Windows 7 CurriculumClass Time: 2 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will (TLW):Explore what is on the desktopMake changes to the graphical interfaceAlter Taskbar, Start Menu and Toolbar propertiesExperience using the Search ToolsMake changes to the Control PanelUse the features of Interface enhancementsUse the CalculatorExplore the functionality of Windows Media PlayerUpdate to Internet 8 and learn the new improvements and toolsLearn how to install Windows LiveIdentify the applications included in Windows LiveDescribe the features of Windows Live MessengerDescribe contacts and communicate with them using Windows Live MessengerSign into Windows LiveIdentify the buttons and features of the Windows Live ToolbarUse Microsoft's Bing search engineDescribe the feautures of SkydriveExplain the benefits of Window Live MessageView their pictures and videosAccess media content chronologicallyOrganize your content using tagsCreate and edit videosDescribe the features of Office LiveUse Workspace and Office Live Small BusinessAccess Windows Live Writer for bloggingExplain how Silverlight is used to add interactive content to a web pagesOpen and adjust settings in the Family Safety Center

Goal: At the completion of the Windows 7 training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Microsoft Word Skills CurriculumClass Time: 8 - 1.5 hr. sessions

A. The EnvironmentThe RibbonCommand TabsHiding the RibbonQuick Access ToolbarContextual TabsOffice MenuPush Pin IconMini ToolbarView OptionsManaging Multiple Documents and

B. Document BasicsStarting a new DocumentSaving a documentPrinting a documentTextFormatting textText BoxesInserting Clip ArtWorking with shapesLine and Paragraph Spacing

C. Editing TextEditing basicsSelecting TextCut, Copy, PasteBuilding BlocksSpelling and Grammar CheckAuto Correct

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Word Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

D. Format TextFont, Size, ColorBold, Italics, UnderlineFont EffectsAuto FormatIndenting ParagraphsParagraph Borders and ShadingParagraph Alignment and Breaking

E. Building TablesCreating a tableEditing a tableSizing a tableFormatting a table

F. Working with ImagesInserting picturesSetting picture position and text wrappingResizing and croppingUsing clip art organizerCreating with Word Art

G. ModificationsColumns and OrderingHeaders and FootersSmart ArtApplying Styles and themesMail Merge

Basic Computer Skills CurriculumClass Time: 6 - 1.5 hr. sessions

A. Key Computer Components Internal Components (Motherboard, CPU, Memory) Media Storage Devices (Hard Disk Storage, DVD/CD Drives, Disk Drives, Portable/Removable Devices) Human Interface (Keyboard, Mouse, Touch Pad, Touch Screen, etc.) Video/Audio Components (Monitors, Video Processor, Speakers) Internet/LAN Devices (Modems, Network Interface Devices, Wireless Cards) External Components (Printers, Scanners, Web Cams)

B. The Windows Operating System Date and Time Task Bar Start Button Programs Find C Drive Drive Letter/Folder Advanced Searches Shutting down your computer Files-Loading/Saving Options Creating a Folder Creating a File Loading a File Making Changes Saving/Renaming Moving Files Renaming Making a Copy Copy Files onto a disk Shortcuts Deleting Trash Can Windows Settings Control Panel Care

C. The Internet

Goal: At the completion of the Basic Computer Skill training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Terminology Modems (setting up, networks) Browsers Viruses Buying and Selling

D. Desktop Skills Turn on and safely turn off your computer Restarting your computer under various scenarios Open a program using the Start menu Understanding the basic computer components (mouse, monitor, etc.) Terminology Retention Using scroll bars and move, resize and close windows Navigating folders (creating, naming and deletion) Using the Cut and paste functions

E. Internet Skills Using a Web Browser What is a URL and recognizing it. Understanding terms such as ISP, website, home page and search engine Using the button bar to navigate through web sites Creating a bookmark/Saving a website as a favorite link Locating and using links on a website Using a search engine to location information on the Internet Printing from the Internet

Microsoft Excel Skills (Basic & Intermediate) CurriculumClass Time: 10 - 1.5 hr. sessions

