Computers and Technology

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QuickBooks (Online Version)-Basics & Intermediate

with Teresa Johnson

Feb

8

February 8th to March 21st, 2024

$98 More Info

This live, instructor-led Intuit-approved course, using Windows OS is geared for beginning/intermediate users. Students will learn to navigate one of the most widely used accounting software applications for small businesses. QuickBooks is an enormous aid in paying bills, invoicing, tracking expenses, paying sales tax and creating reports to better manage a small business or company. This course provides the MOS certification pathway (no expiration) for interested students, and they may elect to take the official exam when ready. Call the Adult Ed office for separate purchase details of the required printed textbook/eBook which accompanies this course. PLEASE NOTE: In class, students will use MCST provided laptops, but all students will need Windows OS operating computers at home in order to do homework assignments. Prior to class, please complete the 2-part form at this link.

Outsmart the Scammers Seminar

with Mike Curtis

Feb

6

February 6th, 2024

$18 More Info

Incidents of fraud are on the rise, and scammers’ tactics are becoming more complex. This presentation will help give you the information you need to outsmart the scammers. During the program, we’ll discuss how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources you can turn to in the event you or loved ones are targeted, and steps you can take to protect yourself and others.

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Google Drive – January 2024

with Teresa Johnson

Jan

30

January 30th to February 1st, 2024

$48 More Info

This course will cover the use of Google Docs, Sharing files, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. Students will need a (free) Gmail account to participate in this class. The first night covers Docs & Sharing Files: How to navigate the Doc toolbar, design, save and recall your documents, all geared to optimal organization and communication, plus Sharing Files: what the options are for sharing of documents as well as good protocol for sharing. We will cover how you and your team (of 2 to 100) can all work from one document. Google Sheets (the spreadsheet piece in Google Drive) and Google Slides (the feature that allows users to make slideshows for presentations) will be covered in the second class. We will cover the basics as well as copyright permissions; as time permits, other advanced features will be covered.

Autodesk Inventor Basics

with Nora Wilson

Jan

23

January 23rd to February 29th, 2024

$225 More Info

This is an introductory class; however, blueprint reading experience and/or an understanding of basic drafting skills are encouraged. Emphasis will be placed on parametric modeling fundamentals, use of the parts browser, history-based part modifications, applying geometric and dimensional constraints, understanding modeling strategies, and creating multiview drawing layouts from 3D parts models. The class will be structured with 1 hour of instruction and 2 hours of guided practice.

Sell on eBay- the world’s most powerful marketplace!

with Gary Lee

Feb

26

February 26th to March 18th, 2024

$62 More Info

Learn to sell on eBay in this 4-week evening class. Start, grow, and manage an eBay selling account and learn the best practices, tips, hacks, and shortcuts from an instructor with 20 years experience marketing on this platform. All selling aspects, from research and photographs to packing and shipping will be covered, to have you selling by week 3. Please note: you must have basic computer skills and a bank account you can connect to eBay.

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Automotive Technology

with Tom Vannah

Mar

5

March 5th to April 9th, 2024

$125 More Info

This 6-week course will give you a basic understanding of your automobile as well as a possible launching pad to affiliated careers or further study at a community college level. Please contact the office if this course is work-related. We will cover the basic theory and diagnostics of the following topics, aligned to ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) standards: Foundation and Safety, Basic Engine and Auto Transmission Fundamentals/Service, Steering System and Suspension, and Brakes. By completion of class, the student will have a solid understanding of lubrication, fluids, tires, vehicle maintenance, and how systems work. Assigned safety modules must be completed at home, via a provided website, prior to the start of the first class. This is not a bring-in-your-own-vehicle repair class; applied learning will occur in the shop on a demo vehicle. Students must provide their own safety glasses and reinforced toe footwear.