
Computer Technology Classes
Photoshop CS5 Level 1 ($55)
This introductory course will provide users with the ability to begin their marketing materials, blogs, newsletters, and photo editing journey! The course provides great information to those interested in graphic design as a hobby or as a potential career. (for PC users)
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40677 | 2/9/12 & 2/16/12 | Estherville (45) | 5:30-9 pm (Thurs.) |
Photoshop CS5 Level 2 ($55)
Take your Photoshop skills to the next level. Edit and export video files! Automate tasks within Photoshop. Integrate Photoshop with Illustrator and Acrobat! If you’re a beginner, please take Photoshop Level 1 first.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40678 | 3/15/12 & 3/29/12 | Estherville (45) | 5:30-9pm (Thurs.) |
Windows 7 Level 1 ($75)
Do you have Windows 7 on your PC? This course is designed for new users to Windows 7 on a Personal Computer. Your will learn how to navigate throughout Windows 7, tips and tricks to use, and customize your PC to suit your needs. Please take the Introduction to Computer Using Windows 7 class first.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40679 | 2/21/12 & 2/28/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
| 40845 | 3/26/12 & 3/27/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40705 | 4/19/12 & 4/26/12 | Emmetsburg | 5:30-9pm (Thurs.) |
Windows 7 Level 2 ($75)
Would you like to take the knowledge you learned in the Windows 7 Level 1 course to another level? Learn how to customize Windows 7, configure networks and user accounts, work with applications, and much more. If you’re a beginner, please take Windows 7 1 first.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40680 | 3/13/12 & 3/20/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
| 40842 | 4/16/12 & 4/17/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40709 | 5/3/12 & 5/10/12 | Emmetsburg | 5:30-9pm (Thurs.) |
Word Level I ($75)
This course will provide PC users with the basics in creating documents, editing documents and formatting text, paragraphs, tables and graphics.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40704 | 4/11/12 & 4/18/12 | Spencer (122) | 5:30-9pm (Wed.) |
| 40839 | 4/30/12 & 5/1/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40684 | 6/19/12 & 6/26/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
Word Level II ($75)
Learn the intermediate features of word. In this course, you will learn about adding lists, tables, charts and graphics to your document.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40706 | 4/25/12 & 5/2/12 | Spencer | 5:30-9pm (Wed.) |
| 40841 | 5/14/12 & 5/15/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40685 | 7/10/12 & 7/17/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
Excel Level I ($75)
Interested in creating basic spreadsheets, modifying current worksheets, developing a workbook, calculating and formatting a workbook? This entry level Excel class is for PC users.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40853 | 2/27/12 & 2/28/12 | Estherville (51) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40703 | 3/27/12 & 4/3/12 | Emmetsburg | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
| 40843 | 6/18/12 & 6/19/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
Excel Level II ($75)
Learn to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets. This course for PC users introduces creating and applying templates, creating charts, sorting and filtering, and applying graphics to your workbook.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40854 | 3/12/12 & 3/13/12 | Estherville (51) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
| 40707 | 4/10/12 & 4/17/12 | Emmetsburg | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
Introduction to Computers Using Windows 7 ($75)
If you are new to computers, this class is a perfect introduction for you! Familiarize yourself, learn computer set up options, and explore Windows 7.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40693 | 7/24/12 & 7/26/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
Microsoft Publisher ($75)
This class offers information on creating a publication, creating a website, making changes to existing publications, and formatting a template. MS Publisher is a great tool to use for marketing purposes! The class will cover MS Publisher 2010 version.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40694 | 3/27/12 & 4/3/12 | Spirit Lake (127) | 5:30-9pm (Tues.) |
PowerPoint ($75)
Learn the fundamentals needed to create and modify basic presentations using PowerPoint You will also learn how to add graphics, tables, and charts to your presentation.
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40840 | 6/4/12 & 6/5/12 | Algona (17) | 5:30-9pm (Mon. & Tues.) |
Learn the Google Experience! ($45)
Our instructor is a certified instructor for Google! You will learn all there is to know about various ways you can use Google. Google is more than just a search engine. Learn how Google can help you with organization, email, marketing, and much much more!
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40933 | 3/12, 3/13 & 3/15/12 | Spencer (122) | 5:30-7:30pm (Mon. & Tues. & Thurs.) |
Learn the iPad! ($45)
Did you receive a new iPad for Christmas? Are you interested in learning all the capabilities that your iPad can provide for you? Take this class as an introduction to your new tablet!
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40934 | 3/26, 3/27 & 3/29/12 | Spencer (122) | 5:30-7:30pm (Mon. & Tues. & Thurs.) |
Social Media ($45)
Are you new to social networking, or are you familiar with it, and just need expert advice? Facebook, Twitter, and Skype are great tools that you can use to access relationships outside of the state, and market your business. Join this class to learn about Facebook, Twitter, and Skype! Our instructor is an expert, and will guide you through all the possibilities of social networking!
| Course # | Date(s) | Site | Time |
| 40935 | 4/23, 4/24 & 4/26/12 | Spencer (122) | 5:30-7:30pm (Mon. & Tues. & Thurs.) |
Contact:
Shauna Donovan
712-336-6572
sdonovan@iowalakes.edu
