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Tutorials are held in the PCSC Classroom at 100 Cummington Street. Please allow enough time to find us! Walk-ins will be allowed to take empty seats at five minutes past the start time. To enroll in a tutorial please: To manage your tutorial participation you can:
Please do read course descriptions!
Getting Started with Microsoft WordCourse 6030 (Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced.) Intended for the beginner, this tutorial will teach you the basics of the Microsoft Word word-processing program. Using hands-on exercises, you will learn how to create, edit, navigate, save, format, spell-check and preview--the essential commands that most people would consider necessary for working in Word. Our tutorial is taught using Word on a PC, but the skills you learn will also be applicable to the Macintosh version of Word. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using Word
2003 for Windows.
Prerequisite: Before you come to this tutorial, you must be able to use a mouse and understand the basics of Windows such as using menus and toolbars. If you think your computer skills first need improvement, please call 353-7272 for suggestions on self-paced tutorials and other options. Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Creating Long Documents in Microsoft WordCourse 6036 (Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced.) Intended for intermediate users, this tutorial will teach you how to work more efficiently with Microsoft Word and how to use some special features for long documents. Our tutorial is taught using Word on a PC, but the skills you will learn will also work in other versions of Word, incuding the Macintosh version. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using Word
2003 for Windows.
Prerequisite: Getting Started with Microsoft Word (Course 6030) or three months' experience using Microsoft Word Course Coordinator: Clare Shawcross Instructors: PCSC staff Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPointCourse 6013 (Three-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced.) Microsoft PowerPoint, which comes bundled with Microsoft Office, is a leading presentation package. This tutorial will introduce new users to the features that make creating slides and overheads quick and easy. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using PowerPoint
2003 for Windows.
Prerequisites: Experience with word processing and with using a mouse in a Windows or Macintosh environment. Basic familiarity with drawing programs would be helpful. Course Coordinator: Linda Jerrett Instructors: PCSC Staff Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Doing More with Microsoft PowerPointCourse 6014 (Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced.) This tutorial will demonstrate features and techniques that go beyond basic PowerPoint skills. You will learn how to add elements to emphasize your content. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using PowerPoint
2003 for Windows.
Prerequisites: Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint (Course 6013) or three month's experience using Microsoft PowerPoint. Course Coordinator: Linda Jerrett Instructors: PCSC Staff Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Using a FileMaker DatabaseCourse 6010 Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. This tutorial introduces the basics of how to use an existing FileMaker database. Come with questions! If you can't attend a session, download the tutorial handout from www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials . Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Prerequisites: You should be comfortable using a mouse and other Windows or Macintosh applications. Familiarity with drawing programs and with basic database concepts (such as fields and records) will be helpful but is not required. Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street If you would like to request a special FileMaker training class or consultation for your department, please send e-mail. Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Developing a FileMaker DatabaseCourse 6015 Four-hour, hands-on tutorial; session limited to 12. Intermediate to advanced FileMaker training for those who need to develop (or improve) a database. If you can't attend a session, download the tutorial handout from www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials . This class is intended for BU faculty, staff, and students who are responsible for developing or updating the structure of a FileMaker database. We will work at an intermediate pace to learn about topics like relational database design, field definitions and formats, buttons, scripting, calculations, and portals. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Prerequisites: This is not an introductory class. You should be comfortable using one or more software applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access) in a basic to intermediate way. Previous experience with FileMaker, or another database application, will be extremely helpful. Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. If you would like to request a special FileMaker training class or consultation for your department, please send e-mail. FileMaker Database ConsultationCourse fmconsult We want to help you either get off to a good start (if you are new to FileMaker) or to convert your existing database to the latest version and understand how much better your database could be. FileMaker is a powerful software application that can do just about anything you need it to do. If you are just limping along with your good-enough database, it's time to give it a thorough check-up. This is not really a tutorial with a specific meeting time -- that's just a way to advertise this service and provide better hands-on training. If you are a member of the Boston University community and you would like to set up a consultation meeting, please send mail directly to pctrain@bu.edu. Do I have to attend a FileMaker tutorial first?: It would be a good idea to take a class, or at least to download and review the related tutorial handouts. You can also do self-paced tutorials for FileMaker. What's the first step?: Our staff consultant will meet with you, your existing database (if you have one) and your list of goals. You can send a database (via e-mail attachment) before the meeting or bring it on a USB drive or notebook computer. (If you need to use "sample" data, that's fine -- just make sure there's enough of it for reports and other things to work properly.) Benefits: Through this process you might:
Meeting Place: 100 Cummington Street Registration: Write directly to pctrain@bu.edu. Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 2007Course 6045 Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. Registration is required. Microsoft Excel is the leading spreadsheet program for Windows and the Macintosh. This tutorial will show you how to use Excel to create a worksheet. You will also be introduced to the basics of the worksheet design process and learn how to control the layout and appearance of your worksheet. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using Excel
2007 for
Windows. Prerequisite: Experience with word processing and with using a mouse in a Windows or Macintosh environment. Course Coordinator: Clare Shawcross Instructors: PCSC staff Meeting Place: Information Technology, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced.)Doing More with Microsoft Excel 2007Course 6050 Two-hour, hands-on tutorial; session limited to 12. Registration is required. This fast-paced tutorial will build on your experience with Microsoft Excel worksheets. You will learn how to customize Excel to help you work more efficiently. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:
Version Note: This class is taught using Excel
2007 for Windows.
Prerequisite: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel (Course 6045) or three months' experience using Microsoft Excel Course Coordinator: Clare Shawcross Instructors: PCSC staff Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials or consider doing a self-paced tutorial as described at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials/selfpaced. Photoshop for Beginners (CS2)Course 6060 (Three-hour, hands-on tutorial; each session limited to 12. If sessions are full or meeting times are inconvenient, please view the tutorial handout on the Web at www.bu.edu/pcsc/tutorials.) Adobe Photoshop is the leading image-editing package and is a part of the Creative Suite bundle. This tutorial is NOT an introductory class for computer beginners. This tutorial assumes that you have had extensive experience navigating through files and folders on a personal computer and that you are familiar with the concepts of digital media. Photoshop is a powerful application and this class is meant to introduce users to the interface, tools and some capabilities it possesses. It is not an exhaustive tutorial and the pace is quite fast in order to introduce users to as much as possible. Benefits: After completing this tutorial, you will be able to
Prerequisites: Extensive experience using a mouse in a Windows or Macintosh environment. Basic familiarity with the Web and with drawing programs helpful. Course Coordinator: Linda Jerrett Instructors: PCSC staff Meeting Place: PCSC classroom, 100 Cummington Street Please see meeting times on our registration page. Please note: Registration for PCSC tutorials requires that you provide a BU login name and Kerberos password. Other Learning Resources for Personal ComputingTutorial Handouts on the Web Please visit www.bu.edu/pcsc to get a copy of a tutorial handout. Other documentation distributed by the PCSC is also available at this site. Self-paced Tutorials The following is just a sampling of self-paced learning materials that are currently available. Click here to view the complete list. Through an inexpensive subscription to the ElementK service, these self-paced tutorials are also available for use on your own personal computer. Click here for more details. The partial list of topics below consist of lessons available via the Web. With a headset, you can sit in front of the computer, listen to the audio, and follow the directions to perform the exercises.
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