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Location: Valparaiso Campus
Fee: $99 (book included)

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Location: Gary Campus
Fee: $99 (book included) Introduction to Microsoft Office 2003 Microsoft Office 2003 integrates applications so they work together easily. Create letters and reports using Word; create spreadsheets and charts using Excel; create a simple database of information using Access and create a slide show using PowerPoint. You will experience an overall knowledge of how the programs in this office suite are designed to work together. Prerequisites: Should have basic computer and basic keyboarding skills.

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Location: Gary Campus
Fee: $169 (book included) Just the Basics Have you recently purchased a new computer or are you thinking about buying one? Once you turn it on, are you confused about what to do next? Have you made a decision to re-enter the job market and need to brush-up on your computer skills? This class is designed especially for you. This class will discuss the basics of the computer systems, how to store data, discuss the difference between software and hardware, and learn the basic fundamentals of using the Internet. Prerequisites: None.

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Location: Gary Campus
Fee: $129 (book included)

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Location: Valparaiso Campus
Fee: $129 (book included) Mail Merge Basics The mail merge feature in Word 2003 allows you to easily produce customized letters, mailing labels and envelopes. The student will work with a database (names and addresses) which can be used to generate envelopes, mailing labels, e-mail messages, etc. Editing and updating your database will also be covered. Prerequisites: Word or equivalent word processing knowledge or experience is recommended along with some basic keyboarding skills.

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Location: Gary Campus
Fee: $69 (handouts are included) Microsoft Word 2003 This class focuses on the basics and some intermediate skills required for using Word 2003 in the home or office. Topics covered in the basic level are creating, editing, printing, and saving a document; navigating in a document; editing techniques; character and paragraph formatting; creating and using tabs; using spell check tool. The intermediate level will cover working with a table; how to format a page, and how to insert clip art. Prerequisites: Should have some word processing knowledge or experience and basic keyboarding skills.

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Location: Michigan City Campus
Fee: $99 (book included)

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Location: Valparaiso Campus
Fee: $99 (book included) Windows XP Course Microsoft Windows XP is the most significant upgrade since the introduction of Windows 95. Those of you that have worked with the Windows operating systems before will notice the latest enhancements. The student will learn how to make use of the Windows desktop, how to create and save a document, how to access the WordPad program for creating documents. The student will learn how to use the file management system by creating files, folders and subfolders. You will learn about computer maintenance and will learn some Internet basics. Prerequisites: Some basic computer knowledge is useful.

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Location: Valparaiso Campus
Fee: $129 (book included)