Cuesta College Community Programs
Phone: (805) 546-3132; Fax: (805) 546-3107
Online Courses
Computers - Online
Basic
Requirements:
Internet access,
E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.
See individual classes for additional requirements.
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101 Tips
& Tricks for iMac & Macintosh
Use more Macintosh more efficiently and increase your
productivity by learning dozens of tips, tricks, and shortcuts involving
the Operating System, Keyboard, Desktop Navigation, the Internet, Editing
Text, Fonts, Special characters, Maintenance, Viruses, Keyboards,
Monitors, Disks, Sound, and more.
REQUIREMENTS: Macintosh or iMac equipped with OSX, OS9, OS8, or OS7.
Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web
browser, and an Apple iMac or Macintosh computer.
Instructor:
Mac
Mandley;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL701C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL801C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL101C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL201C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL301C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL401C.308; Register
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Achieving Top
Search Engine Positions
Learn
how to achieve top search engine positioning in this highly interactive,
six-week course. Discover how search engines work and how important events
have shaped the entire Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry. Learn
which search engines are used the most frequently, and which ones you must
absolutely get your site listed in. Master important HTML tags and
understand how to use them effectively and ethically. Explore exciting and
free online tools that can help you choose the most popular keywords
related to the topic of your Web site. Domain, folder, and file naming
conventions are discussed along with content layout and its effect on
search engine positions. The entire SEO cycle is covered in detail, from
primary keyword selection through the post-submission analysis. By the end
of this course, you will have the knowledge and the know-how to achieve
top search engine positions! REQUIREMENTS: Internet
access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser,
Completion of the 'Creating Web Pages' course or equivalent HTML
experience, and a computer of any type.
Instructor:
Bob Viers;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL702C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL802C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL102C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL202C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL302C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL402C.308; Register
Online
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Alice
2.0 Programming, Intro
Alice was designed to
teach object-oriented principles to novice programmers, all while helping
them to create exciting, three-dimensional worlds for animations and
games. This course will show you how to create programs that use basic
programming concepts like variables, decisions, events, loops, and arrays.
The best part is that you'll be able to learn and practice these
techniques while creating programs in a three-dimensional world. This
makes programming more fun and easier to learn. By the end of the course,
you'll be able to make interesting three-dimensional worlds that your
audience can view like movies or play like interactive video games. You'll
also be able to take the concepts you've learned here and apply them to
other object-oriented languages like Java, C++, C#, or Visual Basic.
REQUIREMENTS:
Alice v2.0 is a free
download at www.alice.org. There are Alice 2.0 versions for Microsoft
Windows (ME, NT, 2000, XP, and Vista). Additionally, there are Alice 2.0
releases for Mac OSX and Linux. You will also need Internet access;
e-mail; and the Netscape, Firefox, or Internet Explorer Web browser.
Instructor:
Mike Orsega;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL703C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL803C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL103C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL203C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL303C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL403C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
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ASP.NET
Intro
Learn how to use
Microsoft's visual Web developer to create exciting, interactive, and
polished Web sites with ASP.NET. You'll begin this hands-on course by
adding powerful controls to your Web pages, giving visitors the ability to
interact with your Web site. You'll find out how to connect to a database,
read the information stored inside, and display it exactly the way you
want. You'll find out how style sheets make it easy to give every page of
your Web site the same clean, consistent, and professional look, and
you'll learn how to create master pages to ensure that each page you
create uses a common set of controls. Using ASP.NET's powerful membership
features, you'll develop a true community-based Web site that allows users
to register, log in, create and update profiles, and post messages to a
forum. You'll explore the issue of Web security, and you'll discover some
simple things you can do to protect your site and prevent the most common
types of attacks. REQUIREMENTS:
Microsoft
.NET Framework version 2.0 or better and Visual Web Developer 2005 Express
Edition, both available from
http://www.asp.net (software must be installed and fully operational
before the course begins); Windows 2000 (with Service Pack 4), Windows XP
(with service Pack 2), or Windows Vista; 192 MB RAM or more, 500 MBytes
Free Disk Space (full installation requires 1.3 GByte free disk space);
Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox
Web browser. Note: This course is not suitable for Macintosh users.
