Commonwealth Computer Training Featured Workshop: WORD 2010 DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

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1 Featured Workshop: WORD 2010 DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Take control of your Microsoft Word documents! This is a hands-on instructor-led training class, covering topics that will enhance the layout, ease-of-use, function, and behavior of your Word documents, especially large and/or more complex documents. Note: This class is for intermediate to advanced Word users. Topics include: Create an automated Table of Contents, Table of Figures, Index Create a Partial Index Create an Executive Summary (the AutoSummarize feature) Create a Glossary Create multiple Tables of Contents in the same document! Create an Acronyms Definitions Table using Index subentries Advanced header/footer tips! Page Numbering troubleshooting tips! Quickly find and delete all Index entries on a particular word/phrase simultaneously Discuss and manipulate Switches Use Split Screen, Thumbnails View, Document Map Thursday January 23, 2014, 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch Create/use AutoText and AutoCorrect to expedite repetitive text entries Discuss Character, Paragraph, and Linked Styles Restrict manual formatting in documents so that only specified Styles are allowed Enable Styles updates prompts Use the Style Inspector Perform a Styles search Print Styles used in a document Turn on/off Automatic Backup Copies feature Fix irregular spacing Use Find on Special objects Use the Format Detective (reveal formatting) Create Line Numbers Tips for creating Outlined documents

2 Featured Workshop: ACCESS 2010 QUERIES Become an expert by digging deeper into the data mining and calculations capabilities of Access Queries! You will learn how to create and use many query methods and syntax. Complexity spans fundamental to very advanced levels. Take this opportunity to focus on the Queries component of Access, work with SQL, and enhance your existing skills! Note: This training is recommended for intermediate-level students. Lock editing capabilities in the query s table Lock dynamic editing capabilities in the query (so editing changes don t affect tables) Change the default fonts Insert more Criteria rows Clear the QBE grid Use the Build window Use Concatenation in queries Convert weights and measurements Basic and advanced Formulas and Function in queries IIF formulas (basic, complex, and nested) TopN and BottomN Analysis (examples: display most recent orders, display highest/lowest sales amounts, display highest/lowest salaries, etc.). NULL and NOT IS NULL criteria examples Display most recurring values Eliminate duplicate data Eliminate erroneous spaces Extraction queries Use a query to resolve sorting numeric data stored as a Text data type Perform calculations on Date/Time fields Calculate time lapses Create basic and advanced SubQueries on the QBE grid and in SQL view Basic and Advanced Wildcards scenarios Tuesday February 4, 2014, 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch

3 Featured Workshop: EXCEL 2010 FORMULAS This class will help to take the mystery out of writing formulas. Students will learn how to use formulas to answer real-world data analysis questions, situations and troubleshooting. Skills gained also will enhance your formula writing proficiency in other software programs! Note: it is recommended that you take the Excel Level 1 and Level 2 classes before taking this class. Basic and Complex formula syntax Use Multiple functions in formulas (i.e. Nested functions) Calculate basic and advanced Time & Date scenarios Array Formulas (use built-in arrays and create manual arrays) Forecast Trends via math and via Trend function Calculate Percentage increase/decrease Calculate Mark Up and Mark Down percentages Basic and Advanced OR and IF Formula scenarios Basic and Advanced Sum, SumIf, SumIfs, Count, CountIf, CountIfs, Average, AverageIf, and AverageIfs scenarios. Wednesday February , 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch Count Unique Values and Display Unique Values Lookup Function Vlookup and Hlookup Functions Calculate Running Totals Calculate Running Averages Large, Small, Sum Large, Sum Small, Sum Nth formulas Index Function examples Indirect Function IsError and IfError Functions Row and Column Functions Address Function examples Match Function examples Substitute Function

4 Featured Workshop: EXCEL 2010 MACROS & FORMS This class covers very specific Excel macro scenarios using VBA, and also how to create and use Forms and Templates in Excel! Note: it is recommended that you have a highly proficient level of experience and comfort with Excel prior to taking this class. Macro to remove erroneous spaces Macro to delete specified rows Macro to delete rows based upon a requested value Macro to change a value based upon specific criteria Macro to clear cells and cell format Macro to convert Hyperlinks to text Macros to hide various Excel objects Macro to automate Print Areas on multiple worksheets Macro that sums values in Checkbox/TextBoxes Macro to automate editing date Macro to move data Macros to automate basic and complex calculations Macro to track data entry date Thursday March , 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch Macro to transfer TextBox values Macro to notify user of Due Dates Macro to play sounds or recorded messages Input Box and Message Box Macros On Open and On Close event Macros Worksheet activated Macros For, While, Step, and Loop Macros Data extraction Macros (basic and complex) Auto- Macro Fluctuating range Macro Graphics-generated Macros Command Button Macros Create and use Templates Create a Form Create a UserForm in VBA Create drop-down lists and Combo boxes Create Spinner buttons

