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Class Descriptions

At MATCOM, we do more in less time!!!

Trainees receive personalized attention so training takes less time than other courses.  Class size is limited to 2 students, so we can customize each training session to meet your needs.  Training sessions can be scheduled for any amount of time, from 1 hour upwards. We understand how frustrating and time consuming it can be to learn how to use the computer.  We design training courses for all ages and experience levels.

Choose a schedule that meets your needs!

Getting Started with Windows

This is an introductory course
designed for people who are just
beginning to use computers
and want to learn the basics.
bulletBasic Computer Terms
bulletStarting Windows
bulletUsing Your Mouse
bulletStarting a Program
bulletParts of the Windows Screen
bulletWorking with Windows
bulletUsing Help
bulletCustomizing Your Desktop

Moving Ahead with Windows

Expand your knowledge of
Windows by working with the
Files and Folders on
your computer.
bulletUsing My Computer
bulletSorting & Selecting Files
bulletCreating a New Folder
bulletCopying & Moving Files
bulletDeleting & Restoring Files
bulletUsing the Recycle Bin
bulletFinding Files
bulletAdding Shortcuts

De-Mystifying the Internet

Don't be intimidated by
the Internet!!  Learn what
the Internet is and
how to use it.
bulletWhat is the Internet?
bulletHow to Get Connected
bulletAbout Web Browsers
bulletSurfing the Net
bulletUsing Search Engines
bulletSending E-mail
bulletReceiving E-mail
bulletAvoiding the Virus

Introduction to Word Processing
Using Microsoft Word

Learn how to use
a word processor
to create professional
looking documents.
bulletCreating New Documents
bulletSave & Open Documents
bulletWorking with Different Views
bulletBasic Editing
bulletSpelling and Grammar
bulletFormatting Text
bulletPrinting

Intermediate Word Processing
Using Microsoft Word

Expand your knowledge
of word processing
by learning more of
Word's many features.
bulletFinding Documents
bulletAdvanced Editing
bulletAdvanced Formatting
bulletPage Formats
bulletWorking with Tables
bulletWorking with Graphics
bulletPrinting Labels

Creating a Presentation
Using Microsoft PowerPoint

Plan, design and create
professional presentations,
complete with Speaker Notes
and Handouts.
bulletCreating a Presentation
bulletThe AutoContent Wizard
bulletEdit Your Slides
bulletAdd Objects
bulletEnhance your Presentation
bulletFine-Tuning
bulletSpeaker Notes & Handouts

Introduction to Spreadsheets
Using Microsoft Excel

Learn to use spreadsheets to
organize and analyze data
for your home or business.
bulletWorksheet Basics
bulletSave & Open a Workbook
bulletEditing
bulletBasic Formulas & Functions
bulletBasic Formatting
bulletPrinting

Intermediate Spreadsheets
Using Microsoft Excel

Expand your knowledge of
spreadsheets using Excel's
more advanced features.
bulletMultiple Worksheets
bulletAdvanced Formulas
bulletAdvanced Functions
bulletCreating Charts
bulletAdding Graphics
bulletSimple Macros

Creating a Database
Using Microsoft Access

Create an efficient and effective
database to store and manage
large collections of information.
bulletGetting Started
bulletCreating Tables
bulletCreating Forms
bulletSort & Find Data
bulletCreate Queries
bulletCreate Reports

Introduction to
MS Works 2000

 

Use Works to create
documents, spreadsheets,
databases and more  - 
without the high cost
of MS Office.
bulletLetters
bulletInvitations
bulletBudget Spreadsheet
bulletHome Inventory
bulletAppoint Calendar
bulletAddress Book

Basic Web Page Design

 

Compare the use of
web design programs to
writing your own HTML.
When we are finished,
we will publish your
web pages on the Internet.
bulletHTML vs WYSIWYG
bulletCreating your First Web Page
bulletAdding Graphics
bulletAdding Tables
bulletBasic HTML Codes
bulletGetting Your Site Online

Introduction to
Desktop Publishing

 

Design brochures,
newsletters, flyers,
invitations
and more….
with Microsoft Publisher.
bulletUsing the Wizard
bulletWorking with Pages
bulletAdding a Text Frame
bulletAdding Pictures & ClipArt
bulletAdding WordArt
bulletPrinting Your Publication

 

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