Instructor:
Jeffrey Kent;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL704C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL804C.208; Register
Online
Fall
2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL104C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL204C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL304C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL404C.308; Register
Online
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C#
Programming, Intro
Learn the fundamentals of computer programming with the hot
new C# programming language. You'll begin with an exploration of
input/output operations, decision making, looping, and object oriented
programming principles. Then, you'll gain hands-on experience using
sequential data files, and you'll build your very own Graphical User
Interface (GUI) application. Learn to program the right way: by using a
state-of-the-art language to build impressive and professional-looking
applications on your schedule and on your very own computer.
REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Visual C# .NET Standard 2003, Internet access, e-mail, and the
Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Mike Orsega;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL706C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL806C.208; Register
Online
Fall
2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL106C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL206C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL306C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL406C.308; Register
Online
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C# Programming,
Intermediate
Build upon your current
knowledge of programming logic by writing Graphical User Interface (GUI)
applications in the C# programming language. This course will show you how
to write professional looking applications with many of the common GUI
controls, such as buttons, labels, text boxes, check boxes, and radio
buttons. You'll also learn how to put menus and toolbars into your program
to make them easier to use. And later in the course, you'll find out how
to make your program interact with sequential files, random access files,
and databases.
This
six-week course will walk you through computer application design and
implementation by giving you real examples that you can enter as you
learn. Since practicing is the best way to learn programming, most lessons
have more than one example, and each provides a programming problem you
can solve to demonstrate your new knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of Mike Orsega's "Introduction to C# Programming" course (or
equivalent experience), Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP, Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox
or Internet Explorer Web browser.
Instructor:
Mike Orsega;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL705C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL805C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall
2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL105C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL205C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL305C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL405C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
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C++ Programming,
Intro
Learn how to
program in C++ from a master programming instructor and published author.
In this project-oriented course, you'll skip all the gobbledygook and get
right to programming--even if you have no prior programming experience!
Before you know it, you'll be putting together programs that have their
own windows and controls, and you'll see how easy programming really is.
In the course, you'll see how the world around us is built up by
objects--things that have qualities and capabilities, and you'll explore
how you can take that information and write a computer program that models
the world around us. You'll then see that this is the actual technique
that professional programmers use to build their programs. By the end of
the course, you'll be using Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition to
write real programs for Microsoft Windows.
REQUIREMENTS:
Microsoft
Windows 2000, 2003, XP, or Vista,
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition (free Express edition can be
downloaded from Microsoft), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet
Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Jeffrey Kent;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL779C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL879C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL179C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL279C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL379C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL479C.308; Register
Online
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Comp TIA A+ Certification Prep, Basic
Time
to roll up those sleeves and dive inside the personal computer! The Basic
A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to
virtually every personal computer - including microprocessors, RAM, power
supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, floppy drives, and
hard drives. You'll learn how things work, how to configure everything,
and how to troubleshoot in real world environments. This class gives you
the knowledge upon which you'll base the rest of your A+ Certification
studies and helps you take that first step to becoming an excellent PC
hardware technician. So what are you waiting for?!?
REQUIREMENTS: A solid conceptual and practical knowledge of Windows
2000 or XP and preferably some experience with Windows 98 or ME; Internet
access with e-mail and a current version of a Web browser such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape. It's
also recommended that you have a PC that you can take apart and put back
together again. This can be anything from an ancient Intel 286 to a newer
486 or beyond. Because of the dangers of electro-static
discharge (to the machine, not the student), we do not require you to
tear apart your own primary computer. This is, however, a class that
trains you to be a hardware technician - having a machine to play with
greatly helps your learning.
Note:
This course covers CompTIA's requirements for the 2003 release of the A+
exams.
