Registration Information

416-7873 or E-mail: brcreg@skagit.edu

To register via phone using a VISA/MasterCard: call (360) 416-7873.
All other registrations must use registration form in this publication.

Refunds are allowed only if the registration office is notified at least 48 hours before the class is scheduled to begin.

For the Beginner

Getting Started with the Internet and a PC

Introduction to computer concepts with particular emphasis on PC-compatible personal computers, terminology, hardware, software, and disk operations. Learn how to access a variety of resources.
6400 CTI 001 AG 9am-4pm Sat 4/5 S-161 Davis $95

Introduction to Microsoft Windows

The standard PC today comes with Microsoft Windows already installed. This class will cover Windows basics, desktop bitmaps and screensavers, Windows navigation, computer maintenance, applications, the control panel, and Windows Explorer.
6401 CTI 002 AG 9am-4pm Sat 4/12 S-161 Karlson $95

Intermediate Microsoft Windows

Get a better understanding of what you can actually do in Windows XP and how to do it. Topics include managing personal files & folders, installing, using, and removing programs, downloading from the internet, system maintenance concepts & issues, and an introduction to home computer security.
6402 CTI 004 AG 9am-4pm Sat 4/26 S-161 Karlson $95

Introduction to Outlook

Make MS Outlook work for you. This workshop will give you tips on how to handle e-mail, signatures, distribution lists, contacts, calendar, meetings, appointments, reminders, tasks and more. Class uses MS Outlook 2003, but applies to any version.
6403 CTI 003 AG 9am-12pm T 4/1 S-161 Davis $49

Microsoft Word

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003

Designed to teach students word processing techniques and applications using introductory features of MS Word. Students will learn to create, save, edit, format, and print documents. In addition, students will learn about fonts, writing tools, special formatting features, tabs, and manipulating text within and between documents. If time permits, WordArt and ClipArt will also be covered.
6407 CTI 010 BG 9am-4pm Sat 4/19 S-161 Davis $95
6408 CTI 010 CG 6-9 pm MW 4/7 & 4/9 F-110 Karlson $95

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007

2007 abandons the traditional menus and toolbars. Learn about the new contextual icon-based environment, ribbons, galleries, and enhanced Help. Topics include word processing techniques and applications using introductory features of the 2007 version of MS Word. You will learn to create, save, edit, format, and print documents, about fonts, writing tools, special formatting features, tabs, and manipulating text within and between documents. If time permits, WordArt and ClipArt will also be covered.
6409 CTI 010 DG 9-am-4 pm Sat 5/31 S-161 Davis $95
6410 CTI 010 EG 6-9 pm MW 5/19 & 5/21 F-110 Karlson $95

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2003

Covers more advanced features of Microsoft Word including mail merge, columns, and tables. Understanding the concepts covered in the Introduction to Word class is advised.
6413 CTI 011 AG 6-9 pm MW 4/28 & 4/30 F-110 Karlson $95
6414 CTI 011 BG 9am-4pm Sat 5/17 F-110 Karlson $95

Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007

Covers more advanced features of Microsoft Word including mail merge, columns, and tables. Understanding the concepts covered in the Introduction to Word class is advised.
6415 CTI 011 CG 6-9 pm MW 6/9 & 6/11 S-161 Karlson $95

PowerUser Word

Work smarter, not harder! Use hot keyboard shortcuts, toggle objects, autocorrect features, checkboxes, forms, templates, and add-ins to program MS Word 2003 to do your work for you! This class presents a variety of techniques to help you create documents for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Familiarity with MS Word required.
6406 CTI 010 AG 9-am-12 pm T 5/27 S-161 Davis $49

Mastering Mail Merge

Mail Merge saves time! MS Word’s Mail Merge feature is most often used for generating personalized form letters, mailing labels, and envelopes. This class will use Excel for the data source and Word for the main document. Intro to Word or equivalent experience is suggested. MS Word and Excel 03 will be used in class.
6411 CTI 010 FG 9am-12pm T 4/29 S-161 Davis $49

File Management

Have you ever saved a file and then couldn’t find it? Learn to organize your files and folders, work with My Documents folder, browse files and folders in different views, move and copy files, delete files and folders.
6416 CTI 012 AG 9am-12pm T 5/6 S-161 Davis $49

Getting Creative

PowerUser PowerPoint

Put the WOW in your presentations! Learn to customize your presentations with unique templates and slide masters, advanced clip art and drawing techniques, video and sound, special effects. Knowledge of PowerPoint required.
6405 CTI 009 AG 9am-12pm T 6/3 S-161 Davis $49

Introduction to Digital Photography

This class covers the fundamentals of digital photography and imaging. Students will learn the skills to take advantage of the functionalities and features of digital technology to be creative with photos. Class sessions include basic concepts of traditional photo processes translated into their equivalent practices in digitized environment.
6404 CTI 007 AG 6-9pm W 4/9 & 4/16 S-161 Aguirre $95

Introduction to Photoshop Elements

After taking your digital photographs, learn to import the photos to the computer, enhance their appearance and edit out mistakes. In this workshop you will use the digital darkroom in Photoshop Elements to perform basic image editing tasks: rotate, straighten and crop photos—and how to use the correct tool for each. You will repair and retouch photos using lighting, color and sharpen features. Finally, learn how to share and print photos, how resolution affects print size, and how to choose correct print setting.
6429 CTI 033 AG 6-9pm W 4/30 & 5/7 S-161 Aguirre $95

