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Software Applications
Software Applications

 


General Information

For customized training for your organization, please contact Cindy McGuckin at 843.574.6707 or cynthia.mcguckin@tridenttech.edu.

Microsoft Office courses are available for both Office 2003 and Office 2007.

For additional information, please contact Cindy McGuckin at 843.574.6707 or cynthia.mcguckin@tridenttech.edu .

 Microsoft Office

2003 Courses

 Microsoft Office

2007 Courses

 Additional Computer

Course Offerings

 Access 2003 

 Access  2007

 ACT! 

 Excel 2003  

 Excel 2007  

 File Management  

 PowerPoint 2003  

 PowerPoint 2007 

 Introduction to Computers

 Project 2003 

 Project  2007

 Keyboarding 

 Word 2003

 Word 2007

 QuickBooks   


 Microsoft Office 2003 Courses


 Access 2003 Courses

Access Basics

This course introduces four basic objects needed to create and operate a simple business database system. Tables and their relationships are introduced as well as queries, forms and reports. No prior knowledge of Access is necessary, but database experience is helpful. Books not included
Access 2003 Basics
XDCA 661-501
XDCA 661-502  

Access 2007 Basics
XDCA 714-501
XDCA 714-502
 
1/16
3/11


1/28
3/13

W
T


M
Th

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.


$59
$59


$59
$59
M
M


M
M
Access 2003 Forms and Reports

Learn to create and edit forms and reports and to use advanced features of Access. Prerequisites: Access Basics, Tables and Queries. Books not included
XDCA 664-501
XDCA 664-502
2/28
4/16
Th
W
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M

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Access 2003 Queries

This course introduces the query feature in Access. Learn how to create, edit and work with advanced query features. Prerequisites: Access Basics and Tables. Books not included
XDCA 663-501
XDCA 663-502
2/7
4/2
Th
W
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Access 2003 Tables

This course introduces the concept of the table features in Access. Topics include creating and editing tables and advanced table concepts. Prerequisite: Access Basics. Books not included
XDCA 662-501
XDCA 662-502

1/30
3/25

W
T
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M

 Excel 2003 Courses

Excel 2003 Basics

This course is for those who have little or no experience using Excel. It introduces the essential tools necessary to create basic business worksheets that use simple calculations and print on a single piece of paper. Topics include the mechanics, essential commands and features, basic data entry, formatting basic spreadsheets, range names, split windows, and freeze panes. Books not included
XDCA 560-501
XDCA 560-502
1/9
3/10
W
M
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Excel 2003 Charts

Learn how to use the charting feature in Excel. Learn how to create, modify, enhance and print charts. Prerequisite: Excel BasicsBooks not included
XDCA 564-501
XDCA 564-502
2/5
2/25
T
M
1-4 p.m.
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Excel 2003 Formatting

Construct a basic spreadsheet and learn how to create numeric, label and date formats; insert and delete rows and columns; change column or row width; sort larger workbooks; and filter. Other topics include copying and pasting tips and tricks using clipboard and printing features. Prerequisite: Excel Basics. Books not included
XDCA 561-501
XDCA 561-502
1/31
3/19
Th
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Excel 2003 Pivot Tables

Learn how to create and modify basic pivot tables. Topics include how to group and summarize data in a pivot table and how to create interactive pivot tables for the Web. Prerequisites: Excel Basics, Formatting and Simple Formulas. Books not included

XDCA 653-501
XDCA 653-502

2/14
3/25
Th
T
9-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m.
$59
$59
M
M

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Excel 2003 Simple Formulas

Learn to create basic formulas and use more advanced functions such as date, mathematical, financial, logical, IF, and data list and unusual uses for formulas and functions. Students observe demonstrations of look-up functions. Emphasis is placed on designing formulas to be linked and copied, and linking cells to other workbook pages and files. Prerequisites: Excel Basics and FormattingBooks not included
XDCA 566-501
XDCA 566-502
2/21
3/17
Th
M

8:30 a.m.-noon 
6-9:30 p.m.

$59
$59
M
M

 PowerPoint 2003 Courses

PowerPoint 2003 Level 1

This course introduces Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 graphic tools and concepts used to create basic business presentations. Topics include creating a PowerPoint presentation or manipulating an existing presentation, formatting text slides, adding tables, charting data, modifying objects on slides, adding images and preparing to deliver a presentation. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction. Books included
XDCA 632-501
XDCA 632-502
1/25
3/13
F
Th
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$139
$139
M
M
PowerPoint 2003 Level 2

As a Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 user familiar with the basics, you're able to convey information clearly but without much glitz. Learn to enhance presentations with features that transform a basic presentation into a more powerful means of communication. Use features that animate and format presentations with professional quality to communicate with a wide variety of live, remote and self-service audiences. Books included
XDCA 633-501
XDCA 633-502
2/21
4/8
Th
T
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$139
$139
M
M