A. Basic-Intermediate Levels The Learning Will (TLW):

Identify tasks other than financial calculations for which Excel is helpfulDefine and identify cellsFind places in a worksheetDetermine the number of rows and columns a worksheet containsExplain Excel's methods for naming columnsIdentify each command tab on the ribbon and the command groups for each tabHow to make changes to Excel's application settingsMinimize, restore, maximize and close a windowIdentify the sections of the formula barChange the view of the worksheet using the status barAdjust the magnification level of a worksheetMove around a worksheet and select cells with either the keyboard or mouseUse Excel's Go To FeatureAdd and rename worksheets to an Excel workbookEnter data into a worksheetChange data type of data entered into worksheet cellsInsert symbols and special characters into worksheet cellsEnter numbers with a fixed decimal pointEnter fractions and negative numbersEnter dates and timesList components of a formulaIdentify Excel's default order of operationsEnter a basic formulaIdentify common error values and their causesCorrect common formula errors in a worksheetCorrect common formula errors one at a timeIdentify the use and operation of Auto complete, AutoFill, and formula Auto CompleteAccess a scrollable list of common Excel functionsUse the SUM function in the formula barIdentify and use the Auto sum buttonUse Auto correct featureConfigure what errors autocomplete will correctIdentify methods of editing cells that contain dataApply various methods to select cells

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Excel Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Use Excel tools to select ranges or certain types of cellsAdjust the height and width of cells, columns, rowsApply background colors and borders to cellsUsing Excel's Auto-Fit, wrapping text and merge and center optionsApply conditional formatting to types of cellsUse different types of fontsArrange the orientation of cell dataApply different types of number formats to dataOpen additional workbooksView workbooks in different modesDistinguish the difference between relative and absolute cell referencesCopy a formula from one cell to anotherView copies items on the clipboardDelete a cellInsert a row or column of cellsHide and unhide a row or column of cellsNavigate the page setup dialog boxPlace headers and footers on printed pagesUse the print titles featureInsert page breaks on printed pagesSplit a worksheet into panesFreeze columns and rowsName cells and cell rangesUse the name managerUse the find and select featureView and arrange multiple workbooksAdd a web link to your worksheetProtect and email workbooksAdd and delete columns within a worksheetPrepare data to be included in a chartCreate a simple pie chartCreate a simple 3-D column chartIncrease or decrease the size of a chart by dragging the cornersModify a section of the chart using Format Axis Dialog BoxAdd a shape to your worksheetModify the color of a shapeInsert a diagram into a worksheetModify the layout and colors of a diagramAdd text to a diagramInsert a picture into a worksheetModify a picture's appearance and it's compression settingInsert clipart into a worksheet

Microsoft Excel Skills (Advanced) CurriculumClass Time: 10 - 1.5 hr. sessions

A. Advanced Excel

The Learner Will (TLW):Count the unique values in a column of dataCount the unique contributions of values in multiple columnsCount the unique values in one column while summing the values in a different columnApply filters to your worksheetsRefresh filters after the date has changedClear filters from your worksheetsFilter by colors or icons that are applied to your worksheet cellsFilter multiple columns using the advanced filter commandAccess sort options through the home and data tabsPerform multi-level sortsSort by color or iconTurn case sensitivity on the sort featurePerform one-click sortsPerform custom sorts that randomize your dataPrepare underlying data used in pivot tablesCreate pivot tablesMake adjustments to existing pivot tablesExpand and collapse fieldsAdd or remove fields and rowsEnhance a pivot table with a themeApply conditional formattingUse the grouping feature to analyze dataApply filters to pivot table dataUse a formula to add a field to a pivot tableApply pivot tables to common tasksDescribe the syntax of Excel functionsUse autocomplete to create a functionSelect a function from the formulas tab or use the insert function featureCount number or non-blank cells within a rangeRound numbers up or downExplain how Excel stores dates and times as serial nos.Calculate the current data or any datePerform other date functions

