Continuing Education

COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Interested in Project Management or IT certifications such as A+, MCSE?
Our instructor-led online programs may be your solution!
Call 914-606-7904 or email PDC@sunywcc.edu for more information.

Computer students: please bring a diskette or USB flash drive to class.

Where required, textbooks can be purchased at the bookstore at 914-606-6475 or ordered online at www.sunywcc.edu

Computer Basics 1: Getting Started
For those with little or no experience in operating a personal computer, this class covers working with the mouse and keyboard, understanding the Windows desktop, using Windows accessory programs and more. Pick up some new tips and tricks! $130 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Sept. 12 & 19, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P450
At Valhalla Campus: 1 Mon., Sept. 14, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13D. #XA-P452
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Wed., Sept. 23 & 30, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P451
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Tues., Nov. 3 & 10, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P055
At Cross County Center: 1 Wed., Sept. 9, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y215
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Sept. 14 & 16, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y117
At Ossining Center: 2 Mon., Oct. 5 & 12, 6:30-9:30 pm. #OS-D168
At Mt. Vernon Center: 2 Thurs., Oct. 15 & 22, 6:30-9:30 pm. #MV-V162

Computer Basics 2: Managing Your Computer
Don’t let your hard drive become a nightmare. Learn to create and organize folders, copy, move, and rename files, search for files, work with shortcuts, customize your Desktop and more. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 or equivalent. $130 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Sept. 26 & Oct. 3, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P491
At Valhalla Campus: 1 Tues., Sept. 15, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13D. #XA-P493
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Wed., Oct. 7 & 14, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P492
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Tues., Nov. 17 & 24, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P056
At Cross County Center: 1 Mon., Sept. 14, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y216
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Sept. 21 & 23, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y118
At Ossining Center: 2 Mon., Oct. 17 & 26, 6:30-9:30 pm. #OS-D169
At Mt. Vernon Center: 2 Thurs., Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 6:30-9:30 pm. #MV-V163

Computer Basics 3: Internet and Email
Get up to speed in the information age and learn how to explore the vast resources of the Web along with the ins and outs of keeping in touch with others through email.
Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 or equivalent. $130 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Oct. 10 & 17, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P495
At Valhalla Campus: 1 Thurs., Sept. 17, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13D. #XA-P497
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Wed., Oct. 21 & 28, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P496
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Tues., Dec. 1 & 8, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P057
At Cross County Center: 1 Wed., Sept. 16, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y217
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Sept. 28 & 30, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y119
At Ossining Center: 2 Mon., Nov. 2 & 9, 6:30-9:30 pm. #OS-D170
At Mt. Vernon Center: 2 Thurs., Nov. 12 & 19, 6:30-9:30 pm. #MV-V164

Save $$ when you register for all three Computer Basics classes in a series for only $330.
For the Valhalla Saturday series, use #XA-P500
For the Valhalla Wednesday evening series, use #XA-P501
For the Valhalla daytime series, use #XA-P058
For the Valhalla Tuesday evening series, use #XA-P502
For the Cross County daytime series, use #YR-Y218
For the Cross County evening series, use #YR-Y120
For the Ossining series, use #OS-D171
For the Mt. Vernon series, use #MV-V165
Sorry, you may not mix and match courses.

Keyboarding on the Computer
Strongly recommended for individuals with less than 40 wpm keyboarding skills. Designed to provide introductory and brush-up touch-typing instruction on the keyboard.
10 T/Th, Sept. 22-Oct. 22, 6:00-8:00 pm, TEC-13D, $160 (+ textbook). #XA-P019

NEW! Desktop Technology Basics
Don’t feel helpless when something goes wrong with your computer. This course will introduce you to the anatomy of the computer, and some basic and intermediate troubleshooting steps for diagnosing and resolving first level hardware, software or networking problems. You’ll also learn about career opportunities in Desktop IT support.
7 Sat. Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, TEC-13E, $280 (+ textbook). #XA-P995

Accounting and Finance

Bookkeeping with QuickBooks and Excel Non-Credit Certificate
Earn this certificate by completing our Introduction to QuickBooks class, the Excel series, and Accounting & Bookkeeping for Beginners (see Options for New Careers – Non-Credit). Apply for the certificate upon completing all requirements.

