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 Computer Workshop Descriptions
Information Technology offers instructor-led computer software training for UW employees. Classes are limited to a maximum of 10 participants and are open to all
UW faculty and staff members. All instructor-led workshops are held in
Wyo Hall room 425, with one person per computer.
Registration: If you are interested in attending one of the training courses listed, you can reserve a seat by sending an IDR or personal check to Information Technology - Client Support Services, Ivinson Bldg Room 140. Please include the participants name as well as the name and number of the training course.
If you have any questions, please call Information Technology at
766-3686. Workshop reservations will not be accepted by
e-mail or over the phone.
Workshop Descriptions
AM - Morning sessions are usually from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
PM - Afternoon sessions are usually from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
(check specific times by clicking on the Workshop#)
| Office 2007 New Features |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Access 2007: New Features
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11/13
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AM
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200811131
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$20 |
Excel 2007: New Features
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11/10
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PM
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200811102
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$20 |
Outlook 2007: New Features
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Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
PowerPoint 2007: New Features
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Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Word 2007: New Features
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9/23
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PM
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200809232
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$20 |
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| Access 2007 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Access 2007: Introduction
This introductory level class will provide basic skills in Access 2007. Topics include creating and modifying tables, finding and filtering data, creating relationships, using simple queries, and creating basic forms and reports. |
9/9 9/11
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AM
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200809091
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$35 |
Access 2007: Queries
This intermediate level course will provide in-depth information on queries. The participant either should have taken the intro class, or have experience using Access.
Topics include creating simple queries, modifying results, creating calculated fields, creating Function and Parameter queries, filtering, creating Action queries, and using Advanced query wizards. |
10/1
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AM
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200810011
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$20 |
Access 2007: Forms & Reports
This intermediate level course will provide in-depth information on creating forms and reports.
Topics include creating basic forms and reports, creating option groups, adding headers and footers, creating summaries, using subforms and subreports, changing control properties, and creating command buttons. |
10/22 10/24
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AM
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200810221
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$35 |
Access 2007: Advanced Features
This advanced class will help the user customize and better manage their Access database.
Topics include setting field properties, using the Table Analyzer wizard, working with indexes, importing and data, compacting and backing up databases, exporting data to Excel and Word, using charts, and replicating databases. |
12/2 12/4
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AM
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200812021
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$35 |
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| Excel 2007 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Excel 2007: Introduction
This introductory level class teaches the basic functions and features in Excel 2007.
Topic include basic workbook skills, working with ranges, creating formulas, copying and moving data, working with columns and rows, using page setup, and printing. |
10/8 10/10
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AM
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200810081
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$35 |
Excel 2007: Formatting
This beginner level class will provide further introductory instruction in Excel 2007.
Topics include formatting numbers, text, and cells, using automatic formatting styles, creating conditional and custom formats, using templates, using worksheet protection, and using paste special. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Excel 2007: Charts & Objects
This intermediate level class will focus on the graphics capabilities within Excel 2007.
Topics include drawing objects, using effects on objects, using autoshapes and diagrams, and creating, editing, formatting, and modifying charts. |
10/21
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AM
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200810211
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$20 |
Excel 2007: Managing Data
This intermediate level class will focus on features useful when working with data lists in Excel.
Topics include managing data, working with databases, working with the data form, using AutoFilter,
and working with advanced filters. |
11/4
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AM
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200811041
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$20 |
Excel 2007: Managing Workbooks & Worksheets
This intermediate level course teaches students how to use multiple worksheets and workbooks efficiently.
Topics include importing and exporting data, using auditing tools, consolidating worksheets, working with multiple worksheets, managing worksheets, using and sharing workbooks, and managing files. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Excel 2007: Advanced Features
This course builds on the skills and concepts taught in all previous Excel 2007 classes.
Topics include working with Comments, working with Outlines, working with Data Series, creating and using PivotTables, managing worksheets, and customizing Excel preferences. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Excel 2007: Intro to Macros
Students will learn the basics of creating and running macros.
