Microsoft Office Suite

with Barbara Mascarenas

Apr
8

April 8th, 2025

$232 More Info

This class is intended for the person who has had little practice using Microsoft Products, but with basic digital competency.  We will use MS Word to create and edit documents containing images, graphs and hyperlinks.  We will use Excel to create and edit basic spreadsheets, using it to calculate and organize data. Everyone will create presentations in PowerPoint, learning to animate text and images and incorporate media like video, music and voice recording.  Each student will learn how to use skills they learn about effective presentations to deliver one to the class.  We will learn to navigate screens between Google and Microsoft Office. We will learn about Office 365, One Drive file sharing and Teams. Prerequisites: CASAS score of 238+; and Digital Skills for the Workplace or equivalent: comfort using a computer including internet browsers. 

Intro to Public Speaking

with Steve Alpren

Apr
28

April 28th to June 9th, 2025

The goal of Introduction to Public Speaking and Communications is to provide caring, professional, and patient instruction, forging successful confidence-building. You will learn why we get uncomfortable “on stage” and attain proven techniques to be a better communicator. You will receive candid feedback in a trusting environment. Whether you are preparing for a job interview or simply wish to become a more confident communicator, this course is for you.