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Project 2003 Courses

Project 2003

This project management course teaches you how to implement PERT/CPM concepts and use Microsoft Project concepts and features. Recommended: Familiarity with operating a personal computer using Windows and project management concepts. Books included
XDCA 523-501

1/17-18

ThF

9 a.m.-5 p.m.
$299
M

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 Word 2003 Courses

Word 2003 Basics

This course is for those who have little or no experience using Microsoft Word. It introduces the essential tools necessary to create basic business documents. Topics include screen parts; menu and shortcuts (toolbar icons, keystrokes and context menu); automatic features of Word; essential commands and features; basic data entry; saving files; cut, copy and paste; spell check; printing; and working with multiple documents. Books not included
XDCA 554-501
XDCA 554-502
1/15
3/4

T
T

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Word 2003 Formatting

Learn direct formatting, margins, page breaks, headers and footers, character formatting with font properties, paragraph formatting, bullets and numbering, and simple tables. Prerequisite: Word Basics. Books not included
XDCA 555-501
XDCA 555-502
1/29
3/18

T
T

9 a.m.-noon 
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M
Word 2003 Forms and Merges

In this mail merge introduction, topics include creating forms and form letters with data source files, using tables for names and addresses, merging names with the form, creating mailing labels and envelopes, merging to reports and conditional merges. Prerequisites: Word Basics and Word Formatting. Books not included

XDCA 558-501
XDCA 558-502

2/12
4/21

 T
M
9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
$59
$59
M
M

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 Microsoft Office 2007 Courses


Access 2007 Courses

Access 2007 Basics

This course introduces four basic objects needed to create and operate a simple business database system. Tables and their relationships are introduced as well as queries, forms and reports. No prior knowledge of Access is necessary, but database experience is helpful. Books not included

XDCA 714-501
XDCA 714-502

1/28
3/13

M
Th

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Access 2007 Forms and Reports

Learn to create and edit forms and reports and to use advanced features of Access. Prerequisites: Access Basics, Tables and Queries. Books not included

XDCA 717-501
XDCA 717-502

3/14
4/14

F
M

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

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Access 2007 Queries

This course introduces the query feature in Access. Learn how to create, edit and work with advanced query features. Prerequisites: Access Basics and Tables. Books not included

XDCA 716-501
XDCA 716-502

3/4
4/1

T
T

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Access 2007 Tables

This course introduces the concept of the table features in Access. Topics include creating and editing tables and advanced table concepts. Prerequisite: Access Basics. Books not included

XDCA 715-501
XDCA 715-502

2/15
3/25

F
T

6-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-noon

$59
$59

M
M


 Excel 2007 Courses

Excel 2007 Basics

This course is for those who have little or no experience using Excel. It introduces the essential tools necessary to create basic business worksheets that use simple calculations and print on a single piece of paper. Topics include the mechanics, essential commands and features, basic data entry, formatting basic spreadsheets, range names, split windows, and freeze panes. Books not included

XDCA 707-501
XDCA 707-502

1/17
3/3

Th
M

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Excel 2007 Charts

Learn how to use the charting feature in Excel. Learn how to create, modify, enhance and print charts. Prerequisite: Excel BasicsBooks not included

XDCA 709-501
XDCA 709-502

2/12
3/5

T
W

1-4 p.m.
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Excel 2007 Formatting

Construct a basic spreadsheet and learn how to create numeric, label and date formats; insert and delete rows and columns; change column or row width; sort larger workbooks; and filter. Other topics include copying and pasting tips and tricks using clipboard and printing features. Prerequisite: Excel Basics. Books not included

XDCA 708-501
XDCA 708-502

1/28
3/20

M
Th

1-4 p.m.
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Excel 2007 Pivot Tables

Learn how to create and modify basic pivot tables. Topics include how to group and summarize data in a pivot table and how to create interactive pivot tables for the Web. Prerequisites: Excel Basics, Formatting and  Simple Formulas. Books not included

XDCA 711-501
XDCA 711-502

3/7
4/24

F
Th

9-11 a.m.
6-8 p.m.

