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C-GCC • SPRING 2010 SCHEDULE • 11cons of foreclosures, short sales, rent with option tobuy, owner financing, and buying for no moneydown. Also, he will show you how to wisely buy orsell investment property, primary homes, multifamilies,and vacation homes.After this class you will know how to research propertyat the tax assessor’s office, the county clerk’soffice and various other methods to use to researcha property including using web sites. Also, to bediscussed is how to sell your home with or withouta realtor. The materials (optional) fee for this class,payable to the instructor, is $20.00.Instructor: Richard Nathan - has been buying andselling real estate for the past twenty-four years. Heis not a realtor but a consumer advocate who hastaught this seminar at colleges in New York, NewJersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania andConnecticut.C-GCC - Room 1091 MondayBegins: April 12, 2010 only 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $45.00BU 24213-1A Basic Office Software Skills ProgramThe Basic Office Software Skills program providesstudents with the opportunity to develop theknowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilizea personal computer and basic business applicationsin today’s workplace, school and community settings.The program is well suited to the individualseeking further education or employment. Topicscovered in the sixty hour course include: keyboarding,Microsoft Windows file management and features,utilizing a word processor and spreadsheet forbasic business communications and tracking financialdata, and database skills for organizing and displayinginformation in customized tables, formsand reports. Business e-mail concepts and practicesare also presented. Contact the CommunityServices Office for enrollment details and additionalinformation.Instructor: Joanna HuyckC-GCC – Room 111Begins: SEE ABOVESEE ABOVE12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Fee: $575.00BU 68142-1ANotary Public SeminarThis seminar prepares you for the New York StateNotary Public Test and will provide you with acomprehensive view of the Notary Public Office.Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures will beclearly explained and clarified. Examples are providedto illuminate situations that a Notary Publicis likely to encounter. Topics include conflicts ofinterest, maintaining professional ethics, chargingproper fees, special situations, when to defer to anattorney and minimizing legal liability. This seminaris a must for the Notary Public candidate tobecome fully aware of the authority, duties, andresponsibilities involved in this office. All materialsare included.Instructor: Victor Bujanow, B.P.S., C.I.C., C.P.I. isPresident of the VIA Insurance Agency, Inc. and apracticing Notary Public for over twenty-five years.He teaches Notary Public as well as insurance topicsat numerous colleges and schools in the region.C-GCC - Room 330Begins: March 22, 2010 onlyCOMPUTERS1 Monday6:00 pm - 9:00 pmFee: $62.00CM 28230-1A Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 1Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 1 is aninstructor-led training (ILT) course designed fornew users of Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windowswho would like to create professional qualityspreadsheets for business or personal applications.Participants will learn how to create a simplespreadsheet; they will also create simple formulasand enter functions. Participants will learn how tonavigate within large worksheets and insert cellsand columns. A textbook is required and is includedin the fee. Pre-requisite: Microsoft for Windowsor similar experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: April 5, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28231-1A Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 2Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 2 is aninstructor led training (ILT) course designed forintermediate users of the Excel spreadsheet software.Participants use Excel’s more complex featuresfor spreadsheet creation, create charts thatgraphically represent worksheet data, modifycharts, customize charts by applying formatting,enhance worksheets and charts by using the drawingtools to add graphic objects, sort information ina list by using the Data, Sort command, and locateinformation quickly in a list that meets specifiedconditions by using the Advanced filter feature.Completion of this course provides participantswith the skills required to perform intermediatedata analysis tasks in an efficient and effective manner.A textbook is required and is included in thefee. