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195     CSC 195 – COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE (1 Cr) – 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.

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195     CSC 195 – COMP TIA NETWORK + CERTIFICATION PREPARATION (1 Cr) – This course will teach you everything you need to know to take and pass the challenging CompTIA 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. CompTIA Network+ certification also counts as one of the elective exams for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification.

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195     CSC 195 – COMP TIA SECURITY + CERTIFICATION PREP 2 (1 Cr) – Prepare to take–and pass–the Project Management Institute’s PMP® certification exam. Master chapters seven through twelve of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the most essential resource for the PMP® certification exam. Learn all about the nine Project Management Knowledge Areas, five Process Groups, and 42 project management processes. Raise your project management IQ by discovering tips and techniques related to the questions you’ll encounter on the PMP® exam. Use proven learning techniques to help you absorb key terminology, concepts, and formulas. In this, the second part of our two-part certification preparation series, your instructor will continue to demystify the PMBOK® Guide, including relationships between inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. You’ll also gain a strong understanding of such topics as earned value management, risk management, simulation, sensitivity analysis, and make-or-buy analysis. In addition to learning about the PMBOK® Guide, you’ll gain insight into PMI’s® code of professional responsibility and discover powerful techniques you can use to continue preparing for the PMP® exam after this course is over.

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195     CSC 195 – COMPUTER SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE (1 Cr) – 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.

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195     CSC 195 – CREATING A CLASSROOM WEB SITE (1 Cr) – Learn how to create a classroom Web site in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers. In no time, you’ll build a site with text, images, animations, tables, links, and more. Then you’ll create a WebQuest and a blog to add to your site. You’ll do all this and more as you discover how simple creating a classroom Web site can be and how having one can make you a more effective and dynamic teacher.

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195     CSC 195 – CREATING MOBILE APPS WITH HTML5 (1 Cr) – In this course, you’ll learn how to imagine, design, build, and optimize a cross-platform mobile app using the very latest HTML5 standards. The result will be a mobile app that’s fast and runs on just about any smartphone or tablet computer. You’ll also learn some of the most sought-after skills in Web and mobile development, including:HTML5 and how it’s different from previous versions of HTML. CSS3, the layout and styling language of the mobile Web. Scripting with JavaScript and several JavaScript frameworks and techniques such as jQuery, jQuery Mobile, and AJAX. How to use Web services such as Google Maps in your app. How to determine an app’s user location by accessing the built-in geolocation capabilities of the user’s smartphone. How to use Web Application Programming Interfaces (Web APIs) to combine different Web services to create mobile mashups. How to optimize your app for performance to make sure that it runs as fast as possible for your users. How to convert your HTML5 apps into native apps that you can submit to app stores such as Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Blackberry App World.

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195     CSC 195 – CREATING WORD PRESS WEBSITES (1 Cr) – Want to build an attractive, sophisticated blog or website¿without having to learn any special coding? WordPress is the answer you’re looking for! WordPress is one of the world’s most popular Web design tools because it’s free, it’s easy to use, and it produces professional results. In these lessons, you’ll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress site and blog. As you walk through the process from start to finish, you’ll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site’s look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You’ll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you’ll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community. In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you’ll learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website.

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195     CSC 195 – CREATING WORD PRESS WEBSITES II (1 Cr) – Create a website that can do just about anything, without any technical coding! In this course, you’ll learn how to build content management websites and blogs with WordPress.org, the world’s most popular Web page publisher. Content management lets you control your own site by providing an easy-to-use online administrative area that makes creating and updating content as simple as sending an email. Your online visitors will be able to comment on your articles, fill out forms and applications, buy your products, and even make appointments. You’ll master each step, from selecting a domain name and a hosting company to installing WordPress and creating pages. You’ll discover how to insert images and multimedia, create a user-friendly navigation system, and take advantage of the dynamic add-on features known as plug-ins. You’ll explore how to turn your website into an ecommerce powerhouse and improve search engine page results. And you’ll also learn some HTML and CSS coding to customize your site’s look and feel. If you want to build or maintain a professional WordPress website with all the bells and whistles, this course is for you.

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195     CSC 195 – USING THE INTERNET IN THE CLASSROOM (1 Cr) – Harness the power of the Internet to make your textbooks and lessons come alive! Teach your students how to locate and evaluate Internet resources. Improve the caliber and amount of discussion through the use of e-mail and discussion boards. The Internet can make teaching easier–this course will show you how.

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195     CSC 195 – INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM (1 Cr) – In this professional development course for teachers, you’ll learn the secrets of technology integration in the classroom, gaining the skills educators need to use tools such as wikis, podcasts, and blogs effectively. You’ll discover simple ways to integrate technology to enhance your subject material and meet your course goals. We’ll explore quick-and-easy, standards-based solutions for more interactive lesson plans, exciting WebQuests, and challenging assignments. We’ll also unleash the power of Web resources, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Together, we’ll look at basic integration, subject-specific activities, and smart ways to make your integration seamless.

