Computer Training Institute
Spring & Summer 2008

The Computer Training Institute serves the computer training needs of the community by providing a variety of regularly scheduled courses for individuals who need to upgrade their skills in computer operations or to develop new skills. Courses available range from introductory-level courses for the novice user to advanced courses for the experienced user. The short, intensive courses focus on computer applications. Hands-on training is emphasized, with each student having access to a computer system. Classes are available during both the day and evening and are offered on a selected basis at all college sites. Courses may be customized to focus on specific company needs and provided in special formats under contract. Classes may also be offered on-site using company facilities.

Call (865) 539-7167 or 539-7166 for more information

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Adobe InDesign

NEW!
Mac Mouse Adobe InDesign is rapidly becoming the industry standard, and a new generation of designers have cut their teeth on it since it was introduced six years ago. InDesign’s use of precision typography, transparency, unlimited undos, and seamless Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat PDF are great reasons to switch. Training sessions are all hands-on, project-based, and are taught at Pellissippi's state-of-the-art Mac lab. Each participant gets individual attention and leaves with a textbook and CD of take-away projects they can use to continue building professional skills.
Instructor: Todd Duren
Registration

InDesign: Getting Your Feet Wet NEW!
6 Class Hours, .6 CEU
This course introduces the page layout application that is rapidly becoming the industry standard. Students will begin working with InDesign using an existing file, and then progress to building a real-world project using supplied text and graphics. Learn the most efficient ways to navigate through pages, place text, control type, import and size photos, and apply drop shadows and transparency effects.
COM XXXP...........Call for class dates & times

InDesign: Diving Deeper NEW!
6 Class Hours, .6 CEU
If you're already an InDesign user, you'll be interested in this course. “Diving Deeper” focuses on managing larger projects and multi-piece campaigns with speed and efficiency. Skills include using project templates, paragraph styles, character styles, and libraries to avoid styling text and importing repeated elements by hand.
COM XXXP...........Call for class dates & times

InDesign: Olympic-Speed Layout NEW!
6 Class Hours, .6 CEU
This course focuses on techniques to further upgrade your InDesign skills. Save time with multiple master pages, learn to use “smart ligatures” and old-style figures in open type fonts, and more efficient workflow. Also learn to use Preflight and Packaging to eliminate font problems, missing and improperly formatted graphics, and other problems that delay jobs and upset clients.
COM XXXP...........Call for class dates & times




PC Repair/A+ Certification 
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $850 
The A+ Certification course teaches essential technical skills and customer relation techniques essential to become a successful computer service technician. A+ Certification is one of the most sought-after certifications in the computer industry. This course prepares the participant to pass the A+ Certification test.
Registration
COM 004P76...........MT/June 2-July 1/5:30-9:30 p.m.



Internet

Introduction to the Internet 
6 Class Hours, .6 CEU, $135
This course covers basic navigation of the internet and how to use it as a successful utility. Topics included in the course are World Wide Web navigation and other internet functions.  This course is for any individual who is learning to use the internet.
Registration
COM 098P75...........WR/May 7-8/6-9 p.m.
COM 098P06...........F/June 13/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 098P78...........WR/Aug 13-14/6-9 p.m.


Network+
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $1000
Registration
COM 040P...........By request

Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) Exam Preparation
30 Class Hours, 3 CEU, $1000
This fast track hands-on course provides training for the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) exam. Topics covered include system installation, initialization, file system management, user administration, network configuration, X Window system, kernel configuration, package (RPM) management, troubleshooting and maintenance. 
Registration
By request

Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Foundation Series
The CIW Generalist provides the minimal hands-on skills and knowledge that an Internet professional is expected to understand and be able to use. Foundations skills include basic knowledge of Internet technologies, network infrastructure, and Web authoring using HTML. On-line courses. Call for details.
Registration

(CIW) Foundation
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $725
COM 700..........On-line course. Call for details.

(CIW) Design Methodology& Technology

40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $725
COM 705..........On-line course. Call for details.

(CIW) E-CommerceStrategies and Practices

40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $725
COM 706
..........On-line course. Call for details.




AutoCAD

Introduction to AutoCAD
This course introduces the student to fundamentals to create drawings utilizing the latest version of AutoCAD. The course covers screen organization, accessing commands, entering coordinates, layering skills, drawing set-up, basic drawing and editing commands, and hatching the finished design. Recommended but not required are: drafting experience, working knowledge of DOS and Windows, and an understanding of computers.
Registration

AutoCAD
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $850
CAD 294P75..........TR/May 6-Jun 5/6-9:30 p.m.
CAD 294P77
...........TR/July 8-Aug 7/6-9:30 p.m.

