Computer Training
Please bring a flash drive to all computer classes to save any in-class work.
NEW! Cyber Security for Managers
Data security breaches and cybercrime are increasing at an alarming rate, and in addition
to threatening a businesses’ critical information, they threaten our very way of life in
a digital world. This introductory course is designed to give the non-security focused
IT administrator or Manager an introduction to the concepts and terminology that comprise
cyber security today so they can ensure their organization is prepared to protect
its critical information assets.
The purpose of the course lectures and discussions are to ensure students have sufficient technical
awareness and managerial competence that will enable them to pursue advanced study
in information security policy and management. There is no prerequisite for this course,
however successful students will have fundamental knowledge of information and computer
systems, and a general awareness of security issues in these systems. (12 hours) $179
10/10 - 10/31 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday Bedford
SABER
TEC 766 30 17164 NA-103
Business Computer Applications Certificate
This certificate course will prepare you for a position in offices where proficiency
in software such as Microsoft Office suite is used. These positions include administrative
assistant, customer service or data entry. Students will become proficient in computer
skills such as file & folder management, system backup, device/printer setup, internet
basics, password management along with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation,
and calendar software packages. These tools are commonly used in most work environments
today. (24 hours) $299
9/27 - 11/15 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday Lowell
KILROY
TEC 748 80 16129 LC-206
10/12 - 12/07 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday Bedford
KELLEY
TEC 748 30 16128 NA-102
Practical Computers - An Intro to PC’s and Windows
This course is an introduction to the computer and computer applications via lecture
and hands-on activities. We start with an overview of computer hardware, software,
and networks that includes the use of Microsoft Windows for running programs, the
creation of folders, and file management. We continue with a focus on Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and the Internet. (12 hours) $149
09/14 - 10/05 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday Bedford
KELLEY
TEC 748 30 11390 AR-102
10/10 - 10/31 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays
Lowell KILROY
TEC 748 80 11393 LC-203
MS Excel Certificate
From beginning to advanced functions of MS Excel, prepare yourself for the workforce
demands as you become proficient with Microsoft Excel. Whether you have used MS Excel
before and just want to learn more about Excel or are completely new to the program,
this course is designed to teach you the features of MS Excel to have you using it
like a pro from beginning to advanced functions. The business and personal uses of
the Microsoft Excel program are endless. This program will give you a powerful set
of skills to help you with career advancement. Upon successful completion you will
be able to: create and format a worksheet; create formulas; manipulate and calculate
data with advanced formulas, create and modify tables, present data with charts, analyze
data using PivotTables, customize data, work with multiple workbooks, import and export
data. Pre-Req: Students must be proficient in a MS Windows environment with keyboarding
skills. Please bring a flash drive to class. (24 hours) $299
10/4 - 11/29 6p -9p Wednesday B TROCHE
CAR 759-30 AR-107
No class 11/22
MS Excel Beg/Intermediate
This comprehensive course provides the in-depth, hands-on instruction needed to work
with Microsoft Excel. In this class students will learn the fundamentals of creating
workbooks, performing calculations, using built-in formulas, formatting the worksheet,
combining, sorting, and summarizing data, working with charts and printing. Participants
must be proficient with MS Windows / keyboarding. Please bring a flash drive to class.
(9 hours) $149
10/16 - 10/30 6:00pm - 9:00pm M B TROCHE
TEC 760 30 17148 AR-108
10/12 - 10/26 6:00pm - 9:00pm Thurs L TROCHE
TEC 760 80 17150 LC-201
MS Excel Advanced
This course explores the advanced capabilities of Microsoft Excel. Topics will include
using built-in functions such as V-LOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, INDEX, MATCH and IF; combining
multiple built-in functions to perform specify tasks; exploring the multiple uses
of V-LOOK-UP and the difference between V-LOOKUP and INDEX & MATCH to search data
tables; creating basic macros to perform repetitive tasks; building pivot tables to
analyze data, applying conditional formatting to identify and highlight specific data
and further investigating charts and graphs. In addition to learning shortcuts, tips
and tricks will be shared for customizing and efficiently organizing specific command
button on toolbars and the ribbon. Each session will have hands-on examples. Please
bring a flash drive to class. This advanced class builds on intermediate Excel skills
and will progress at a fast-pace. Students should be knowledgeable about topics such
as relative vs. absolute cell reference, conditional formatting, filtering and sorting
and basic functions like CONCATENATE, PROPER and COUNTIF vs COUNTIFS. (9 hours) $129
11/6, 11/13, 11/27 6:00pm - 9:00pm Monday B
TROCHE
TEC 761 35 17149 AR-108
No class 11/20
MS Word for Business
Microsoft Word is a powerful and popular word processing program most professionals
use in the business world. This course will provide the necessary skills for creating
professional and eye-catching documents, reports, newsletters, flyers and more by
utilizing both basic and advanced techniques. (12 Hours) $169
11/6 - 11/27 6:00pm - 9:00pm M B
KILROY
TEC 762 30 17157 AR-101
ONLINE COURSES
Introduction to Google Analytics. Course # EDG 757
In this ONLINE course, you’ll learn to use Google Analytics to make the most of your
online web traffic. See how you can track not just the traffic to all of your online
content, but also determine which content is the most appealing, where your visitors
came from, what devices they used, how long they stayed, which links they clicked,
and where they went when they left. The ONLINE course guides you step by step, report
by report, through the major parts of the Google Analytics interface. From setting
up your Google Analytics account and getting the all-important code you’ll need to
add to your website’s pages to begin tracking your visitors, you’ll learn everything
you need to know to get everything you can from the data that Google Analytics provides.
