Class Schedule: Non-Credit

Center for Business & Industry
at Virginia Highlands Community College
PO Box 828, Abingdon, VA  24212-0828
Phone: (276) 739-2430  |  Fax: 276.739.2590

 

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Non-Credit Registration Information

To register for a non-credit class, complete the registration form, enclose your payment, and return to the CBI at least five days prior to the first class meeting. Registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of payment.

Cancellations
The College reserves the right to cancel any course that does not have sufficient enrollment. The decision is usually made two days prior to the first scheduled class meeting and all registrants will be notified promptly. A full refund is processed automatically. To help prevent cancellations, please register at least five days before a course is scheduled to begin.

Senior Citizens
In non-credit classes, senior citizens (60 years of age or above) may register in a non-credit course, tuition free, on a space available basis. In the case of a class that has insufficient paying enrollment, all senior citizens will be required to pay the full tuition for the class.

Refund Policy
In non-credit classes, full refunds will be given if a course is cancelled or if a student withdraws three days prior to the course. In order to receive a refund, request can be made in writing, by phone (276-739-2430), or in person.

 

Non-Credit Tuition Rates
Non-credit prices are listed beside each course and are for one class participant. They do not include course materials charges or supplies which vary with each class.

 

 


Spring 2008

Computer Workshops

Computers for True Beginners - Cost: $25 (materials fee) CEU’s: 1.4

Participants learn the basics on how computers work, the internet, spreadsheets, and word processing. 

24832         ITEC-1105-90               5:30 PM-9:30 PM      LRC-727   Staff

                        Tuesdays, February 5-26                                                          

57770         ITEC-1105-91               8:30 AM-12:30 PM   LRC-727   King,N

                        Tuesdays, February 5-26                                                          

57784         ITEC-1105-92               8:30 AM-12:30 PM   LRC-727   King,N

                        Tuesdays, March 4-25                                                                 

57790         ITEC-1105-93               5:30 PM-9:30 PM      TBA        Stevens,V

                         Tuesdays, March 4-25           

Microsoft Word 2007 Basic - Friday, February 29  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

In this course, students will learn how to enter and edit text, and save and browse documents with the new Word 2007.  They’ll learn how to enhance the appearance of a document by using Word’s formatting options.  They’ll also create tables, insert headers and footers, proof and print documents, and insert graphics.

57844         ITEC-1175-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   King,N

Word 2007 Intermediate - Friday, March 7 Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to format tables, work with Excel data, work with graphics, templates and manage document revisions. 

57849         ITEC-1129-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   King,N

Word 2007 Advanced - Friday, March 14  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to make word processing work for you by creating form letters, working with forms, managing large documents, working with macros.

57856         ITEC-1110-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   King,N

Excel 2007 Basic - Friday, February 8 Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn essential concepts and skills for spreadsheets creation, add text and numeric data, perform calculations, modify and format a worksheet.  You will also learn to work with large worksheets and use Excel’s multiple sheet feature. 

66164         ITEC-1176-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Stevenson

Excel 2007 Intermediate - Friday, February 15  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to work with multiple worksheets and workbooks, use advanced filtering techniques, document and audit spreadsheet features, create and use templates, and use advanced charting techniques.  Prerequisite:  Excel (Basic) or equivalent.

57243         ITEC-1130-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Stevenson

Excel 2007 Advanced - Friday, February 22  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to work with advanced spreadsheet features.  Advanced formulas, lookups and data tables, advanced list management, pivot tables, exporting and importing, and analytical options will be covered.

66204         ITEC-1112-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Stevenson

Sharepoint Designer 2007 - Basic Thursday, February 21  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Sharepoint Designer 2007 Basic teaches the core features and functions of this new web publishing software. Students will learn how to create and apply templates, control layout and spacing, create and apply style sheets, and apply IDs and classes. They will also insert, modify, and arrange images, create links and navigation bars, and insert and format tables. Finally, they will learn how to prepare a Web site for publishing.

