Computer Skills
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Computer Basics and Introduction to Windows XP
Whether your computer uses Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, or XP, this course will work for you. This friendly, step-by-step, hands-on course will cover computer hardware, navigating Windows XP, customizing your system, file-management basics, using Windows XP help, working with Windows applications, mastering Internet Explorer basics, and mail and news with Outlook Express. Purchase Shelly Cashman text from UFV bookstore prior to class. We recommend that you purchase and bring a memory stick with a minimum storage capacity of 128mb.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20094 MCW 105 A5A) Femke Wekking, 7 sessions, Sat, 9am-noon, $335. Starts Feb 27
CHILLIWACK campus
(20095 MCW 105 C5A) Justin Hamade, 7 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30-9:30pm, $335.
Starts Feb 10
Facebook for Parents
This workshop will introduce parents to social networking sites. The goal is to increase awareness around security and privacy of using networking services. You will create content, use applications, and network on Facebook.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40065 MCW FB01 A5A) Femke Wekking, 2 sessions, Tue, Thu, 7–9 pm, $50. Starts May 25
Keyboarding
This 24-hour, eight-session course will cover an introduction to letter keys, numbers, symbols, and the 10-key numeric keypad, using a computer keyboard. The software is designed to monitor speed, accuracy, and confidence and will also cover tips for proper keyboard positioning. Purchase text at UFV bookstore prior to class.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40074 MCW 70 A5A) Liana Thompson, 8 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30–9:30 pm, $380.
Starts May 17
Linux Fundamentals
This class will cover the fundamentals of GNU/Linux and prepare you to use the operating system for any application. Topics will also be useful for understanding and troubleshooting any operating system. Subjects include installation, command line, files location, file editing, hardware configuration, kernel modules, drivers customization, hardware troubleshooting, network configuration, network security, package management, and
overall security.
ABBOT SFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40076 MCW LIN01 A5A) Justin Hamade, 10 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30–9:30pm, $355.
Starts Jun 21
MS Excel 2007 Level I
Learn how to use MS Excel to create spreadsheets that include Autosum, conditional formatting, formulas, and absolute addresses. Develop or edit spreadsheets using a variety of MS Excel attributes and finalize your new skills by creating charts. You’ll practise your skills using a number of projects. Purchase Shelly Cashman text at the UFV bookstore prior to class. We recommend that you purchase and bring a memory stick with a minimum storage capacity of 128mb.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20096 MCW 180 A5A) Winston McNicol, 3 sessions, Sat, 9 am-3 pm, $260.
Starts Jan 23
(40072 MCW 180 A5B) Winston McNicol, 5 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30-9:30 pm, $260.
Starts May 4
(40073 MCW 180 A5C) Kathie Sager, 5 sessions, Mon, Wed, Fri, 9 am-noon, $260.
Starts May 7
CHILLIWACK campus
(20099 MCW 180 C5A) Gary Kwan, 5 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30-9:30 pm, $260.
Starts Jan 25
(20100 MCW 180 C5B) Gary Kwan, 5 sessions, Mon, Wed, 6:30-9:30 pm, $260.
Starts Mar 8
MS Excel 2007 Level II
Use hyperlinks, PMT functions, and additional formatting to create workbooks including databases, templates and multiple spreadsheets. Enhance your new workbooks by further
developing your skills in chart creation. Same text as MS Excel I. We recommend that you purchase and bring a memory stick with a minimum storage capacity of 128mb.
ABBOT SFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20180 MCW 181 A5A) Winston McNicol, 5 sessions, Sat, 1–4 pm, $260. Starts Feb 13
MS Office 2007 Fast Track
Here is a quick way to learn the core applications of MS Office 2007. You will have a basic introduction to applications such as Access (database), Excel (spreadsheet), Word (word
processing), PowerPoint (presentation), and Outlook (email). You will not only gain extensive hands-on experience in using these applications but also learn how to integrate them to
create a specific document. This course is definitely a good overview of MS Office and provides a basic understanding of its applications and features.
ABBOT SFORD — Marshall Road annex
(40068 MCW MS01 A5A) Vijay Dass, 7 sessions, Tue, Thu, 6:30–9:30 pm, $340. Starts Jun 1
MS Publisher 2007 Level 1
The main objective of this course is to introduce you to the basic skills of desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher 2007. In this course you will learn how to create professional looking
materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, and cards by using the layout and design tools. We will also cover how to merge publications and data as well as publish web pages. Purchase text at UFV bookstore prior to class. We recommend that you purchase and bring a memory stick with a minimum storage capacity of 128mb.
ABBOTSFORD — Marshall Road annex
(20201 MCW PUB01 A5A) Vijay Dass, 5 sessions, Sat, 6:30–9:30pm, $260.
Starts Mar 20
Last Updated December 7, 2009 
