Computers & Technology (Act 48)

Computers 101

(Introduction to Personal Computers)

This course is designed for the beginner or new user who wants to learn the essentials of how to use a personal computer. Topics will Include an overview of hardware components, computer terminology and basic operation of computer peripheral devices (mouse, flash drive, CDs, etc..). You will also learn the basics of how to shop for a personal computer.

$149/RCOSY 0013 C01, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/2 Tu & 2 Th, 1/26-2/4, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus
C50/ 2 Th & 2 F, 2/9-2/18, 9 am-noon

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/2 M & 2 W, 4/5-4/14, 6:30-9:30 pm

Computers 102

Learn how to perform basic maintenance that will improve the performance and reliability of your PC; how to deal with Internet viruses, spam, hoaxes, and popups; and when to upgrade, add memory or buy a new monitor. You will also learn the basics of web browsers and email programs (including instruction on email attachments

Prerequisites: Computers 101 (RCOSY 0017) is strongly recommended

$225/RCOSY 0020 C01 & C02, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus/C01/
2 Tu & 2 Th, 2/9-2/18, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/
2 Tu & 2 Th, 2/23-3/4, 6:30-9:30 pm

Upper Bucks Campus/C70/
2 M & 2 W, 4/19-4/28, 6:30-9:30 pm

Computer Skills for the Workplace

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.

Online
$95/ECOAP 0231
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Access 2007 - Basic

Newtown Campus/ $149/ WCOAP 3030 C01/
3 M, 4/5-4/19, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 9 (Act 48, CPA)

Access 2007 - Intermediate

Newtown Campus/ $149/ WCOAP 3031 C01/
3 M, 4/26-5/10, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 9 (Act 48, CPA)

Advanced Access 2007 (and then some)

In this 12 hour course students will share Access data with other applications, use VBA to automate a business process and create and modify a database switchboard. This course is also for students who want to adapt Access applications to a web-based environment.

Newtown Campus/ $225/ WCOAP 3034 C01/ 3 W, 1/20-2/3, 6-10 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48, CPA)

AutoCAD^®

This 36-hour course is designed for the new AutoCAD user who requires comprehensive training in AutoCAD. It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques for creating, editing, and printing drawings with AutoCAD 2008. Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore how to create 2D production drawings. Prerequisite: A good working knowledge of PC's and Microsoft Windows is necessary for this class. An understanding of basic drafting skills and blueprint reading is helpful.

$600 (includes text)
WCOAP 6064 WB1-WB2, W50
Approved Hours: 36 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
WB1/12 Tu, 2/2-5/18, 7-10 pm
WB2/M-F 3/22-3/26, 9 am-5 pm

Lower Bucks Campus
W50/ M-F 4/19-4/23, 9 am-5 pm

AutoCAD 2008 3D Modeling (2nd Level)

This course is designed for the new AutoCAD user requiring comprehensive training plus 3D modeling.  It incorporates the features, commands, and techniques used to create, edit, and print drawings with AutoCAD 2008.  Hands-on exercises throughout the course explore creating 3D wire frame models, 3D surface models, and 3D solid models, and making multi-view drawings.  Prerequisite: Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Windows XP, plus basic drafting skills and blueprint reading.

$600 (includes text)/ WCOAP 6065 WB1-W50
Approved Hours: 36 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus/ WB1/ 12 Th, 3/4-5/20, 7-10 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/ W50/ M-F, 5/10-5/14, 9 am-5 pm

Excel 2007 - Basic

$149/WCOAP 1535 C01-C50
Approved Hours: 9 (Act 48, CPA)

Newtown Campus/C01/ 3 W, 1/20-2/3, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/ 3 Th, 4/8-4/22, 6:30-9:30 pm

Excel 2007 - Intermediate

$149/WCOAP 1536 C01-C50
Approved Hours: 9 (Act 48, CPA)

Newtown Campus/C01/ 3 M, 2/8-2/22, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/ 3 Th, 4/29-5/13, 6:30-9:30 pm

Excel 2007 - Advanced Tips & Tricks

This course is for students who want to know the specialized features of Excel. You will learn the power of Pivot Tables, Charting, OLE (Object Linking and Embedding). You will gain the skills necessary to create macros, audit worksheets, import and export data and publish worksheet on the Web.

