Search Engine Optimization Basics
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Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Debunk SEO myths, and learn basic tools and tips to help improve your website’s online presence.
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Create Your Own Business Cards
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Learn the tools Microsoft Publisher provides to make and print your own business cards. No graphic design experience required.
Wordpress.com 1-2
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Learn to create your own blog or basic website with WordPress.com. Note: these classes cover WordPress.com (not WordPress.org).
Class I: Learn to navigate; make pages and posts; add photos; and customize the appearance of your website.
Class II: Explore creating static homepages, contact forms, custom menus, and photo galleries. Add additional users, manage comments, and integrate social media on your website.
QuickBooks Basics
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QuickBooks is used by small businesses to manage payroll, inventory, sales, and other needs. This class will give an overview of the 2013 Desktop version, and will include navigation instruction, and creation of a sample business file.
Python
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Learn basic Python programming. You'll need intermediate computer skills, but no previous programming experience required.
Class 1: Variables, Data Types and Expressions
Class 2: Format Operators, Input and Conditions
Class 3: Functions and Loops
Class 4: Classes, Objects and Modules
Microsoft Word: Advanced
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Learn how to use the Mail Merge Wizard to personalize letters and envelopes. You’ll also learn how to insert images and proofread like a pro with the Track Changes feature. Intermediate Word skills required.
Microsoft Word: Intermediate
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Microsoft Word has many tools that make working on long documents a snap. Learn about styles, headers, footers, page numbers and tables. Basic Word skills required.
Microsoft Access Basics
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Learn how to use Microsoft Access to create and manage databases.
Class 1: Explore what a relational database is. Understand the process of designing a database. Create a new database and learn to import from external sources.
Class 2: Learn what a query is and how to create one. Practice using criteria to pull the data you need from your tables.
Microsoft Word: Resumes
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Whether you already have a resume or need to start from scratch, learn how to use Microsoft Word to create a professional looking resume using basic and advanced formatting tools. Basic Word skills required.
Microsoft Excel: Macros
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Learn how to automate repetitive tasks by recording and running simple macros in Excel. Basic Excel skills required.