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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

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7/6/2009 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM Introduction to Google Tools for Nonprofits Online Only 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. Outline:  Cost: $30 per person

7/8/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Adobe PhotoShop CS3: The Basics Online Only 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/photoshopcs3basic.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/10/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft FrontPage 3: Cool Tools Online Only 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/FrontPage%203%20-%20Cool%20Tools.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/13/2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Microsoft Outlook 2007 Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/outlook.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/15/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Adobe InDesign CS3: The Basics Online Only 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! Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/outlines/indesign1.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/16/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Excel 4: Data Analysis Tools Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel4.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/17/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Word 1: Document & Formatting Basics Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/word 2007 1.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/20/2009 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Practical Social Networking: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and more Simulcast Classroom & Online 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! Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

7/22/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Adobe Illustrator CS3: The Basics Online Only 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. Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

7/23/2009 • 1:00 - 2:30 PM Introduction to Google Analytics Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline:  Cost: $30 per person

7/24/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Word 2: Tables, Merges & Macros Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/word2003-2.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/27/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Mapping & Mission Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

7/28/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft PowerPoint 1: Slideshow Basics Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Powerpoint 2003 - 1.pdf Cost: $60 per person

7/29/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Windows Vista Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

7/31/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Word 3: Forms & Advanced Tools Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 3.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/4/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft PowerPoint 2: Animation & Graphics Simulcast Classroom & Online Learn the more complex tools of PowerPoint, including the impressive animation settings. Prerequisite: Skills covered in PowerPoint 1. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/powerpoint2.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/5/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Excel 1: Spreadsheet & Chart Basics Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel1 - 2007.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/6/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Expression Web 1: The Basics Online Only 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. Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

8/7/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Word 4: Graphics & Brochures Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 4.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/11/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Networks 101 Simulcast Classroom & Online 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!! Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

8/12/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel2 - 2007.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/13/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Expression Web 2: Guts and Glory Online Only 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. Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

8/14/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Word 5: Newsletters Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/Word 2003 - 5.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/19/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Excel 2: Formulas Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel2 - 2007.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/20/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Expression Web 3: Cool Tools Online Only 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!! Outline:  Cost: $60 per person

8/21/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Publisher 1: The Basics Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/publisher2003-1.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/26/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Excel 3: Advanced Tools Simulcast Classroom & Online Learn essential spreadsheet tools: grouping, naming, freeze/unfreeze panes, and references to other worksheets. Prerequisite: Skills covered in Microsoft Excel 2. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/excel3 - 2007.pdf Cost: $60 per person

8/29/2009 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Microsoft Publisher 2: Newsletters Simulcast Classroom & Online 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. Outline: http://www.pclivehelp.org/topics/publisher2003-2.pdf Cost: $60 per person