- ITS offers training workshops on commonly used
software applications. Custom training solutions
are available for groups or departments. Use
the feedback form or email Training@millsaps.edu to
initiate a request. You will be contacted for details.
Workshops range from opening a program for the first
time to learning some of the more advanced features of the program. Even
if you're familiar with the topic, you'll pick up new tips and tricks.
The workshops are free and open to all Millsaps Faculty and Staff and
there is no limit to the number of workshops you may attend. Registration is easy
but required. Determine the
sessions you would like to attend,
then sign up.
ITS reserves the right to cancel workshops with less than 3 persons registered.
Workshop Location: Library Lab (basement).
Program
Class Name
Description
Date/Time
Basic
Learn about the new Microsoft Office interface.
Tues.,
September 8, 2009
10:00-11:00
Basic
Explore Microsoft Word and learn the shortcuts
needed to save you time.
Wed.,
September 9, 2009
2:00-4:00
Basic
Put this easy to use spreadsheet program
to work for you. Learn how to format
and print a worksheet, enter and format
data, and create simple formulas.
Wed.,
September 16, 2009
2:00-4:00
Working with Files
Explore the basics of the Windows file structure.
Thurs.,
September 17, 2009
11:00-12:00
Word
2007
Mail
Merge
Use
data stored in Excel to create mailing labels or
form letters in Word.
Tues,
September 22, 2009
10:00-11:00
Basic
Create and edit slides for
a presentation; add notes, and print hand-outs.
Wed.,
September 23, 2009
2:00-4:00
Creating charts
Create a clustered column, pie and line chart
in Excel using the Chart Wizard.
Tues.,
September 29, 2009
10:00-11:00
Basic
Use this desktop publishing program to create
flyers, greeting cards, brochures, and
newsletters.
Wed.,
September 30, 2009
2:00-4:00
Basic
Create and edit your personal Millsaps web page quickly and easily.
We'll explore page creation, image use, page
design, table structure, and more.
Wed.,
October 7, 2009
2:00-4:00
Adding Effects
Take your presentation to the next level.
Customize your slides by adding effects,
transitions and sound.
Thurs.,
October 8, 2009
11:00-12:00
Excel 2007
Functions and Formulas
Learn
how to create formulas and use functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT,
MIN, MAX
and others.
Tues.,
October 13, 2009
10:00-11:00
Windows XP
Multimedia
Explore
the different aspects of multimedia and how it relates to computing;
DVD
burning, file types, codecs, and other user-driven
questions.
Wed.,
October 14, 2009
2:00-4:00
Outlook 2007
Basic
Learn
the importance of organizing your mailbox. Send and receive attachments,
and store
appointments.
Wed.,
October 28, 2009
2:00-4:00
Excel 2007
Creating
a Grade book
Learn
how to create a grade book in Excel which automatically calculates
total scores
and averages.
Thurs.,
October 29, 2090
2:00-4:00
Outlook 2007
Managing Email and Dealing
with Junk Mail
Learn
ways to organize and save email in personal folders,
handle junk email and
use rules for filtering your email.
Tues.,
November 3, 2009
10:00-11:00
Access 2007
Basic
Create and manipulate a database,
organize tables, create forms, run queries and generate
reports.
Wed.,
November 4, 2009
2:00-4:00
Word 2007
Q&A
This
is a time for user-generated questions. Please bring any questions
you have regarding
the Word 2007 program.
Wed.,
November 11, 2009
2:00-4:00
Excel 2007
Tips and Tricks
Learn
how to quickly sort data, show or hide grid lines,
freeze parts of a worksheet,
add headers/footers, and more!
Thurs.,
November 12, 2009
11:00-12:00
FrontPage
2003
Create a Photo Album
Use
FrontPage to quickly and easily create a photo album for sharing
pictures with
others on the web.
Tues.,
November 17, 2009
10:00-11:00
Outlook 2007
Tips and Tricks
Learn
how to configure the navigation pane to suit your preference, sort
and view messages,
flag message for follow-up, work with contacts and
distribution lists, and more!
Wed.,
November 18, 2009
2:00-4:00
Registration is easy. Determine the sessions you would like to attend, then
sign up.
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