Continuing Education: computing, Word, and QuickBooks

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Fulfill your New Year's resolution with a class from the Continuing Education department of Shoreline Community College.

Starting in January are classes in:

• Getting started with computers
• Word 2016 Essentials in Action
• QuickBooks: A Serious Introduction for General Use & Payroll

Descriptions are below.

If you have questions about any Continuing Ed class at SCC, contact Ron Carnell, 206-533-6706. His office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Beginning in January:

Computing and Technology

Getting Started with Computers

$40.00
For many of us the mere thought of learning the basics of computer use can be uncomfortable, even overwhelming. This is a beginning level class designed to help you overcome these common anxieties, and get you emailing, researching, and working right away! Achieve a range of basics and practical applications for personal or business use. Topics include: Overview of PC hardware and software concepts, Windows10, saving, opening, and organizing files, word processing and spreadsheets, printing and Internet browsing, email use, and computer and Internet safety. No previous experience required. This course is PC only!


Textbook: Welcome to Computer Basics: Windows 10 and Office Online, Labyrinth Learning Publishers, ISBN 978-1-59136-791-8. Labyrinth Learning Item Number: 1-59136-791-3.
Available online, or visit: UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105.
For assistance, please call: 206-634-3400 x331

4:00-7:00pm Wednesdays
Start date: 1/18/17 - End date: 2/15/17
Building 1300, Room 1308
Instructor: Berkley, W - P-CMP 102 - Item 6904

NEW! Word 2016 Essentials in Action!

$40.00
A serious introduction to the basics and beyond of this robust word processing program. You will create, edit, and proofread documents, change the look of text and the document, present information in columns and tabs and work with graphics, symbols, and diagrams. In addition:

· You will learn how to enhance your documents with watermarks and document parts.
· You will also learn how to use the powerful Mail Merge feature.

And here’s the exciting part! You will apply your newly learned Word skills in practical activities, such as creating a recipe document, building an address list, creating mailing list labels, etc. 

Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment, or Getting Started with Computers, or Integrated, Self-Paced Computer Lab. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class. This course is not recommended for Mac users.

Textbooks:
1. Logical Operations Choice: Microsoft Office Word 2016 Part 1
Course Number 091048S (Rev 3.0), , ISBN 1424625696.

· online from publisher or
· UW Bookstore.

2. Logical Operations Choice: Microsoft Office Word 2016 Part 2
Course Number 091049S (Rev 1.1), ISBN 1424625793.

· online from publisher or
· UW Bookstore.

Or visit: UW Bookstore, 4328 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105.
For assistance, please call: 206-634-3400 x331.

6:00-9:00pm Wednesdays and Mondays
Start date: 1/18/17 - End date: 2/1/17
Building 1300, Room 1304
Instructor: Aldrich, M. - P-CMP 129 - Item 6908

QuickBooks: A Serious Introduction for General Use and Payroll

$40.00
Get started with this valuable accounting software that is used by more than 80% of small to mid-sized businesses. You will learn the basics of how QuickBooks can aid you in performing daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping and accounting operations for a business. This one fills up fast, so register early! Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows environment and working with a mouse and keyboard. A memory stick or thumb drive is required for this class.

6:00-9:00pm Thursdays
Start date: 1/19/176 - End date: 2/16/19
Building 1300, Room 1308
Instructor: Hudson, J.R.- P-CMP 104 - Item 6906