the course begins.

Do Not Delay -- Classes are filling up fast!
Early Bird Discount -- Register by September 25th to receive a $9 discount per class!

To register for classes, please download, print, complete, and mail the registration form and
payment to GCITC. We need your registration form and payment 2 weeks before the course begins (we can accept late registrations in some cases -- call to inquire).

Download printable version of schedule & registration form.



Child Care Orientation Training (CCOT)
Cost $ FREE
Dates

December 3 - 5 , 2007
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm , Monday -Wednesday

Overview Participants will learn some of the basic skills needed to work in a child care setting.
Who Should Attend All child caregivers who have had little or no previous child care training should complete this basic orientation training within one year of employment in a child care setting.
Brief Course Outline
Early Child Care and Education
arrow Children's Health
Guiding Children
arrow Children's Safety
arrow Best Practice
Instructor Shirley Jercinovic -- BRTC Adjunct Instructor



Search Engine Optimization
Cost $ 89
Dates

November 6, 2007
8:00 am - 11:00 am, Tuesday

Overview Participants will learn the basic methods used for getting a web site found by search engines. Topics discussed will include inserting code into html, differences between a directory and a search engine, methods used by Google and Yahoo and others for finding web pages.
Who Should Attend web site owners and webmasters
Brief Course Outline
Metadata
arrow Page Titles
Link Relativity
arrow Methods used by Google, Yahoo, and others to index and return search results
arrow Placing paid ads for search engine results
Instructor Audra Howerton -- BRTC Full-Time Instructor


 

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003
Cost $ 89
Dates

November 6 - 15, 2007
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Overview In this course, participants increase the complexity of their Microsoft Office Word 2003 documents by adding components such as customized lists, tables, charts, and graphics. Participants will also learn how to perform a mail merge.
Who Should Attend This course is designed for those who want to improve their knowledge of working with Microsoft Word.
Brief Course Outline
Managing Lists
arrow Customizing Tables and Charts
Customizing Formatting
arrow Working with Custom Styles
arrow Modifying Pictures
arrow Creating Customized Graphic Elements
arrow Controlling Text Flow
arrow Automating Common Tasks
arrow Automating Document Creation
arrow Performing Mail Merges
Instructor Dana Bradford -- BRTC Full Time Instructor

 

Beginning Microsoft Excel 2003
Cost $ 89
Dates

Session 1
November 19 - 28, 2007

9:00 am - 11:00 am, Mondays & Wednesdays

or

Session 2
November 19 - 28, 2007

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Mondays & Wednesdays

Overview

In this course, participants will create, learn to manage, edit, and print data. 

Who Should Attend

New Users -- Those who want to learn the basics of working in Excel.

Brief Course Outline
Getting Started with Excel
arrow Modifying a Worksheet
Performing Calculations
arrow Formatting a Worksheet
arrow Developing a Workbook
arrow Printing Workbook Contents
arrow Customizing Layout
Instructor Dana Bradford -- BRTC Full Time Instructor & Audra Williams BRTC Adjunct Instructor

 

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003
Cost $ 99
Dates

Session 1
December 4 - 13 , 2007
9:00 am - Noon, Tuesdays & Thursdays

or

Session 2
December 4 - 13 , 2007
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Overview

In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2003 to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas.

Who Should Attend

Those who have a moderate understanding of Excel.

Brief Course Outline
Formatting Guidelines that Apply to Any Worksheet
Controlling Alignment, Decimals, Dollar Signs, etc.
Review of Fonts, Shading, and Borders for Readability
arrow Calculating with Advanced Formulas
arrow Sorting and Filtering Data
arrow Inserting and Formatting Graphic Objects
arrow Chart Wizard: Producing Vivid, Exciting Charts
Instructor Audra Williams - BRTC Adjunct Instructor

 

