Computer Training Courses

All of the following courses are held in SPD's computer labs, room N114 or room N121 of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) building. Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for more information.

Computing for Kids

New Course: Microsoft Office BootCamp for Kids
NCE 550 • 4 Sessions • $150
This four-day intensive computer camp will explore age/grade specific topics in Introduction to Excel, Word, and Access.

• Excel topics include: overview of the program: using the tool bar; entering data; simple calculations and formulas; simple graphs and pivot tables.
• Word topics include: creating documents; entering data and importing tables.
• Access topics include: overview of the program; tool bar functions; creating tables, forms and filters.
  On the last day students will review how to use the three programs together by importing and exporting files from one program to the next.

Level of difficulty and depth of topics covered will coincide with grade levels.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with use of a mouse.

Section A—4th and 5th Graders:

• Required Text: Microsoft Office 2007 Simplified (ISBN 9780470045893)
• Dates to be Announced

Section B—6th, 7th and 8th Graders:

• Required Text: 2007 Microsoft Office Step-By-Step (ISBN 9780735622784)
• Dates to be Announced.
  
  

Students must bring required text to class. Cost of text is not included in the cost of the course. In order to save their work, all students must bring a flash drive to class.

Personal Computer Basics

Microsoft Photo Story 3: Digital Photo Storytelling
NCE 326 • 4 Sessions • Fee $329
Microsoft Photo Story allows users to create a show and tell presentation from their digital photos. With Microsoft Photo Story, you can create stories and projects, via photo slideshows. With a single click, you can touch-up, crop, or rotate pictures. Add stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Then, personalize them with titles and captions. Small file sizes make it easy to send your photo stories in an e-mail. Watch them on your TV, a computer, or a Windows Mobile-based portable device.
Dates to be announced.

How To Buy and Sell on EBay
NCE 800 • 5 sessions • Fee: $389
With over 200 million registered buyers and sellers, it should come as no surprise to know that you can buy, and sell, just about anything on EBay. It is the worlds largest auction site and if you learn how to work it, you can create either your own "garage sale" online or start your own part or full time business selling online.

This comprehensive class will take the student from the introduction to the EBay marketplace all the way to getting paid. You'll learn how to search for products to buy and sell. How to see what's currently "hot" and what's not. How to bid, how to list items for sale, how to take pictures and upload to EBay. How to collect your money and last, how to ship.

This class will be an actual "live" class. We're not just reading books here! Students will be encouraged to actively follow the class material. Over the five nights participating students will complete the following in class:

• Create an EBay and a PayPal account.
• Choose an item to sell online.
• Take digital pictures of your item.
• Write an effective sales description.
• Upload your ad and pictures to EBAY.
• Hopefully, sell your product!
• Get paid and communicate with your buyer.
• Pack and ship your product.

Dates to be announced.

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
NCE 708 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers what you need to know by incorporating four introductory areas of interest to those just beginning to use a personal computer. Topics include: Introduction to Microsoft Windows, Introduction to the Internet, Basics of using E-mail, and Use of a Digital Camera.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section A: Mondays, 1:30pm - 4:30pm; February 1, 8, 15 & 22; March 1, 8 & 15, 2010

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Personal Computer Foundations - Level Two
NCE 709 • 7 sessions • Fee: $799.00
This class covers the next step in elementary personal computer use building on the skills learned in Personal Computer Foundations - Level One. Topics include: Navigating the Internet for focused searches, Use of Digital Camera special features, and Overviews of Microsoft Word and Excel for personal use.
Prerequisite: Personal Computer Foundations - Level One
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Dates to be announced.

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Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
NCE 328 • 9 sessions • Fee $479

Dreamweaver is the industry-standard website development software, supporting sophisticated functions such as JavaScript and Dynamic HTML. This course will cover topics such as basic page creation, layout tables, frames v. no frames, how to edit HTML, internal FTP capabilities, templates and how to manage workflow.

In addition, the last 2- 3 sessions will focus on separating the content of a website from the style. We will focus on how to create Cascading Style Sheets and how to apply the style sheets to website(s).
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book. (ISBN # 0321499816). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.

Section B: Wednesdays, 6-9pm; September 9, 16, 23 & 20; October 7, 14, 21 & 28; November 4, 2009

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Adobe Fireworks CS3
NCE 327 • 3 sessions • Fee $209
Create web graphics, from a simple logo to a sophisticated rollover or pop-up menu, with this user-friendly program from the leader in web design software applications. Fireworks writes the JavaScript required for complex web graphics, and seamlessly merges with Dreamweaver, Adobe's web layout program. This course is a thorough introduction to this powerful program. Students will create their own graphics to be incorporated into their website designs in Dreamweaver.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Fireworks CS4 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques (ISBN # 0321562879). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.

Section C: Wednesdays, 6-9pm; November 18 & 25; December 2, 2009

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Exploring Adobe FLASH CS3
NCE 329 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Adobe Flash is the professional standard for producing high-impact Web experiences. The focus is on creating animation for the World Wide Web. This course will guide students through the fundamentals of animation such as Flash drawing, story boarding, creating layers, key framing, character animation, and creating interactive animation. Mastering the use of these advanced features is considered the industry standard for web animators. By the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of Flash basics, plus the know-how to build Flash projects incorporating sound, interactivity, and engaging animations.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321499824 ). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.

