TRAINING

 

New for 2009

Summit County nonprofits with operating budgets less than $1,000,000 are eligible for stipends funded through the generosity of Akron Community Foundation. We are asking other community foundations to join this program, and we will keep you updated of our progress.

Nonprofit
Operating Budget

Nonprofit Pays

Subsidy

Maximum

> $1,000,000

100%

0%

$0

< $1,000,000

75%

25%

$500

<$500,000

50%

50%

$500

<$100,000

25%

75%

$500

Hands-on training classes designed specifically for nonprofit staff

  • All staff and volunteers of Ohio nonprofit organizations are encouraged to attend our hands-on software training and technology management seminars. 

  • Classes cover very specific topics and last only 3 hours. Quickie courses are specialized 1- to 2-hour sessions.

  • Hands-on training is limited to 12 students per class. (Note: Some classes may have additional size restrictions.) Classes fill quickly, so be sure to register early. 

  • A minimum of 5 students is required for each class. If the minimum is not reached, you will be contacted with a reschedule date. Please remember that all of these dates are tentative and subject to change.

  • Classroom training is held at Info Line (703 S Main St #211, Akron); directions are at www.infolineinc.org/directions.htm.

  • Cost is $60 per person. Quickie courses are $30 per person. Summit County nonprofits with operating budgets less than $1,000,000 are eligible for stipends (up to $1,000). We are asking other community foundations to join this program, and we will keep you updated of our progress.

  • The registration deadline is 2 business days before the class.  

  • Those who register for a class but do not attend will be charged for that class. Cancellations must be received by 4:00 pm two days before the class in order to be eligible for non-payment.

  • If you attended a class previously in the past year, you can repeat the class at no charge.

  • Please remember that all of these dates are tentative and subject to change.

  • Project Connect now offers classes "on demand": just call or e-mail to have your name added to the list, and as soon as we have enough folks registered, we'll schedule the class. This way, we can run whatever classes you need, when you need them!

 

 

Register for training: http://www.pclivehelp.org/register.htm

 

Click here for a training calendar to print and share

Unless other wise noted, classes are held simultaneously in our Training Lab at 703 South Main Street #211, Akron OH and online at http://projectconnect.webex.com

 

Click on the class name for more details

 
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7/6/2009 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Introduction to Google Tools for Nonprofits
Online Only
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Learn about free Google tools that are available to help non-profit agencies promote their cause, raise money, and operate more efficiently. This general overview class includes basic information about Apps, Docs, Analytics, Earth and Maps, Sites, Blogger, GrandCentral, YouTube, Checkout, Adwords and others. There are no special skills or experience required for this introductory class.

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Cost: $30 per person

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7/8/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Adobe PhotoShop CS3: The Basics
Online Only
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Learn how to use PhotoShop's powerful tools to correct color balances in your scanned photos, crop and resize your images, and prepare them for the web. This includes special techniques for reducing the size of your images to reduce download time. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/photoshopcs3basic.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/10/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft FrontPage 3: Cool Tools
Online Only
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Now we explore the cool tools of FrontPage: forms, marquees, hover buttons, searches, etc. We will also discuss ways to make each attendee's website better and easier to use. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft FrontPage 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/FrontPage%203%20-%20Cool%20Tools.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/13/2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Microsoft Outlook 2007
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to take advantage of Outlook 2007's powerful features … including managing contact lists, scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and using notes. Emphasis is placed on organization techniques. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/outlook.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/15/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Adobe InDesign CS3: The Basics
Online Only
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InDesign can be very intimidating to the first-time user (even PageMaker old-timers get a bit queasy!!). Learn the logic behind InDesign, including preferences and all those new palettes! Includes formatting styles, placing text, placing graphics, text wrapping, and more!

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/indesign1.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/16/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Excel 4: Data Analysis Tools
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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For those of you who are ready to go the next step: subtotals and pivot tables! These tools consolidate your data and point out critical relationships. Also, advanced chart techniques will be covered. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1, 2, & 3.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel4.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/17/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Word 1: Document & Formatting Basics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, format your text, change your page set-up, set tabs, use headers and footers, and more. After this course, you will be able to enter, format, and print letters, reports, proposals, etc., using tabs and page set-up. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/word 2007 1.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/20/2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Practical Social Networking: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and more
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Seems like everyone around you is inviting you to their Facebook page, to view their YouTube pages, or join their twitter list. So what do they all mean? How will the time you spend twittering be worthwhile to your organization? Oh yeah … and if you build a blog, does that mean you have to feed it every day? Amy Rock will show how other nonprofits are using these tools to further their mission; focus will also be on what not to do when social networking to avoid social blunders!

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/22/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Adobe Illustrator CS3: The Basics
Online Only
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Learn how to use Illustrator to create vector-based illustrations for your newsletters and websites. Starts simple with the preferences and palettes, the tools, and other basics. Continues with shapes, lines, points, and fills. At the end of this class, you will be able to create and edit vector-based graphics. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/23/2009 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Introduction to Google Analytics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to install and use Google Analytics for your agency web site. This free Google tool can be used by non-profits to understand how people interact with their website, improve site design, turn more visitors into donors and engage the community by steering targeted traffic to the right resources. A basic understanding of HTML and web design would be helpful but is not required.