Instructor:
Scott
Jernigan;
Fee: $107 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL708C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL808C.208; Register
Online
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL108C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL208C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL308C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL408C.308; Register
Online
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Comp TIA A+ Certification Prep, Intermediate
This course
dives into the details of the various Windows operating systems covered by
the A+ Certification exam. The Intermediate A+ Certification Prep course
teaches you how to install, maintain, configure, and upgrade all current
versions of Windows: NT, 9x, 2000, and XP. You'll also learn how to use
the DOS-style command line for performing tech tasks. The course also
covers the finer points of Windows navigation, such as little known
shortcuts, and Windows hardware installation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion
of the Basic A+ Certification Prep course; Internet access with e-mail and
a current Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape; access to a
PC running Windows 9x, and a PC running Windows 2000 or XP, so that you
can learn the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences between these two
families of Windows. Although this course focuses on operating systems,
you should have access to a hard drive that you can install, format, and
partition, and to a couple of Plug and Play devices that you can practice
installing. Because of the dangers of
electro-static discharge (to the machine, not the student), we do not
require you to tear apart your own primary computer (and definitely do not
recommend that you format or partition your primary hard drive!).
Note: This course covers CompTIA's requirements for the 2003 release
of the A+ exams.
Instructor: Scott
Jernigan;
Fee: $107 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL709C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL809C.208; Register
Online
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL109C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL209C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL309C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL409C.308; Register
Online
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Comp TIA A+ Certification Prep, Advanced
The Advanced A+
Certification Prep course takes you through an extensive set of
technologies, including SCSI, video, modems, printers, multimedia,
portable PCs, and networking. You'll study the hardware and learn the
software necessary to install, configure, and troubleshoot that hardware.
REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, e-mail, and
the Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.
Successful completion of the Basic A+ Certification Prep and Intermediate
A+ Certification Prep courses. A Windows 9x PC that you can experiment on.
You will probably want to remove/install various devices, such as video,
sound, and modems. Because of the dangers of electro-static
discharge (to the machine, not the student), however, we do not
require you to tear apart your own primary computer. This is a class that
trains you to be a technician - having a machine to play with greatly
helps your learning. You can pick up an old PC from second-hand stores,
garage sales, or your Aunt Edna's attic.
Instructor:
Scott
Jernigan;
Fee: $107 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL707C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL807C.208; Register
Online
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL107C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL207C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL307C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL407C.308; Register
Online
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Comp TIA Network+
Certification Prep
This course will teach you everything you need
to know to take and pass the challenging Network+ certification exam and
become an excellent network technician. You'll learn about topologies, the
OSI Seven-Layer model, protocol suites, modern network operating systems,
network hardware, cabling standards, remote connectivity, Internet
connections, network troubleshooting, and more. Network+ certification
also counts as one of the elective exams for the Microsoft Certified
Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. REQUIREMENTS:
Familiarity with personal computers, including hardware and
software. Proficiency with Windows. A+ certification is strongly
recommended, but not required. Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet
Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Scott Jernigan;
Fee: $107 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL710C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL810C.208; Register
Online
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL110C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL210C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL310C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL410C.308; Register
Online
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Comp TIA Security+
Certification Prep
The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that computer security and related
computer-support specialties will be among the fastest-growing occupations
through 2012. CompTIA's Security+ certificate is widely regarded as the
entry-level certificate for this fast-growing field. Getting that
certificate requires passing CompTIA's challenging SY0-101 exam.
In this six-week course, you'll learn everything you need to know
to pass the exam and get your Security+ certificate. This is not a course
on how to study for the exam. This course is fully self-contained and
contains everything you need to know to ace the exam and leave the exam
center with your Security+ credential in-hand.
REQUIREMENTS:
CompTIA
recommends that you have A+ and Network+ certifications, and two years
on-the-job networking experience, prior to preparing for this exam. We
don't require that much. But you should have substantial knowledge of
TCP/IP networking prior to signing up for this course. You'll also need
Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer
Web browser.
