September - December 2008 Fall Course Schedule > 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.

Trident Techncial College also offers computer courses at our St. Paul's location in Hollywood, SC.

For information on these courses, please visit St. Paul's .

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

 Microsoft Office

 Courses

 Additional Computer

Course Offerings

 Access

 ACT! 

 Excel

 File Management  

 FrontPage

 Introduction to Computers

 PowerPoint

 Keyboarding 

Project

 QuickBooks   

 Publisher

  Word 


 Access 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
XDCA 661-506
XDCA 661-507
XDCA 661-508 

Access 2007
XDCA 714-506
XDCA 714-507
XDCA 714-508 

9/4
10/9
11/13


9/9
10/6
11/6


Th
Th
Th


T
M
Th


9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-noon 


9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
1-4 p.m. 

$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M


M
M
M
Access 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
Access 2003
XDCA 662-506
XDCA 662-507
XDCA 662-508

Access 2007
XDCA 715-506
XDCA 715-507
XDCA 715-508


9/24
10/15
11/25


9/17
10/13
11/20


W
W
T


W
M
Th

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-noon


9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
1-4 p.m.


$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M


M
M
M

Access 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
Access 2003
XDCA 663-506
XDCA 663-507
XDCA 663-508

Access 2007
XDCA 716-506
XDCA 716-507
XDCA 716-508

10/7
11/4
12/4


10/1
11/11
12/3

T
T
Th


W
T
W

9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-noon


9 a.m.-noon
6-9 p.m.
1-4 p.m.


$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M

 
M
M
M
Access 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
Access 2003
XDCA 664-506
XDCA 664-507
XDCA 664-508

Access 2007
XDCA 717-506
XDCA 717-507
XDCA 717-508


10/22
11/18
12/11


10/16
11/21
12/10


W
W
Th


Th
F
W

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


9 a.m.-noon
1-4 p.m.
1-4 p.m.

$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59  

M
M
M


M
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 657-504
XDCA 657-503

10/23
12/5

Th
F

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

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 Excel Courses

Excel 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
Excel 2003
XDCA 560-506
XDCA 560-507
XDCA 560-508


Excel 2007
XDCA 707-506
XDCA 707-507
XDCA 707-508

9/2
10/6
11/6



9/10
10/1
11/5

T
M
Th




W
W

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



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

$59
$59
$59



$59
$59
$59

M
M
M



M
M
M
Excel 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
Excel 2003
XDCA 561-506
XDCA 561-507
XDCA 561-508

Excel 2007
XDCA 708-506
XDCA 708-507
XDCA 708-508

9/18
10/22
11/19


9/25
10/8
11/19

Th
W
W


Th

W

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


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

$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M


M M M
Excel Charts

Learn how to use the charting feature in Excel. Learn how to create, modify, enhance and print charts. Prerequisite: Excel BasicsBooks not included
Excel 2003
XDCA 564-505
XDCA 564-506

Excel 2007
XDCA 709-505
XDCA 709-506

10/1
11/5


10/3
11/19

W
W


F
W

9 a.m.-noon
9 a.m.-noon


9 a.m.-noon
9 a.m.-noon

$59
$59


$59
$59

M
M


M M
Excel 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
Excel 2003
XDCA 566-506
XDCA 566-507
XDCA 566-508

Excel 2007
XDCA 710-506
XDCA 710-507
XDCA 710-508

10/15
11/10
12/9


10/8
11/13
12/8

W
M
T


W
Th
M


8:30 a.m.-noon 
6-9:30 p.m.
1-4:30 p.m.


8:30 a.m.-noon 
6-9:30 p.m.
1-4:30 p.m.


$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M


M
M
M
 
Excel 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

Excel 2003
XDCA 653-505
XDCA 653-506

Excel 2007
XDCA 711-505
XDCA 711-506


10/29
12/1


10/17
12/12

W


F
F


9-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m.


9-11 a.m.
9-11 a.m.

