Access Fundamentals

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Access Fundamentals

Starting: 05/01/2019

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Price: $120
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2019-03-04
Dates: Wednesday May 1, 2019 to
Wednesday May 22, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 4
Course Num: C23-S19
Location: Dakota Collegiate
Room: 227
Description:
Learn to create your own databases quickly and confidently using Access. Topics include:
- forming databases
- working with tables
- reports and queries
- merging information within different programs
- formatting information for effectiveness
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows.
Instructor:Nicole Belanger
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Getting Started on Your iPhone or iPad

Starting: 03/06/2019

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Price: $25
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Date: Wednesday March 6, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Num. of Classes: 1
Course Num: C01-W19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
Learn some of the features of the latest iOS and the built-in apps that make everyday things you do even more incredible. The apps are similar for the two devices, so bring the device you have to class.

Instructor:Warren Nightingale
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Intermediate Android Phone

Starting: 05/22/2019

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Price: $30
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2019-03-04
Date: Wednesday May 22, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 1
Course Num: C04.2-S19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
This class will provide a more in-depth study of how to use your android phone. Organize & edit photos and videos, create bookmark folders for better organization, send voice notes, get the most out of apps, customize your phone, add signatures to emails, learn how to back up your phone and sync settings.

Please bring your device and ensure that it is fully charged.

Instructor:Troy Vezina
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Intermediate Android Tablet

Starting: 03/20/2019

$30 13 Spots Open

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Price: $30
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Date: Wednesday March 20, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 1
Course Num: C05.2-W19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
This class will provide a more in-depth study of how to use your tablet’s apps and how to make them most effective. Learn how to get the most out of apps, use your tablet for entertainment and personal situations, organize & edit photos and videos, create bookmark folders for better organization and how to back up your tablet.

Please bring your device and ensure that it is fully charged.

Instructor:Troy Vezina
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Intro to MS Office for Mature Adults – Word & Excel

Starting: 04/18/2019

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Price: $85
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2019-03-04
Dates: Thursday April 18, 2019 to
Thursday May 16, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Num. of Classes: 5
Course Num: C28-S19
Location: Glenlawn Collegiate
Room: 229
Description:
Learn the basic functions and capabilities of MS Word, including creating, editing and saving documents, formatting text and setting margins. Learn how the Excel spreadsheet can help you track household expenses and develop a budget. You will create a spreadsheet, do data entry, format cells and work with columns.

Please bring a USB flash drive to class.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent.

There will be no class on February 7.

Instructor:Joey Ste. Marie
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Introduction to Python

Starting: 01/09/2019

$225 3 Spots Open

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Price: $225
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Dates: Wednesday January 9, 2019 to
Wednesday February 27, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 8
Course Num: C40-W19
Location: Grant Park High School
Room: 32
Description:
Python is an interpretive high-level programming language for general purpose uses featuring a dynamic type system and automatic memory management supporting multiple programming paradigms, and has a large comprehensive library. Python is becoming the preferred language of web designers and app developers. Topics to be included will depend upon class requirements. Topics covered are getting started, installing, and running programs with Python and may include number strings, tuples, datatype conversion, dictionaries, loops, math functions, operator overloading, etc.

NOTE: Please bring your own laptop. There is a lab fee of $25, payable to the instructor at the first class.

This course is offered in partnership with Winnipeg School Division's Life Long Learning program. To access maps of schools in the Winnipeg School Division please visit http://lifelonglearning.wsd1.org/contact.cfm. The instructor for this course will be Brian Dentry.

Instructor:Winnipeg School Division Instructor
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Keyboarding

Starting: 04/16/2019

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Price: $59
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2019-03-04
Dates: Tuesday April 16, 2019 to
Tuesday May 21, 2019
TIME: 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Num. of Classes: 6
Course Num: C07-S19
Location: Grant Park High School
Room: 72
Description:
The focus of this course will be on speed, accuracy, and hand positioning on a standard keyboard. The goal is to achieve 50-60 wpm with 75% accuracy. This course is designed for existing users as well as beginners to provide the skills necessary to improve their proficiency in keyboarding. This course is self-directed with instructor’s feedback.

This course is offered in partnership with Winnipeg School Division's Life Long Learning program. To access maps of schools in the Winnipeg School Division please visit http://lifelonglearning.wsd1.org/contact.cfm. The instructor for this course will be Tina Strong.

