Computer Classes Available at HGTC

Basic Computer Course - This class is designed for the individual with limited or no computer experience. During the course, you will learn the basic functions of your desktop and taskbar, basic keyboarding, introduction to Microsoft Word, how to create you own FREE email account, and learn the basics of surfing the Internet safely.

Basic Web Page Design - Learn the basics of designing your own web page using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint.

Microsoft Word 2007* Beginning / Intermediate / Advanced *

Beginning:  Working with Word Basics, Creating Word Documents, Customizing the Word Environment, Editing a Document, Formatting Text & Paragraphs, Page Formatting, Proofing a Document, Creating Tables.

Intermediate:  Creating a Newsletter & Working with Clip Art & Columns, Creating a Brochure & Using Draw Shapes, Word Art & Picture Editing, Working with Templates, Creating a Mail Merge, Creating Charts, Using Graphics.

Advanced:  Organizing Long Documents, Inserting Tables & Working with Multiple Headers, Using Footnotes/Endnotes, Collaborating in Word, Tracking Changes & Using Review Tools, Using Macros & Forms, Sharing & Securing Content, Integrating with Other Programs.

Microsoft Excel 2007 * Beginning / Intermediate/ Advanced *

Beginning: Explore Excel, Editing, Viewing, and Printing Worksheet, Working with Formulas and Functions, Formating the Contents of Cells, Changing the Apearance of Workshets, and Discovering the Magic of Excel Charting.

Intermediate: Working with Large Worksheets, Adding Graphics to Worksheets, Using Templates & Protecting Workbooks, Managing Multiple-Sheet Workbooks, & Creating Tables & Outlines.

Advanced: Creating Pivot Tables & Macros, Using Financial Functions & Data Analysis Tools, & Collaborating in Excel.

Microsoft Access 2007 * Level 1 / Level 2 *

Level 1:  Participants will master fundamental skills required for effective use of Access.  Skills covered include; Creating Tables & Queries (Database Tables, Relationships between Tables, Modifying & Managing, Performing Queries) and Creating Forms & Reports (Creating Forms, Creating Reports & Mailing Labels, Modifying, Filtering & Viewing Data, Importing & Exporting Data).

Level 2:  Participants will build on the fundamental skills learned in Access Level 1, and they will learn:  Advanced Tables, Relationships, Queries & Forms (Designing the Structure of Tables, Relationships & Lookup Fields, Advanced Query Techniques, Creating & Using Custom Forms) and Advanced Reports, Access Tools & Customizing Access (Creating & Using Customs Reports, Using Access Tools & Managing Objects, Automating, Customizing & Securing Access, Integrating Access Data).

Microsoft PowerPoint - Learn to create, design and deliver a presentation, utilizing clip-art, animation and presentation tools

PhotoShop * Beginning / Intermediate /  Advanced *

Beginning:  During this class you will learn the basics of Photoshop.  The class beings by explaining the basic navigation tools availalbe in Photoshop.  It will be hands on and will include several tutorials on how to sharpen photos, adjust the color of your photos, heal photos to remove blemishes or artifacts from the image, work with layers and other basic editing techniques.  Other topics include; color swatches, color picker, resizing image, merging layers, and file organization.  The class will be instructed at the pace of the studentss and will be open for questions and answers.

Intermediate:  In this class you will learn intermediate level Photoshop commands, and it is for those familiar with Basic Photoshop but wanting to learn more specific details for use.  The class will teach you to hone in your skills for dealing with print media and photography.  You will work with various mediums and will be asked to bring in your own ideas for work.

Advanced:  Advanced Photoshop is a specialized class for those who have experience using Photoshop.  Classwork will focus on advanced techniques in photo-editing, composite photography and graphic design.  Additional focus will include a deeper understanding of the different tools and palates and how to use selections, masks, layers and filters to acheive desires effects.  General graphic design techniques and instructions on preparing files for professional printing will also be discussed.

ebay for Beginners - New to ebay?  There are a few things you need to know as you begin to trade actively.  You will learn how to join, how to buy, how to sell, how bidding works, what your responsibilities are as an ebay user, and how to trade safely on ebay.  If you've tried ebay and found it to be confusing or if you have never visited the ebay site but would like to, this class if for you. 

FrontPage - Learn to Create a FrontPage Website using a Template, Adding a New Web Page to a Web Site, Customizing and Managing WEb Pages and Images, Creating a Stand-Alone WEb Page Using a Layout Table, Creating and Using Interactive Forms on the Web, Using Frames to Display Database REsults in Web Pages, Using SubSites, the Database Interface Wizard, and Source Control and Layout Feature: Using a Tracing Image to Create A Web Page.

You can register online from the Community Education Home page or you can call Lisa Green at (478) 275-6592 for more information.

If your are interested in a class that we do not presently offer, please call Amy L. Harrelson at (478) 274-3010 to determine class availability.