Technology & Education Executive Council
Digital Media/IT Council
Health Industry Steering Committee
Gateway Business Advisory Council
CTTC Business Advisory Council Educator Colloquium
Summer Educator Institutes Community Technology Training Centers
Construction Gateway College and Career Fair
Go To College
Health Careers Acadamies
MMX
Community Technology Training Centers

Skillpoint Alliance's Community Technology Training Centers offer computer training and career development for adults. Our main course offerings are summarized below. You may also download our current course schedule. Orientation is required prior to enrollment in our classes. The orientation schedule is included in the course schedule.

Basic Course Descriptions:

Preparatory Computer Skills

¨ Parts and Terminology

¨ Basic Mouse Operation

¨ Basic Keyboard Operation

¨ Using Simple programs such as Paint and Notepad

¨ Basics of Saving and Opening a file

Beginner Computer Skills

¨ Basic Computer Vocabulary and Understanding

¨ Intro to Internet and E-mail use

¨ Simple Editing and Formatting

¨ Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Searching Fundamentals

 

Fundamentals of File Management

¨ Saving, moving, deleting, finding files

¨ Organizing information

¨ Using Windows Explorer

 

Fundamentals of MS Word

¨ Advanced Word Processing - More on Formatting

¨ Letters, Resumes, Memos, Newsletters etc.

¨ Using ClipArt and Graphics

¨ Tables and Columns

Fundamentals of MS Excel

¨ Mathematic Calculations

¨ Spreadsheets and Accounting

¨ Database basics

 

Fundamentals of PowerPoint

¨ Presentations, “Slide Shows”

¨ Multimedia (Sound, Motion, Video)

 

Collaborating with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

¨ Use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint together

¨ Link Files

¨ Mail Merge

Resume Writing and Development

¨ What to include and what NOT to include

¨ Cover letters 101

¨ Job Objectives

Interviewing Skills

¨ Determining what employers are seeking

¨ Answering difficult questions

¨ Presenting yourself professionally

Financial Management using MS Excel

¨ Creating a budget using Microsoft Excel

¨ Prioritizing expenses

¨ Taking control of your financial situation

Career Path Development

¨ Creating a career plan based on your desires and needs

¨ Finding employment and educational opportunities

¨ Solidifying your future plans

 

…and many, many more.

 For more information regarding these classes, please contact Itza Torrez at (512) 323-6773 Ext. 122 or at 

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