TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 6.5

Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1

These days, most people take electronic word processing for granted. While we may still write out our grocery lists with pen and paper, we expect to use a computer to create the majority of our documents. It’s impossible to avoid word-processing software in many areas of the business world. Managers, lawyers, clerks, reporters, and editors rely on this software to do their jobs. Whether you are an executive secretary or a website designer, you’ll need to know the ins and outs of electronic word processing.

Microsoft® Word is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents. Its rich features and powerful tools can make your work easy, and even fun. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Word on the desktop to create and edit simple documents; format documents; add tables and lists; add design elements and layout options; and proof documents.

Note: Most Office 365 users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Office 365 subscription. This includes brief coverage of key skills for using Word for the Web and OneDrive. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams.

This course is the first part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to gain a foundational understanding of Word.
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1 (this course)
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

Completion of this course will earn 0.6 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 6.5

Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2

After you master the basics of using Microsoft® Word for Office 365™ such as creating, editing, and saving documents; navigating through a document; and printing, you’re ready to move on to tackling the more advanced features. These features enable you to create complex and professional documents with a consistent look and feel. They also enable you to automate tedious tasks such as preparing a letter to send to every customer of your organization.

Creating professional-looking documents can help you give your organization a competitive edge. Implementing time-saving features such as document templates and automated mailings helps your organization reduce expenses. Mastering these techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization.

Note: Most Office 365 users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Office 365 subscription. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams.

This course is the second part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to gain a foundational understanding of Word.
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2 (this course)
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

Completion of this course will earn 0.6 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 6.5

Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3

Word for Microsoft 365 enables you to do far more than simple word processing. Word includes advanced image manipulation tools, collaboration features, cross-referencing and linking tools, entry forms and data collection, security features, and tools to automate document production.

Being able to manipulate graphics and efficiently create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents and forms can help your organization create important and interesting documents. Implementing time-saving features that enable you to work well in a collaborative mode will benefit both you and your organization. Constructing document elements that ensure your readers have access to pertinent information at the click of a button, while at the same time protecting sensitive information, is another important skill. Mastering these skills and techniques will make you a valued employee in your organization

Note: Most Office 365 users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Office 365 subscription. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version.

This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-100 and Microsoft Word Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019): Exam MO-101 certification exams.

This course is the third part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to gain a foundational understanding of Word.
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 1
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 2
– Microsoft Word for Office 365 (Desktop or Online): Part 3 (this course)

Completion of this course will earn 0.6 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 2

PowerPoint Design & Charting

This is a 2-hour virtual class, and in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, it will be held for $30!

TOTAL DAYS: 3 | TOTAL HOURS: 19.5

Project Management Essentials

If you are taking this course, you probably have some exposure to managing projects, or you may be considering embarking on a career as a professional project manager. Your ability as a project manager to demonstrate best practices in project management on the job is becoming the standard to compete in today’s fast-paced and highly technical workplace. In this course, you will apply the generally recognized practices of project management to successfully manage projects.

Project managers are always under severe pressure to complete projects on time and within budget. However, most projects fail to meet these demands, and, as a result, many projects are terminated early. Successful project management requires knowledge and experience. This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to be a successful project manager in today’s rapidly changing world. The skills and knowledge you gain in this course will help you avoid making costly mistakes and increase your competitive edge in the project management profession.

Completion of this course will earn 1.8 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 6.5

Project Management Fundamentals

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry’s best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.

Completion of this course will earn 0.6 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 1 | TOTAL HOURS: 6.5

Project Management Fundamentals (Third Edition)

Successfully managing a project requires effective planning and adherence to the industry’s best practices in every step of the process. By understanding the fundamentals of project management, you will be better prepared to initiate a project in your organization and position it for success. In this course, you will identify effective project management practices and their related processes.

At this point in your professional development, you are ready to take on the responsibility for managing projects. You can manage a project by developing a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management and its underlying structure and elements, including project phases, project life cycles, stakeholders, and areas of expertise. These, coupled with the ability to identify the project management processes that are recognized industry-wide as good practice, will help you to apply effective project management techniques to improve the efficiency of your projects and ensure their success.

Completion of this course will earn 0.6 CEUs.

TOTAL DAYS: 5 | TOTAL HOURS: 35

Project Management Professional (PMP) Boot Camp

Are you a project management professional with knowledge and experience in leading your team to success? Is it time to take the next step and certify your project management skills? Stand out from the pack. Attend the PMP Boot Camp and prepare to earn your PMP Certification!

TOTAL DAYS: 2 | TOTAL HOURS: 15

Prerequisite:
Must have taken the 35-hour PMP Boot Camp course for the previous version of the PMP exam

Course Overview:
The new Project Management Professional (PMP) exam (effective January 2, 2021) is based on three domains – People, Process, and Business Environment. This may seem very different than the five domains in the previous version (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing), especially if you prepared for the exam prior to 2021.
This two-day course is to help candidates successfully bridge-the-gap between the old and new exams.

Learning Objectives
– Understand what the different domains are on the current exam
– Learn to successfully execute a project while maintaining risk and change
– Learn Leadership styles to keep your team performing and on track
– Practice the new format of the PMP exam – Agile and Hybrid Methodologies