Introduction to QuickBooks
Learn how to handle accounts payable and receivable, customer info, inventory, payroll, and track your business’s financial health. These sections are open to all students but are particularly suitable for those who have some previous experience with bookkeeping. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $380 (+ textbook).
3 T/W/Th, Oct. 6-8, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E. #XA-P376
6 Mon., Oct. 19-Nov. 23, 6:00-9:00 pm, TEC-13D. #XA-P990

NEW! Introduction to QuickBooks for Non-Bookkeepers
This QuickBooks course is similar in content to our regular Introduction to QuickBooks, but is especially recommended for those who do not have any previous bookkeeping or QuickBooks experience. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience.
3 T/W/Th, Nov. 17-19, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $380 (+ textbook). #XA-P043

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks
Preparing payroll for a small business can be much easier with the powerful features of QuickBooks. Learn to set up a payroll, pay employees, use timesheets and reports, and create standard federal and state payroll forms. Prerequisite: Introduction to QuickBooks or equivalent experience.
1 Mon., Nov. 30, 6:00-9:00 pm, TEC-13D, $65. #XA-P042

Internet and Web Technologies

Introduction to Social Networks
Social networks, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, are changing how you network, communicate, and stay in touch with family and friends, advance your career, build your business and join new communities. Explore a variety of these tools and see how you can use them, too. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 3 or equivalent experience.
4 Tues., Oct. 13-Nov. 3, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321, $200. #XA-P700

NEW! Web 2.0 Overview
Do you tweet? Use cloud computing? Can you believe a wiki? Do you have a favorite mashup? If any of this doesn't sound familiar, this course can help you catch up with the new world of Web 2.0 applications that enable large numbers of people to come together to work, play, share, and build on the Web. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 3 or equivalent experience. $150.
2 Sat., Oct. 24 & 31, 9:00 am-2:00 pm (includes 30-min. lunch break) CLA-321. #XA-P059
3 Wed., Nov. 4-18, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P060

NEW! Using Social Networking in Your Job Search
Round out your job search and raise your visibility with online professional connections and networking. Find out about the best online industry and job search groups for support and services. Make new contacts for job leads and introductions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 3 or equivalent experience. $120.
2 Wed., Sept. 9 & 16, 6:30-9:30 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P045
2 Wed., Oct. 14 & 21, 1:00-4:00 pm, CLA-321. #XA-P044 **new dates/time**

Creating Web Pages with MS Expression Web
Create your own personal or business web site using Microsoft’s latest full-featured web site authoring program.
6 M/W, Sept. 21-Oct. 7, 6:30-9:30 pm,TEC-13D, $380 (+ textbook). #XA-P045

Desktop Publishing

NEW! Desktop Publishing with MS Publisher
Design a knockout newsletter, produce a professional brochure, or create sensational flyers and announcements with this desktop publishing program. Gain valuable experience in layout techniques, design ideas, and making formatting choices. Even if you’re “creatively challenged,” you’ll learn to use Publisher’s built-in layouts and templates to quickly create professional documents of all types.
6 Wed., Oct. 14-Nov. 18, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13D, $380 (+ textbook). #XA-P046

Microsoft Office Applications
Prepare for the Microsoft Office certification exams or just build new skills. Our Microsoft applications courses are taught using MS Office 2007 unless noted otherwise

MS Office Skills for the Workplace
Today’s workplace is competitive! Don’t let weak computer skills hold you back. Learn to use key applications in the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook – in this intensive introductory course. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience.
18 M/T/Th, Sept. 21-Oct. 29, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13D, $1150 (+ textbook). #XA-P683