Microsoft Outlook 2003
Cost $ 89
Dates

November 27 & 29, 2007
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday

Overview Gain the skills needed to send and respond to email in Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, manage contact lists, use the calendar to schedule meetings, generate task lists and manage tasks and notes.
Who Should Attend This course is designed for those who want to improve their knowledge of working with Microsoft Outlook.
Brief Course Outline
Getting Started with Outlook
arrow Composing Messages
Managing Contacts
Managing Mail & Flagging Requests
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments & Meetings
Using the Task Management System
arrow Question & Answer Session
Instructor

Josh Kissee -- BRTC Adjunct Instructor

 

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Cost $ 79
Dates

December 3 & 10, 2007
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm, Mondays

Overview In this course, participants will learn to work with Microsoft Office PowerPoint to create electronic presentations.
Who Should Attend This course is designed for new users who are interested in learning the fundamentals needed to create and modify basic presentations using Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
Brief Course Outline
Exploring the PowerPoint Environment
arrow Creating a Presentation
Formatting Text Slides
arrow Adding Graphical Objects to a Presentation
arrow Modifying Objects
arrow Adding Tables to a Presentation
arrow Inserting Charts in a Presentation
arrow Preparing to Deliver a Presentation
Instructor TBD -- BRTC Adjunct Instructor

 

Exploring the Internet 55+
Cost $ 39
Dates

November 20, 2007  
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Tuesday

Overview Participants will learn basic concepts of navigating the internet and using various features.
Who Should Attend New Users -- Those who want to learn internet basics.
Brief Course Outline
Internet Origin & Purpose
arrow Domain Names and URL
Where Web Sites Come From and Where they are Stored
arrow File Sizes & Storage Space
arrow Using Search Engines
arrow Understanding Hyperlinks and Basic Site Navigation
arrow How to Download and Save Files
arrow Types of Sites and Content to Avoid
arrow Useful Web Sites for Everyday Use and Research
arrow Getting Started with Email
Instructor Audra Howerton -- BRTC Full Time Instructor

 

Digital Photography
Cost $ 109
Dates

October 29 - November 12, 2007  
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Mondays

Overview Are you captivated by the latest technology in photographic equipment? Are you trying to choose a camera to purchase or are you having difficulty storing and editing photos using your new camera? If so, come and learn some basic photo editing techniques to get the most out of your digital camera.
Who Should Attend
Those interested in taking pictures digitally, storing photos on computer, and manipulating photos.
Brief Course Outline
Various Types of Digital Cameras and Features
arrow Various Types of Software for Editing Photos
arrow Common Camera Settings and Icons and How to Use Them
arrow Downloading Free Software to Edit Photos
arrow How to Crop Photos
arrow How to Rotate, Stretch, and Resize Photos
arrow Changing Color Setting in Photos, like how to change to Black and White
arrow Understanding File Sizes and Computer Space Photos Will Occupy
arrow Organizing photos, Creating Albums, and Sharing your Photos
Instructor Diana Long - BRTC Adjunct Instructor

 

55 Alive Driver Safety Program
Cost $ 10
Dates

Classes offered monthly, call for more details

Overview Participants will learn how to drive more efficiently and safely.
Who Should Attend New Users -- Those who want to learn to drive more efficiently and safely.
Brief Course Outline
Judging Yourself
arrow Physical Changes
Potential Trouble Spots
arrow Aggressive Driving/Road Rage
arrow Safety Considerations
arrow Driver Guidance
arrow Your Vehicle
arrow Intersections
arrow The Freeway
arrow Driving Retirement
arrow Wrap-Up
Instructor AARP




German for Beginners
Cost $ 79
Dates

November 6 - 27, 2007
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Tuesdays

Overview Participants will take basic German vocabulary and quickly progress to more advanced comprehension and use.
Who Should Attend Anyone interested in learning a foreign language.
Brief Course Outline
Grammar
arrow Vocabulary
arrow Reading
arrow Listening & Pronunciation Skills
German Culture
Instructor Dr. Jan Ziegler -- BRTC Full-Time Instructor
 

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