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Cost: $30 per person

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7/24/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Word 2: Tables, Merges & Macros
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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This course is designed for those who feel they aren't using Microsoft Word to its full potential. Learn how to insert, format, and manipulate tables, as well as complete a mail merge. We'll also cover recording and using macros. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/word2003-2.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/27/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Mapping & Mission
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Geographic Information Systems provide tools to display and analyze information geographically. By layering information on top of a map, we can visually represent data in a way that can be readily understood by a large audience. Maps can reveal significant data relationships that are difficult to comprehend otherwise. Amy Rock returns to Project Connect to demonstrate how you can use mapping (and all those low-cost mapping tools) to demonstrate to funders and community leaders that your organization has a significant impact on the community.

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/28/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft PowerPoint 1: Slideshow Basics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, use the different view options, use templates, set up a master slide, individualize slides, insert graphics, and more! After this course, you will be able to create a basic yet professional presentation with graphics. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Powerpoint 2003 - 1.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/29/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Windows Vista
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Sure it looks different, but you can still get use Vista efficiently if you understand its underlying logic. This course will cover: (1) The Ease of Access center, and the Accessibility options Windows Vista provides, such as on-screen keyboard, text narrator, speech recognition, text magnifier, new keyboard shortcuts, the new Sticky-Keys and Filter-keys options, availability to replace system sounds with visual notifications, and visual captions that allow you to see when things are being loaded on the computer. (2) Windows Flip 3-d … An alternative to Alt+Tab, that allows a user to browse through all the applications open in a 3-d, visual environment. (3) How to use and navigate the Search Indexing service available in Vista. (4) How to use Windows Readyboost to further increase system performance. (5)The visual availabilities in Vista, and how to operate and change the Windows Aero theme; How to simplify the Windows Aero theme, while still maintaining the same performance options.

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Cost: $60 per person

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7/31/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Word 3: Forms & Advanced Tools
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to design forms which you can send to staff, clients, volunteers, etc., to complete and return to you for tabulation. We will also cover advanced finds/replaces, special characters, and headers/footers. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 3.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/4/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft PowerPoint 2: Animation & Graphics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn the more complex tools of PowerPoint, including the impressive animation settings. Prerequisite: Skills covered in PowerPoint 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/powerpoint2.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/5/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Excel 1: Spreadsheet & Chart Basics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to set your options, use toolbars, navigate through a spreadsheet, fill down and across, AutoSum, and more. After this course, you will be able to create a basic spreadsheet from scratch, write basic sum and average formulas, and create simple charts from your data. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Introduction to Computers 1 & 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel1 - 2007.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/6/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Expression Web 1: The Basics
Online Only
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Microsoft is phasing out FrontPage and replacing it with Expression Web. Although many website hosts will continue to support FrontPage (including Project Connect), it might be a good time learn Expression Web (available from www.techsoup.org for $12 … be sure to read Microsoft's purchasing limitations). This class will introduce you to the basics of the software: creating a website, setting up a design template, and more.

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/7/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Word 4: Graphics & Brochures
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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There's no need to buy an expensive desktop publishing package if you have Microsoft Word. Learn how to insert and manipulate graphics, use columns, and other cool tools. After this course, you will be able to develop professional-looking flyers and brochures. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1, 2, and 3.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 4.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/11/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Networks 101
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Ideal for organizations without a network, or for those unhappy with their current system. The experts from Amos Data Systems and Project Connect will discuss what is needed to SUCCESSFULLY connect your staff efficiently. The differences and advantages of traditional server models vs remote network services will be discussed, as well as total cost of ownership. We'll keep the tech-speak low so that accidental techies will understand us!!

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/12/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to enter and edit formulas-such as right and left, date and time, lookup, and IF statements. Also covers essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel2 - 2007.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/13/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Expression Web 2: Guts and Glory
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Now we get into the nitty-gritty details of adding and editing text and graphics. Cascading style sheets (ccs) will be a major focus of this class.

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/14/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Word 5: Newsletters
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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A nonprofit's communication strategy should always include ongoing communications with its clients, client families, volunteers, donors, funders, etc. The most professional way is through newsletters. This course will focus on what you need to know to develop newsletters that get read. Prerequisite: skills covered in Word 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 5.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/19/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn how to enter and edit formulas-such as right and left, date and time, lookup, and IF statements. Also covers essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel2 - 2007.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/20/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Expression Web 3: Cool Tools
Online Only
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So what else do you want to do with your website? How about including an underlying database, creating forms to capture visitor information, photo albums, videos …. Learn the cool tools that will make your website an award winner!!

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/21/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Publisher 1: The Basics
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Publisher is a terrific program for people who want to create professional-looking publications without having to know design: it has lots of templates which are easy to use. This course will cover the basics of Publisher so that you can do flyers and brochures. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Word 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/publisher2003-1.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/26/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Excel 3: Advanced Tools
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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Learn essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel3 - 2007.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

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8/29/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Microsoft Publisher 2: Newsletters
Simulcast Classroom & Online
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The focus of this course will be developing professional-looking newsletters for your organization. The focus is on understanding how to use frames to control your text flow. Forms will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Publisher 1.

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Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/publisher2003-2.pdf

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Cost: $60 per person

 

Register for training: http://www.pclivehelp.org/register.htm

Don't see what you are looking for? Email us at training@infolineinc.org and let us know what you need!!

 

 

 

 


Project Connect, A Program of Info Line, Inc.
703 S Main St # 211, Akron OH  44311 • 330-315-1335 • 800-780-8299
js@pclivehelp.org