AutoCAD Map
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $850
By request 

AutoDeskMechanical Desktop 

40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $850 
By request

AutoDesk Inventor 
40 Class Hours, 4 CEU, $850 
By request



Getting Started with Computers

Introduction to Personal Computers
6 Class Hours, .6 CEU, $100 
This course covers introduction to a personal computer (pc), including how to set-up and connect a pc. The course also explores how to utilize basic software. This course is appropriate for any first time buyer or beginning user of a personal computer.
Registration
COM 109P74..........WR/Apr 23-24/6-9 p.m.
COM 109P06
...........WR/June 4-5/8:30-11:30 a.m.
COM 109P77
...........WR/July 9-10/6-9 p.m.

Introduction to Windows
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150 
The course covers basic aspects of Windows, including managing documents and running programs. This course is appropriate for any individual using Windows on either a business or personal level.
Registration
COM 050P75...........WR/May 7-8/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 050P06...........
WR/June 11-12/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 050P77
...........WR/July 16-17/5:45-9:15 p.m.

Computers for ESL Students NEW!
30 Class Hours, 3.0 CEU, $300 
This course takes students with at least a low-intermediate ESL reading proficiency through the basics of effectively using a computer to perform basic tasks. Using a highly visual approach combined with a wealth of individual and paired exercises, this course introduces participants to beginning level skills including common computer-oriented vocabulary, basic hardware knowledge, use of a keyboard/mouse, basic tasks such as creating/opening/editing,/printing word processor documents, experience searching the Web and sending/receiving email.

Registration
COMXXXP..........Call for class dates and times


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Word Processing

Introduction to Word
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150 
This course is an introduction to the usefulness of Microsoft™ Word. The course covers the different functions that Word offers the user, and how to effectively manage Word as a tool. This course is appropriate for any individual beginning to use Word as a word processor.
Registration
COM 060P05...........WR/May 7-8/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 060P76...........WR/June 11-12/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 060P07...........WR/July 16-17/8:30 a.m.-noon

Intermediate Word
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175 
This course covers more in-depth uses for Microsoft™ Word and how to create professional documents. Instruction includes tables, importing data, templates, creating catalogs, macros, columns, graphics, and internet basics. This course is appropriate for any individual familiar with Word, but wishing to use it more efficiently.
Registration
COM 061P05
...........WR/May 21-22/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 061P76
...........WR/June 18-19/5:45-9:15 p.m.


Spreadsheet

Introduction to Excel
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150 
This course introduces basic Excel concepts. Topics include entering data, using formulas, working with ranges, absolute references, number formats, and creating a chart. This course is appropriate for any individual beginning to use Microsoft™ Excel.
Registration
COM 062P75...........WR/May 14-15/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 062P06...........WR/June 11-12/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 062P77...........WR/July 16-17/5:45-9:15 p.m.

Intermediate Excel
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175 
This course covers intermediate uses of  Microsoft Excel. Included are creating charts, graphical functions, and database functions. This course is for those familiar with Excel, but wishing to use it more efficiently.
Registration
COM 063P04...........WR/April 23-24/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 063P06...........WR/June 25-26/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 063P77...........WR/July 23-24/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 063P08...........WR/Aug 13-14/8:30 a.m.-noon




Database / Presentations / Integration

Introduction to Access
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150 
This course is designed to introduce the participant to the uses of Access. The course covers database terminology, how to add records, calculation procedures, and filtering. This course is appropriate for any individual seeking a basic understanding of Access.
Registration
COM 065P05...........WR/May 7-8/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 065P76...........WR/June 4-5/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 065P07...........WR/July 9-10/8:30 a.m.-noon
COM 065P78...........WR/Aug 6-7/5:45-9:15 p.m.

Introduction to PowerPoint
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
This course is an introduction into the uses of PowerPoint and how to create a successful presentation. The course covers slide view, editing, templates, and basic presentation techniques. This course is for any person who is seeking an introduction to PowerPoint.

Registration
COM 064P06...........WR/June 4-5/8:30 a.m.-noon


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Accounting Software

Peachtree, Level I
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $250
Registration
COM070P05...........F/May 9/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM070P08...........F/Aug 8/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

QuickBooks, Level I
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
Registration
COM 939P05...........F/May 16/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 939P06...........F/June 6/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 939P08...........F/Aug 15/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

QuickBooks, Level II
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $200
Registration
COM 940P05...........F/May 23/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 940P08...........F/Aug 22/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.


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Web Page Design

Introduction to Dreamweaver
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
This course introduces you to the basics of the Macromedia Dreamweaver Web development application. To ensure your success, you must have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. 
Registration
COM 709P05...........F/May 2/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 709P77...........WR/July-10/5:45-9:15 p.m.