NEW! Advanced MS Office Skills for the Workplace
Develop more advanced skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including ways in which these powerful applications can be integrated to maximize their functionality. Prerequisite: MS Office Skills for the Workplace or equivalent experience.
18 M/T/Th, Nov. 9-Dec. 21 (skip 11/26), 9:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13D, $1150 (+textbook). #XA-P040 **new dates**

Save $$ when you register for both MS Office Skills for the Workplace classes for just $2,100.00, use #XA-P041

MS Word – Level 1
Get started with Word even if you have not done word processing before. Covers editing documents, formatting text, paragraphs and documents and creating and formatting tables – fundamental skills for creating letters, reports and documents. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Sept. 12 & 19, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P417
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Oct. 12-21, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P428
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Sept. 21 & 23, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y177
At Cross County Center: 4 M/W, Oct. 5-14, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y190

MS Word – Level 2
Expand your skills and enhance your documents by adding graphics, using styles and templates, and managing multi-page documents. Create personalized mailings by merging data into your documents. Learn how easy it is to turn your Word document into a web page. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 1 or equiv. experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Sept. 26 & Oct. 3, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P899
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P429
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Sept. 28 & 30, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y178
At Cross County Center: 4 M/W, Oct. 19 & 28, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y191

MS Word – Level 3
Master more advanced features of Word such as building forms, creating charts and diagrams, collaborating with others on a document, working with references, advanced graphics, and integrating Word with other applications. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Oct. 10 & 17, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P900
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Nov. 9-18, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P431
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Oct. 5 & 7, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y179
At Cross County Center: 4 M/W, Nov. 2-11, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y192

Save $$ when you register for all three Word classes in a series for only $700.
For the Valhalla Word Saturday series, use #XA-P901
For the Valhalla Word evening series, use #XA-P432
For the Cross County Word day series, use #YR-Y180
For the Cross County Word evening series, use #YR-Y193
Sorry, you may not mix and match courses.

MS Excel – Level 1
Get started with Excel even if you have not used a spreadsheet before. Building and editing worksheets, formatting a worksheet, working with charts and working with formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 T/Th, Sept. 8-17, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P433 **new dates**
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Oct. 24 & 31, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P444
At Cross County Center: 4 Sat., Sept. 19-Oct. 10, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #YR-Y105
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Oct. 12 & 14, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y181

MS Excel – Level 2
Expand your skills in Excel by learning to use and analyze tables, and enhance your charts and worksheets. Explore techniques for managing workbooks, sharing Excel files, and incorporating Web information. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 T/Th, Sept. 22-Oct. 1, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P445 **new dates**
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Nov. 7 & 14, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P897
At Cross County Center: 4 Sat., Oct. 17-Nov. 7, 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #YR-Y106
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Oct. 19 & 21, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y182

MS Excel – Level 3
Master more advanced features of Excel such as What-If Analysis, analyzing data with PivotTables, exchanging data with other programs and advanced worksheet management. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Level 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 T/Th, Oct. 6-15, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P446 **new dates**
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Nov. 21 & Dec. 5, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), CLA-321. #XA-P905 (skip 11/28)
At Cross County Center: 4 Sat., Nov. 14-Dec. 12 (skip 11/28), 9:00 am-12:00 noon. #YR-Y107
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Oct. 26 & 28, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y183

Save $$ when you register for all three Excel classes in a series for just $700
For the Valhalla Excel Saturday series, use #XA-P908 (skip 11/28)
For the Valhalla Excel evening series, use #XA-P448
For the Cross County Excel Saturday series, use #YR-Y108 (skip 11/28)
For the Cross County Excel day series, use #YR-Y184
Sorry, you may not mix and match courses.