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Excel Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Join text stringsManipulate text charactersFormat numbers as textBuild logical tests that determine Create logical tests that determine whether all or any conditions are trueReverse the result of a logical testTest for errors and types of valuesDetermine whether a value is a referenceDetermine what type of value a cell containsPerform vertical and horizontal lookupsDescribe a range and locate an item's position in a rangeObtain a reference from a text stringApply Excel to common household applicationsUse Excel for professional financial applicationsCalculate minima, maxima, median, mode and average valuesCalculate rank and percentileCalculate the dispersion of valuesExplain how to use what-if analysis in ExcelUse the Data Table commandUse Scenario Manager to create analysisAnalyze data using Goal SeekInstall SolverDescribe how Solver worksEnable the developer tab on the RibbonAccess and modify Security SettingsRecord a simple macroDistinguish between Absolute and Relative recording modesRun a macroExplain the importance of using the End Key when recording a macro for worksheets with varying number of cellsRecord a macro that uses an advanced filterDistinguish between the elements used in UBA codeCompare the different UBA elements to parts of speechExperiment with customizing macros for everyday useWrite a for-next-loopUse the range or cell properties to refer to a specific range of cellsUse flow control to enhance the effectiveness of conditional loopsCombine elements of written code with recorded codeConnect two worksheets in the same workbookConnect two worksheets in separate workbooksAvoid linkage to unsaved workbooksUse the link tab on the Trust CenterUse a trusted locationDeal with missing linked workbooksSet up a connection with a web pageSet up a connection to a text file

Import an XML fileAcquire a schemeSet up a connection to an Access Data BaseSet up SQL Server, XML, OLE PB and ODBC connectionsConnect to an Access Data Base using Microsoft QueryManage existing connections

Microsoft Outlook Skills CurriculumClass Time: 1-2 hr. session

The Learner Will (TLW):Describe Outlook's mail viewCreate an email messageDifferentiate between HTML, RTF and plain text message formatsUse automatic formatting and templatesSend email messagesAttach files to messagesCreate and use signaturesDescribe how Outlook receives messagesPreview email attachmentsUse desktop alertsReply to and forward messages you receive

Part Two:Send and receive messages with multiple email accountsChange your default email accountUse send/receive groupsDefine new send/receive groupsEdit send/receive group settingsExplain how grouping messages makes email more efficientGroup messages for conversationsCreate folders for email messagesExplain the importance of message handling rulesCreate rulesOrganize rulesFlag an email messageNavigate within the Contacts view of OutlookCreate a new contact from scratchCreate a new contact from an email messageImport an electronic business card

Flag a contact for follow-upCategorize your contactsWork with vCardsSearch for a specific contactPrevent the duplication of contacts

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Outlook Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Build an Outlook distribution listSend an email message to an entire distribution or only to select members of the listSend a distribution list via email

Explain various panes make up the calendar view of OutlookUse the Date Navigator to switch between different dates in the View paneDiscuss how the day , week and month view display appointmentsDiscuss the three types of items Outlook's calendar supportsUse AutoPreview mode to preview mode selected items without opening them

Explain how to schedule an appointment and an appointment and a meetingDiscuss how to work with and schedule an eventDiscuss the various options you have for responding to an invitationUse AutoPreview mode to view basic information about a meetingDiscuss how to change a scheduled activity or meeting Discuss how to change another person's meeting and meeting requestExplain how to change a recurring activity and set calendar options

Describe the task viewDefine the tasks and to do itemsDescribe the to do list paneCreate tasksComplete a taskStart and end dates for tasksSet reminders and track progressSet recurring tasksAssign tasks to other Outlook usersTrack the progress or tasks you have assigned othersAccept task assignmentsAccess the Daily Task ListSchedule time for TasksCreate tasks in the Daily Task ListExpand the To-Do BarCreate tasks within the To-Do Bar

Configure the Outlook security features for email messagesExplain how Outlook handles email attachmentsExplain the feature that prevents automatic downloads of embedded HTML contentSet the security level for macros that are in attached documentsSet level of junk email protection in OutlookConfigure the Safe Senders, Blocked Senders, Safe Recipients and international listsView eternal HTML content that has been blockedAdd postmarks to your emailsExplain how phishing emails are used to target people onlineList the steps Outlook takes to protect you from phishing attacks

Describe how search folders are usedCreate search folder using a templateCreate a custom search folder using a templateCustomize an existing search folderUse the instant search feature to find itemsUse Advanced Find FeatureArchive Outlook items

Added in 2010

Describe new features on the 2010 Ribbon FeaturesUse ConversationsManage ConversationsUse Quick Step ProceduresModify Quick StepsCreate new QuickstepsUse the people paneConnect to social networking sitesAdd people to your social network listsSchedule a meeting when you reply to a messageUse Quick View to check meeting invitationsActivate Schedule View

