Career & Technical Education
Computer Classes

ACCESS 2010
In Access Level 1, students will learn to use the latest database software to input, manipulate and track important data as well as create forms and reports. Create mailing lists, customer files, employee files and even birthday lists. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

A+ COMPUTER REPAIR - Part I and II (18-week course)
A+ Part I: This class is 50% theory and 50% lab. Students will have an option to build their own computer (approximate cost: $500-$700). Students will learn Windows 7, Mac OSX, and Linux. Satisfactory completion of this course may lead to A+ Certification Career. Prerequisites: Windows OS, Introduction to Computers, Basic Computer Repair or equivalent knowledge. This course is presented in two nine week parts. Cost: $30 Reg, $50 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

A+ INTERNSHIP/TECHNICIAN
Practical, hands on practice of the concepts learned in the A+ courses. Continued preparation for the A+ Certification Exam. Students must have completed A+ Part 2 or internship to enroll in this course. Cost: $30 Reg, $5 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)
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APPLE MAC OS X
This class covers the nuts and bolts of using a Mac at work, including synchronizing with multiple computers, backing up data, and communicating with Windows networks. Mac users have always known their Macs are capable of doing “real” work. Now the business world is catching on. With their rock-solid operating system and superior software, Macs are appearing in boardrooms, courtrooms, offices, and enterprise networks. Whether you’re switching from the Windows world or excited about having the same Mac convenience at work that you enjoy at home, you need this class. Full of best practices for using a Mac at work, it helps you capitalize on all your Mac brings to the table. Cost: $30 Reg, $5 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

AutoCAD 2D
Learn the essentials necessary to begin your own design and drafting tasks. Learn to develop working drawings with projects in both mechanical and architectural design. Cost: $30 Reg, $20 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

AutoCAD 3D
Learn the essentials necessary to begin your own design and drafting tasks in 3D. Learn to develop working drawings with projects in both mechanical and architectural design. Recommended: AutoCAD 2D (see above). Cost: $30 Reg, $20 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)
Call Office for Additional Information (562) 926-6734 ext. 25109.

BOOKKEEPING/ACCOUNTING
Beginning course in practical accounting for small business. Hands-on manual training includes the accounting cycle, debit/credit rules, journalizing and posting business transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparing financial statements, performing closing entries, reconciling bank statements, and processing payroll. Cost: $35 Reg. (Additional fee for books.)

Computer Essentials		A+ Computer Repair		Bookkeeping/Accounting

CLOUD COMPUTING
Learn what Cloud computing is, how it works, who should use it, and why it’s the wave of the future. Learn how to use web-based applications to collaborate on reports and presentations, share online calendars and to-do lists, manage large projects, and edit and store digital photographs. This class will cover the most popular cloud-based applications, including the following; Adobe Photoshop Express, Apple iCloud, Glide OS, Google Docs, Microsoft Office Live Workspace and Zoho Office. Cost: $30 Reg, $5 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS - Module A*
Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. This class will cover hardware, software and the basics of Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and much more. Prerequisite: Keyboard at 20 wpm for day classes. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS - Module B*
Learn the ins and outs of Windows 7, create a Google e-mail account, learn how to use Google documents. Build databases using Access 2010. Gain basic knowledge on how to create and present PowerPoint presentations, create business cards and build simple web pages using Publisher 2010. Prerequisite: Keyboard at 20 wpm for day classes. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS FOR SENIORS
Designed for those who know nothing or very little about computers. The class will cover hardware, software and the basics of Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and much more. Prerequisite: Keyboard at 14 wpm for day classes. Cost: $30 Reg.

COMPUTER FORENSICS
The computer hacking forensic investigation class teaches the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. Computer forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of collecting potential legal evidence. Cost: $30 Reg, $20 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

COMPUTER REPAIR AND UPGRADE - Basic
You will learn the proper way to remove viruses, spyware, adware and troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve hardware and software problems. Learn how to maintain and optimize your Windows PC for maximum performance. Cost: $30 Reg, $20 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

DATA ENTRY*
Learn how to type by touch on the computer with an individualized, self-paced program. Ten-key program also taught for quick data entry of numbers. Learn alpha and numeric data entry with real life scenarios including invoices, time logs, and statistical information. Students use Access forms for data entry and OPAC testing for ten-key training and keyboarding practice. Cost: $30 Reg.
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY/CAMERA
This digital imaging class is designed to help you learn how to purchase and operate a digital camera, take better pictures, transfer the pictures to your computer, burn a CD, and edit the pictures using Photoshop Elements 9.0. Discover the various ways to display your photos. Camera required. Cost: $35 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

ETHICAL HACKING
With the threats of cyber terrorism and corporate espionage increasing, the need for trained network security professionals continues to grow. This course teaches penetration-testing tools, and techniques that ethical hackers and security testers use to protect computer networks. Students enrolling in this class must buy their own books (Hands-on, Ethical Hacking and Network Defense) before the first day of class. Cost: $40 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

Computer Repair and Upgrade		Digital Photography/Camera

EXCEL 2010 - Beginning and Advanced*
This exciting class will cover the powerful features of computerized spreadsheets. Before you know it, you will be creating spreadsheets, entering data, entering formulas and creating impressive looking charts, and reports. Prerequisite: Keyboard 20-25 wpm. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