$149
WCOAP 1537 C01 & C50
Approved Hours: 9 (Act 48, CPA)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 3 M, 3/1-3/15, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/ C50/
3 Th, 5/20-6/3, 6:30-9:30 pm

Microsoft Office 2007 Overview (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Upon completion of this course you will be able to navigate through the features of Microsoft's Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Gain the knowledge to be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Knowledge of these software applications is mandatory in the job marketplace. You will also learn how to navigate between applications which include OLE (Object Linking and Embedding), mail merge and other administrative tools.

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of computers including file management.

Newtown Campus/ $950/ WCOAP 0104 C01/
10 Sa, 1/30-4/3, 9 am-3:30 pm
Approved Hours: 60 (Act 48)

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Outlook 2007 from an expert instructor. Get up and running quickly with the most important aspects of the program, and even create a Google Gmail account for class assignments and personal use.

Online/$95/ ECOAP 0063
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48, CPA)

OpenOffice

OpenOffice is an alternative to Microsoft Office and it is a FREE download. Learn the basics of word processing (Writer), spreadsheets (Calc), presentations (Impress), graphics (Draw), and databases (Base) programs. You will also learn how to download and install OpenOffice.org suite of programs. You will be able to apply any of the skills from each of the suite of OpenOffice programs with ample competency to perform satisfactorily in the home and business environment. Bring a 2 Gig Flash Drive to class***

Prerequisites: Knowledge of basic word processing skills is recommended.

Upper Bucks Campus/ $450/ WCOAP 7010 C70/
5 Tu & 5 Th, 4/13-5/13, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 30 (Act 48)

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007

If you are a current Project Manager or Administrator, or see this as your next career step, this course is for you! Learn the basic functions and features of this powerful project management tool: how to create a new project file, create and modify task lists, create a Work Breakdown Structure, and work with task relationships. You'll also learn how to create a resource calendars, work with different project views and tables, and more. Prerequisite: Experience with office productivity software such as Microsoft WORD and EXCEL (or equivalent) and some understanding of the role of the Project Manager and the Project Team.

Bruno Ciaralli, M.B.A., PMP
Newtown Campus/ $225/WCOAP 3054 C01/
2 Sa, 2/6 & 2/13, 9 am-4 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48, PMI)

Microsoft Project 2007 Advanced

Build on the concepts and skills learned in Introduction to Project 2007. Topic coverage includes baseline and interim plans, analysis of project statistics, project file formatting, custom views, and exchanging project data.

Bruno Ciaralli, M.B.A., PMP
Newtown Campus/ $225/WCOAP 3052 C01/
2 Sa, 3/13 & 3/20, 9 am-4 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48, PMI)

PowerPoint 2007 Basics and Beyond

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 enables users to quickly create high-impact, dynamic presentations, while integrating workflow and ways to easily share information. From the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface to the new graphics and formatting capabilities, Office PowerPoint 2007 puts the control in your hands to create great-looking presentations

Newtown Campus/$119/WCOAP 1071 C01/
2 Th, 2/11-2/18, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48)

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007

In this hands-on, project-oriented class for beginners, you'll learn how to design, create, and publish a wide variety of stunning documents using Microsoft Publisher 2007.

Online/$95/ECOAP 0053
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

QuickBooks Pro/Premier 2009 Comprehensive

$225/WCOAP 1606 C01 & C50
Approved Hours: 15 (Act 48, CPA)

Newtown Campus/C01/5 Tu, 4/13-5/11, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/5 W, 1/20-2/17, 6:30- 9:30 pm

QuickBooks Payroll Module

Learn how to process payroll in the most popular accounting program today. Through this hands-on class you will learn how to set up payroll very easily, process paychecks, and get familiar with the screen elements. Navigating with QuickBooks is a breeze.

Prerequisite: Student should have taken the Quick- Books Comprehensive class (WCOAP 1606) or have good working knowledge of QuickBooks

$119/WCOAP 1607 C01 & C50
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48, CPA).