Instructor:
Alan Simpson;
Fee: $107 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL711C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL811C.208; Register
Online
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL111C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL211C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL311C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL411C.308; Register
Online
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Computer
Skills for the Workplace
Learn the fundamental
computer skills you need to succeed in today's workplace. You'll discover
practical applications for email, word processors, spreadsheets, and
databases, gaining a working foundation for the critical computer skills
you need to survive in the modern job market.
REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, e-mail,
Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, and a computer
equipped with Microsoft Windows 95 or newer.
Instructor:
Dave Paquin;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL712C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL812C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL112C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL212C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL312C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL412C.308; Register
Online
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CorelDraw X3 Intro
Enhance your company
newsletter, logo, or letterhead, boost your personal Web page, or design
an original greeting card using dazzling images you’ve created with
CorelDRAW. Learn how to add brilliant colors, designs and exquisite text
to your original artwork and then export them with ease to other computer
applications, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the Web.
REQUIREMENTS:
Microsoft Windows XP or 2000;
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 or
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 Upgrade or
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 Student and Teacher Edition are all
acceptable (please be sure to install the software on your computer before
the course begins); Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox
or Internet Explorer Web browser. Artistic ability is not required, just a
desire to be creative.
Note:
This course is not suitable for Macintosh
users.
Instructor:
John Sadlouskos;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL713C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL813C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL113C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL213C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL313C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL413C.308; Register
Online
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Creating a Home
Network
If
you have more than one computer at home, creating a network makes a lot of
sense. It allows you to easily share documents, photos, files, and
peripherals (such as printers, drives, and Internet connections). This
means that no matter which network computer you use, you'll always have
the information and resources you need at hand. Fortunately, Windows XP
Home Edition makes it easy to connect computers that are using it as an
operating system. But you need to know how to get started and what steps
to take. This course shows you the ins and outs
of building a home network with Windows XP Home Edition. We'll start with
all the networking terms, and then use those terms to identify the
hardware and software you need to build your network. Then you'll learn
how to install your networking hardware and configure Windows XP so your
computers can talk to each other. And finally, we'll cover configuring
printers and other peripherals. By the end of the course, you'll know how
to manage and maintain your Windows XP network, and how to keep it secure.
REQUIREMENTS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, completion of Alan Simpson's
"Introduction to Windows XP" online course (or equivalent Windows
experience), Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or
Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Eric Butow;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL714C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL814C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL114C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL214C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL314C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL414C.308; Register
Online
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Creating a Small Office Network
Create your
own small office network using Windows XP. Slash expenses
and improve efficiency by learning how to share printers, Internet
connections, drives, and documents. You'll learn what hardware you will
need, how to configure Windows XP to run your small network, how to
configure printers and other peripherals, and how to manage and maintain
your network and keep it secure.
REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of
Introduction to Windows XP or equivalent experience, Internet access,
e-mail, two or more computers running Windows XP, and Netscape or Internet
Explorer Web browser.
Instructor:
Eric
Butow;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL715C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL815C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL115C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL215C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL315C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16;
Course# OL415C.308; Register
Online
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Creating
User Requirements Documents
Your success as a developer depends almost entirely on your ability
to meet or exceed your customers' every expectation. This course will show
you, step by step, how to discover and document precisely what your
customer wants. No matter which industry you work for, no matter what type
of project you have, you will master the requirements management process
in this course. You will learn practical techniques to gather, manage, and
document user requirements that you can be apply immediately to your
profession. In addition, this course will use examples and templates to
walk you through the complete process of creating a user requirements
document from inception through completion and beyond.
REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, e-mail,
Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, and
any type of computer.
Instructor:
Nidhi Misra;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL716C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL816C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL116C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL216C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL316C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL416C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
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Creating Web Pages
Create and post your very own Web site on the
Internet in this extensive, hands-on, six-week workshop. First, you'll
learn about the capabilities of the World Wide Web and the fundamentals of
web design. Then, with your instructor's patient guidance, you'll plan the
content, structure and layout of your Web site, create pages full of
neatly formatted text, build links between the pages and to the outside
world, and add color, backgrounds, graphics, tables, hot buttons, and
animation. You'll also learn critical and timely information on securing
the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful no-cost
or low-cost web marketing strategies.
