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May- October 2008 Class Schedule

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One basic skill that is becoming increasingly important for
all workers to know is spreadsheet functions.

- Skill Pathways for Your Future, Indiana Career Guide 2007 

Microsoft Excel Classes - May - October 2008                                        

Excel - Level 1

Excel - Level 2

Transition to Excel 2007

Organizing and Analyzing Data Using Excel

Controlling and Customizing Excel
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Transition to Excel 2007
Having trouble finding your familiar commands in the new Excel 2007? We can help in this hands-on class. Understand the new Ribbon Bar and command buttons. Put back the toolbar buttons you love. See the changes in Excel features such as formula writing, pivot tables, lists and charts.

Note: Class designed for experienced Excel users. New users see Getting Started with Excel.
Instructor: Catherine Dilley, B.G.S., Indiana University; personal computer manager and instructor, IU South Bend
2.5 hours/.25 CEU.
$59 (includes materials and parking; no discount)

 

1W-4811B:
ELKHART

Sorry, this class is no longer available.
See Section 4811C on 6/5
Tuesday, May 6, 9 - 11 a.m.
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

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2W-4811C:
ELKHART

Sorry, this class is no longer available.
Thursday, June 5, 9 - 11 a.m.
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

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3X-4811D:

Sorry, this class is no longer available.
Tuesday, August 5, 9 - 11 a.m.
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

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4X-4811E:
ELKHART

Friday October 3, 9 - 11 a.m.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

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Level 1
Getting Started With Excel

Gain fast access to numeric data and periodic reports through this hands-on workshop. Learn the concepts and commands needed for Excel spreadsheets

 

TOPICS:
Open, create, format, save, print and close worksheets
• Create formulas and use Excel’s built-in worksheet functions
• Use the toolbar, dialog boxes and shortcut menus
• Move and copy cell data and formulas
• Use AutoFill to create or copy cell data
• Create basic charts

Prerequisite: Computers 101 or prior experience.
Notes: You may take a test to earn CEUs for Getting Started With Excel. Test fee required. Call 574-520-4261 for details.

 

2W-4601A:

Tuesday, June 10,  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

ELKHART

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

3X-4601B:

Sorry this class no longer available. See section 4601C on 8/14
Tues.. & Thurs., July 8 & 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

3X-4601C:

Thursday, August14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

4X-4601D:

Mon. & Thurs., Sept. 15 & 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

4X-4601E:

Friday , October 17,  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

ELKHART

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205
 

Hours: 6 hours/.6 CEU

Instructors: Catherine Dilley, B.G.S., Indiana University; personal computer manager and instructor, IU South Bend ; and Gary Winey, B.S., Grace College; programmer, Valmont Industries, Inc., experienced applications developer.

$175  (includes materials and parking)

Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin June, July and August
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin September through December
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

Level 2
Moving Ahead With Excel

Build on your Excel skills by learning, hands-on, ways to format your spreadsheets and work with your spreadsheet data.

 

TOPICS:
• Use "If" and other functions
• Customize charts
• Enhance your reports through formatting, shading, fonts and borders
• Incorporate headers/footers, page numbers and print titles
• Insert, copy and delete spread- sheet tabs
• Link spreadsheets and workbooks

 

 

Prerequisite: Getting Started with Excel - Level 1 or prior experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class.

2W-4602A:

Tuesday,  June 17,  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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ELKHART

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

3X-4602B:

Sorry this class no longer available.  Please see 4602C on 8/21
Tues. & Thurs., July 15 & 17,
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

3X-4602C:

Thursday, August 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab
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4X-4602D:

Mon. & Thurs., Sept. 22 & 25, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab
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4X-4602E:
ELKHART

Friday, October 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205
Click here to Enroll Online
 

Hours: 6 hours/.6 CEU

Instructors: Catherine Dilley and Gary Winey, See Getting Started with Excel

$175  (includes materials and parking)

Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin June, July and August
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin September through December
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

Level 3
Organizing and Analyzing Data Using Excel

Use Excel features to allow you more efficient data organization and analysis.

 

TOPICS:

•  Place data into a database that you can sort and select

•  Use Lookup and Reference functions (look up values in lists)
•  Implement scenarios to design a model and find target values with Solver
•  Create Pivot Tables and charts to consolidate and rearrange data for analysis
•  Add Summary, Subtotal, SumIF and CountIF functions
•  Incorporate outlines and conditional formatting

 

Prerequisite: Moving Ahead with Excel or equivalent experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class.

1W-4608B:

Wednesday, May 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

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3X-4608C:

Sorry, this section no longer available.  Please see October section below.
Thursday, August 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

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4X-4608D: ELKHART

Friday, October 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

6 hours/.6 CEU

Instructor: Dilley, See Transition to Excel 2007

$175 (includes materials and parking)

Click here to Enroll Online

 
Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin June, July and August
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin September through December
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

Level 3
Controlling and Customizing Excel

TOPICS:

Create toolbars and set Excel options

• Validate and restrict cell entries

• Protect worksheets

• Create templates, range names and macros

• Find and replace data and formats

• Create a shared work book and track changes

Prerequisite: Moving Ahead with Excel or equivalent experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class.

1W-4607A:

 

 

Wednesday, May 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m,

6 hours/.6 CEU
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab.
Instructor:
 Dilley, See Transition to Excel 2007

$175 (includes materials and parking

Click here to Enroll Online
Early Bird Special: Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin June, July and August
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin September through December
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

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