$59
$59

M

Back to Top

Excel 2007 Simple Formulas

Learn to create basic formulas and use more advanced functions such as date, mathematical, financial, logical, IF, and data list and unusual uses for formulas and functions. Students observe demonstrations of look-up functions. Emphasis is placed on designing formulas to be linked and copied, and linking cells to other workbook pages and files. Prerequisites: Excel Basics and FormattingBooks not included

XDCA 710-501
XDCA 710-502

2/26
4/3

T
Th

1-4:30 p.m.
6-9:30 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M


 PowerPoint  2007

PowerPoint 2007 Level 1

This course introduces Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 graphic tools and concepts used to create basic business presentations. Topics include creating a PowerPoint presentation or manipulating an existing presentation, formatting text slides, adding tables, charting data, modifying objects on slides, adding images and preparing to deliver a presentation. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction. Books included

XDCA 712-501
XDCA 712-502

1/11
3/7

F
F

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$139
$139

M
M

PowerPoint 2007 Level 2

As a Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 user familiar with the basics, you're able to convey information clearly but without much glitz. Learn to enhance presentations with features that transform a basic presentation into a more powerful means of communication. Use features that animate and format presentations with professional quality to communicate with a wide variety of live, remote and self-service audiences. Books included

XDCA 713-501
XDCA 713-502

1/24
4/7

Th
M

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m

$139
$139

M
M

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 Project 2007

Project 2007

This project management course teaches you how to implement PERT/CPM concepts and use Microsoft Project concepts and features. Recommended: Familiarity with operating a personal computer using Windows and project management concepts. Books included

XDCA 718-501

3/11-13

TTh

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

$299

M

Back to Top


 Word 2007

Word 2007 Basics

This course is for those who have little or no experience using Microsoft Word. It introduces the essential tools necessary to create basic business documents. Topics include screen parts; menu and shortcuts (toolbar icons, keystrokes and context menu); automatic features of Word; essential commands and features; basic data entry; saving files; cut, copy and paste; spell check; printing; and working with multiple documents. Books not included

XDCA 704-501
XDCA 704-502

1/18
3/10

F
M

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Word 2007 Formatting

Learn direct formatting, margins, page breaks, headers and footers, character formatting with font properties, paragraph formatting, bullets and numbering, and simple tables. Prerequisite: Word Basics. Books not included

XDCA 705-501
XDCA 705-502

2/11
3/17

M
M

1-4 p.m.
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

Word 2007 Forms and Merges

In this mail merge introduction, topics include creating forms and form letters with data source files, using tables for names and addresses, merging names with the form, creating mailing labels and envelopes, merging to reports and conditional merges. Prerequisites: Word Basics and Word Formatting. Books not included

XDCA 706-501
XDCA 706-502

3/6
4/24

Th
Th

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.

$59
$59

M
M

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 ACT! Courses

ACT! Introduction

This course introduces the basic fundamentals of ACT! Learn how to enter, edit and look up contacts; use the group feature; and send letters and faxes from the ACT! database. Books included
XDCA 657-501

1/21

M 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $139 M

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 Introduction to Computer Courses

Introduction to Computers

This course introduces the tools necessary to start using your personal computer. Learn to start the computer and use the keyboard; hardware, software and operating system concepts; how a computer works; storing files; and using the mouse. Some of the common commands and features used by Windows are introduced. Books included
XDCA 672-501
XDCA 672-502

1/24
3/25-27

Th
TTh

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-9:15 p.m. 

$99
$99

M
M

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 Keyboarding Courses

Keyboarding

If you are a beginning typist or have been away from a typewriter for a considerable length of time, this course teaches you the computer keyboard and its operative parts while emphasizing speed, accuracy, proofreading, error correction and form. Books not included
XDCA 510-501

1/28-2/20

MW

6-8 p.m. $195 M

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 File Management Courses

File Management Basics

Do you have trouble finding files you have saved? Have you ever downloaded files from the Internet and then not been able to find them? Learn how to find and open your files easily as well as how to create files and folders to store those files. The course also covers the different computer drives and how to store, copy and move files from one drive to another. Prerequisites: Introduction to Computers, Windows XP Fundamentals. No materials required
XDCA 702-501

2/14

Th
1-4 p.m.
$59
M

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 QuickBooks Courses

QuickBooks Level 1

Learn how QuickBooks can help you set up a chart of accounts; reconcile your checking account; create and print invoices, receipts and statements; track your payables, inventory and receivables; create estimates; and generate reports. Books included
XDCA 550-501
XDCA 550-502
XDCA 550-503
XDCA 550-509
XDCA 550-504

1/12
2/11-13
3/4-6
3/12-13
4/8

S
MW
TTh
WTh
T

 

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-noon
6-9:30 p.m.
6-9:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$139
$139
$139
$139
$139
M
M
M
M
M
QuickBooks Level 2

This course covers customizing forms; creating reports and graphs; tracking and paying sales tax; doing payroll with QuickBooks; and estimating, time tracking and job costing. Books included
XDCA 575-501
XDCA 575-502
XDCA 575-503
XDCA 575-504

2/2
2/26-28
3/18-20
4/29

S
TTh
TTh
T

 

6-9:15 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-9:15 p.m.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$139
$139
$139
$139
M
M
M
M

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