Microsoft Power Point CurriculumClass Time: 4-5 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will (TLW):Review Ribbon Tabs and locate the new 2010 featuresDivide slide shows into sectionSet up slide transitionsAnimate slide elementsAssociate multiple animations with the same elementUse the animations painterApply advanced animation techniques to your slidesEmbed an audio file in a slide show presentationModify an emdedded audio fileEmbed an audio file in a slide show presentationModify a video file in a slide show presentationModify an embedded video file a video file Compress embedded mediaPrepare a slide show into a videoConvert a slide show into a videoBroadcast a slide show

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Power Point Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Microsoft Publisher CurriculumClass Time: 5 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will (TLW):Learn about the Publisher InterfaceConsider layouts, print supplies, printing and converting to PDFCreate a new publicationUse a template or a blank pageLearn how to align, group and arrange objects of all typesIncorporate picture tools and modify those imagesInsert, fit and format pictures including clip artPrepare pictures for publicationUse other office programs to make advanced editsOrganize information using tables, a grid of columns and rowsInsert, modify and change the appearance of tables

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Publisher Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Microsoft Publisher CurriculumClass Time: 3-4 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will (TLW):Learn the advantages and disadvantages of PublisherLearn how to work with the Publisher EnvironmentLearn use of the Viewing ToolsReview the "backstage view" or file menuLearn how to create a new publisherWork with text in PublisherIncorporate and use shapes and objectsPractice how to use pictures in their publicationsInsert and use tables in their publications

Goal: At the completion of the Microsoft Power Point Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

QuickBooks Skills CurriculumClass Time: 5 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will( TLW):Part One:

Follow the orientation and set-up GuidePart Two:

Be introduced to accounting and bookeeping terminology and parametersPart Three: TLW

Learn how to bill customers, receive payments and make depositsPart Four:

Learn how to manage a budget and cash flowPart Five:

Reconcile company bank accountsPart Six:

Goal: At the completion of the QuickBooks Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Use financial statements and reports to analyze the trends of their business and business performance

Photoshop (Basic) Skills CurriculumClass Time: 5 - 1.5 hr. sessions

The Learner Will (TLW):Part One Examine the Elements environment

Get to know the toolsView and navigate imagesSet preferences

Part Two Acquire, Save and Export ImagesWork in the organizerWork with Hardware

Part Three Specify resolution and change image sizingChoose color modes and file formatsWork with camera rawUse and manage colorTime travel-undoing in Elements

Part Four Make selectionsModify and transform selections

Part Five Paint and draw with ElementsFill and strokework with type

Part Six Create layersManage layersPlay with opacity and blend modesCut, extract and mask

Part Seven Make corrections and have fun with filtersDistort with the liquefy commandAdd pizzazz with styles and effects

Part Eight Do quick image makeoversCorrect lighting, color and clarifyComposite with Photomerge

Goal: At the completion of the Photoshop Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

Get help in guided mode

Part Nine Create Elements projectsPrintGet it on the WebShare projects with others

Social Media Skills CurriculumClass Time: 4 - 1 hr. session

The Learner Will (TLW):Facebook:

What is FacebookSet up an accountUnderstand Facebook privacySet up their privacy settingsExplore additional privacy settingsCreate a profileHow to deactivate their accountFind friendsShare on FacebookUnderstand news feedsUpload pictures and videosChat and do video callingLearn how to use Facebook on mobile devicesSend and open messagescreate Facebook Groups

Skype:Introduction to term, i.e. "VOIP"Set up a Skype accountInput contacts and explore safety tipsMake a call with SkypeMake a video call with SkypeInstant message with SkypeScreen share and send filesExplore Skype communication tips

Twitter:Discover what is Twitter?Create a Twitter accountExplore the Twitter dashboardHow to tweet

Goal: At the completion of the Social Media Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.

LinkedIn:Discover professional networkingWhat is LinkedIn?Create a LinkedIn accountCreate an effective profileChoose privacy settingsCustomize an introductionAdd connectionsHow to make new connectionsHow to sync email contactsHow to join conversationsUpdate statusJoin groupsAttend events

Pinterest:All about PinterestGet started with PinterestHow to use Pinterest

Blog Basics:Review an introduction to BlogsHow to subscribe to blogsHow to develop your blogChoose a blog serviceWrite and promote a blogObtain content and fair use

Web Design (Basic) Skills CurriculumClass Time: Custom

The Learner Will (TLW):Instruction will be on a one-on-one basis, customized to the student.

Goal: At the completion of the Web Design Skills training, students will have successfully completed the checklist below.