Course Catalog

Apple Products

Take control of your device! These are incredibly powerful tools that can simplify and enhance your life - but you need to learn how to use them! ACE prides itself on having teachers who specialize in patience and the ability to make things simple and understandable. Isn't it time you took advantage of the power at your fingertips?

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Mac Basics (Bring your own Macbook) (Prereq: Basic computer knowledge)
Item: TMA1001	Instructor: Carol Hoffman
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-113
W 4/22/2026 - 5/27/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $169.00
Not for new computer users; some computer experience is required. Bring your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air charged and ready to play. Don’t forget your wireless mouse, track pad and all of your cables. Please remember to bring your passwords too.

Setting Up Your iPad and iPhone
Item: TPA1000	Instructor: Bob Cannon
Sessions: 1	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-115
Th 6/25/2026 - 6/25/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee: $59.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
Your iPad and/or iPhone needs to be set up correctly in order for it to be fully functional. It needs to be registered correctly with the Apple store, and it needs to be interfaced with your email. Come to this class and learn how to do this. You will need an email account and its password in order to get the full benefit from this course, but if you do not have an email account, we will create one for you. Your device should be using the most current operating system. Previous iOS versions will vary somewhat from the in-class demonstrations. ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE *Please come to class with your devices charged, and bring your USB cable. You will need an email account and its password in order to get the full benefit from this course, but if you do not have an email account, we will create one for you.

iPhone Step 1
Item: TPA1001	Instructor: Carol Hoffman
Sessions: 3	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/5/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $95.00
Prerequisite: iPad/iPhone setup course or have an Apple store ID and password & an email account and password. *Please come to class with your devices charged, and bring your USB cable. You will also need your Apple ID and password as well as your email and password. If you don't already have these items set up, please do so prior to class.

iPhone Step 1
Item: TPA1003	Instructor: Bob Cannon
Sessions: 3	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
Th 8/6/2026 - 8/20/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $95.00
Prerequisite: iPad/iPhone setup course or have an Apple store ID and password & an email account and password. *Please come to class with your devices charged, and bring your USB cable. You will also need your Apple ID and password as well as your email and password. If you don't already have these items set up, please do so prior to class.

iPad/iPhone Step 2: Next Step
Item: TPA2001	Instructor: Carol Hoffman
Sessions: 3	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-117
Tu 5/19/2026 - 6/2/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $95.00
Prerequisite: Have taken iPad/iPhone 1, or instructor approval Please come to class with your device(s) charged along with your USB cable. You will also need your Apple ID and password as well as your email and password.

iPad Step 1
Item: TPA1002	Instructor: Bob Cannon
Sessions: 3	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-113
Th 7/16/2026 - 7/30/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $95.00
Prerequisite: You have taken an iPad setup course, or you have an Apple store ID and password, and an email account and password. Bring your fully charged iPad and questions.

Smartphone Photography: Techniques & Editing
Item: ATSP1002	Instructor: Brian Glantz
Sessions: 5	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-113
Th 5/28/2026 - 6/25/2026	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $145.00
This is a hands-on class bring your smartphone charged and ready to go. You may need to access your email and your AppleID/Playstore accounts, so please have your passwords available.

iPad/iPhone Step 2: Next Step Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: TPA2001	Carol Hoffman
Day of the Week: Tu
Dates: 3/24/2026 - 4/7/2026
Prerequisite: Have taken iPad/iPhone 1, or instructor approval Please come to class with your device(s) charged along with your USB cable. You will also need your Apple ID and password as well as your email and password.

Smartphone Photography: Techniques & Editing Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration. Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: ATSP1002	Brian Glantz
Day of the Week: F
Dates: 3/6/2026 - 4/17/2026
This is a hands-on class bring your smartphone charged and ready to go. You may need to access your email and your AppleID/Playstore accounts, so please have your passwords available. NO CLASS MARCH 20 AND APRIL 3.

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