Topics include using macros, recording and editing macros, using custom toolbars and buttons, working with the Personal Macro workbook, debugging macros, and creating a macro button. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Excel 2007: Macros/ Intro to VBA
This class will build on concepts learned in the Intro to Macros class and delve into using Visual Basic for Applications to create, run, and edit macros. Topics include developing macros to format worksheets, creating an interactive worksheet, working with multiple worksheets, and creating user-defined functions. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$45 |
Excel 2007: Pivot Tables
This intermediate/advanced level course will provide in-depth information on creating, managing and effectively using Pivot Tables in Excel. The participant either should have taken the intro class, or have experience using Excel. Topics include creating simple pivot tables, modifying results, creating interactive pivot tables which automatically extract, organize, and summarize data. Use pivot tables for financial reporting, budgeting, and data analysis. |
11/19
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PM
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200811192
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$20 |
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| Outlook 2007 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Outlook 2007: Introduction
This introductory class will look into the basics of Outlook. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Outlook 2007: Using Features
This class will look into the additional features in Outlook. Topics include scheduling with the Calendar, managing Meetings, managing Contacts, working with Tasks, using the Journal, and working with Notes. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Outlook 2007: Managing/Organizing Data
This intermediate level class will focus on using Outlook more efficiently.
Topics include using Outlook message windows and features, creating HTML messages, using the address book, using the Rules Wizard, working with files and applications, working with folders, customizing the Information Viewer and the Outlook bar, and setting Outlook options. |
9/30
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PM
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200809302
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$20 |
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| PowerPoint 2007 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
PowerPoint 2007: Introduction
This course covers the basic functions and features of PowerPoint 2007.
Topics include exploring PowerPoint, presentation skills, using the outline tab, editing and proofing text, using slide sorter and slide show view, and printing presentations. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
PowerPoint 2007: Enhancing Presentations
This course will explore customizing your presentation in PowerPoint 2007.
Topics include formatting presentation text, using graphics images and drawing objects, creating and editing charts, creating a photo album, and customizing your presentation. |
10/2
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PM
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200810022
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$20 |
PowerPoint 2007: Advanced Features
This course builds on the concepts presented in the previous PowerPoint courses.
Topics include using SmartArt, applying special effects, creating a custom slide show, sharing the presentation, editing presentation and handout masters, and exporting handouts and slides. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
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| Word 2007 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Word 2007: Introduction
This course presents the basic functions and features of Word 2007. Topics include exploring word, document skills, document views, text editing, character and paragraph formatting, document formatting, using the research task pane, and printing. |
10/30
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AM
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200810301
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$20 |
Word 2007: Editing
This class will provide further introductory instruction in Word 2007. Topics include basic text editing, checking spelling and grammar, using AutoCorrect, using Find and Replace, and customizing Word preferences. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Word 2007: Formatting
This course will focus on formatting issues in Word 2007. Topics include using character and paragraph formatting, working with newsletter-style columns, section breaks, setting tabs, indenting paragraphs, working with lists, headers and footers, and Quick Parts. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Word 2007: Tables & Forms
This course covers tables and creating forms in Word 2007. Topics include working with tables, editing a table, sorting table data, using formulas in tables, creating forms, and protecting documents. |
11/6
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AM
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200811061
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$20 |
Word 2007: Graphics
This course builds on skills and concepts from previous classes. Topics include inserting dates and symbols, applying borders and shading, working with drawing objects, inserting graphics, SmartArt, and using charts. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Word 2007: Mail Merge
This class focuses on creating and editing a mail merge in Word 2007. Topics include creating a mail merge, sorting and filtering a recipient list, creating an email merge, creating a mail merge for labels and directories. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
Word 2007: Reference Documents
This course will cover creating and working with reference documents. Topics include working with comments and revisions, creating a table of contents and index, creating captions, creating citations and bibliographies, creating bookmarks, working with headers and footers, and creating master documents. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Word 2007: Crash Course
This course will touch on a little bit of everything you need to know to work with Word 2007.
Topics include document formatting, using templates and wizards, using mail merge, setting tabs, bulleted lists, headers and footers, graphic objects, working with tables, and using forms. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
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| Microsoft Other |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Project 2007
Students will learn how to create and manage projects using Microsoft Project 2007.
