Course Descriptions:
All courses are open to all students but we encourage you to honor prerequisite recommendations for the sake of other students.

Check the calendar for current listings of dates and times of all courses. Classes start the first full week of the month unless otherwise indicated. Registration closes the last Friday of every month. Each class has a minimum of two students and a maximum of four.

If you need a class and cannot find it on our schedule please contact us about the possibility of arranging something for you.

**Download a printed copy of our latest Computer Training Schedule.**

***NEW***
Professional Development
Mini-Courses for Businesses,
Non-profits & Municipalities

These are one-session hands-on classes aimed at strengthening the use of certain features in the following applications. Classes are two hours and handouts are included in the cost of the course. Prerequisites for these classes are: Windows, Internet & Word Basic.  $50 per session

Publisher - Using Publisher’s templates and design basics to create professional documents and marketing materials.                                     

·    Business Cards & Letterhead

·    Creating Flyers & Brochures

·    Custom calendars

·    Newsletters (two sessions) 2 Classes - 4 hours
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Outlook - Take advantage of some of the custom and time-saving features in Microsoft's email and personal information management system.                  

·    Setting-up Multiple Accounts               

·    Custom Signatures and Stationery

·    Using the Calendar
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Access -     For those dealing with databases, reports and forms the featured topics are available using Access.                                                              

·    Creating Reports

·    Working with Queries

·    Exporting Data from Access

·    Database Maintenance
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Web Basics (FrontPage)

Basic HTML - This class will introduce the code language of web design. Using HTML you will be able to change colors, adjust text size, add pictures, links and animated text to your Web site. These are just a few of the things you can do when you learn basic HTML.
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eCommerce (two sessions) - 2 Classes - 4 hours
This two-session class is for the author, the artisan, the merchant or the entrepreneur. The class covers the basics of eCommerce. It will save you time and hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You will learn the basic concepts required to make informed decisions as whether an Internet based business is for you. Topics start with selecting a domain name to accepting online payments, and everything in between. You will learn about search engines, merchant accounts and shopping carts.
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Design Basics – Although a bit different than print design, the basic elements of what makes a good webpage layout or design is equally important. This class will introduce you to good and not-so-good web design. Design techniques and basic elements of a web page will be covered.
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Blogging - This class will introduce “web logs” or online diaries. Blogs have been identified as an increasingly popular source of online publication, especially regarding political information, opinion publication and alternative news coverage.
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Other Services:

Off-Site Computer Training
The Quaboag Valley CDC offers off-site, customized computer skills training for Quaboag Hills Region employers. Any of our computer training courses are available.
Please call 413-967-3001 for more information or Download a request form.

Computer Applications for Small Businesses and New Users

The QVCDC understands that small business owners and new computer users need to make the most of their tools in order to succeed. If you are looking to broaden your knowledge about your home or office PC, then these are the courses for you! Put your computer to work for you!    

Keyboarding  (typing)
3 Classes - 6 hours  $135
This course covers both the basics of touch-typing as well as advanced topics, such as the numeric keypad and ergonomics.  Learning is supported by multi-form exercises, including graphical keyboarding drills, instructive games and personalized review exercises using a typing software program.  Use of the mouse and Windows hotkeys are also introduced.  Continued practice using the program is recommended.
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Windows-Internet for Beginners
3 Classes, 6 hours  $135   text included
An introductory course for persons who are unfamiliar with computers, Windows or the Internet. This class explains how to open and close programs, how to install/remove software or hardware and how to customize your computer. You will also learn to send, receive and organize your email and how to send attachments. Learn about search engines and how to download off the Web. You'll also learn to set up protective anti-virus programs. This course prepares the student for other applications. 
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**NEW** Advanced Windows/Internet
3 Classes - 6 hours  $135     text included

This comprehensive course will teach you elements of internet safety & preventive maintenance, such as preventive actions for computer hardware and media - what does Scan Disk and Disk Defragmenter really do?; Why it's important to have virus and firewall protection; preventive actions during computer use, such as saving files regularly and what to do when your computer crashes; and troubleshooting techniques which will cover how to tell when your computer crashes and helpful reference web sites. Students should be familiar with Windows.    
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Word Basic
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
An introductory word processing course. Learn how to use the file, edit, view, insert and format menus, create letters and lists. Students should be familiar with Windows.    
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Word Intermediate
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This more advanced word processing course teaches how to perform mail merges using Word, how to use advanced formatting options, and how to create/format tables.  Students should be familiar with Windows and Word Basic.
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Word Advanced
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This advanced level of Word introduces advanced table techniques, excel integration, mail merges, macros and forms.   Students should be familiar with Word Intermediate
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Excel Basic
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This course introduces the student to spreadsheets. The basic course teaches how to format and edit cells, use the drop down menus and create simple formulas. Students should be familiar with Windows.   
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Excel Intermediate
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This advanced course teaches how to set up workbooks, create charts, use advanced formulas and additional formatting tools. Students should be familiar with Excel Basic.   
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Excel Advanced
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This advanced level of Excel course teaches how to work with macros, PivotTables and databases.  Students should be familiar with Excel Intermediate
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**NEW** Advanced Features in Word & Excel
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Text - $10

Offered as an alternative to Word Advance and Excel Advanced, this class introduces the most popular advanced features in Word and Excel. The topics covered are: advanced tables and Excel integration, mail merges, collaborating in Workgroups, internet integration & macros. Students should be familiar with Word & Excel intermediate
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PowerPoint - Presentations and more...
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $20
This course will cover the basics of creating powerful presentations. Topics covered will include, how to insert text and graphics, change colors and select slide schemes. Students will develop sample presentations as well as have time to create their own. Students should be familiar with Windows.   
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QuickBooks - for Small Businesses
3 Classes - 6 hours $135     Textbook - $25
This course will cover the essential topics needed to implement QuickBooks. Start with understanding Basic Accounting, setting up the chart of accounts, creating service items list, and much more. Students should be familiar with Windows. 
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QuickBooks - For Users
3 Classes, 6 hours $135     Textbook - $25
This class, designed for employees, is an introductory to the popular QuickBooks Pro accounting software.  Topics covered include: Creating Invoices, Receiving Payments, Entering Sales Receipts, Making Deposits, Writing Checks and Reports. Students should be familiar with Windows
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All About eBay^®
3 Sessions, 6 hours - $135     text included
An introduction to buying and selling on the "World's Largest" on-line auction site. You will receive and introduction to eBay^® and learn buying techniques as well as an overview of setting up a sellers account and selling on eBay^®. Students should be familiar with Windows.   
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Résumé Writing
3 Session - 6 hours  $135          Textbook - $10
This class covers organizing, writing and formatting your Résumé using templates and other documents created in class. Submitting résumés on-line, basic information on writing a business letter and how to determine what the employer is looking for, various ways to seek employment and the basics of preparing for and going to a job interview will also be covered. Students must be familiar with Windows & Word.  
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