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Summer Computer Classes at Harford Community College

These Continuing Education and Training short-course offerings from Harford Community College can provide you with valuable skills for your

These Continuing Education and Training short-course offerings from Harford Community College can provide you with valuable skills for your personal or professional use. Browse the complete listing of computer courses and industry certifications at www.harford.edu/continuing-education/computer-certifications-and-training.

Word Intermediate Features
August 19 (Fri.), 8:30 AM-4 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 125
Learn to create more complex documents. Topics include working with graphics, creating a mail merge, creating labels, creating styles and templates, generating an index, and inserting headers and footers in multiple sections. Prerequisite: Learn Word in a Day. Purchase of textbook and USB flash drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available. Course fee: $114. Material fee: $45. Course: 35371. Call 443-360-9108.

Word Advanced Features
August 24 (Wed.), 8:30 AM-4 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 125

Expand your intermediate Microsoft Word knowledge with the advanced features of the software. Topics include integrating Word with other Microsoft programs; creating and modifying forms; creating and modifying screenshots; adding comments; tracking changes; and customizing Word. Prerequisite: Word Intermediate Features. Purchase of textbook and USB flash drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available. Course fee: $114. Material fee: $45. Course: 35372. Call 443-360-9108.

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Shortcuts & Efficiencies in Microsoft Outlook
August 25 (Thurs.), 8:30 AM-12 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 126

Learn some new and old features that will help you go beyond the basics of email. You will uncover fantastic shortcuts that will save time; e.g. Quick Steps (new), drag & drop to create a quick item, and sorting & filtering emails more effectively. You will use folders for better organization and discover faster ways to delete unwanted email. The class will also cover many options of the Calendar, including some new features like the Weather Bar. You will also work with the People & Task features. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available. Course fee: $59. Material fee: $19. Course: 35353. Call 443-360-9108.

Shortcuts & Efficiencies in Microsoft Word
August 25 (Thurs.), 1-4:30 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 126

So many great features in Word 2013! This class will cover cool existing topics, new features and tips & tricks. Learn many navigating and highlighting shortcuts, along with formatting tips that will cut down on formatting time and struggles. Styles is a fantastic feature that is underused, but after this class you will see enormous benefit in using it. In addition, you will work with Screenshots, Pictures & SmartArt. These features will jazz up a document with little effort on your part. Finally, a new feature for 2013 is that you can open a PDF file directly into Word and it will become an editable Word document. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available. Course fee: $59. Material fee: $19. Course: 35354. Call 443-360-9108.

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Excel Intermediate Features
August 25 (Thurs.), 8:30 AM-4 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 125

Expand your knowledge of Microsoft Excel by learning to create more complex workbooks. Topics include creating, modifying, and formatting charts; analyzing table data; creating and running simple macros; and using what-if analysis. Prerequisite: Learn Excel in a Day. Purchase of textbook and USB flash drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available.
Course fee: $114. Material fee: $45. Course: 35364. Call 443-360-9108.

Access Advanced Features
August 26-30 (Tues., Fri.), 8:30 AM-4 PM, University Center, Aberdeen, Rm. 125

Expand your intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Access by learning the advanced features of the software. Topics include creating advanced reports, creating macros, creating and designing modules, and administer a database. Prerequisite: Introduction to Access and Access Intermediate Features. Purchase of textbook and USB flash drive required. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply. Transcript available. Course fee: $249. Material fee: $45. Course: 35361. Call 443-360-9108.

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