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PC Training Class Schedule
October - December, 2013
Registration Notes:
* Directions to New Britain / CIS2 Classrooms
* Directions to Bradley/ Training House Classroom
Questions? Email the DTS Student Services Registrar.
*NEW Combo Class*
Microsoft 2010 File Management/Windows 7: “CPU”. ”GB”. RAM. Tweets. WIFI. If these
common computer terms are alphabet soup to you, this is just the course for you! This course is
ideal for those in clinical or non IT positions without daily use of computer entry required, or
anyone new to computers and the Windows 7 / Office 2010 Windows environment, or anyone
with a child older than six in their household. This is also a good class for those who are selftaught and gain computer, keyboard and Windows shortcuts - while gaining an understanding of
common computer terminology, ‘cut and paste’, CTRL, Right click tricks and more. Gain more
confidence behind the keyboard while learning best practices to find files, organize and share
with others.
Tuesday, December 17, 9:00 to 12:00- Bradley
*NEW Class*
Microsoft 2010 Word – Creating a Form / Template: Designed for anyone who needs to use
the same document or form data repeatedly. Understand the new Word 2010 form tools and
legacy tools for compatibility use. Students learn to create the form, use templates and insert
form fields that repeat throughout the document! Participants will create new templates for
form use in paper and web formats and learn to protect the form for survey completion. This
lab also review key tools such as multiple headers and footers, page numbering options, table of
contents and use of graphics in 2010 formatting.
Tuesday, November 26, 1:00 to 4:00 –Bradley
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*NEW Class*
Microsoft 2010 Creating a Dashboard / Reporting with Excel & Word: Students learn to create
a dashboard, or summary report of key trends and business performance metrics. The class
trains students in Excel & Word best practices to organize and analyze data for use in
presentations, cross-organizational teams and management distribution. Students learn to
custom filter, custom sort and use conditional formatting to identify trends in Excel, and
introduction to Pivot Tables and one step charts. Additional lab focuses on organizing summary
trends into another application, including new Paste Option choices, linking and format options.
A “must” for managers of those responsible for cross-org or matrixed positions.
Wednesday, November 6, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
*NEW Class*
Microsoft 2010 Access – Converting Excel Sheets into a Database: This is an ideal class for the
non IT or non Finance user who is responsible for managing large datasheets, or for the power
Excel user needing larger data sources than Excel. This basic Access class focuses on creating an
Access database in 2010. Students learn to import existing Excel spreadsheet through the
Wizard, map field and identify a primary key. Navigate the Access window and learn the
"Datasheet" vs. "Design" views. The course introduces database concepts and table design
through the 2010 tabs. Participants learn to create basic queries and reports through the
wizards. The class focuses on best practices to enter data and organize in Excel for Access use.
This is a time saving class for any data user!
Thursday, October 17, 1:00 to 4:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 Excel Basics: For anyone new to spreadsheets or for those who need a
refresher of the basics. You will learn how to build a worksheet from scratch. Discover the
easiest ways to enter data, change data, format your spreadsheets, save and print them.
Wednesday, December 4, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 Excel Intermediate – Charting Data: “A picture is worth a thousand words” and
Excel charts are no exception! Learn to represent your data graphically to make it easier to
understand. Discover how to create charts and then make changes to them. Learn to use
various chart types including bars, pies, columns and more.
Tuesday, October 22, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
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Microsoft 2010 Combo - Data Analysis Basics: Do you manage one page lists Excel and then
export data to Word? Explore Excel’s database features to find specific records quickly, make
data entry easier, sort and query your data. Learn to chart data with Excel and then paste into
Word effectively. This course will also incorporate creating tables in Word 2007 and linking.
Wednesday, December 11, 1:00 to 4:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 Excel and Word Combo: The class is a combination of Word Basics and Excel
Basics. Create documents, proof, save and print. Review new Excel Basics features including
database features, formatting and distributing.
Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 Excel Introduction to Formulas: Recommended for anyone who uses Excel on
an introductory level, but needs help with creating formulas and using functions. Course begins
with simple formulas and develops more complex ones using multiple operations and functions.
Gives participants a solid foundation in spreadsheet formulas.
Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 to 4:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 Excel Intermediate Formulas & Functions: This course is for those people who
need to create more complex worksheets. Learn about range names and how to use them in
formulas. Discover how to link data from one sheet to other sheets using 3-D and array
formulas. Learn to use the functions NOW, IF, PMT and VLOOKUP. Understand formula errors
and how to fix them.
Tuesday, November 26, 9:00 to 12:00 – Bradley
File Management: Recommended for all users of Windows-based applications who are ready to
get organized! Anyone who is not sure where their files are should take this class. Master your
electronic filing system at last!
Thursday, November 14, 1:00 to 4:00 – New Britain
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Microsoft 2010 Outlook - E-mail & Calendar: This class teaches the e-mail and calendar
function of Outlook. Learn to send and respond to mail. Discover shortcuts for addressing
messages, how to create and use distribution lists. Manage your mail by creating and using
folders. Discover how to attach files, how to create auto-signatures, and how to use the autoreply feature. Creating appointments, recurring appointments, scheduling meetings, sharing
calendars and printing calendars. It also covers the Contacts and Tasks modules and how they
interrelate with e-mail and the calendar.
Tuesday, October 22, 1:00 to 4:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 -PowerPoint Basics: For anyone new to presentation software or for those who
need a refresher on the basics of PowerPoint. You will create a presentation from beginning to
end. Learn to use the preset slide layouts, work with text boxes and clip art and apply
professional looking designs. Discover how to run a slide show and what your printing options
are.
Thursday, November 14, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
Microsoft 2010 -PowerPoint Intermediate – Adding a Professional Look: Anyone who knows
the basics of PowerPoint but needs to enhance their presentations should take this class.
Participants will learn to use animation, graphic design, hyperlink and media tools. They will use
Graph to chart data and import a chart from Excel. Students will also work with templates,
Master Slides and special effects.
Wednesday, December 4, 9:00 to 12:00 – New Britain
Microsoft Project 2010: This course is a ‘must’ for employees leading or participating in a
project or project management. Participants learn the phases and processes of a standard
project management life cycle framework.
Tuesday, October 29, 1:00 – 4:00 – Bradley
Word Introduction – The Basics: For anyone new to word processing or for those who taught
themselves and wish to learn easier ways of doing things in Word. You will discover the easiest
ways to correct text, set margins, save, print and more
Tuesday, December 17, 1:00 to 4:00 – Bradley
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Microsoft 2010 Word Combo - Merge and Excel Data: This new class combines the popular
“Mail Merge” steps -- with the know-how to prepare your data source in Excel. These combined
database and merge skills are a necessity for anyone who has to produce documents that need
to be sent to groups of people. Learn to merge lists of information (in either Excel or Word) into
letters, forms, or labels in Word-- as well as the top 10 tips to create a database list for mailings.
Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 to 12:00 - Bradley
How To Register for Classes
HCC Staff - Login and register through the Cornerstone web site.
Alliance Staff - Follow the steps to register:
1. Download and print the Class Registration Form. Request your supervisor's signature.
Note: A printer friendly version is available by clicking the link to the right.
2. Fax the completed form to DTS: (203) 269-4736.
A confirmation is emailed within 48 hours to the Discovery Registrar.
If you do not receive a confirmation, please email.
Please Note: Be sure to dial the 1 in the phone number.
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