MS Access – Level 1
Get started with Access, the Office Suite’s powerful database program. Includes building and editing tables, using queries, forms and reports, and modifying your database structure. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience.
4 T/Th, Oct. 27-Nov. 5, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E, $260 (+ textbook). #XA-P413

MS Access – Level 2
Expand your skills in Access by learning to create multiple table queries, develop forms and subforms, create charts and PivotTables, and build advanced queries. Explore how to share Access data with other applications and enhance your reports. Prerequisite: Microsoft Access Level 1 or equivalent experience.
4 T/Th, Nov. 10-19, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E, $260 (+ textbook). #XA-P414

MS Access – Level 3
Master more advanced features of Access such as creating macros, creating modules, and developing advanced forms and reports. Learn how to simplify the database interface for other users and tips for maintaining your database. Prerequisite: Microsoft Access Level 2 or equivalent experience.
4 T/Th, Nov. 24-Dec. 8 (skip 11/26), 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E, $260 (+ textbook). #XA-P415

Save $$ when you register for all three Access classes for just $700
For the Access series, use #XA-P416 (skip 11/26)

MS PowerPoint – Level 1
Learn the basics of this easy to use program to create visually compelling presentations and slides. Wizards and templates give you a quick start on professional presentations and you’ll also learn to develop your own designs with text, graphics and special effects. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Sept. 14-23, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P685
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E. #XA-P987
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Nov. 2 & 4, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y186
At Cross County Center: 4 M/W, Nov. 16-30 (skip 11/25), 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y008

MS PowerPoint – Level 2
Enhance your presentations with a variety of chart types. Integrate PowerPoint with other programs, like Excel, to represent data graphically with more impact. Include multimedia and web resources in your presentations. Explore options for preparing a presentation for live delivery, web delivery, and distribution on CD. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P589
At Valhalla Campus: 2 Sat., Nov. 14 & 21, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E. #XA-P590
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Nov. 9 & 11, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y187
At Cross County Center: 4 M/W, Dec. 7-16, 6:00-9:00 pm. #YR-Y128

Save $$ when you register for both MS PowerPoint classes at the same location for just $470
For the Valhalla PowerPoint evening series, use #XA-P603
For the Valhalla PowerPoint Saturday series, use #XA-P336
For the Cross County PowerPoint day series, use #YR-Y188
For the Cross County PowerPoint evening series, use #YR-Y138 (skip 11/25)

MS Outlook
Outlook is more than just email! Master intro and advanced features of Outlook mail, explore the powerful calendar and meeting scheduler, contacts and address book, and task manager. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $260 (+ textbook).
At Valhalla Campus: 4 M/W, Nov. 23-Dec. 7, 6:30-9:30 pm, TEC-13E. #XA-P168 (skip 11/25)
At Cross County Center: 2 M/W, Nov. 16 & 18, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break). #YR-Y146

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Take Your Microsoft Office Certification Exams on Campus!
You can now take your Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Office 2003 or Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Office 2007) at the Valhalla campus. Contact Mary Beth Jerry by email at marybeth.jerry@sunywcc.edu or 914-606-7904 for further details or to make a test appointment.

Microsoft Certification Training – Online Programs
If our class schedule doesn’t match your availability, you can still train for a new career and sharpen your computer skills by enrolling in our online class offered in partnership with Gatlin Education Services. For more information, see Online Learning or visit www.gatlineducation.com/sunywcc

MS Office Skills Non-Credit Certificate
The applications in the Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) are widely used and these skills are expected of today’s working professional. Complete our series of classes in these four programs to qualify for this non-credit certificate. Apply for the certificate upon completing all requirements.
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Business Solutions with Microsoft Office
Your time and training dollars are stretched - these short courses are designed to teach just the skills you need to solve specific business problems.

