Boot-up and Beyond: PC Troubleshooting for
the Everyday User
Don’t spend your hard-earned cash on expensive PC maintenance or repair!
This course covers the basics of replacing floppy drives, modems, printers,
and the hardware you need to keep your computer running smoothly. Learn
how to install and uninstall software, troubleshoot and run regular maintenance
on your computer, and how to use anti-virus software and do regular upgrades |
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Concealed Carry Handgun Training
Take your first step to a concealed handgun permit. It takes only 12
hours to complete. You will receive a certificate that will allow you to
apply for the permit at any Sheriff’s department. You must be at least
21 years old and a North Carolina resident. |
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Contractor’s Licensing Preparation
You can be a licensed contractor in North Carolina, but you need to
prepare for the NC Licensing Exam. This is the only seminar available which
will teach you what to expect on the exam, and how to study in order to
pass the exam. This program covers both the residential and commercial
license. The cost includes a study manual and NC exam application form.
Pre-registration required. |
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Conversational Spanish
Develop your creativity and learn a new language. This course is designed
for beginners who want to be introduced to Spanish and start learning as
soon as possible. It will allow participants to understand simple
situations using interactive dialogues and specific vocabulary. With the
help of a Spanish-speaking instructor, you will hear and practice authentic
everyday speech. |
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Ethics in Real Estate #2419 (Real Estate Elective)
This is part two of our popular; doing the right thing: real estate
ethics. This is a case study to real life ethical situations This four-hour
course is a continuing education requirement for the North Carolina Real
Estate Licensee. Pre-registration required. |
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HVAC License Renewal
This course is required for Heating and Air Conditioning License Renewal
and will be taught in three different session. Take all or only the ones
you want. Sessions include: Residential System Design, Improving Your HVAC
Skills and Customer Relations.
Pre-registration is required. |
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In-Home Aide Workplace Skills
This class is designed to train job seekers in home companion aide
skills. You will be able to work in the homes of the elderly and
disabled by performing basic household duties, preparing meals and monitoring
medications. You will also assess basic workplace skills needed to
be successful in this field. Pre-registration required. |
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Introduction to AutoCAD 2002
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding
of the features, limitations, and considerations associated with the operation
of a computer-aided design/drafting (CAD) system. Students will gain valuable
hands-on experience. Class size limited to 12. |
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Introduction to the Personal Computer
and Windows
Everyone needs to start somewhere in learning how to operate a computer.
This is an excellent place to begin understanding how a computer works,
the most commonly used computer terms, how to operate a mouse, and the
basics of the Windows 2000 operating system. You will learn how to manage
your desktop, locate and arrange data folders and files, and more. This
course is designed for the absolute beginner and prepares the student for
other computer courses. |
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Keyboarding with Microsoft Word 2000
Develop touch-keyboarding skills using a computer keyboard. Become
familiar with alphabetic, numeric, symbol and function keys. Drill for
speed, accuracy and keyboard applications. Keyboarding (typing) is a prerequisite
and an essential skill for efficient and comfortable use of software applications.
You will also learn the Microsoft Word, the leading word processing software.
This class is self paced with guided instruction. |
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Microsoft Excel
This course is designed for the computer-literate to intermediate-level
user. As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to create,
sort, filter, edit, and print spreadsheet files using Excel 2000. They
will learn how to write formulas, format cells, cut, copy, and paste cells
and ranges of cells. |
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Microsoft Publisher
Publisher 2000 is a desktop publishing program you can use to create
and enhance professional images for brochures, newsletters and web sites.
Whether you are creating marketing materials, church programs, school programs,
news publications or a catalog for print, this powerful computer application
can take you to levels of design expertise with all you publications. |
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Microsoft Word, Excel and
Access
Learn how to use software applications to create text documents such
as mail merges, analyze numbers for such applications as a budget and manage
large files of data that will track inventory or any other items or people.
You will be given guided instruction using these applications and then
try to create documents with the aid of the instructor. |
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Navigating the Internet
Become part of the information network! Learn how to surf, browse,
and feel a part of the growing technology. Learn about Net providers, newsgroups,
searching, e-mail, and the World Wide Web. You will also learn how to use
directories, locate online resources, government information, names and
address, and travel topics. The course will have a wide variety of
topics to illustrate how the Internet can be used. |
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Notary Public
Prepare for commissioning as a Notary Public in this two-session class.
