Educational Opportunities at CNY Works
High School Equivalency Prep Programs in Onondaga County
Computer Training Classes at CNY Works
Keyboarding
Description: Begin to learn the keyboard (touch typing) or improve skills using Mavis Beacon interactive software. Skills drills and timings for intermediate and advanced keyboarders.
Prerequisite: None: Beginner to Advanced Skill levels
PC Literacy
Description: Designed for new Personal Computer users. Learn PC basics: Windows terminology, mouse skills, Internet for job searching websites.
Prerequisite: Basic eye/hand coordination required
Microsoft Word Level 1
Description: Designed for new Word users starting from scratch. Basic document concepts: creating a document, editing, saving, opening existing documents, and basic character formatting. Required exercises will be completed following each class.
Prerequisite: PC Literacy class or comparable skills. Minimum of 15 WPM typing speed
Microsoft Word Level 2
Description: Designed for users with some word processing experience. Create and modify documents using advanced formatting techniques, including spacing, borders, tables, tabs and mail merge. Bring a diskette. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge and word processing experience
Microsoft Excel Level 1
Description: Create and format spreadsheets, using cell referencing, formulas and functions. Create charts and graphs. Bring a diskette. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge and good math skills
Microsoft Excel Level II
Description: A continuation of the EXCEL LEVEL I class will continue to expand the use of spreadsheets to analyze information using IF statements, pivot tables, and functions. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of EXCEL LEVEL I
Microsoft Access
Description: Dealing with data in an existing database entering, editing and deleting data. Using forms, reports and queries. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge, basic understanding of databases
Microsoft PowerPoint
Description: Creating presentations, dealing with clip art, setting slide transitions, dealing with custom animation, printing and viewing your presentation. Required exercises will be completed.
Prerequisite: Basic PC knowledge
**Customers MUST be scheduled in advance to participate in Computer Classes. Please contact your Career Consultant to be scheduled for a class.** Students are encouraged to purchase a flash drive to save assignments.
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