5 Featured Workshop: ACCESS 2010 ADVANCED TIPS & TRICKS This course is for the individual 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. Note: Acces Level 1 and Level 2 classes recommended before taking this class. Create IIF and basic multi-function IIF statements in Queries, Forms, or Reports Hide objects (e.g. hide Tables, Ribbon, Navigation Pane, etc.) Report/Form Template Design tips Build a Report (or SubReport) off of a Parameter Query Create Automated Report Titles Embed a Parameter directly in a Report Use Concatenation Create Bulleted Lists Manage data using Form Properties and Macros Create a Tab Control on a Form Create a Combo Box control on a Form Create a Command Button on a Form Tally Yes/No checkboxes Embed live web pages on a Form Create a Modal Form Create a Pivot Table and Pivot Chart Form Create a basic SwitchBoard using the SwitchBoard Manager Utility Use More Controls toolbox Create Macros Create Conditional Macros Automate data entry via a Macro Require data entry via a Macro Call Macros using the RunMacro action Create stand alone Macros Tie macros to Forms Properties Tie a basic VBA program to a Command Button Create a Calendar ActiveX control Set a StartUp option (to make a form automatically open) Monday April , 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch

6 Featured Workshop: EXCEL 2010 DATA MANAGEMENT Discover Excel s powerful data management capabilities utilizing features such as Macros, Filters, Queries, Masks, Workspaces, Sub-total Reports, Duplication prevention, Data Type troubleshooting, Combo and Nested Combo boxes, advanced Sorting, custom Error Alerts and Input Messages, TopN/BottomN, and much more!. Note: Excel Level 1 and Level 2 classes recommended before taking this class. Data management tips Create and use Data Tables TopN and BottomN Analysis Use Microsoft Query to create parameter prompts Use MS Query to join data located in separate worksheets Create Parameter prompts using MS Query Create Views of data at various stages of development Prevent duplicate data Manage/Change complex Data Type scenarios Modify Tab Key direction with a macro Change casing via formulas & via Macros Replace data with the results of a formula Create Custom Masks Enter identical data to multiple cells simultaneously Wednesday May , 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch Use several Functions, such as: If, Or, Mod, Int, Left, Right, Mid, Len, Replace, Substitute, Match, IsError, Today, IsText, Count, CountIf, Indirect, Upper, Lower, Product, Trim, Text, SubTotal, and DateValue. Reverse a List Control allowed data using Data Validation Use Formulas with Data Validation Quickly find cells containing Validation Rules Discuss various Data Type conversion options (convert Text to Numbers, Text to Date, etc.) Use Vlookup to compare data Create basic and advanced Conditional Formatting scenarios Use Formulas with Conditional Formatting Use the Row and Column Differences Go To feature

7 Featured Workshop: EXCEL 2010 CHARTS This is a comprehensive class and covers basic to advanced charting skill levels. Skills gained using Excel can also be used in Word, Access, PowerPoint, as well as other charting software programs. Note: This class is for intermediate to advanced Excel users. Troubleshooting tips Create several chart types: Gantt (a.k.a. Duration Chart), Double-Axis (a.k.a. Secondary-Axis charts), multi-line category axis charts, Histogram, Comparative Histogram, Shark-teeth Cone, Thermometer, Checkbox, ScrollBar, Changing Range, Frequency, Speedometer, Stacked, and many more Create a Fixed / Static Chart Create a custom Tiger Sales chart Convert a chart s data series into an array Use IF formulas with Cell Links to chart data Create charts that respond to Drop-Down Lists, Check Boxes, and Scroll Bars Display R-Squared Value on Charts Tuesday June , 9 AM 4 PM with 1-hour lunch Use formulas in the Data Series Discuss Error Bars, & Lines, and Up/Down Bars analysis options Create Dynamic Chart Titles Use multiple chart types on the same chart Insert Text Boxes on Charts Change default chart settings Delete components/parts of charts Create your own chart type Turnoff/on chart Tips feature Use Data Table as a chart s data source Display Excel Charts on PowerPoint slides Apply built-in Chart Layouts Discuss Themes and how they affect charts Apply Chart Styles