GOOGLE APPS - MASTERING THE CLOUDT
What if you could take all of your information with you, wherever you go, on your smartphone, tablet, home computer or a friends computer? What if you could collaborate seamlessly with a friend, business partner or a whole group of people on projects and media? What if you could do all of this for FREE? Google Apps allows you to use email, word processing, presentation software, video production, build websites and do your social networking all in one place. All students receive a free enterprise level Google Apps account with email and will create their own presence on the web. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

iOS APPS DEVELOPMENT
The iPhone and iPad are the most exciting and rewarding development platform. And, being hosted and sold by Apple on iTunes App Store, allows developers to focus on development without worrying about sales and accounting. This course provides the training required to master the fundamentals and advanced features of iPhone/iPad development and to enable students, upon completion, to develop their own iPhone/iPad applications and upload them to the AppStore. Cost: $30 Reg, $10 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

KEYBOARDING*
Learning how to type by touch on the computer with an individualized, self-paced program. Ten-key program also taught for quick data entry of numbers. Learn alpha and numeric data entry with real life scenarios including invoices, time logs, and statistical information. Students use Access forms for data entry and OPAC testing for ten-key training and keyboarding practice. Cost: $30 Reg.
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

MS-OFFICE 2010 LAB/OFFICE SKILLS LAB*
This class is designed for students who would like to learn multiple subjects. Subjects offered in this class are Keyboarding, Introduction to Computers, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Cost: $30 Reg, $5 Lab. (Additional fee for book.) (Teacher is bilingual - Spanish)
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

NETWORK+
Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This class first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security.
Call Office for Additional Information (562) 926-6734 ext. 25109.

Keyboarding			MS-Office 2010 Lab/Office Skills Lab

OFFICE SKILLS LAB*
Learn how to type by touch on the computer with an individualized, self-paced program. Ten-key program also taught for quick data entry of numbers. Have extra time to work on class assignments or practice for the Microsoft or Adobe test. You can also use the lab to practice Office 2010, Adobe CS5 Suite, Photoshop Elements 9 and other programs available in the lab. Cost: $30 Reg.
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9
Simply unlimited! Adobe Photoshop elements 9 photo-editing software delivers powerful options that make it easy to create extraordinary photos, quickly share your memories in Online Albums and unique print creations, and automatically organize and help protect all your photos and videos clips. Crop, resize, take wrinkles off faces, fixing over exposed/under exposed pictures, slimming and trimming. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)
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POWERPOINT 2010
Create professional presentations for personal applications. Learn numerous skills including how to add graphics, charts, sounds, animated clips and many other design elements. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

QUICKBOOKS
Hands-on training in the use of QuickBooks accounting software. Topics covered include setup reports and transaction processing for accounts receivable, accounts payable, merchandise, and payroll. Learn how to create a company and chart of accounts, make bank deposits, write checks, create invoices and cash sales, receive payments, enter and pay bills, set up sales and payroll tax and generate financial statements. Cost: $30 Reg, $5 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

SERVER 2008 - Part I
This is the perfect course for learning Windows Server 2008 from the ground up! Designed to build a foundation in basic server administration, this course requires no previous server experience. It covers all critical Windows Server 2008 features, including the features unique to the new server operating system, from Windows Server 2008 features and versions to installing, configuring and using Hyper-V virtual server capabilities. Like other courses in the widely successful hands-on class, a variety of hands-on projects are located throughout each chapter, which can be completed in server s console, remote connection, Internet and virtual server environments. Hands-on Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Cost: $30 Reg, $45 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)

SERVER 2008 - Part II
Part 2 of the hands-on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 course. Prerequisite: Server 2008 Part 1 (see above). Cost: $30 Reg, $45 Lab. (Additional fee for book.)
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SOCIAL NETWORKING
Learn how to use the latest social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, YouTube, LinkedIn, Ebay, and more to create your own space on the web. This class will guide you to promote yourself in the job market, advertise your own business, sell items online, or just reconnect with friends and family. Additionally you will attain a greater understanding of social networking sites and how to control privacy settings, while enjoying positive online experiences. Cost: $30 Reg.

SOCIAL NETWORKING FOR SENIORS
This class is for seniors who would like to be active online. Seniors will learn how to create and use a Facebook and a Twitter account (social networking). They will also learn how to use Google Apps, such as Word Processing, slide presentations, and spreadsheets. Cost: $30 Reg.

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
Be your own boss!! This introductory class will help students understand the basics about managing a business. Learn how to create a professional image, how to promote your business, and effective selling techniques. Gain knowledge on how to manage your business finances, and what you need to know about business law and taxes. Use the net and social networking effectively to advertise and market your business. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

TAX PREPARER
Students will learn basic federal income tax theory and concepts. Learn manual and computer assisted programs to prepare tax returns. An introductory course designed to prepare you for career opportunities in the tax preparation field. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

WINDOWS 7
Learn how to save, organize and locate information, manipulate Windows files and folders, rename, move, copy, delete and create objects using the latest Microsoft operating system. Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)

WORD 2010 - Beginning and Continuing*
Learn to use the world’s most powerful word processing program to create letters, reports, flyers and much more. Continuing students will learn additional advanced features such as tables, macros, importing graphics, formatting columns and more.
Prerequisite: Keyboard at 25 wpm for day classes.
Prerequisite for Continuing Word: Completed Beginning Word or have equivalent knowledge.
Cost: $30 Reg. (Additional fee for book.)
*Open entry class. Call for more information and availability.