Fall Computer Courses

Fall 2022 Community Education Computer Courses

Basic Computer Software Specialist Certificate

Students must participate in and complete the following four courses in order to earn this introductory certificate:

CFP 409 Intro to Windows
CFP 412 Intro to Word
CFP 411 Intro to Excel
CFP 401 Intro to Power Point

For more information, please contact the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at 518-595-1101.

Introduction to Excel

Tuesdays, September 13– October 25
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 90898
CFP 411-51
Fee: $130

Businesses, colleges and universities require students to create, analyze, and share important data quickly. This introductory course covers how to structure your spreadsheet for data input, how to create formulas, and then progress to dynamically displaying the results in a custom chart. With Excel, you will get the most out of your information. Register for Introduction to Excel.

Intermediate Excel

Tuesdays, November 1 – December 13
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 90897
CFP 415-51
Fee: $130

If you’re familiar with Excel and are ready to build upon that knowledge, then this is the course for you. This course will focus on pivot tables, using formulas for (but not limited to) financial, lookup and reference, and math and trig. Students will also learn about conditional formatting, how to protect your spreadsheet from changes and how to create macros for repetitive work. Advance charting and forms for easy data entry will also be covered. Register for Intermediate Excel.

Adobe Photoshop CC

Monday and Tuesday, October 3 and October 4
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
CRN# 90899
CFP 424-51
Fee: $895
This course will be taught online

Photoshop is used by a variety of professionals, from photographers to designers to videographers, Photoshop Part 1 will focus mainly on the photography component. The illustration and animation techniques are covered in subsequent levels of Photoshop. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE): Photoshop CC exam and the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CC exam. Register for Adobe Photoshop CC.

Adobe InDesign

Thursday and Friday, November 17 and November 18
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
CRN# 90900
CFP 438-51
Fee: $895
This course will be taught online

Giving your documents a well-designed, professional look will put you a step ahead in the marketplace cluttered with all kinds of communications. Paragraph and character styles that allow you to format pages of text uniformly, layout features that help you to build alternate size configurations of your document, and various panels that enable you to easily customize both text and graphics; Adobe® InDesign® CC has all the tools you need to elevate the look of your document and get it out to the people who need to see it, whether it be in print or on the web. This course is a great component of your preparation for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) InDesign CC exam and the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign exam. Register for Adobe InDesign.

The following Ed2Go computer courses will be held online.

Introduction to Windows10

Start dates: A new class will run every month with the first beginning on September 14
Fee: $129

Welcome to Windows 10, the completely new operating system from Microsoft, which offers a more robust, more powerful, and completely unique computing experience. In this course, you will gain the foundation you need to get started right away using Windows 10. File Explorer can help you manage your files and create basic text documents using WordPad. From to finding files and folders, to organizing and editing photos, to managing files on external drives, you will learn everything you need to know about getting the most from this operating system. And since security is important, you will also learn how to protect your files, as well as how to protect and update Windows 10. Register for Introduction to Windows10.

Introduction to Excel

Start dates: A new class will run every month with the first beginning on September 14
Fee: $129

Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. In fact, most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Microsoft Excel. Register for Introduction to Excel.

Introduction to PowerPoint

Start dates: A new class will run every month with the first beginning on September 14
Fee: $129

This in-depth course introduces PowerPoint’s functions and will teach you how to plan and create professional-quality presentations. You will learn how to catch your audience’s attention with PowerPoint’s visual features like photo album. As you become acquainted to Office 365, you will learn how to utilize OneDrive and PowerPoint Online’s cross-functionality—saving, editing, and sharing your presentations online. This course is perfect for beginners looking to learn how to use the latest PowerPoint software. You will have the opportunity to create a custom presentation with content specific to your needs. By completion, you will be able to create captivating presentations and contribute to your company’s business processes. Register for Introduction to PowerPoint.

Introductions to MS Word

Start dates: A new class will run every month with the first beginning on September 14
Fee: $129

Across all industries, the ability to create documents in a word processor is essential in day-to-day functions. From writing reports to Knowing how to use Microsoft Word, the most widely-used word processing program, adds an important skill set to your professional profile. This course will introduce you to the 2019 version of Microsoft Word, available through the Office 365 online platform. You will learn the basics of Word 2019 needed to write and edit text and to create, format, and organize documents. By the time you’re done with these hands-on activities, you will be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job. Register for Introduction to Microsoft Word.