Newtown Campus/C01/ 2 Tu, 5/25-6/1, 6:30-9:30 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/ 2 W, 3/3-3/10, 6:30-9:30 pm

QuickBooks: Tips and Tricks - Advanced

$69/WCOAP 1605 C01 & C50
Approved Hours: 4 (Act 48, CPA)

Newtown Campus/C01/ Tu, 5/18, 6-10 pm

Lower Bucks Campus/C50/ W, 2/24, 6-10 pm

HTML, XHTML & CSS

This course will teach students the basics of creating a website using HTML. It will also introduce XHTML, which is used to develop more standards-compliant Web sites for greater efficiency, accessibility, and forward-compatibility. Also, learn how to use Cascading Style Sheets to enhance HTML formatting.

Prerequisites: An understanding of programming is highly suggested.
$225 (includes books/materials/lab fees)/
WCOSY 6019 C01, C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus/C01/ 3 Th, 1/21-2/4, 6-10 pm

Upper Bucks Campus/C70/ 2 Tu & 2 Th, 1/19-1/28, 6:30-9:30 pm

Creating a Dynamic Website with PHP and MySQL

This course takes you through all of the steps to build a product website for a business, using open-source tools that are robust, reliable and free. You will learn how to set up a database, build forms to maintain contents, and build interactive pages that make it easy for your customers to find your products.

The code and techniques used here are equally useful for companies with many products, as well as artisans, craftspeople, small retailers, and others with just a few products. They can also be used to create dynamic websites allowing user logins, personalization, processing of forms and email, and much more. Bring a 2 Gig flash drive to class.

Prerequisite: The HTML, XHTML & CSS course (WCOSY 6019) OR a general understanding of programming is suggested.
$550 (includes books/materials/lab fees)/
WITAC 3000 C01/ 12 Th, 2/25 – 5/13, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 36 (Act 48)

Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts

In this course, you'll learn how to create your own blog, wiki, and audio and video podcast. Through hands-on activities in each lesson, you'll practice working with free Web 2.0 tools like Blogger, Wikispaces, and YouTube, and you'll explore opportunities to use tools like these for personal, business, educational, and political projects. You'll also learn tricks for promoting your Web 2.0 content and for driving visitors to your brand-new sites. For requirements please see www.ed2go.com/bucks.

Online/ $95/ ECOAP 0350
Approved Hours: 24 (Act 48)

Dreamweaver - Basic

Learn how to use Dreamweaver to create, design and update Web Pages. You will modify page properties, define headings and paragraphs, create list and special characters. Add links within a site, create anchors and specify external links. Create and format tables. Create basic forms. Use images as links and create image maps. You will also gain an overview of HTML and web standards. Prerequisites: The HTML, XHTML & CSS course (WCOSY 6019) is suggested for this course. Knowledge of the internet is useful.

$225 (includes books/materials/lab fees)
WCOAP 6511 C01, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 3 Sa, 2/6-2/20, 9 am-1 pm

Lower Bucks Campus
C50/ 3 Sa, 3/27-4/17 (no class 4/3), 9 am-1 pm

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 2 Tu & 2 Th, 2/2-2/11, 6:30-9:30 pm

Dreamweaver - Advanced

This course is designed for students who not only use Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 to design and develop web pages in a WYSIWYG environment, but also have the ability to understand and work with the architecture and coding of web pages. We will work in code view, create Cascading Style Sheets, create effective user navigation, work with AP elements, automate tasks, create forms and author XML based data. Prerequisites: You should have completed WCOAP 6511 (Dreamweaver Basic) and WCOSY 6019 (HTML, XHTML & CSS) or possess equivalent knowledge.