Instructor:Winnipeg School Division Instructor
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Learning About Your Android Phone

Starting: 05/15/2019

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Price: $30
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2019-03-04
Date: Wednesday May 15, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 1
Course Num: C04.1-S19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
Learn the amazing things androids can do for you, including making ring tones, setting up contacts, using Google for GPS, picture messaging, calendar reminders and more.

Please bring your device and ensure that it is fully charged.

Instructor:Troy Vezina
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Learning About Your Android Tablet

Starting: 02/27/2019

$30 11 Spots Open

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Price: $30
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Date: Wednesday February 27, 2019
TIME: 6:00PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 1
Course Num: C05.1-W19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
Discover how to install and remove apps, sync your calendar, use the camera, make videos, and more. Please bring your device and ensure that it is fully charged.

Instructor:Troy Vezina
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Social Media for Boomers

Starting: 03/07/2019

$39 10 Spots Open

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Price: $39
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Dates: Thursday March 7, 2019 to
Thursday March 14, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
Num. of Classes: 2
Course Num: C45-W19
Location: Nelson McIntyre Collegiate
Room: Library
Description:
If you are a newcomer to social media, Troy will cover all the basics and answer all your questions. Learn which social media will work best for you to keep in touch with your family and friends. The course will cover Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Facetime, You Tube and Instagram.

Please bring your device and ensure that it is fully charged.

Instructor:Troy Vezina
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Using Excel for Business Taxes

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Are you self-employed? Do you hate doing your business taxes? We make it easy for you! Business Taxes are done on the CRA T2125 Tax Form – we have designed an Excel spreadsheet which follows this form. All detail tabs are linked to fill in this form for you. Just print and bring it to your tax preparer to follow. Get rid of the shoe box! We will navigate you through the spreadsheet and answer tax related questions with a focus on Self-Employment and the Direct Sales Industry. You will receive a flash drive with the spreadsheet and labels for filing. No previous Excel experience necessary.

Bring your own laptop if you have one, or computers will be available for class use.

This course will be taught by Nicole Belanger and Beth Bacon.

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Kijiji

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Have you ever held a garage sale, spent an entire day trying to sell your valuable items, only to be left behind with a garage full of stuff? Learn how to use Kijiji to sell your valued items for what they are worth! This course will show you how to take the best pictures, how to market your item, how to get access to the app and website and how to post your items.

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Learn to Create Your Own Website Using WordPress

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Want to have your own website, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you want to have a blog, an online presence for your business, show off your creative work, or…? This class will teach you how to use WordPress, a free open source web platform which can be used to create a website for little to no cost, maintain and make changes yourself instead of paying someone to do it. The best part about WordPress, is you don’t have to know any code to build your website! We will start from scratch by creating a site, looking at domain names, learning the CMS (Content Management System), looking at themes, adding content and updating. This course is designed for someone with little to no experience building websites.

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows and file management. Familiarity with World Wide Web.

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Excel Advanced

Starting: 02/19/2019

$120 7 Spots Open

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Price: $120
7 Spots Open
Dates: Tuesday February 19, 2019 to
Tuesday March 12, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 4
Course Num: C19-W19
Location: Dakota Collegiate
Room: 227
Description:
An advanced class for those who have taken Excel Fundamentals or who have been working with Excel and want to learn the advanced features of the software. You will learn the following:
- Linking worksheets
- Using formulas across worksheets and spreadsheets
- Advanced functions including nested IF functions
- Creating and modifying charts
- Analyzing data – sort and filter
- Pivot charts and pivot tables
- Lookup functions
- Subtotals feature
- Data consolidation tables
Prerequisite: Excel Fundamentals or equivalent, or experience working with Excel.
Instructor:Nicole Belanger
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Excel Fundamentals

Starting: 04/16/2019

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Price: $120
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2019-03-04
Dates: Tuesday April 16, 2019 to
Tuesday May 7, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 4
Course Num: C17-S19
Location: (ATC) Arts and Technology Centre
Room: 310
Description:
Excel is an extremely powerful number tool that replaces the paper ledger sheet with the computer equivalent: the spreadsheet. You will learn to do the following:
- Open, navigate and save spreadsheets
- Enter and edit data in a worksheet
- Use formulas and functions
- Format data, cells and worksheets
- Print worksheets
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows and file management
Instructor:Lucille Miller
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File Management

Starting: 05/22/2019

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Price: $85
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2019-03-07
Dates: Wednesday May 22, 2019 to
Wednesday June 5, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Num. of Classes: 3
Course Num: C11-S19
Location: Glenlawn Collegiate
Room: 229
Description:
If you have basic computer skills but continue to have difficulty managing your files and folders, this is the course for you. Learn how to organize your files so you can retrieve them quickly and efficiently, saving time and reducing frustration.