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195     CSC 195 – WHAT’S NEW IN MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 (1 Cr) – Get up to speed on the latest version of Microsoft Office 2010! In these lessons, you’ll explore all the new features of Office as you work with Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and Access databases. As you master each program, you’ll explore both the new 2010 features and those added in 2007. If you’re still using Office 2003 or 2007, you’ll learn how to transition smoothly to this newer version¿and if you’re already using Office 2010, you’ll discover ways to work more quickly, efficiently, and confidently. In Word, you’ll learn all about the new 2010 File tab. After that, you’ll see how to manage your documents in Backstage View and work with the new Picture SmartArt layouts. Then you’ll find out how to make your documents more accessible to all users with the Accessibility Checker, and learn how to find anything in your documents quickly with the Navigation pane. Finally, you’ll discover that working in a multicultural world is easier than ever with the new Mini Translator. In Excel, you’ll see what the File tab does and find out how to save your worksheet as a PDF file. Next, you’ll learn how sparklines let you illustrate your data in a compact format, discover how slicers allow you to summarize data quickly, and delve into brand-new formatting options. In PowerPoint, we’ll look at the new File tab and then move on to SmartArt picture layouts and the new Picture background removal feature. In addition, you’ll see how video styles can make your videos look spectacular and how the Transitions tab can make slide show transitions easy. You’ll also master new animation effects, examine how to organize long presentations using sections, and learn how to create a video from any PowerPoint presentation. In Access, you’ll learn how to use the new data type parts to quickly add pre-made fields to a database, and explore application parts (which are like templates you can add to your databases). You’ll see how Access 2010 lets you use themes in forms and reports, and how you can share your Access tables, forms, and reports by publishing to other formats and exporting objects to the Web. Before you know it, you’ll be using each MS Office 2010 program with ease, accomplishing your work faster, and creating documents that look better than ever!

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195     CSC 195 – INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2010 (1 Cr) – Master the basics of the word processor PC Magazine ranked as one of the strongest and most intelligent programs ever written. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to add, move through, and edit text; move words from one part of your document to another; work on two or more documents simultaneously; change the size or appearance of text; change margins and tab settings; automatically center, right align, justify, and indent text; run the integrated grammar and spelling checker; use the thesaurus; and save, retrieve, copy, organize, and print your documents. By the time you’re done with the step-by-step lessons and hands-on activities in this course, you’ll be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job.

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195     CSC 195 – INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON 3 PROGRAMMING (1 Cr) – Enhance your résumé by adding Python to your programming skills! The Python programming language was developed to provide a way to develop code that’s easy to create and understand. While Python contains the same basic structures as other languages, it also offers unique functionality that makes your life as a programmer easier. This course will show you how to create basic programming structures including decisions and loops. Then you’ll move on to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. In addition, you’ll explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. You’ll even learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels. Whether you’re interested in writing simple scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces, this course will give you the tools you need to use Python with skill and confidence.

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195     CSC 195 – ADVANCED WEB PAGES (1 Cr) – Take your Web design skills to the next level! Whether you want to work as a freelance Web designer, join a Web development team, or build websites for your organization, this course will give you the advanced tools you need. You’ll learn to present content with HTML (including new HTML5 elements) and define styles with CSS, using style sheets to create pages that work in both full-sized media and mobile devices. You’ll also build forms that collect information and embed video that works in all browsing environments. Along the way, you’ll explore aesthetics, color scheming, and accessible Web page design. As a bonus, you’ll learn the most cost-effective ways to set up your sites. Even if you’re a beginner, this course will fully prepare you to build websites using state-of-the-art techniques.

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195     CSC 195 – INTRODUCTION TO QUICK BOOKS 2012 (1 Cr) – Use the power of QuickBooks 2012 software to take control of your business accounting! In these lessons, you’ll learn how to set up a chart of accounts, pay bills, invoice customers, create receipts, and reconcile your checking account. In addition, you’ll discover how to track your accounts payable and receivable, manage your assets, control inventory, and generate estimates and reports. QuickBooks is designed for small to midsized businesses that want to incorporate powerful, effective software with a traditional approach to accounting. Whether you’re new to Quickbooks or have already used earlier versions of this accounting software program, this course will equip you to quickly and efficiently gain control over the financial aspects of your business.

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195     CSC 195 – INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010 (1 Cr) – Do you work with numbers? Then you need to master Microsoft Excel 2010¿and this is the place to do it. In this easy online course, you¿ll discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You¿ll learn the secrets behind writing powerful formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links, working with templates, and creating macros and custom toolbar buttons. By the time you¿re done, you¿ll be using Excel like a professional.