Advanced Dreamweaver
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
This course will introduce you to advanced concepts of the Dreamweaver Web development application. In this course, you will expand on the knowledge you gained in the Dreamweaver Introduction course. You will work with advanced Web site creation features available in Dreamweaver, including libraries and behaviors. In addition, you will utilize many of the new features available within the HTML 4 standard including style sheets and layers. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the Introduction to Dreamweaver or have equivalent knowledge.
Registration
COM 710P..........By request

Introduction to Flash 
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
In this course you will gain experience with Flash tools and methods for working in Flash. You will build on this knowledge by using Flash to create animations that you can publish on the Web or as stand-alone files. To ensure your success, you must have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. 
Registration
COM 711P05...........R/May 22/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
COM 711P76...........MT/June 2-3/5:45-9:15 p.m.
COM 711P08...........F/Aug 29/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Advanced Flash 

7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
In this course you will use Flash to create dynamic applications that range from e-commerce shopping carts to online forms. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take Introduction to Flash or have equivalent knowledge.
Registration
COM 712P..........By request

Introduction to FrontPage
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
Students will learn how to create documents with an HTML format, connected by hypertext, for use on the World Wide Web or on a corporate intranet.
Registration
COM 707P76...........WR/June 4-5/5:45-9:15 p.m.

Advanced FrontPage 
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
Students will learn advanced FrontPage features to create web pages and manage web sites for the World Wide Web or their corporate intranet.  To ensure your success, we recommend you first take Introduction to Frontpage or have equivalent knowledge.
Registration
COM 708P76..........By request

Fireworks, Level I
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
By Request

Fireworks, Level II

7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
By Request

Freehand, Level I
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150

By Request


Freehand, Level II
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
By Request

PhotoShop Elements
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
Registration
COM 720P71...........
..........By request

PhotoShop, Level I
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $150
Registration
COM 470P05
...........R/May 1/8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

COM 470P76
...........WR/June 25-26/5:45-9:15 p.m.

PhotoShop, Level II
7 Class Hours, .7 CEU, $175
Registration
COM 471P
..........By Request


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Description of Selected Computer Classes


Introduction of Personal Computers - COM 109

System unit/connecting the components/starting the computer
Keyboard/mouse/other input devices
Processing/CPU/memory
Storage/floppy-disk drive/hard-disk drive/other storage devices
Output devices/monitors/printers/modems/sound boards
The operating system/document management
Windows survival guide/Desktop/Accessories and applications/Windows Explorer
Application Software

Introduction to Windows - COM 050
Orientation to personal computers/concept of networking
Windows environment/Windows screen
Mouse/Start button/Windows components
Desktop/My Computer/Network Neighborhood/Shortcuts
Running a program/using Help/WordPad
Cutting/copying/pasting/Paint basics
Managing documents/folders/Windows Explorer
Creating folders/sorting and finding documents

Introduction to Word - COM 060
The basics of entering text/File/Save/Save As commands
Opening/editing/saving a document
Navigating/scrolling/searching in a document
Editing/AutoCorrect feature
Selecting/moving and copying text
Character/paragraphy formatting
Tabs/tables/page appearance
Headers/footers/margins/page breaks
Tools/printing/envelopes/labels

Intermediate Word - COM 061
Tables/drawing and calculations/charts
Importing worksheets and data
Styles: applying/creating/redefining
Templates
Merging/data/main documents
Creating catalogs
Macros: creating/assigning/editing/testing macros
Columns/newspaper columns
Graphics/sorting
Internet basics/Word Internet features

Introduction to Excel - COM 062
Paper spreadsheet/Excel program
Entering data/navigating in a worksheet
Saving a file/using formulas
Working with ranges/functions/editing
Moving/copying data/inserting rows/ranges
Absolute references/Fill Series feature
Number formats/text alignment
Copying/pasting formats/custom formatting
Printing/Spell Check
Multiple-sheet workbook
Creating a chart/outlining

Intermediate Excel - COM 063
Creating/comparing a chart sheet/embedded chart
Modifying embedded charts
Formatting a chart/chart text/numbers
Using/adding/formatting graphic objects
Single/multiple-level data sorting
Filtering data/lists
Database functions
Excel and the Internet

Introduction to Access - COM 065
Database concepts/terminology/planning/design
Creating a table using Table Wizard/Design View
Adding records/modifying table design
Finding/editing/adding/copying records
Filtering/sorting/select queries
Calculation queries/joining tables
Creating/modifying/multiple-table forms
Creating/using reports/creating a database

Introduction to PowerPoint - COM 064
Presentation screen/views
Slide view/Outline view
Editing slides/spelling
Drawing tools/clip art/WordArt
MS Graph/organization chart: creating/options
Templates/Slide Master
Slide shows/output/presentation options
Adding transitions/animations to a slide show
Manual/automatic slide show
Speaker notes/printing a presentation

Introduction to Internet - COM 098
Overview of the Internet and the Web
Orientation to Internet Explorer
AutoComplete and automatic searching
Using Favorites to return to Web sites
Organizing favorites
Finding people and businesses
Using Internet Explorer's Help system
Getting help through the Web
E-mail


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