Computer Courses
Due to the impact of this year’s budget, starting this semester, we will be charging $75 per day for computer application workshops sponsored by UF Training and Organizational Development, which are provided on-campus by New Horizons Computer Learning Center.
Here’s how the new system of charging for computer application training will work:
- If a charge will be assessed for a workshop, the fee will be listed in the course title—for example, Microsoft Excel – Basic – $75.
- An invoice will be sent at the end of each month to the appropriate college or division—or, in some cases, vice president’s office (depending upon the size of the work unit). This invoice will request a ChartField combination that will be used to complete an Expense-to-Revenue (E2R) transaction by the Office of Human Resource Services.
- Charges will be assessed for completions (the employee attended the workshop as registered), “no shows” (the employee registered but did not attend), and last-minute cancellations (the person registered, then cancelled, but with less than three days’ notice). There will be no charge for timely cancellations.
- Because there is a charge for the CCH courses, it is especially important that you discuss with your supervisor before attending.
New cancellation policy
If you are unable to attend a CCH workshop for which you have registered, please provide at least 3 days’ notice to avoid being charged. If you must cancel with less than 3 days’ notice, regardless of the reason, then a charge will still be assessed to cover the cost of the seat. We are happy to accommodate last-minute substitutions, however—that is, if you are unable to attend, please send a colleague in your place. To learn more, click here.
CCH090 Microsoft Word Basic ($75)
Thursday, September 17, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will create, edit, and enhance standard business documents using Microsoft Office Word 2007.
This course is for persons with a basic understanding of Microsoft Windows who need to learn how to use Microsoft Office Word 2007 to create, edit, format, lay out, and print standard business documents complete with tables and graphics. This course is also intended for persons interested in pursuing Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Pre-requisite(s):
Introduction to Computers or comfort using Windows operating system
CCH091 Microsoft Word Intermediate ($75)
Monday, September 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will increase the complexity of your Microsoft Office Word 2007 documents by adding components such as customized lists, tables, charts, and graphics. They also create personalized Microsoft Office Word 2007 efficiency tools.
This course is for persons who can create and modify standard business documents in Microsoft Office Word 2007, and who need to learn how to use Microsoft Office Word 2007 to create or modify complex business documents as well as customized Word efficiency tools. It will be helpful for persons preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams for Microsoft Office Word 2007.
Pre-requisite(s):
Word 2007 - Basic or equivalent knowledge
CCH092 Microsoft Word Advanced ($75)
Thursday, October 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will learn how to use the more advanced features of Word 2007 to create, manage, revise, and distribute long documents, forms, and web pages.
This course is for persons who need to know how to use Word with other programs, how to collaborate on files, add reference notes and marks, make long documents easier to use, secure a document, and create web pages and forms using XML in Word.
Pre-requisite(s):
Word 2007 – Basic or equivalent knowledge
Word 2007 – Intermediate or equivalent knowledge
A basic understanding of XML and how Word interacts with other applications in the Microsoft Office System would also be helpful.
CCH060 Microsoft Excel Basic ($75)
Thursday, September 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
Thursday, December 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
This course is designed for persons preparing for certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel, who already have knowledge of the Microsoft Office Windows 98 (or above) operating system, and who desire to gain the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft Excel 2007 worksheets.
Pre-requisite(s):
Introduction to Computers or comfort using Windows operating system
CCH061 Microsoft Excel Intermediate ($75)
Monday, October 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
Friday, December 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will use Microsoft Office Excel 2007 to streamline and enhance your spreadsheets with templates, charts, graphics, and formulas.
This course is for persons who desire to gain the skills necessary to create templates, sort and filter data, import and export data, analyze data, and work with Excel on the Web. In addition, this course helps prepare students who desire to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel or Module 2 and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print basic worksheets.
Pre-requisite(s):
Excel 2007 - Basic or equivalent knowledge
CCH062 Microsoft Excel Advanced ($75)
Thursday, November 12, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will learn how to automate common tasks, apply advanced analysis techniques to more complex data sets, collaborate on worksheets with others, and share Excel data with other applications.
This course is for persons desiring to gain the skills necessary to create macros, collaborate with others, audit and analyze worksheet data, create PivotTables and PivotCharts, incorporate multiple data sources, and import and export data. In addition, the course is also for students desiring to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel 2007 or Module 2-Key Applications of the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exam, and who already have knowledge of the basics of Excel, including how to create, edit, format, and print worksheets that include charts and sorted and filtered data.
Pre-requisite(s):
Excel 2007 - Basic or equivalent knowledge
Excel 2007 - Intermediate or equivalent knowledge
CCH050 Microsoft Access Basic ($150)
Thursday, September 3, and Friday, September 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
(2 full days of instruction)
In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database and the Microsoft Office Access 2007 relational database application, and information management tools. Also, you will learn how to design and create a new Access database.
This course is designed for persons who wish to learn the basic and intermediate-level operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day to day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes.
Day One addresses job responsibilities that include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.
Day Two addresses job responsibilities that include creating new databases, tables, and relationships, as well as working with and revising intermediate-level queries, forms, and reports. It also introduces integrating Access data with other Microsoft applications.
Pre-requisite(s):
Introduction to Computers or comfort using Windows operating system
CCH051 Microsoft Access Advanced ($75)
Thursday, November 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities.
This course is designed for persons who wish to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft Access Database program. This course is for those whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance. It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Microsoft MOS Certification for Access 2007, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in Access 2007.
Pre-requisite(s):
Access 2007 - Basic or equivalent knowledge
CCH080 PowerPoint Basic ($75)
Thursday, October 29, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 119
In this course, you will create effective basic PowerPoint presentations for delivery in front of an audience.
This course is for persons who are interested in learning the fundamentals needed to create and modify basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 presentations. This course is also intended for students who wish to pursue their Microsoft Office Specialist certification in PowerPoint 2007.
Pre-requisite(s):
Introduction to Computers or comfort using Windows operating system.
GET198 Cyber Safeguards for UF Restricted Data
Wednesday, October 28, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: Kathy Bergsma
UF is obligated to protect private data. Failure to protect private data impacts UF liability, reputation, and costs. This introductory course will explain the do’s and don’ts of using private data on computers. Attendees will learn when to use encryption. Proper methods for disposal of private data will be taught as well as what to do in the event of a private data exposure. Important contacts regarding private data will be presented, and technical resources for data protection will be discussed. This is not a CCH-numbered course; therefore, there is no charge to attend this workshop.
GET199 Cyber Self-Defense
Monday, September 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., HRS Building, Room 120
Instructor: John Sawyer
This session is designed to raise awareness of faculty and staff on topics including safe Web browsing, principle of least privilege, encrypting and backing up files, e-mail safety, and wireless security. The class is very interactive with discussion topics that get the participants thinking about how to protect their personal and work computers both at home and the office. This is not a CCH-numbered course; therefore, there is no charge to attend this workshop.