Training Class Schedule
Fall 2009
Word 6 - Working with Themes, Building Blocks, Styles and Templates
Date: 11/18/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Apply themes and Quick Styles, customize a theme, create Building Blocks, create and modify styles, create a template
Word 7 - Working with References and Integrating Word with Other Programs
Date: 11/24/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Add footnotes, insert citations, manage sources, generate a bibliography, create a table of figures, embed an Excel worksheet, link an Excel chart, embed a PowerPoint slide, insert a Word field and hyperlinks, import a table from Access, manage document links and merge with an Access data source.
PowerPoint 1 - Getting Started with PowerPoint 2007
Date: 12/01/2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Creating a Presentation in PowerPoint 2007: define presentation software, plan an effective presentation, examine the PowerPoint window, enter slide text, add a new slide, apply a design theme, print a PowerPoint presentation
Modifying a Presentation: enter text in the Outline tab, format text, convert text to Smart Art, insert and modify shapes, edit and duplicate shapes, align and group objects, add slide headers and footers, check spelling in a presentation
Word 8 - Exploring Advanced Graphics and Building Forms
Date: 12/02/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Understanding illustrations in Word, modify a picture, edit charts, create SmartArt, use layering options, align and distribute graphics, insert a watermark, construct a form template, modify text content controls, format and protect a form and fill in a form as a user.
PowerPoint 2 - Customizing a Presentation
Date: 12/03/2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Inserting Objects into a Presentation: insert text from Microsoft Word, insert clip art, insert and style a picture, insert a text box, insert a chart, enter and edit chart data, insert a table insert and format WordArt
Finishing an Excel 2007 Presentation: understand masters, customize background style, use slide show commands, set slide show transitions and timings, set slide animation effects, inspect a presentation, evaluate a presentation, create a design template
PowerPoint 3 - Designing Effective Presentations and Using Advanced Tools
Date: 12/15/2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Designing Effective Presentations
Working with Advanced Tools and Masters: draw and format connectors, use advanced formatting tools, customize animation effects, create custom slide layouts, format master text, change master text indents, adjust text objects, customize Handout and Notes Masters
PeopleSoft Financial Reports
Date: 12/16/2009
Time: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Library 219
Login to portal, view Delivered Financial Reports, run reports for Monthly Financials Statements, Fund and Project Reports, and drilldown to see details in each report.
Permission is required. Please contact your PeopleSoft liaison for permission. Approval for security and account setup is required prior to class.
PowerPoint 4 - Advanced Features of PowerPoint 2007
Date: 12/17/2009
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Enhancing Charts in Excel 2007: work with charts in PowerPoint, change chart design and style, customize a chart layout, format chart elements, animate a chart, embed an Excel chart, link an Excel worksheet, update a linked Excel worksheet
Inserting Illustrations, Objects, and Media Clips: create custom tables, design a SmartArt graphic, format a SmartArt graphic, insert an animation, insert a sound, use macros, add action buttons, insert a hyperlink
Using Advanced Features: use templates and add comments, send and review a presentation, use advanced slide show options, create a custom show, prepare a presentation for distribution, save a presentation for the Web, package a presentation, create a photo album
SharePoint Training
Date: 12/17/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Introduction to SharePoint. Learn how to manage SharePoint sites, work with Shared Libraries and create Lists and Calendars.
Macintosh Basics
Date: 12/18/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Introduction to the new Leopard (10.5) Operating System, Office 2008 and Entourage 2008.
Outlook 2007 Calendars
Date: 12/21/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Learn to manage your Outlook Calendar. Create appointments, setup meetings, schedule recurring events on your calendar, open a shared calendar, and give others access to your calendar.
Entourage Calendars
Date: 12/22/2009
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Library 219
Learn to manage your Entourage Calendar. Create appointments, setup meetings, schedule recurring events on your calendar, and give others access to your calendar.