Section A: Mondays, 6pm-9pm; January 25; February 1, 8, 15 & 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; April 12 & 19, 2010

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Adobe Photoshop CS3
NCE 321 • 12 sessions • Fee: $629
Professional artists, amateur photographers and Web novices should know the fundamentals of Photoshop, the most powerful image editing software on the market. Whether you want to learn how to prepare photographs for offset printing or just want to create good-looking scans for your personal homepage, a working knowledge of Photoshop is essential. Topics covered will include the Photoshop work area, image basics, working with selections, working with layers, painting, masks, channels, creating special effects, basic pen tool techniques and creating images for electronic publishing. We will be working in the Windows environment. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.

Required Text: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (ISBN # 0321492021). Available at any general book store or online bookseller. Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.

Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.

Section A: Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm; November 10, 17 & 24; December 1, 8 & 15, 2009; January 5, 12, 19 & 26; February 2 & 9, 2010

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If these dates and times don't fit into your schedule, email us so you'll be notified when we offer new sections. Rest assured that we understand the importance of online privacy, therefore we promise not to send unsolicited information or to provide your email address to another party.

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General Computing

Microsoft Word

Introduction to Microsoft Word
NCE 316 • 5 sessions • Fee: $289
This course provides an introduction to the most popular word processing program. Streamline workflow by learning shortcuts. Topics include: creating, saving, editing and printing a document, spell check, thesaurus, search and replace, moving text, multiple document management and mail merge functions, valuable skills that reduce waste, streamline mass mailings , and tables and document forms (mailing labels and envelopes)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623023). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting. Note: Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; September 17 & 24; October 1, 8 & 15, 2009
Section A: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm; January 12, 19 & 26; February 2 & 9, 2010

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Advanced Topics in Microsoft Word
NCE 316.1 • 4 sessions • Fee: $229
This advanced course covers footnotes, document generation, automatic paragraph numbering, styles and document compare functions, desktop publishing functions, including picture and file insertion, templates, styles and newspaper columns
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word or equivalent experience.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Word 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623023). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting. Note: Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Section E: Thursdays, 6pm-9pm; October 22, 29; November 5 & 12, 2009
Section A: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm; February 23; March 2, 9 & 16, 2010

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Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
NCE 314 • 5 sessions • Fee: $289
This introductory course demonstrates the power and ease that makes Microsoft Excel the most-widely used spreadsheet application for office and home financial planning. Accountants, office managers, budget managers, even the family financial planner, will benefit from learning the basics of Excel. Topics include: basics of spreadsheet design, entering data, editing, formatting and printing worksheets, and implementing formulae and functions. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises to reinforce lessons.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.)
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 073562304x). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.Note: Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Section I: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; October 19 & 26; November 2, 9 & 16, 2009
Section A: Tuesdays, 6-9pm; January 12, 19, 26; February 2 & 9, 2010 (new dates)
Section C: Mondays, 10am-1pm; March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2009

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Advanced Topics in Microsoft Excel
NCE 314.1 • 4 sessions • Fee: $229
This special topics course covers graphing and covers multiple file management, linking, consolidating, auto-filter, pivot table and macros.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel or equivalent experience.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 073562304x). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section H: Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm; September 16, 23 & 20; October 7, 2009
Section I: Mondays, 1:30pm-4:30pm; November 23 & 30; December 7 & 14, 2009
Section A: Tuesdays, 6-9pm; February 23; March 2, 9 & 16, 2010 (new dates)
Section C: Mondays, 10am-1pm; April 12, 19 & 26; May 3, 2010

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Microsoft Access

Managing Data with Access
NCE 317 • 5 sessions • Fee: $289
This course offers an introduction to the most widely used database management program. An integral and powerful part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access aids budget managers, accountants, and office managers by efficiently organizing customer and inventory information. Topics include how to create databases, forms, filters and reports.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623031). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section I: Mondays, 10am-1pm; October 19 & 26; November 2, 9 & 16, 2009
Section A: Wednesdays, 6-9pm; January 20 & 27; February 3, 10 & 17, 2010

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Advanced Topics in Access
NCE 317.1 • 4 sessions • Fee: $229
Add power to your database by creating custom forms and reports, and learning how to use advanced techniques with tables, queries and macros. There will be a review on the use of relational databases and mastering relationships.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Required Text: Microsoft Office Access 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623031). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section I: Mondays, 10am-1pm; November 23 & 30; December 7 & 14, 2009
Section A: Wednesdays, 6-9pm; March 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2010

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Microsoft PowerPoint

Creating Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint
NCE 318 • Fee: $259
A must for sales professionals, trainers, teachers and business presenters, this course demonstrates how to create and combine text and graphics for professional-looking business presentations. Learn to create your own slide presentation in a minimum amount of time.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or the basic computing skills as described in our self-test.
Note: In order to save their work, all students are required to bring a flash drive to class. (Get more information.) Students may be eligible for tuition support by the Suffolk County Department of Labor. Call 631-853-6600 for eligibility.
Required Text: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Step-by-Step (ISBN # 0735623015). Cost of text is not included in the course fee. Students must bring textbook to the first class meeting.
Section A: (4 sessions): Tuesdays, 12-3pm; February 23; March 2, 9 & 16, 2010

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For information on how to register, including a downloadable registration form, travel directions, and where to park, go to Registration. If you would like additional information regarding any of the programs the Division of Career Development offers, send an email or call 631.632.7022.