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Find out how easy it is to put this dynamic relational database management software to work for you. Learn the fundamentals of the Access user interface, along with database basics such as creating, saving, closing and opening an Access database. Learn how to create simple tables, with emphasis on understanding data types, field sizes and field properties. You will also learn how to create simple forms, select queries and reports from the tables you create.

Understanding relationships between objects in an Access database is vital. Learn how to develop and create relationships between tables and how to use these relationships to develop simple and complex queries.

Queries are a way of searching for and compiling data from one or more tables. Learn how to build and run a query by asking detailed questions of your database. Find specific data quickly by filtering criteria (conditions), calculate or summarize data and automate data management tasks, such as reviewing the most current data on a recurring basis.

A course specifically designed for people who are 55 years or older and want to enter the computer age. Learn the fundamentals of using a PC, mouse & keyboard, typing a document and saving to a CD. You will learn lots of computer terminology, how to identify items on your computer and the basics of windows 10. Don’t delay! The computer age awaits! A cash materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

This is a continuation course specifically designed for people who have completed the Computer Basics for Seniors Level I course. So you've learned some of the basics of computers -- don't stop there! Continue expanding your skills by delving deeper into the Windows environment. You will learn how to organize files and folders, the basics of Word (for letter writing), and an introduction to Excel (creating spreadsheets) for making your life simpler and more organized!

Spreadsheets are essential in today's workplace. Discover the fundamentals that will help you succeed. Explore the Excel Interface, Distinguish between various mouse pointers, employ efficient worksheet navigation, enter labels/values, edit and format a worksheet and even get an introduction to formulas.

Spreadsheets are essential in today's workplace. Discover the fundamentals that will help you succeed. Explore the Excel Interface, Distinguish between various mouse pointers, employ efficient worksheet navigation, enter labels/values, edit and format a worksheet and even get an introduction to formulas.

Large excel spreadsheets can quickly become difficult to translate. Learn to communicate information visually with the use of Excel Charts. Explore and fine-tune your chart elements with ease. Learn to manage workbooks, exploration of special formatting, advanced page layout and printing features. Also get an introduction to Excel functions to prepare you for Excel III & IV.

This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for educators and nonprofit professionals who want to learn the fundamentals of grant writing. In this interactive 2.5-hour session, you will explore key topics such as needs assessments, data collection, SMART goals, program descriptions, evaluation, sustainability, and budgeting. You will gain practical skills to craft compelling proposals to increase your chances of securing funding. No prior grant writing experience is required.

Learn the basics of the Internet, how it works, and what it can do for you. You will be guided step by step in learning about search engines (vehicles that assist you in obtaining information), web browsing and other key components in mastering the art of navigation of the World Wide Web.

Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create impressive slide presentations filled with formatted text, images, video, audio, animation, charts, and hyperlinks. Find out how to save your presentations so you can share them with others over the Web or on CDs.

Learn how to add effects, features and charts in Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance your current presentations. Delve deeper into PowerPoint's rich features by exploring many text options such as adding pictures and charts, using SmartArt, Custom Animations and adding sound/movie clips. We will also learn about slide masters, content slides and action buttons while creating a non-linear presentation.

Participants will enhance their public speaking abilities while addressing the mental wellness aspects of speaking in public, including managing anxiety, building confidence, and creating a positive, stress-free speaking environment.

Participants will enhance their public speaking abilities while addressing the mental wellness aspects of speaking in public, including managing anxiety, building confidence, and creating a positive, stress-free speaking environment.

Welcome to Introduction to Windows 10. This course is intended to help new users get acquainted with Windows 10. We will discuss the new desktop interface elements, show users how to customize the Windows 10 environment, and learn how to get around in Windows 10. Learn new tips, tricks and keyboard shortcuts!

From Headers and Footers to timesaving formatting techniques, this course brings a lot to the table. This course explains each of the following features; Creating Hyperlinks, Page Breaks, Indents and Spacing, Margins, Setting Tabs, Formatting Tables, ClipArt, Pictures and Shapes. Whether new to Word or wanting to learn new techniques, gain insight for increased productivity and professional-looking documents with Microsoft Word.

