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Location:
O’Brien Recreation Computer Lab
321 E. Walter St. South Bend
Gain the
computer skills required in today’s
business climate. The parks department
offers training in the most popular
office productivity software; Microsoft
Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007,
Windows XP and Vista. All classes are
instructor led, including hands on
training in our state of the art
computer lab. Each student receives a
comprehensive manual, practice files on
a flash drive and a quick reference card
at no additional cost.
Classes are generally offered at two
levels. The first level is an
introductory class, while the second
level is more advanced. Classes
indicated with a (*) require a
prerequisite class or equivalent
knowledge.
All classes are held in the O’Brien
Recreation Center and are two hours
long. Class sizes are limited to eight
students, with a three-student minimum
required to hold a class. Seniors (age
55+) receive a $5.00 discount on all
computer classes. Advance registration
is required one week prior to the
beginning of class.
For more information on our continuously
updated calendar of classes and special
seminars, call us at 574.299.4768, ext.
255, or visit our website at:
http://www.sbpark.org/computerclasses.html
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Computer Class Descriptions
Introduction to Computers, Operating
Systems, Networks, Internet:
Includes basic concepts of operation,
maintenance, data storage and retrieval,
file management and file sharing. The
class focuses on Windows XP, Internet,
with an Introduction to Web Browsers
(Internet Explorer 6 or 7), E-mail
(Outlook) and Web Based E-mail (Hotmail,
Yahoo, Gmail, etc.).
Computer Basics & Windows XP – Level 1
Fee: 6 classes for $130/R, $135/NR
Windows XP – Level 2*
Discover the advanced aspects of Windows
XP. You will learn to use more
comprehensive techniques to customize
Windows XP. We’ll introduce you to the
operating system’s new programs such as
Sound Recorder and Movie Maker. We’ll
also show you how to access the Internet
and setup basic e-mail.
Prerequisite: Windows XP, Level 1 or
equivalent
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Word Processing: Introductory
(Level 1) or Advanced (Level 2)
textbook. Includes document creation,
formatting, proofreading and editing.
Web integration, linking and embedding.
Advanced course, recommended for most
students, includes mail merge and
tables. Word 2003 or Word 2007:
Word 2003 – Level 1* or Word 2007* –
Level 1
Prerequisite: Windows XP Level 1 or
equivalent knowledge.
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Word 2003 – Level 2* or Word 2007* –
Level 2*
Prerequisite: Word-Level 1 & Windows or
equivalent
Fee: 6 classes for $130/R, $135/NR
Spreadsheets: Introductory (Level
1) or Advanced (Level 2) textbook.
Includes financial report creation,
formatting, editing, charting,
calculations, formulas, Web integration,
linking and embedding and more. Excel
2003 or Excel 2007:
Excel 2003 – Level 1* or Excel
2007* – Level 1*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent
Fee: 6 classes for $130/R, $135/NR
Excel 2003 – Level 2* or Excel
2007* – Level 2*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent, and Excel Level 1 or
equivalent
Fee: 6 classes for $130/R, $135/NR
Database: Introductory (Level 1)
or Advanced (Level 2) textbook. Includes
database creation, formatting, editing,
relationships, queries, linking and
embedding. Access 2003 or Access 2007:
Access 2003 – Level 1* or Access 2007 –
Level 1*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Access 2003 – Level 2* or Access 2007 –
Level 2*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent, and Access Level 1 or
equivalent
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Presentation Graphics:
Introductory (Level 1) or Advanced
(Level 2) textbook. Includes
presentation creation, design,
multimedia, proofreading, editing, Web
integration, linking and embedding.
PowerPoint 2003 or PowerPoint 2007:
Power Point 2003 – Level 1* or
Power Point 2007 – Level 1*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent.
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Power Point 2003 – Level 2* or
Power Point 2007 – Level 2*
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent, and Power Point Level 1 or
equivalent
Fee: 5 Classes for $110/R, $115/NR
Introduction to Page Layout and Design:
Includes document design, creation,
formatting, graphics terminology.
Publisher 2003 or 2007:
Publisher 2003 * or Publisher 2007 *
Prerequisite: Windows Level 1 & 2 or
equivalent
Fee: 6 classes for $130/R, $135/NR
One-on-One Instruction
Get a half hour (or more) of personal
instruction. Advise the instructor in
advance of what problems you wish to
cover. If you have a Notebook or laptop
computer, bring it with you. Appointment
times run every half hour from 9:00 am
to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Pre-registration required.
Prerequisite: None
Fee: $20/R, $25/NR per ˝ hour session
No senior discount available for this
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