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Workforce DevelopmentFA L L 2016 C O U R S E C O N T E N T
GEAUGA andREGIONAL ACADEMIC CENTER
WORKFORC E DE VELOPMENTThe Workforce Development Program at Kent State University Geauga is your local resource for lifelong learning, professional development, customized training, business consulting, assessment services, online training classes, professional certifications, research projects, and other special programs.
The Workforce Development Program can provide your organization with the information needed to make better hiring, placement and promotion decisions.
Register todayTo register please contact us at 440-834-4187 or visit us on the web at www.kent.edu/geauga
COURSES OFFEREDAll courses include books and practice files. Coffee and pastries will be provided for morning classes; drinks and snacks will be provided for afternoon sessions. Unless noted, all classes are 8 hours that are divided into two 4-hour sessions. Courses are offered at Burton and Twinsburg locations. See the schedule for dates and times.
Microsoft Word Intro
This course teaches the basics of using Word: creating, opening, and editing documents. It covers fonts, font colors, font sizes, margins, editing techniques, and using bold, italics and underline. Also included are paragraph format-ting, adding graphics, using tables and printing.
Microsoft Word Intermediate
The intermediate level course focuses on creating and using styles, formatting sections and columns, formatting and adjusting tables, and printing labels and envelopes. Also covered are tracking changes, advanced graphics, and using templates.
Microsoft Word Advanced
The advanced level course teaches using mail merge, working with forms, and dealing with various objects and backgrounds. It also focus-es on long documents: using master documents, table of contents, indexes, and bookmarks.
Microsoft Excel Intro
This course teaches the basics of using Excel: creating, opening, and editing spreadsheets. It covers fonts, font colors, font sizes, cell shading and borders, and editing techniques. Formatting of cells (different types of data), simple functions (sum and average), printing, and simple charts are also included.
Microsoft Excel Intermediate
The intermediate level Excel class covers using multiple worksheets and workbooks, advanced formatting, outlining and subtotals, and creating named ranges. It also focuses on using, sorting, and filtering lists and tables; advanced charting methods; and documenting and auditing.
Microsoft Excel Advanced
The advanced level Excel class teaches using advanced functions, lookup and data tables, and advanced list management. Pivot tables and charts, exporting and importing data, various analytical options (scenarios, goal seek, and solver), and an introduction to macros are also taught.Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction
The introductory PowerPoint course teaches the basics of creating presentations. Learn how to use colors, themes, outlines, layouts, transitions, animation, and printing options. Time will be allotted for practicing and presenting your creations.
Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced
The advanced PowerPoint course focuses on creating custom presentations, integrating other Office files (spreadsheets, databases, and documents), creating interactive elements, and customizing tables and graphics. Design and presentation techniques are also included.
Microsoft Outlook
This course teaches customizing the Outlook platform; reading, writing, and sending e mail; viewing and saving attachments that were received; and attaching documents to outgoing e mail. Working with contacts, creating to-do lists, and using the calendar are also taught. Additional topics include sharing calendars, assigning tasks, and inviting others to meetings.
Microsoft Access Intro
This course focuses on creating databases: tables and their fields, forms, queries, and reports. This includes determining data types and designing reports that are legible. The concept of creating a relational database and how it differs from spreadsheets is also covered.
Quickbooks Intro
This course helps users set up a business from scratch. It covers lists of accounts, customers, vendors, and employees. The course also deals with paying bills, processing payments, creating invoices, using the check register, writing checks, and entering deposits.
Quickbooks Advanced
The advanced Quickbooks course teaches how to create and use memorized transactions, customize forms, create reports, and track and pay sales tax. It also focuses on payroll, creating job estimates, tracking time, and writing letters.
Social Media for Businesses
This class examines best ways to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for individuals and businesses. Discussion includes how to protect a company’s reputation from disgruntled customers and/or past employees. Also included are google analytics and other tools to view how often people look at the company’s website and other online marketing tools.
Web Design
Learn how to create websites. You will use Microsoft Expression Web to design web pages. Use styles to add color, fonts, layouts, and more. You will also learn about finding and using web servers to host your websites.
STNA
Multi-day course that helps prepare you for the state competency exam to become a nursing aide. This is a combination of classroom and experiential learning. Classes are available in two convenient locations starting in September.
Classes Offered at Geauga Campus in Burton
Date 8 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
Sept 16 & 23 Access Intro Quickbooks Intro
Sept 30 & Oct 7
Excel Intro Word Intro
Oct 14 Outlook Social Media for Business
Oct 21 & 28 Excel Intermediate
Word Intermediate
Nov 4 & 11 Quickbooks Advanced
PowerPoint Intro
Nov 18 & Dec 2
Excel Advanced
Word Advanced
Classes Offered at Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg
Date 8 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 5 pm
Sept 16 & 23 Excel Intro Word Intro
Sept 30 & Oct 7
Quickbooks Intro
Access Intro
Oct 14 Social Media for Business
Outlook
Oct 21 & 28 Quickbooks Advanced
Web Design
Nov 4 & 11 Excel Intermediate
Word Intermediate
Nov 18 & Dec 2
PowerPoint Intro
PowerPoint Advanced
Prices
8-hour classes, except for Quickbooks:
Regular Price - $75 GGP and CVCC members - $55
4-hour classes:
Regular Price - $60 GGP and CVCC members - $40
Quickbooks:
Regular Price - $120 GGP and CVCC members - $110
Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce.
CALL TO REGISTER14111 Claridon Troy Rd.Burton, OH 44021440-834-4187www.kent.edu/geauga
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONTACTS
Judy Paternite Associate LecturerComputer Technologyjpaternite@kent.edu440-834-3719
Susan Emens, Ph.D.Interim Assistant DeanKent State University Geauga and Regional Academic Centeremens@kent.edu(330) 888-6400
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GEAUGA andREGIONAL ACADEMIC CENTER