You’ll even find out about Google AdWords and other tools to enhance your traffic
as well as your Google Analytics reporting. ONLINE COURSE. Classes begin monthly.
(24 hours.) $130 To enroll: Step 1: www.ed2go.com/mcc to complete the online registration
for your selected course. Step 2: Call MCC enrollment at 1800-818-3434 to complete
payment. Classes begin monthly. Not eligible for tuition waivers. For questions,
e-mail career_training@middlesex.mass.edu
Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Certification Training. Course # GES 852
In this ONLINE course you will begin with an introduction to SharePoint versions,
layouts, and navigation and basics such as list and library views. Learn to manage
sites and page content, including wiki pages. Practice working within forms libraries,
creating InfoPath forms, and managing site columns and content types. Finally, experience
SharePoint integration with Office applications, manage SharePoint site permissions,
and participate in user communities.
During the second part of the program, learn the fundamentals of managing SharePoint
sites. Create custom workflows, learn to use content approval settings, and work with
Metadata. You will learn about business connectivity services, information management
policies, and the organization of content using settings and rules. With these new
skills, manage comprehensive sections on the Document ID Service, document sets, publish
to a server, and configure and consume site search results. Only PC, not MAC compatible.
Not eligible for waivers. To enroll or for pre-req info call 877-221-5151. ONLINE.
(82 hours). $795
The Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office 2013 Master. Course # GES 842
This program teaches the basic and necessary skills to work as an Administrative Professional,
including the proficiencies required to work with four major Microsoft Office programs:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The program also prepares you for the Microsoft
Certification Exams 77-418, 77-425, and 77-426 (Word), 77-420, 77-427, and 77-428
(Excel), 77-422 (PowerPoint), and 77-423 (Outlook).
You will learn essential skills including how to work in a modern professional office, how to maintain a professional image, personal and professional ethics, communication essentials, technology basics, records and financial management, event planning and travel, and how to achieve career advancement. Not Mac compatible. Questions or to enroll call (877) 221-5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers. ONLINE Course. (445 hours). $1,995
Intro to MS Access 2010. Course # EDG 911
Take control over your data! In these practical and project-oriented lessons, you’ll
learn to create and customize tables. You’ll build relationships between your tables
to eliminate redundancies and slash data entry time. And you’ll discover how to achieve
huge reductions in data entry errors by setting default values, creating validation
rules, and building input masks. ONLINE COURSE. Classes begin monthly. (24 hours).
$130. To enroll: Step 1: www.ed2go.com/mcc to complete the online registration for
your selected course. Step 2: Call MCC enrollment at 1800-818-3434 to complete payment.
Classes begin monthly. Not eligible for tuition waivers. For questions, 781-280-3663
or career_training@middlesex.mass.edu
MS Word 2013. Course # GES 839
This Microsoft Word 2013 (MOS) ONLINE course teaches you Word 2013 fundamentals, while
preparing you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam 77-418.
Some of the topics covered: basic navigation skills, such as working with the Ribbon
and File tab; creating documents and templates, formatting documents; using advanced
editing tools; working with document views, including viewing multiple windows. You
will also learn to work with comments and track changes, compare and combine documents,
use mail merge, and protect documents and restrict formatting and editing. To enroll
or questions, call 877-221-5151. Not eligible for tuition waivers. ONLINE. (70 hours)
$595