In this hands-on course, you will learn Microsoft Excel 2019's advanced functions and often-overlooked features, including data analysis tools, data tables and databases, custom controls, and PivotTables.

Most organizations rely heavily on Microsoft Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information and other important data. Your company is probably no exception. If you work with data of any kind, learning Excel's advanced functions to taking on greater responsibilities in your organization.

This course will help you master many features in Microsoft Excel 2019 that most users don't know exist. You will learn the secret to using formula-based conditional formatting as a creative solution to common issues. You will also learn how to leverage Excel's Power Query tool to import and transform data from about any data source. By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered Microsoft Excel 2019 and will be able to better serve your company's data management needs.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course must be taken on a PC. It is not suitable for Macs or Chromebooks.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Microsoft Excel 2019 (desktop version), available to download with the desktop version of Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 (not included in enrollment)
• Note: The "Starter Version" and "Web App" versions of Microsoft will not work with the full version taught in this course.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Customizing Excel

To kick things off, this lesson explains different ways you can modify Excel to streamline processes and make your work easier. You will use the Excel Options dialog box to customize some of Excel's behind-the-scenes behavior and set up your Quick Access Toolbar.

Table Management

This lesson explores Excel's table management features, using data forms with Excel databases, and alternative database techniques. You'll be glad to know that formatting and working with tables has become much easier in this latest version of Excel.

Data Validation

In this lesson, you will tackle data validation techniques—your first line of defense against incorrect or missing data and the logical next step after data forms. You will practice using whole number, decimal, date, time, list, and other forms of validation.

Custom Controls

This lesson will introduce you to custom controls—graphical objects that help facilitate data input and are sure to impress users. You will learn how to create standard and drop-down list boxes, check boxes, option buttons, and group boxes.

Conditional Formatting

This lesson will teach you how to use conditional formatting. You will learn how to use conditional formatting to hide errors, to highlight records based on multiple criteria, to track and alert you about due dates, to find the differences between two lists, to shade every other row, and more.

Consolidating and Outlining

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Excel's consolidation function to efficiently summarize data from multiple sources. Many Excel users do this the hard way, but with Excel's automatic consolidation feature, you will no longer need to develop a web of formula links to multiple sources.

Excel Functions and Nesting

Excel's functions are too numerous to cover in just one lesson, so this lesson focuses on a few important ones spanning four categories: Logical, Database, Math & Trig, and Lookup & Reference.

Import External Data

This lesson focuses on importing external data. You will learn how to use the built-in Query Editor using Excel's powerful Power Query tool and import external database that combines two database tables into a single import.

Data Tables

Data tables are very powerful what-if analysis tools that are great for analyzing potential outcomes of personal or business financial decisions. In this lesson, you will learn how to use two different types of data tables.

What-If Analysis Tools

This lesson explores three more of Excel's what-if analysis tools: Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver.

Advanced PivotTables

In this lesson, you will discover how to use PivotTables, which are excellent for summarizing massive amounts of data and viewing different cuts of the information quickly. There are two methods for creating PivotTables, and you will practice using both.

Analysis ToolPak, Advanced Filter, Array Formulas, and More!

Your final lesson with a look at the functions available in the Analysis ToolPak, including Moving Average and Sampling tools. You will learn how to use the View Side by Side tool and how to use the Watch Window to keep tabs on your data when you're updating a workbook.

What you will learn

• The power of what-if analysis tools like data tables, Scenario Manager, Solver, and Goal Seek
• To build creative formulas with conditional formatting to solve common problems
• To import and transform external data from multiple external sources
• To combine multiple Access tables into a single table using Power Query

How you will benefit

• Master Excel 2019 and become a more productive member of your organization
• Gain indispensable skills that will be useful in any organization that relies on numbers-based reporting
• Learn to use the power of Microsoft Excel 2019 to save time, money and frustration
• Develop skills that can be used to simplify your life of calculating and displaying numbers both personally and professionally

Chad Wambolt

Chad Wambolt has spent his entire professional career in the finance field, working for both private and publicly-held companies with sales ranging from $500 million to $3 billion. He is a graduate of Boise State University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting. Through the course of his career, Wambolt became an expert user of Microsoft Excel. Since 1997, he has taught Excel to students of varying skill levels and helped organizations streamline internal processes.