ALL WORKSHOPS- 8 students maximum
**New Workshops currently in development** Check here often to see what's new!
Coming Soon: Business in a Box - this will be a multi-session workshop for small business owners who have many tasks to complete in order to get up and running such as: Setting up Your Website and Email addresses, Financial tracking, creating eye-catching flyers, postcards, and brochures and locating effective marketing avenues. Are you interested in this workshop? Call (781-585-1619) or contact us (deb.kane@kaizencomputing.com) today to let us know!
Don't Forget! Open Project Time is for you! Come into the KaiZen training center with your computer project and get help from the instructor. Maybe you have a brochure to create for an organization? Or a resume to update? We are here to help.
What's Inside The Box?
What are the components inside of your computer and why do you need them? Become familiar with component names, purpose, appearance, and specifications by opening up a computer in a safe environment. Learn to identify relevant specifications for purchasing an appropriate computer. Discover reasons why some hardware issues occur.
Workshop length: 1 1/2 hours
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Computer Basics
Foundation skills for the beginning computer user who wants to become more comfortable with their computer. Review computer components (input, output devices), practice use of the mouse and keyboard, personalize your desktop, and use standard windows and Internet navigation.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: none
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Practical Computing
For the computer user familiar with the basics of their system who wants to learn more about what their computer can do. Saving files to other media, diagnosing system issues, practical internet navigation (searching, on-line shopping), and tips for use of safety features.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer basics suggested
Cost: $40 (senior citizens - $35)
Introduction to Word Processing
This workshop is for those new to using a word processing application. Skills will be taught using Microsoft Word. Discover document set up (margins, orientation), formatting text (font, size, colors, alignment), including clip art and images, and saving/reopening your work.
Workshop length: 1 1/2 hours
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: familiarity with keyboard and mouse suggested
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Practical Word Processing
This workshop is for those familiar with basic word processing skills and want to learn more about formatting special documents (postcards, labels, brochures), image management, headers/footers, auto shapes, and mail merges. Microsoft Word will be used.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: introduction to word processing suggested
Cost: $40 (senior citizens - $35)
Introduction to Spreadsheets
This workshop develops foundation skills for those new to spreadsheets including uses, cell formatting, performing calculations, worksheets vs. workbooks. The Microsoft Excel application will be used.
Workshop length: 1 1/2 hours
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: basic computer skills suggested
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Practical Spreadsheets
More practice with using spreadsheets for household budgeting, mail merge data bases, and tracking business expenses. How to use charts and graphs to display worksheet information. The Microsoft Excel application will be used.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: intro to spreadsheets suggested
Cost: $40 (senior citizens - $35)
Email Essentials
Explore opportunities for using Email effectively. This workshop is for those beginning to use an Email application - bring your Email address and password or come a half hour early to register for an Email account with the instructor. Understand navigation within your Email-box, etiquette, settings, organization, and every day uses.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: basic computer navigation skills
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Intro to PowerPoint
Develop effective presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint. This workshop is for those familar with a presentation application but would like to learn more about the features it has to offer. Using templates, changing formats, incorporating images, using effects, and running your Powerpoint show.
Workshop length: 1 1/2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer navigation skills, familiarity with presentations
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Set Up Your Website
Select your preferred website host, submit your domain name registration, layout your website design, and set it up! This workshop requires some preparation in order for you to complete all of these steps in one workshop. Suggested website hosts: Yahoo!, 1and1 Website Builder, and webs.com (free).
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer navigation skills, preparation of website colors, design, and content
Cost: $40 (senior citizens - $35)
Fun With Facebook!
Create your own Facebook page, learn about security settings and filtering, set up and manage your newsfeeds, wall postings, and pictures. No prior experience with Facebook necessary - creation of your account can be part of this workshop.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer navigation skills, have an Email address
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)
Practical Quickbooks
This workshop uses the free version of Quickbooks found on-line. Navigate efficiently within this application, set up your income and expense tracking, create vendor invoices and checks. Explore features available within other versions of Quickbooks for a monthly subscription fee.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer navigation skills, familiarity with financial income/expense reporting
Cost: $40 (senior citizens - $35)
Digital Photo Management
Work with your photos utilizing standard applications available with most computers (MyPictures folder, Microsoft Picture Manager). Explore photo management available with Microsoft Word 2007, Facebook Picnik application, Adobe Photoshop, and others. Students should bring some of their own photos and/or their digital camera and USB cable.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: computer navigation skills
Cost: $35 (senior citizens - $30)