MS Word Basics
Learn the fundamentals of word processing for creating basic documents. Enter and edit text, correct spelling and grammar as you type, change fonts and font sizes, emphasize text, set margins and tabs, use bullets and numbering, create an envelope, search for and replace text. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Oct. 2, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125 (+ textbook). #XA-P979

Creating Brochures, Flyers and Newsletters with MS Word
Learn to use clip art, graphics, Word Art objects and watermarks, insert special characters and symbols, format text in columns, and use borders and shading. Prerequisite: Word Basics or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Oct. 9, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P171

Creating Custom Mailings with Word Mail Merge
Design form letters with merge fields; create data lists in Word or use data from Excel or Access; sort and select data records; create mailing labels. Prerequisite: Word Basics or Word Level 1 or equivalent experience. Excel and/or Access experience is helpful.
1 Fri., Oct. 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13E, $75. #XA-P617

Creating Forms in Word
Replace your paper forms with ones that can be completed online. Learn to create forms in Word that include fill-in boxes, check boxes, drop down menus and even simple math calculations.
Prerequisite: Word Basics or Word Level 1 or equivalent.
1 Fri., Oct. 23, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, TEC-13E, $75. #XA-P665

MS Excel Basics
Learn the fundamentals: enter and edit text and values; create simple formulas; select cells and ranges; move around the worksheet; change column widths and row heights; insert and delete rows and columns; format numbers; copy and move data from one location to another using menus, fill-handle and drag and drop; save, retrieve and print worksheets. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Oct. 30, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P982

Data Management with MS Excel
Learn to sort data with multiple keys, validate data, create a data-entry form and get subtotals based on various criteria. Use named ranges and Lookup tables to retrieve and summarize data. Import data into Excel from other applications. Prerequisite: Excel Basics or Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Nov. 6, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P766

Using MS Excel Charts
Excel supports a wide variety of standard types of charts and graphs. Create effective charts that clearly and accurately convey the meaning of your data. Prerequisite: Excel Basics or Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Nov. 13, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P185

Using MS Excel Functions
Learn to use a variety of financial and statistical functions to analyze your data. Develop conditional calculations using the logical functions. Track time-dependent data with date and time functions. Prerequisite: Excel Basics, MS Excel Level 1 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Nov. 20, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P447
MS PowerPoint Basics
Get a quick introduction to the fundamentals of creating dynamic slides in PowerPoint to present your text, graphics and charts. Prerequisite: Computer Basics 1 and 2 or equivalent experience. $125.
1 Fri., Dec. 4, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P335

MS PowerPoint Tips for Presenters
If you are already using PowerPoint these tips will help you make your presentations more efficient, consistent, and effective by mastering color schemes, templates, fonts, and navigation techniques. Prerequisite: PowerPoint Basics or PowerPoint Level 1 or equivalent experience.
1 Fri., Dec. 11, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (includes 1-hour lunch break), TEC-13E, $125. #XA-P337

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Project Management

Cheetah Learning Project Management Master’s Certificate
See details in our section on Online Courses

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COMPUTER/OFFICE SKILLS INTENSIVE (NON-CREDIT)
Need to compete in today’s workplace? Are you divorced, widowed, separated, have a spouse who is disabled or unemployed, or are you a single parent? Project Transition provides specially funded FREE computer and job search skills training for displaced homemakers.
Programs include:
Computer Skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, File Management, Outlook, and Internet Research. Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED, and type 25 wpm. QuickBooks offered periodically on the Valhalla campus to people with bookkeeping or accounting backgrounds.
Job Search Skills - Resume Development, Career Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Mock Interviews, and Job Search Techniques. Coaching with a Job Developer is provided.
Fall classes offered at the Ossining Extension Center.
All services are free for those eligible for the program; proof of eligibility is required.
For information, eligibility and details, call 914-606-6825, or email Marika.Scotti@sunywcc.edu
Funding provided by the NYS Department of Labor Office of Workforce Development and Training and the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

Digital Art Computer Classes in Peekskill
For more information or to register, call 914-606-7300. The Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts is located at 27 N. Division Street in downtown Peekskill. Software versions are subject to change.