It covers qualifications and requirements for the office, fees, general
powers and limitations, oaths, affirmations, depositions, affidavits, negotiable
instruments, and papers notarized in error. |
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OSHA Outreach Safety Training Program:
General Industry
The Outreach classes are designed and intended to provide a variety
of instruction on safety and health standards to be presented to people
in general industry. The classes will emphasize hazard identification,
avoidance, control and prevention. Topics will include: Introduction to
OSHA, Inspections, Citations, & Penalties, Walking and Working Surfaces,
Means of Egress and Fire Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout,
Machine Guarding, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, and Industrial
Hygiene/Bloodborne Pathogens. Upon successful completion, students will
receive the OSHA 10 hour card for General Industry Safety & Health.
Pre-Registration required. |
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PowerPoint
This is an introductory course into the world of presentation graphics
using Microsoft
PowerPoint software. PowerPoint is a very powerful program used to
create slideshow presentations. If you want to learn just the very basics
so you can begin work, this is the class for you. It will cover how to
create simple day-to-day presentations, the typical kind used for work
and school. Topics will include creating a slideshow using ready-made templates
as well as creating from scratch, putting graphics and sounds into your
shows, and making your shows run themselves--just the basics. |
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QuickBooks Pro
Coordinate all your business accounting needs with this powerful software
package. Discover how to set up books for a new company, process billing
and manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, bank reconciliation,
payroll and financial statements. |
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Real Estate Brokerage
This course provides basic instruction in the various real estate brokerage
operations, including trust account records and procedures. Topics include
establishing a brokerage firm, management concepts and practices, personnel
and training, property management, advertising and publicity, records and
bookkeeping systems, and financial operations. Upon completion, students
should be able to establish, operate, and manage a realty brokerage practice
in a manner that protects and serves the public interest. Pre-registration
required. |
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Real Estate Fundamentals
This course provides instruction in Fundamentals of Real Estate principles
and practices, including real estate law, financing, brokerage, closing
valuation, management, and taxation. Also included is instruction on residential
building construction, land use, the real
estate market and the NC Real Estate Licensing Board exam. Pre-registration
required. |
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Real Estate Update #9903
This course is written and sponsored by the NC Real Estate Commission
that deals with selected issues directly related to the real estate profession.
Remember, this four-hour course is a continuing education requirement for
the North Carolina Real Estate Licensee. Pre-registration required. |
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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This is an intensive, interactive course for medical professionals
based in second language learning methods. Emphasis is on the development
of both oral and aural skills for practical use of the language in clinical
settings. Situational dialogues feature Diego Gonzalez a farm worker who
seeks medical treatment for an ongoing gastrointestinal problem. Cultural
perspectives pertinent to the healthcare professional are integrated throughout
the course. The course is designed to facilitate the development of beginning/advance
beginning Spanish language skills and cultural awareness. |
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Understanding the 2002 National Electrical
Code
Students will be introduced to the 2002 National Electrical Code. Among
the topics to be covered in the class include changes from the 1999 Code,
definitions, requirements for electrical installations, wiring and protection,
wiring methods and materials, grounding and bonding, service calculations
and motor protection. Pre-registration required. |
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Using Word for Desktop Publishing
This course will cover some of the basics of Word. You will create
effective printed materials such as newsletters, advertisements, brochures,
manuals, and greeting cards. You will learn how to use Microsoft Word to
prepare your own printed material for home, business, school and church. |
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Word 2000: Introductory
Learn basic document management, edit texts and manuscripts, format
documents and use tables. Become familiar with the new features associated
with Word 2000. This course is intended for people with little or no background
in word processing. |
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Word 2000: Intermediate
This course will cover some of the advance features of Microsoft Word.
You will create effective printed materials such as newsletters, advertisements,
brochures, manuals, and greeting cards. You will learn how to use Microsoft
Word to prepare your own printed material for home, business, school and
church. |
