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Mid-coast School of Technology Adult Education

Maine Adult Education Program

Computers and Technology

in Business & Skills Training

Course

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Safeguard Your Business

with Chris Nolan

$58 More Info

IT computer protocols are necessary to protect your business and customers’ information.  Through a one-one-one session with a certified IT audit director, learn the current rationale, tactics, and techniques required to manage this critical mission.  Contact MCST Adult Education for the detailed list of computer network controls that will be covered. Call the Adult Ed office (596-7752 opt.3) to set up the 2-hour session to suit your mutual schedules.

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Certiport Exam Testing

with Lee Fox

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MCST Adult Education is an official Certiport® Exam Test Center, proctoring exams for individuals with current and relevant digital skills to obtain credentials for the competitive global workforce. Certification exams include the official Microsoft Office program, the Microsoft Technology Associate program, the Adobe® Certified Associate program, the Adobe® Certified Expert program, the Autodesk® Certified User program, the Intuit® QuickBooks Certified User program and the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification. The proctor fee must be paid at the time of testing here; the fee is based on the length of the exam. Please call 596-7752 option 3 with questions and to schedule a testing appointment.

Certiport® testers must purchase an exam voucher online http://www.certiport.com/PORTAL/desktopdefault.aspx?tabid=672&roleid=101

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Zoom Basics – Nov.

with MCST Staff

Nov
12

November 12th, 2020

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Come learn how to use this cloud-based video conferencing platform which lets you attend classes virtually and meet with others either by video or audio-only or both!  Zoom creates a way for in-person classes to still “meet” and enjoy the ability to connect with others. We will show you how to download the Zoom app and explore its basic features.  Also, we will create a “Zoom meeting” so you can practice and gain confidence in using it. Some helpful resources will be provided.  Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone (iOS or Android) to this class, but if you cannot, we will provide a device for you to use. This class is free, but you must register in advance to attend.  Call the Adult Ed office: 596-7752 ext.3.

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iPhone & iPad from Basics to Super Skilled

with Lee Fox

Nov
16

November 16th to December 7th, 2020

$72 More Info

Lee will help you navigate all the iPhone and iPad service and learning products on Apple’s website, YouTube Apple channels, and other valuable iPhone and iPad resources. Week 1 starts with comparing iPhone and iPad models, becoming familiar with all parts on the case and the screen of your device. From here you can set up and personalize your Apple device to better enjoy your iPhone and iPad features.  In the 2nd week you’ll be enabling Accessibility features for easier use of your iPhone and iPad. Be confident connecting to the Internet, using a browser, searching and bookmark favorites, keeping your Apple devices secure, controlling your Apple devices with Siri, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, installing apps, sending and receiving emails, managing your contacts, creating a medical ID and emergency contact. Common use of cell phone calls and video FaceTime chatting and texting, playing music, creating photos and videos, using maps and much more will be at your fingertips in this class.  Week 3 will ‘deep dive’ into many advanced features of these Apple devices, such as installing and managing multi email accounts Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook and Google, Firefox, managing notifications, news and weather feeds, using Google maps and saving and sending your directions and location. Listening and streaming music, watch streaming movies and TV shows online, add Bluetooth, the Apple keyboard, and other accessories to your Apple devices will be covered. Use iCloud or Google Drive to store and share your photos and important data, backup your iPhone/ iPad to another Apple device or PC using iTunes, install and use printer apps from Epson and HP Smart app. The final class will include advanced troubleshooting mobile app issues on your iPhone and iPad, and how to better understand iOS hidden features, updates and upgrades. Learn how an iXpand (SanDisk) flash drive can easily backup and restore your Apple devices without internet, direct transfer data files and pictures between your Apple devices to Windows PCs. Manage your iPhone/ iPad  battery performance monitoring and settings, and run phone diagnostics on your iPhone. Learn how to block emails, robotexts, spam messages, phone numbers and advanced mobile device security. Source reference handouts will be supplied to those enrolled.

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QuickBooks 2019 – Beyond Basics – Dec.

with Teresa Johnson

Dec
1

December 1st to 15th, 2020

$58 More Info

This Intuit approved advanced class is for experienced QuickBooks users and will cover advanced features in QuickBooks. Bring your questions and challenges; we’ll work through them. This class is presented live but can run via Zoom, if the school district deems necessary. Call the Adult Ed office at 596-7752 x3 to get details about acquiring the necessary instructional eBook and eLab for this course. If you're enrolling, please complete the following form:

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