Intro to Mac
Digital Art and Design programs require basic knowledge of a Macintosh operating system. This introductory class, for those new to the computer or to the Apple Operating System, explains the hardware and software. $25.
1 Fri., Sept. 18, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. #PE-P187
1 Mon., Sept. 21, 6:30-9:30 pm. #PE-P188

NEW! Quick Start to Smart Classrooms
An overview of some of the common digital technologies that are now basic classroom tools. This workshop is aimed at helping teachers teach easily with new technologies by gaining a comfort level in the smart room. This will also be a 6-hour workshop.
1 Sat., Sept. 26, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P207

NEW! Quick Start to Online Social Networking
An overview of social networking tools such as: blogging, vlogging, and Facebook within our 6-hour intensive format. Students will start out with Facebook and then move into creation tools such as: Blogger, Flickr, and YouTube.
1 Sat., Oct. 3, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P208

Quick Start to iLife
Make sense of Apple’s basic computer graphics package that comes with your Mac. Unravel the iLife suite including: iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, Garage Band, and iWeb. These simple tools will revolutionize your work flow and help you be more creative.
1 Sat., Oct. 3, 9:00-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P210

Quick Start to Podcasting
Learn to create your own Podcast—a downloadable mp3 (digital audio) file. Podcasting allows others to subscribe to audio/video files through iTunes. You can make individual Podcasts for use on your iPod or for teaching purposes.
1 Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P211

Quick Start to iMovie
Create professional looking videos using iMovie. Covers the editing process from capture to export. Includes: setting up preferences, logging and capturing DV footage, transitions, adding and mixing audio, importing stills, timeline editing, and exporting the edited movie.
1 Sat., Oct. 10, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, $100. #PE-P221

Quick Start to Photoshop CS4
Learn to use the latest version of Photoshop with time management features and enhancements for web and video designers. An introduction to this tool will include: imaging formats, use of Photoshop in computer graphics imaging and output for the Web.
1 Sat., Oct. 17, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P222

Quick Start to Adobe Illustrator CS4
Explore Adobe Illustrator CS with new 3D and web features. An introduction to this tool will include: digital illustration, drawing tools, Bezier curves, fonts, use of Illustrator in graphic design, and in 3D.
1 Sat., Oct. 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P223

Quick Start to Adobe After Effects CS3
Using Adobe After Effects in motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, DVD, and the Web. An introduction to this tool will include: an explanation of motion graphics, orientation to the interface and tools, an explanation of key-framing and time-based graphics.
1 Sat., Oct. 24, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P224

Quick Start to Dreamweaver CS4
Learn to use the latest version of Dreamweaver, a web site design tool. Use advanced graphics, text, animation, video, and audio tools to design a creative interactive online experience.
1 Sat., Oct. 31, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P225

Quick Start to Macromedia Flash CS4
Flash enables you to create animated vector graphics for the Web. A quick start to this tool will include: a definition of tweening and time-based graphics and an orientation of the interface and tools.
1 Sat., Nov. 7, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P226

Quick Start to Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign enables you to take advantage of the integrative power of CS and the dynamic nature of InDesign with its powerful print to Web solutions. An introduction to this tool will include: an overview of graphic layout and design and an orientation to the interface and tools.
1 Sat., Nov. 14, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, $150 (+ $50 lab fee). #PE-P228

Open Studio Access Package at Peekskill
The Center for the Digital Arts at Peekskill is an artist’s space and a friendly environment in which to work. The Center hosts six Apple post-production studios including a recording studio, a video lab, and a midi studio, and has multiple stations for batch capture and DVD burning. This package is for the professional or aspiring artist with competent computer skills who wants to continue to develop a portfolio and use the Center’s resources. Note: interview with Director and Technical Support Manager required.
M/T/W/Th, 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Fall Package Fee $250. #PE-P237