Colorado Free University

4 Go to www.freeu.com to view complete course descriptions. Personal Computer Basics with Windows 10 Getting Started This class is designed for anyone who has never used a personal computer. Gain an understanding of what a PC is and how it works. Topics include defining hardware and software; what’s going on inside the computer; and how information gets saved. Hands-on activities include working with a mouse and keyboard, basic Windows and Internet skills, working with files, and an overview of Windows 10 tiles. Sue Price $74 Non-Member $59 Member Includes handouts CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3400DO: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 9/7 3400DN: One Wed., 6–9PM 9/11 3400DP: One Mon., 9AM–12PM 10/7 3400DQ: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 10/26 3400DR: One Thu., 9AM–12PM 11/7 3400DS: One Wed., 6–9PM 11/20 3400DT: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 12/7 3400DU: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 1/4 3400DV: One Wed., 9AM–12PM 1/22 Using Microsoft Windows 10 Become more comfortable with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities. Explore the basic tools and features of Windows 10; learn how to create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users. Prerequisite : Exposure to personal computers, desktop applications, and the Internet $139 Non-Member $124 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3410CK: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 9/28 3410CL: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 10/18 3410CM: One Tue. & One Wed., 6–9PM Begins 10/29 3410CN: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 11/21 3410CO: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 12/14 3410CP: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 1/11 3410CQ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 1/29 QuickBooks Pro for Windows QuickBooks Pro is the world’s most popular double-entry accounting software. In this intro course, track income and expenditures, reconcile checkbooks, budget and monitor expenses, and manage accounts. Class is intended for desktop software and not the QuickBooks online version. Alicia Green, CPA Previous knowledge or experience : Basic Windows and keyboarding skills $174 Non-Member $159 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3468ON: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 9/16 3468OP: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 10/29 3468OQ: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 12/11 Introduction to Google Mail Google is the big kid on the block, and it’s going to be around long after other platforms are gone. Google is at the forefront of mobile platforms and connectivity and is a leader in innovations of all kinds. Best yet, Google offers many applications for free! In this hands-on class, learn to start and customize a Gmail account. Discover the features that come with a Google account including those to create and share web-based Google Docs (drive) and calendars. Sue Price Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $74 Non-Member $59 Member CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3406CC: One Thu., 6–9PM 9/26 3406CD: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 10/12 3406CE: One Tue., 9AM–12PM 11/19 3406CF: One Sat., 1–4PM 12/7 3406CG: One Fri., 9AM–12PM 1/10 3406CH: One Thu., 6–9PM 1/23 Using Google G Suite Learn to use Google Drive and Apps to create, manage, store, and share various types of files for personal or professional use. You will navigate in the Google Apps environment; store documents by using Google Drive; collaborate with Google Docs, Slides, and Drawings; collaborate with Google Sheets and Forms; and manage schedules using Google Calendar. Sue Price Prerequisite : Basic Windows skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. $139 Non-Member $124 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3408AY: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 9/13 3408BA: One Mon. & One Tue., 6–9PM Begins 9/16 3408BB: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 10/15 3408BC: One Sat., 9AM–4PM 11/16 3408BD: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 12/12 3408BE: One Wed., 9AM–4PM 1/15 Making the Most of Microsoft Outlook 2013 MS Outlook is about more than mail. In this class learn how to use the mail system fully - attach, send and forward files, as well as managing contacts, how to maintain your Calendar, schedule meetings and work with tasks and notes. Prerequisite : Understanding of the basics of Windows $174 Non-Member $159 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3489RS: One Thu., 9AM–4PM 9/12 3489RT: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 10/28 3489RU: One Tue., 9AM–4PM 12/3 3489RV: One Mon., 9AM–4PM 1/20 Microsoft Office Weekend This comprehensive weekend class will teach you how to use and integrate the word processing power of MS Word, the spreadsheet basics of MS Excel, and presentation skills of MS PowerPoint. Leave knowing how to create and edit basic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This is a terrific bang-for- your-buck class! Offered in Office 2013 . Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $339 Non-Member $319 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3433JS: One Sat. & One Sun., 9AM–4PM Begins 9/21 3433JT: One Sat. & One Sun., 9AM–4PM Begins 11/9 3433JU: One Sat. & One Sun., 9AM–4PM Begins 1/18 Microsoft Office Intensive for Intermediate & Advanced Users 3 in 1 Word/PowerPoint/Excel This all-inclusive class will teach you the tips and tricks of using and integrating the word processing power of Word, the presentation skills of PowerPoint, and the ins and outs of Excel at an Intermediate/Advanced level. This class is offered in Office 2013 but class will be appropriate for 2016 users. Mitzi Katz Prerequisite : Microsoft Office Weekend or equivalent knowledge $184 Non-Member $169 Member Includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3431BR: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 10/4 3431BT: One Fri., 9AM–4PM 12/13 CompuSkills | Beginning Computers, MS Office, QuickBooks Lou Smith (MS classes) began teaching popular computer software in 1986 and in addition to teaching at Colorado Free University, has taught at Red Rocks Community College, Arapahoe Community College, and AT&T. Currently, he provides database and IT support at Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Lou teaches our Microsoft Office Weekend as well as other Microsoft classes offered on weekends and evenings. Mitzi Katz (Acrobat, Advanced Office, and Excel Pivot Tables) holds a Master’s degree in education, and when the first personal computers were introduced, she became passionate about technology and began providing computer training. She has developed coveted training solutions and educated thousands of end users over the past 35 years.