REQUIREMENTS: Internet access,
E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser, and completion of Craig
Power's Introduction to the Internet course (or equivalent
experience).
Instructor: Craig
Power;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL717C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL817C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL117C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL217C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL317C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL417C.308; Register
Online
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Creating Web Pages II
Are
you using HTML to its fullest potential? In this practical,
project-oriented course, you'll discover how you can use tables to create
fresh, innovative, and unconventional arrangements of text, colors and
graphics. You'll become skilled at incorporating audio into your site, and
you'll find out how frames can improve site navigation and turn otherwise
drab pages into stunning works of art. Find out how to make your site more
interactive through the use of forms, and learn how formatting your pages
with Cascading Style Sheets can literally save you hours of time and
effort. REQUIREMENTS: Completion
of Craig Power's Creating Web Pages online course (or equivalent
HTML experience), Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape, Firefox, or
Internet Explorer Web browser, and a computer of any type.
Instructor: Craig
Power;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL718C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL818C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL118C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL218C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL318C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL418C.308; Register
Online
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Crystal Reports 10
Intro
Learn how to use Crystal Reports to convert raw database or accounting
data into meaningful and readable reports. Impress your peers, clients,
and superiors by discovering new ways to convey information. By the time
you finish this course, you'll be able to create a wide variety of
handsome and sophisticated reports that communicate more--much more--than
mere facts. You'll also be able to use charts and maps to present
information visually, and cross-tabs to show correlations between loosely
related data items. You'll even find out how to save yourself time and
effort by creating a library of custom functions you can use over and over
in report after reports. REQUIREMENTS: Crystal
Reports 10, Microsoft Windows, Internet access, e-mail, and the
Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.
Instructor: Allen G
Taylor;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL719C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL819C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL119C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL219C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL319C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL419C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * *
CSS
& XHTML Intro
Learn how to create
state-of-the-art Web sites using modern CSS and XHTML techniques. Take
your existing HTML skills to the next level and start building sites like
the pros. If you want to survive and excel in
the fast-paced world of Web publishing, you're going to need to keep up
with ever-evolving standards. Traditional HTML is rapidly becoming
obsolete, as powerful new languages like CSS and XHTML gain popularity and
mindshare among Web developers. CSS and XHTML not only make it easier for
you to build and manage large Web sites, these powerful languages can also
give you more precise control over the appearance of every page you build.
Almost every Web development tool--including Dreamweaver, Microsoft
Expressions Web, and Visual Web Developer--offer support for, and
occasionally require the use of, CSS and XHTML.
This course will provide you with the foundation you'll need to master two
critical and fast-growing new Web languages. If you're a Web developer,
why not begin your transition to CSS and XHTML today?
REQUIREMENTS: A text
editor (like Windows Notepad); basic computer skills; familiarity with
files, folders, text editing, and copying and pasting; Internet access,
e-mail, and the Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Netscape Web browser.
Completion of our online Creating Web Pages course (or equivalent
experience with HTML and Web publishing) is recommended.
Instructor:
Alan Simpson;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL720C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL820C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL120C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL220C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL320C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL420C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * *
CSS
& XHTML Intermediate
Today's Web sites require streamlined code that adapts to a variety of
screen resolutions, Web browsers, and user needs. CSS and XHTML are the
keys to creating that, and they're the foundation upon which all modern
Web sites are built. This means Web developers need a deep understanding
of CSS and XHTML. In this course, you'll take your CSS and XHTML skills
to the next level and learn how to create professional-quality Web
sites. You'll find out the methods the pros use to quickly build
effective sites that are easy to maintain and modify. You'll discover
the secrets to ensuring you keep total creative control over every
aspect of a site. You'll master specific techniques for creating
flexible, table-less page layouts that adapt to all Web browsers, screen
resolutions, and user needs. And you'll learn how to build accessibility
and search engine optimization into those page layouts.