Photoshop Elements II

Build on the skills you learned in Photoshop Elements Introduction. Work with filters and layers to create stunning images and panoramas. Become adept at rearranging, moving, linking, transforming, and creating styles for layers. Add drawn shapes, hand tinting and text to your photos. Learn to archive, print and display your creations.
6430 CTI 034 AG 6-9pm W 5/21 & 5/28 Sat-161 Aguirre $95

Microsoft Excel

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2003

Learn to use Microsoft Excel, expanding its usefulness beyond basic calculator functions. Geared to the beginning Excel user, in this class you’ll learn to about the Excel interface and create workbooks and worksheets that do more than add a series of numbers. Basic formulas and worksheet formatting help you create a professional looking spreadsheet.
6420 CTI 020 BG 9am-12pm T 4/8 & 4/15 S-161 Davis $95
6419 CTI 020 AG 9am-4pm Sat 5/3 S-161 Davis $95
6421 CTI 020 CG 6-9pm MW 4/21 & 4/23 S-161 Karlson $95

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007

2007 abandons the traditional menus and toolbar. Learn about the new contextual icon-based environment, ribbons, galleries, and enhanced Help. You will earn to use Microsoft’s latest version of Excel, expanding its usefulness beyond basic calculator functions. Geared to the beginning Excel user, this class will teach you about the Excel interface and create workbooks and worksheets that do more than add a series of numbers. Basic formulas and worksheet formatting help you create a professional looking spreadsheet.
6423 CTI 020 BG 6-9pm MW 5/12 & 5/14 S-161 Karlson $95

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2003

After you’ve mastered the basics, learn the more advanced features of Microsoft Excel that really allow you to create powerful tools for managing your business, personal finances, or many other tasks. Learn how to work with multiple worksheets, create, use, and troubleshoot advanced formulas and functions, use goal seeking and table lookup tools and much, much more to increase productivity and save time. Understanding the concepts covered in the Introduction to Excel class is advised before taking this class.
6425 CTI 021 BG 6-9 pm MW 5/5 & 5/7 F-110 Karlson $95
6426 CTI 021 CG 9am-12pm Th 5/15 & 5/22 S-161 Reed $95
6424 CTI 021 AG 9am-4pm Sat 6/7 F-110 Karlson $95

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007

Learn document t formatting to produce a professional looking spreadsheet using galleries and other user interface improvements. Chart creation, linking versus embedding, referencing cells in other workbooks and worksheets, conditional formatting, and use of more complex formulas and functions will also be covered.
6427 CTI 021 DG 6-9 pm MW 6/2 & 6/4 S-161 Karlson $95

Microsoft Access

Introduction to Microsoft Access

Demonstrates the power and ease-of-use of this database program. Students will develop a database by creating tables to store data, forms for data entry, queries for data retrieval and reports for data review. Includes some Access built-in "tricks" for easier data entry and reporting.
6417 CTI 013 AG 6-9 pm TTh 513 & 515 S-161 Pearl $95

Intermediate Microsoft Access

Demonstrates relational features of Access by creating and joining related tables and by using multiple tables in forms, queries and reports. Builds on Intro class with additional query techniques and introduces macros and Access command buttons.
6418 CTI 014 AG 6-9pm TTh 5/27 & 5/29 S-161 Pearl $95

BRC Computer Courses

Starting an On-line Auction Business: Basics of Selling on eBay

Learn from an eBay Top Seller the secrets of creating a profitable home business selling products on eBay. This 2 part workshop introduces the essentials of on-line auctions. Learn how to design a winning auction description, how to get paid, sales tax made easy, tips for success and pitfalls to avoid. This is a hands-on computer course. Keyboard experience is helpful. Cindy Shebley is an eBay Education Specialist. This class is held on the main campus.
6610 BRCG 025 AG 5:30-9:30pm TTh 4/8 & 4/10 S-161 Shebley $105

Starting an On-line Auction Business: Beyond the Basics of eBay Selling

If you've been selling on eBay occasionally, and want to learn how to get the most out of your listings, this is the right class for you. Learn how to: Start and/or grow an eBay-based business, Use eBay Listing Tools, Open an eBay Store, Pack and Ship Inventory. This is a hands on computer course. eBay, Web and Keyboard experience are helpful. Cindy Shebley is an eBay Education Specialist. This class is held on the main campus.
6611 BRC 025 BG 5:30-9:30pm TTh 4/29 & 5/1 S-161 Shebley $105

Computerized Bookkeeping with QuickBooks

Introduction to QuickBooks

This workshop covers setting up basic financial information for a company such as company files, chart of accounts and master lists. Topics include standard transactions such as checks, sales entries and deposits, sales tax entries and reports. QuickBooks Pro will be used in this class.
6630 BRCG 055 AG 9am-4pm Sa 4/26 S-161 Pearl $95
6631 BRCG 055 BG 6-9pm TTh 5/6 & 8 S-161 Pearl $95

QuickBooks II - The Basics Plus

This workshop builds on Intro to QuickBooks and covers payroll, inventory and job costing setup, transactions and reports. Covers additional transactions and reports as time permits. QuickBooks Pro will be used in this class.
6632 BRCG 055 CG 9am-4pm Sa 5/17 S-161 Pearl $95
6633 BRCG 055 DG 6-9pm TTh 5/20 & 22 S-161 Pearl $95

QuickBooks III - Balancing QuickBooks

Adds to QuickBooks I and II classes by further covering job costing setup, entries and reports, including time-tracking functions, and other industry-specific setup samples. Also includes customer and vendor credits and refunds, bank reconciliations, and advanced QuickBooks reports, including use of reports to review, troubleshoot and balance QuickBooks. QuickBooks Pro will be used in this class.
6634 BRCG 055 EG 9am-4pm Sat 6/7 S-161 Pearl $95