Computer Training in the Bay Area
MJC has been an authority on computer training and software training in the Bay Area for the 18 past years. The personal computer, workstation and the internet have achieved the kind of rapid growth that leaves the everyday user in a difficult position: trying to maximize the latest technology while limiting the incredible amount of time investment needed to learn how to use it. MJC will offer a solution to this problem, providing the one on one computer training necessary to orientate you with your information today, and the software training customized to your business needs. Learn about everything from Adobe Photoshop to Microsoft Office to Quicken.
Adobe Photoshop
Learn to have fun with digital photos, archive family photos and scan images You will learn to use selection tool techniques to edit pictures and photos. This class provides a solid overview of the different kinds of selections you can make using geometric areas, color range, quick mask, polygonal lasso, inverting selections and transforming selections. You will learn how to crop and image, how to rotate and image, and how to silhouette an image. Advanced and Intermediate Levels.
Microsoft Office
Use Word to create text files such as letters, memos, newsletters, poems and reports. Learn techniques to make your documents more professional, and do it in half the time. We will discuss formatting, document setup, styles, borders, shading, tables, envelopes, mail merge and spell and grammar check. We will also touch upon the drawing toolbar. Create, edit and save spreadsheets in Excel. Control and customize your spreadsheet appearance and use formulas for automatic calculations. Work with two or more worksheets at the same time and control your worksheets appearance using fonts, formatting and styles. Create professional-quality spreadsheets that present information in a clear and concise way. Learn to create full- color 3-D graphs of your data that illustrates information and trends visually.
Quicken & Quickbooks
Set-up your company financial data quickly and accurately. Track your most profitable and least profitable customers and categories. Understand how and where you spend your money. Make your personal and business more cost effective. Discover services that will save you time and money. Avoid the stressful year-end entries and painful tax preparation. Learn to write checks and pay bills from these programs. Track your progress using reports and graphs.
Adobe InDesign
Learn the basics of desktop publishing and page layout. Understand the PageMaker environment including the toolbox, document setup, viewing options and manipulation of text, styles and graphics. Create, move, delete and rotate text blocks, place images and create a simple brochure or a newsletter.
Filemaker Pro
Learn the basics of database use and design. Organize your business or personal information by creating a database and layouts that will lead to increased efficiency and productivity which is the hallmark of computing. Find, sort and preview information. Create and manage layouts and reports. Create mailing labels, invoices, mail merge and letters while jazzing up the appearance of your data. Learn how to share files on a network.
Excel Spreadsheets
Learn how to create an excel workbook, enter and change information, work with formulas, copy move and delete information. Format cells and workbooks, work with charts and protect and link workbooks to one another.
PowerPoint and/or Keynote
Create a presentation for your business, family or school. Learn the basics of adding music and videos.