REQUIREMENTS:
You'll
need a simple text editor like Notepad in Windows or other Web
development tool, as well as basic computer skills, and some familiarity
with HTML and CSS. Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer,
Firefox, Safari, or Netscape Web browser are also required for access to
the course.
Note:
Successful completion of "Introduction to CSS and XHTML"
course, or prior experience with HTML and Web publishing is recommended.
Instructor:
Alan Simpson;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL787C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL887C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL187C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL287C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL387C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL487C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * * Database Development
Intro
A number of powerful tools are available to help you build databases
and database applications. However, if you do not apply a systematic,
structured approach to the use of those tools, you will probably produce
systems that fail to meet user needs. Many projects bog down or are never
completed for lack of a disciplined approach to development. This course
will guide you step-by-step through all the phases of a system development
project to guarantee that the resulting product will not only work as it
was designed to work, but also that the design truly responds to user
needs. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or
Netscape or Firefox Web browser, any type of computer, and a database
management system, including Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server,
Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
Instructor: Allen G
Taylor;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL721C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL821C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL121C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL221C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL321C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL421C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * *
Designing
Effective Websites
These
days, creating a Web site is so easy almost anyone can do it. But with
all the competition on the Web, creating a site that's effective is more
challenging than ever. To do that, you need to employ good design
principles. Regardless of your current skills or level of knowledge, in
this course you'll master the basics of Web design and learn how to
build sites that are better and more effective. Get ready to take your
Web design skills to the next level! We'll examine the tension between
form and function, explore the six major states of the Web site
development process, and learn the basics of user-centered design. We'll
also review the five basic steps to organizing information, find out how
site design themes can be used for information delivery, and review Web
page design considerations. Along the way, we'll talk about effective
type and graphics and explore the idea of Web 2.0. This course is a must
for Web designers, giving the tips and tools that will help them
establish a solid career.
REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of "Creating Web Pages I and II" (or equivalent HTML or Web
authoring tool experience). Any type of computer, Internet access,
e-mail, and Web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox.
Optional: An Imaging program, such as Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro (any
version), and a Web page authoring tool, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Microsoft Expression Web.
Instructor: Patricia
Franks;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL722C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL822C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL122C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL222C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL322C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL422C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
* * * * * *
DreamWeaver 8 Intro
Learn to harness the
power of this industry-standard Web design program from a Silicon Alley
veteran. Master the basics of document creation and how to insert and
format text, images, hyperlinks, tables, multimedia files, and other types
of Web page content. Explore different page design concepts—with an
emphasis on avoiding common layout errors.
You’ll examine and answer the five primary questions that guarantee
success for any Web site project. You’ll learn how to use DreamWeaver’s
built-in FTP features to upload your site content to a Web server, and
maintain that site after it’s published.
And don't worry if you have no previous HTML experience. This course will
help you discover how to use DreamWeaver to learn the underlying language
of every Web page. REQUIREMENTS:
Adobe/Macromedia DreamWeaver 8 or
Adobe/Macromedia Studio 8 (please be sure to install this software
on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP or 2000
or Macintosh OS X; at least one year of experience using a computer; the
ability to install programs on your computer and work with files; Internet
access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Netscape Web
browser.
Instructor:
Robert Fuller;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL723C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL823C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL123C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL223C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL323C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL423C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * *
 DreamWeaver
CS3 Intro
Learn Adobe Dreamweaver from a Web design pro, and get the training you
need to develop first-class Web sites! We'll uncover the secrets of
effective page layout—secrets that ensure your sites reach and impress
your audience. Then you'll master the techniques for producing fully
functioning sites, learning how to insert and format text, images,
hyperlinks, tables, and a variety of media formats. And finally, you'll
see how Dreamweaver makes it a snap to upload sites to a Web server and
maintain them once they're online. Along the way, we'll answer the five
questions that guarantee success for any Web site project. If you have
no Web design experience, you'll love how easy Dreamweaver makes it to
learn HTML, the language that drives the Internet! REQUIREMENTS:
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (please be sure to install this software on
your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP
or Macintosh OS X; at least one year of experience using a computer; the
ability to install programs on your computer and work with files;
Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla
Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Robert Fuller;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL790C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL890C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL190C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL290C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL390C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL490C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * *
DreamWeaver
CS3 Intermediate
Take your Adobe Dreamweaver skills to the next level under the tutelage
of a proven Web development expert. Examine pure CSS layout and learn
how to incorporate multimedia elements such as Flash video and audio.