$59
$59


$59
$59

M
M


M
M

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Introduction to VBA using Excel

Learn how to use the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language to simplify and automate some of the everyday tasks you do in Microsoft Excel. Topics include how to create user interactive macros, edit and debug, and work with interactive worksheets in order to capture user input.You also learn to perform advanced calculations and create user-defined functions. Books included

XDCA 725-501
XDCA 725-502

9/16
12/8

T
M

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

$139
$139

M
M

Excel Level 1


 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 702-503

9/11

Th
1-4 p.m.
$59
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 starting the computer and using 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 672-506
XDCA 672-507
 

9/9
11/11-12


T
TW

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-9:15 p.m. 

$99
$99

M
M

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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 510-503

9/8-10/1

MW

6-8 p.m. $195 M

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FrontPage Courses

FrontPage Introduction NEW!

Learn the basics of creating a Web page using FrontPage. Topics include how to properly design a Web page from scratch; how to apply text and use themes to enhance your page; and how to insert your favorite pictures and edit them with FrontPage tools. Create hyperlinks to link to other pictures on the Web page as well as to other sections. Learn to add tables and also how to publish your page. Books included

XDCA 721-501

9/3

W

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

$139

M

FrontPage Intermediate NEW!

Learn how to use more advanced features of FrontPage. Create and edit frames and forms, share content between pages, swap images and add charts. Learn to use some of the complex features that enable two-way interaction with your Web site's visitors. FrontPage has the graphical and convenient tools to really enhance your existing Web pages. Prerequisite: FrontPage Introduction. Books included

XDCA 722-501

9/23

T

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

$139

M

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 PowerPoint Courses

PowerPoint Level 1

This course introduces Microsoft Office PowerPoint 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
PowerPoint 2003
XDCA 632-505
XDCA 632-506

PowerPoint 2007
XDCA 712-505
XDCA 712-506

9/25
11/24


10/13
12/2

Th
M


M
T

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


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

$139
$139


$139
$139

M
M


M
M
PowerPoint Level 2

As a Microsoft Office PowerPoint 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
PowerPoint 2003
XDCA 633-505
XDCA 633-506

PowerPoint 2007
XDCA 713-505
XDCA 713-506

10/10
12/5


10/31
12/9

F
F


F
T

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


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

$139
$139


$139
$139

M
M


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Project Courses

Project

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
Project 2003
XDCA 523-503

Project 2007
XDCA 718-503


10/13-14


9/15-16


MT


MT


9 a.m.-5 p.m.


9 a.m.-5 p.m.

$299


$299

M


M

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Publisher Courses

Publisher NEW!

Learn how to use Publisher to create great brochures, business cards, newsletters and flyers. This course covers how to design, create and edit publications that can be printed or used on the Web. Learn how to modify the layout and structure of your publications by adding text boxes, moving pages and creating master pages. Also, learn how to insert and format pictures so they look nice when you are ready to prepare your publication for distribution. Books included

Publisher 2003
XDCA 723-501

Publisher 2007
XDCA 724-501


9/30


11/14


T


F


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


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


$139


$139


M


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 550-509
XDCA 550-510
XDCA 550-511
XDCA 550-512

9/18
10/18
11/4-6
12/5

Th
S
TTh
F

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
6-9:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$139
$139
$139
$139
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 575-509
XDCA 575-510
XDCA 575-511

10/10
11/15
12/1-3

F
S
MW

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

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 Word Courses

Word 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
Word 2003
XDCA 554-506
XDCA 554-507
XDCA 554-508

Word 2007
XDCA 719-506
XDCA 719-507
XDCA 719-508

9/15
10/14
11/13


9/17
10/27
11/21


M
T
Th


W
M
F


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


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

$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
M


M M M
Word 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
Word 2003
XDCA 555-506
XDCA 555-507
XDCA 555-508

Word 2007
XDCA 705-506
XDCA 705-507
XDCA 705-508

10/2
10/30
11/25


10/15
11/10
12/4


Th
Th
T


W
M
Th


9 a.m.-noon 
6-9 p.m.
6-9 p.m.


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

$59
$59
$59


$59
$59
$59

M
M
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M M
M
Word 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

Word 2003
XDCA 558-505
XDCA 558-506

Word 2007
XDCA 706-505
XDCA 706-506


10/16
12/10


10/24
12/11


Th
W


F
Th

9 a.m.-noon
9 a.m.-noon


9 a.m.-noon 
9 a.m.-noon 

$59
$59


$59
$59

M
M


M M

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Word Level 1

 

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