This course will focus on file management to increase your understanding of Windows. The skills taught are an important prerequisite for all Microsoft Office courses and include how to:
- Set up and organize a filing system
- Create folders
- Move, copy, save and delete files
- Search for missing files
Please bring a USB flash drive to class.

Prerequisite: Introduction To Computers or equivalent.
Instructor:Joey Ste. Marie
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registration on: March 7, 2019
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Intro to Photoshop

Starting: 04/25/2019

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Price: $125
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2019-03-04
Dates: Thursday April 25, 2019 to
Thursday May 23, 2019
TIME: 7:00PM to 9:30PM
Num. of Classes: 5
Course Num: C29-S19
Location: (ATC) Arts and Technology Centre
Room: 312
Description:
Learn the world’s most powerful image editing software…and feel comfortable doing it! Industry professionals have been relying on Photoshop for years to create amazing images and works of art. Find out why. Whether your final destination is destined for print or web, Photoshop is a great place to start. In this course you will learn the basics of Photoshop and remove all fears of diving into this amazing program. Some of the topics covered include:
- When to use Photoshop
- Navigating the workspace
- Cropping, rotating and sizing
- Resolution and bit depth demystified
- Understanding Color Theory/Colour spaces
- Color correction and adjustments
- Creating artwork from scratch
- Photo retouching
- Introduction to selections and layers
- Building panoramas
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows and general computer navigation.
Instructor:Larry Kowalski
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Introduction to Windows

Starting: 04/17/2019

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Price: $120
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2019-03-04
Dates: Wednesday April 17, 2019 to
Wednesday May 15, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Num. of Classes: 5
Course Num: C10-S19
Location: Glenlawn Collegiate
Room: 229
Description:
In order to use a computer effectively you must have a working knowledge of its operating system. From the ‘Taskbar’ to ‘Start’ to ‘My Computer’, you will learn to work your way through the Windows system. Includes basic computer maintenance and file management including creating, copying and searching for files and creating folders.

Please bring a USB flash drive to class.

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of a mouse.

Instructor:Joey Ste. Marie
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OneNote Fundamentals

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OneNote is a digital notebook. It is a great way to assemble creative ideas from several different formats, whether written or online. You can organize photos, write notes, make lists, and add your own drawings or doodles. OneNote is a great journaling tool, as you can type, draw, or drag information. OneNote is also a powerful research and collaboration tool, which allows you to access your data across multiple platforms whether on a laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone. This course will teach you how to set up notebooks, sections, and pages. You will use various tools to create items for every day purposes such as To Do Lists and journaling. You will also learn how to organize information for home or for work such as recipes or personal finances.

Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows

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PowerPoint Fundamentals

Starting: 03/07/2019

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Price: $89
8 Spots Open
Dates: Thursday March 7, 2019 to
Thursday March 21, 2019
TIME: 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Num. of Classes: 3
Course Num: C21-W19
Location: Glenlawn Collegiate
Room: 229
Description:
Discover how to create effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to create professional presentations that combine text, clip art, drawings, tables, charts and graphs. Learn how to:
- Create presentations using blank slides and templates
- Use outlines to organize text in presentations
- Use formatting techniques to improve the appearance of information and slides
- Enhance presentations using shapes, graphics and charts
- Animate objects in a presentation
- Produce a slide show
Please bring a USB flash drive to class.

Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows.
Instructor:Joey Ste. Marie
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Word Advanced

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This advanced course is for those who already use Word and want to learn the advanced features, including dozens of tips and short cuts. Learn how to control document layout, tabs, bullets, numbering, online pictures, headers and footers, and section breaks. Create eye-catching newsletters and brochures by learning how to utilize tables effectively, work with graphics, columns, text boxes, and borders. The course will also cover mail merge, table of contents, footnotes, citations, tracking changes, and creating forms.

Prerequisite: Word Fundamentals or equivalent, or experience working with Word.

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Word Fundamentals

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Learn the most popular word processing program around or refresh and enhance your current working knowledge of Word. This introductory course will provide instruction on creating documents, editing, formatting, and navigation. Learn various timesaving techniques, such as find and replace, the clipboard, bookmarks, and templates. Spell check, hyperlinks, styles, inserting objects, and how to adjust document properties will also be covered.

Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding and working knowledge of Windows.

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