Discover the uses of XML and XSL. In this new intermediate-level
Dreamweaver class, you'll learn to harness the power of this
industry-standard Web design tool. During this hands-on training, you'll
learn how to use standards-compliant Cascading Style Sheets to create
Web pages that are easier to maintain and more search engine-friendly. REQUIREMENTS:
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 (please be sure to install this software on
your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP
or Macintosh OS X; completion of Robert Fuller's Introduction to
Dreamweaver CS3 online course (or equivalent experience); the
ability to install programs on your computer and work with files;
Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla
Firefox Web browser.
Instructor:
Robert Fuller;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL791C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL891C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL191C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL291C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL391C.308; Register
Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL491C.308; Register
Online
* * * * * * DreamWeaver MX 2004
Intro
If
you want to be a Web designer, you need to know Dreamweaver MX 2004. In
this highly interactive, project-oriented course, a Web pro will help you
harness the full potential of this industry-standard development tool.
You’ll find out how to create, arrange, and format text, images,
hyperlinks, tables, and various other media types. You’ll also examine
intelligent page design - with an emphasis on avoiding common layout
errors.
REQUIREMENTS: Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX 2004
or Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX 2004 Upgrade; Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, or 98 or
Macintosh OS 10.2.6 (or better); at least one year of experience using a
computer; the ability to install programs on your computer and work with
files; Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer, Firefox, or
Netscape Web browser.
Instructor: Robert
Fuller;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL724C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL824C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL124C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL224C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL324C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL424C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
* * * * * *
Fireworks MX 2004,
Imaging for the Web
Tap
into the power of Fireworks MX 2004 to create dynamic Web graphics,
including logos, buttons, rollovers, image swaps, animation, and more.
Learn to use Fireworks alone to produce interactive Web pages without
writing any code, or integrate your creations with Dreamweaver or Flash
for a truly remarkable total Web solution.
REQUIREMENTS: Macromedia
Fireworks MX 2004; Windows 98 or better or Macintosh OS X or better;
Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web
browser.
Instructor: Kathy Marrs;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL725C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL825C.208; Call
546-3132 to Register
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL125C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL225C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
Course# OL325C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL425C.308; Call
546-3132 to Register
* * * * * *
Flash 8
Intro
Learn
how to create exciting interactive animations from a working Flash
designer and author with more than a decade of experience in Flash
development. Discover how to create animations, build online applications,
manage photos, integrate video, and upload your very own Flash
presentations to a Web site. You’ll pick up many tricks used by top Flash
designers, and you'll walk away with a solid working knowledge of the
Flash workspace and tools. You’ll learn about Flash’s Timeline and how it
helps you create exciting animations, even if you have no prior
experience. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be able to
integrate your work into a Web page and share it with friends, family, or
your business associates.
REQUIREMENTS:
You'll need a basic
knowledge of computers,
Macromedia Flash Pro 8
or
Macromedia Flash Basic 8
(software must be installed and fully operational before the course
begins), Windows XP or Macintosh OS X, Internet access, e-mail, and the
Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Netscape Web browser.
Instructor:
Shane Elliott;
Summer 2008; Fee: $87 each
Jul 16 - Aug 22;
Course# OL726C.208; Register
Online
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL826C.208; Register
Online
Fall 2008; Fee: $89 each
Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL126C.308;
Register
Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL226C.308;
Register
Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19;
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