$225 (includes books/materials/lab fees)
WCOAP 6512 C01, C50 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 4 Sa, 2/27-3/13, 9 am-1 pm

Lower Bucks Campus
C50/ 3 Sa, 4/24-5/15, 9 am-noon

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 2 Tu & 2 Th, 2/16-2/25, 6:30-9:30 pm

Flash CS4 - Basic

Newtown Campus
$279
WCOAP 6040 C0/ 5 Sa, 3/20-4/24 (no class 4/3), 9 am- noon
Approved Hours: 15 (Act 48)

Flash CS4 - Advanced

Newtown Campus
$279
WCOAP 6041 C01/ 5 Sa, 5/1-6/5 (no class 5/29), 9 am-noon
Approved Hours: 15 (Act 48)

Adobe Illustrator CS4

These hands-on classes will allow students to create better illustrations, logos, or advertisements for print and or web. Both courses are for participants who want to design with vector (and raster) graphics formats using Illustrator CS4.

Level 1: Explore and customize the Illustrator interface; create a simple illustration; apply basic color; draw paths; work efficiently with text; manipulate layers; import swatches; customize colors with gradient fills and transparency; adjust typography; discover features new to Illustrator CS4, such as the new multiple artboards, transparency in gradients; and much more.

Prequisites: experience using Windows or MAC

Newtown Campus
$225
WCOAP 6011 C01
4 Tu, 1/26-2/16, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Level 2: You will build on skills covered in Level 1 - manipulate paths; enhance fills and strokes; transform shapes; apply effects and graphic styles; convert raster images to vector art; print illustrations; divide large graphics into slices; optimize artwork for the Web; export artwork in Flash format; insert graphs; discover features new to Illustrator CS4, such as the blob brush tool, simplified clipping masks; and much more.

Prerequisites: Illustrator Level 1 (WCOAP 6011)

Newtown Campus
$225
WCOAP 6012 C01
4 Tu, 2/23-3/16, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PC) - Basic

This course will introduce PC users to the world’s #1 image editing program. Course topics will include screen and print resolutions, calibration, palettes and file formats. Additional topics and skills will include photo restoration and basic image editing techniques. Prerequisite: Experience in Windows and word processing.

$225
WCOAP 6020 C01, C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 4 Tu, 3/4-3/25, 6:30-9:30 pm

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 2 M & 2 W, 2/8-2/17, 6:30-9:30 pm

Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PC) - Advanced

This class introduces you to the next generation of image editing. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a new user to Photoshop, this class will give you the knowledge, experience, and credentials to compete in the fast paced world of graphic arts. Topics will include general knowledge, using the work area, importing and adjusting images, working with selections, creating and using layers, using masks and channels, managing and correcting color, drawing, editing, painting, and retouching.

Prerequisite: Photoshop Basic (WCOAP 6020) is recommended.

$225
WCOAP 6021 C01, C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 4 Th, 4/8-4/29, 6:30-9:30 pm

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 4 Sa, 2/20-3/13, 9 am-noon

Digital Camera Workshop

Achieve great picture results! Learn how to use the functions of your digital camera correctly. Class covers f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, depth of field, composition, white balance, lenses and flash. Your level of comprehension will dramatically increase after using what you've learned about your own camera. All types of cameras are welcome! This class is targeted for those students who want to understand how their digital camera works. In today's technology Digital Cameras have more features than you will ever use. This class will teach you which features you will need, and want to use. Bring camera and instruction manual to class (Mandatory).

$225
RCOAP 6010 C01 & C70
Approved Hours: 12 (Act 48)

Newtown Campus
C01/ 4 M, 1/25-2/15, 6:30-9:30 pm

Upper Bucks Campus
C70/ 4 Sa, 1/23-2/13, 9 am-noon

InDesign CS4 (Macintosh Environment)

This course is intended for students who want a foundation in desktop publishing utilizing InDesign CS4. Throughout, a special focus is given to preparing documents for print and electronic publishing. Hands-on exercises will enable you to explore and customize the InDesign interface; work efficiently with text, tables, objects and graphics; assess the importance of correct color management; remember time saving tips and techniques; discover the features new to InDesign CS4, such as the new Adobe Bridge file browser, object styles, snippets, and smarter text handling; and much more.

Newtown Campus/$550/WCOAP 6521 C01/
10 Th, 1/21-3/25, 6:30-9:30 pm
Approved Hours: 30 (Act 48)