61065         ITEC-1195-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

Sharepoint Designer 2007 - Advanced Thursday, February 28  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This course builds on the skills and concepts taught in SharePoint Designer 2007  - Basic. Students will learn how to create dynamic components, work with multimedia files, create interactive content, design with layers, and create tables and forms. Students will also learn the basics of data-driven Web sites, and they’ll learn how to fix typical Web site problems.

61529         ITEC-1196-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

PowerPoint 2007 Basic - Friday, March 28  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to spice up presentations and create interesting slides and handouts using PowerPoint. 

66414         ITEC-1113-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

PowerPoint 2007 Advanced - Friday, April 4  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

Learn to create templates, use advanced formatting to deliver advanced slide shows. 

66415         ITEC-1114-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

Access 2007 Basic - Friday, April 11  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This course provides an introduction to this powerful relational database program.  This course covers three aspects of Access databases; Tables, Queries, and Forms.  Students will build on basic database management skills to create relational databases, work with related tables, perform advanced queries and enhance forms through adding graphics and calculations. 

66416         ITEC-1115-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

Access 2007 Intermediate - Friday, April 18  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This course is designed for students who are familiar with database management skills.  Students will work with advanced forms, macros, SQL statements, Internet integration and security fundamentals.  Prerequisite:  Access (Basic)

57818         ITEC-1116-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

Access 2007 Advanced - Friday, April 25  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This Advanced course teaches advanced techniques such as:  querying with SQL; using crosstab, parameter, and action queries; creating and running macros; using macros to control user interaction; importing, exporting, and linking database objects; optimizing, replicating, and synchronizing databases; and basic database security.

25156         ITEC-1146-90               9:00 AM-4:00 PM      LRC-727   Firebaugh

QuickBooks for Beginners - Thursday, March 13  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This course covers features that are in QuickBooks Pro Edition 2004.  First-time QuickBook users will learn the basic features of the software.

24944         ITEC-1141-90               8:30 AM-3:00 PM      LRC-727   Staff

QuickBooks Advanced - Thursday, March 20  Cost: $79 CEU’s: .55

This course covers advanced features of QuickBooks Pro Edition 2004.  Topics will include billing and payroll. 

57246         ITEC-1142-90               8:30 AM-3:00 PM      LRC-727   Staff

Adobe Indesign CS2 Basic - Mon & Wed, February 18 & 20  Cost:  $79 CEU’s:  .6

Students will cover a broad scope of topics that will provide an overview of the application so that they can start creating documents right away. They will learn how to create a new document, add text and graphics, use master pages, add columns, thread frames, create and apply styles, use layers, and prepare a file for print. Students taking this course should be familiar with Microsoft Windows XP, and they should have basic-level word processing skills.

25044         ITEC-1159-90               6:00 PM-9:30 PM      TBA              King,N

Adobe Indesign CS2 Advanced - Mon & Wed, March 17 & 19 Cost:  $79 CEU’s:  .6

Students will learn how to use the application to create professional-looking layouts more efficiently. Specifically, they will learn how to set up multi-page spreads, work with vector paths, format type using advanced features, create lighting effects, adjust transparency, define object styles, and explore the use of tables in a document.

25046         ITEC-1160-90               6:00 PM-9:30 PM      LRC-727   King,N

Adobe Photoshop CS2 Basic - Mon, Wed & Thurs, February 12, 13 & 14  Cost:  $89

Students will learn the basics of selecting and modifying images, and creating and manipulating layers and other effects. They will also learn how to retouch and resize images, and prepare images for use in print and on the Web.

57873         ITEC-1188-90               6:00 PM-9:00 PM      TBA              King,N

Adobe Photoshop CS2 Advanced - Mon & Wed, Jan 14 & 16  Cost:  $79

Students will learn how to create and use masks and vector paths, and how to create fills and overlays to enhance images. Course activities also cover automation of repetitive tasks. In addition, students will learn how to apply creative special effects to both images and text. Prerequisite:  Photoshop--Basic or equivalent knowledge and experience.

67915      ITEC-1189-90          6:00 PM-9:00 PM    LRC-727   King,N

 

 

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