Topics include project basics, working with tasks, making adjustments to tasks, outlining tasks, working with views, working with resources, working with calendars, adjusting resources, assigning costs, and working with the Critical Path. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Publisher 2007
In this course, students learn how to create and modify publications with Microsoft Publisher 2007.
Topics include creating basic publications, creating multi-page publications, layout design techniques, and finalizing documents. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
Expression Web
This Microsoft product was created to take the place of FrontPage and was formatted to reduce complexity and ease data integration by using powerful design tools and task panes to quickly incorporate XML data. Build dynamic, interactive webpages that harness the power of the Web to deliver superior quality. Built-in support for today's modern Web standards makes it easy to optimize your sites for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
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| Adobe CS3 |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
Acrobat 8.0 Professional
In this course, students will use Adobe Acrobat 8 to make their information more portable, accessible, and useful to meet the needs of their target audience.
Topics include working with PDF documents, using the Acrobat interface, creating PDF documents from files, organizing PDF documents, adding bookmarks and hyperlinks, creating articles, using text tools, and working with comments. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$20 |
InDesign CS3: Level 1
In this course students will work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS3.
Topics include formatting text and working with text frames, creating and transforming objects, working with colors, gradients and strokes, using frames for special effects, and creating, editing, and formatting tables. |
9/24 9/26
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AM
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200809241
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$35 |
InDesign CS3: Level 2
This course will cover using the advanced features of InDesign CS3 to create and design documents.
Topics include modifying page layout and using masters, creating and manipulating layers, working with text layout, style options, creating books with tables of contents and indexes, working with PDF documents, and working with print options. |
10/27 10/29
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PM
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200810272
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$35 |
Photoshop CS3: Level 1
In this course students will learn to use the several tools and features of Photoshop CS3 to work with images.
Topics include exploring the Photoshop environment, working with image areas, working with layers, working with selections, enhancing images, and modifying photographs. |
9/15 9/17
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PM
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200809152
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$35 |
Photoshop CS3: Level 2
This course will cover the skills to enhance your ability to work with images. Topics include masking and clipping layers, masking with vector paths, enhancing photographs, creating special effects, and automating tasks. |
Currently not scheduled request it by clicking here.
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$35 |
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| Other Training Opportunities |
| Course Names & Descriptions |
Dates |
Time |
Workshop# |
Cost |
UW Survey Tool
Learn how to use UW's FREE online survey tool to conduct your next survey or class evaluation. This 90-minute seminar will present an overview to the survey tool and will be located in our training lab so you can begin creating surveys in class. |
9/10
10/31
11/12
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PM
AM
AM
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200809102a
200810311
200811121a
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Free |
CSI: UW Computer Security Seminar
This security seminar will discuss passwords, viruses, spyware, hacking, phishing as well as physical and system security precautions. Come and learn about the best practices to improve security in the workplace and at home, as well as how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Computer Security Seminar Presentation (PDF format) |
9/18
10/20
11/17
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AM
PM
PM
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200809181
200810202
200811172
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Free |
Web Content Management Systems
Want to learn more about managing your departmental website using UWs new Web Content Management System? This class will give you hands on experience adding links, content, and changing the existing content. A step-by-step how to with definitions on each option for the Web Content Management System. |
9/16
9/16
10/15
11/11
12/3
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AM
AM
AM
PM
PM
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200809161a
200809161b
200810151a
200811112a
200812032a
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Free |
Office 2007: New Features
Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Office 2007? This free seminar will present an overview of the new features of each of the programs in Office 2007. The seminar will take place in our training lab (Wyo Hall 425) so the student can try out the features during the seminar. |
9/17
11/5
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AM
PM
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200809171a
200811052a
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Free |
TrueCrypt Encryption
TrueCrypt is a software system which helps you protect sensitive data by maintaining an encrypted data storage area on your computer. No data stored in an encrypted area can be read without using the correct password and encryption keys. If you store sensitive data, you should consider using data encryption. You can bring in and encrypt a storage device on your laptop, or test it on a lab machine before encrypting your computer. |
11/20
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AM
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200811201
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Free |
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