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Excel for Windows2007 - Level 1 or equivalent experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: April 19, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28232-1A Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 3Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 3 is aninstructor-led training (ILT) course designed forusers of Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows whowould like to create professional quality spreadsheetsfor business or personal applications.Participants will learn advanced formatting techniquesusing styles and templates, create decisionmakingfunctions, analyze worksheet data by creatingpivot tables, compare and contrast workbookfiles and file links, outline and consolidate worksheetsand analyze worksheet data by using theScenario Manager, display and protect worksheetdata by locking cells, record and modify macros byusing the Visual Basic Editor, and create and workwith interactive Web documents. The cost of therequired textbook is included in the fee. Pre-requisite:Microsoft Excel 2007 for Windows - Level 2or equivalent experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: April 26, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28233-1A Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows -Level 1Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows - Level 1 is aninstructor-led training (ILT) course designed fornew users of the Microsoft Access 2007 softwarepackage. Participants learn database concepts andterminology, how to create and modify tables andqueries, how to enter and manipulate data in tables,create data forms for viewing and inputting data,create reports that summarize and group data, andperform database maintenance procedures. The costof the required textbook is included in the fee. Prerequisite:Microsoft Windows 2007 - Level 1 orequivalent experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: March 1, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28234-1A Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows -Level 2Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows - Level 2 is aninstructor-led training (ILT) course designed forintermediate users of the Microsoft Access 2007software package. Participants learn how toimprove their proficiency with Access databasesand tables by normalizing tables through fifth normalform, establish relationships between tablesand enforce referential integrity, maintain dataintegrity in tables by setting properties, creating aLookup list, and create indexes, use queries to calculateexpressions and extract data from multipletables, improve form designs by adding bound controls,calculate fields, combo box, create and modifydata access pages, integrate data with other applications,create and modify reports with the ReportWizard and Design view, and add a subreport andcalculated control. The cost of the required textbookis included in the fee. Pre-requisite: MicrosoftAccess 2007 for Windows - Level 1 or equivalentexperience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: March 8, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28235-1A Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows -Level 3Microsoft Access 2007 for Windows - Level 3 is aninstructor-led training (ILT) course designed foradvanced users of the Microsoft Access 2007 softwarepackage. Participants learn how to make selectqueries more versatile and useful by using parameters;use action queries to update data values andadd or delete records; generate different query typesby creating various types of joins between tables;use crosstab queries to summarize data; useadvanced form features including properties, functions,and design tools to facilitate data entry andimprove accuracy in forms; display table informationthat has a one-to-many relationship by creatingforms that contain sub forms; automate tasks bycreating macros to open forms and control formproperties; make forms more functional by usingmacros to provide user interaction and automatedata entry; make reports more concise and easier tounderstand by using properties and functions inreport controls; use Internet related Access tools byinserting hyperlinks and using the Web toolbar;integrate Access data with other Office 2007 applications.The cost of the required textbook is includedin the fee. Pre-requisite: Microsoft Access forWindows 2007 - Level 2 or equivalent experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: March 22, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am - 4:00 pmFee: $ 97.00CM 28259Introduction to Microsoft WordThis course is designed for students who want tolearn the basics of Microsoft Word (Version 2003or Version 2007 - SEE BELOW). Students willlearn how to open Word, start a new document, andsave the document to the My Documents folder.Participants will learn how to cut, copy, and pastetext, change the color, style, and size of fonts.Projects will include how to create a simple poster,a sheet of address labels, and a short letter. Becausethis course will cover a great deal of material, studentsMUST know how to use the mouse and havea basic working knowledge of Windows.Instructor: Susan LoGiudice – Susan was aProgram Manager with the IBM Corporation andis an adjunct instructor of Computer Applicationsat Columbia-Greene Community College.CM 28259-1A INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2003C-GCC-Room 1111 MondayBegins: April 26, 2010 only 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFee: $ 28.00
12 • C-GCC • SPRING 2010 SCHEDULECM 28259-2A INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2007C-GCC-Room 1111 MondayBegins: April 12, 2010 only 6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFee: $ 28.00CM 28398-1AMicrosoft Windows XPStudents will learn how to use Windows XP. Thisclass is geared to new computer users. Students willlearn the fundamentals and skills necessary to adequatelyuse Windows XP. Topics will includelaunching XP, logging onto the computer, using theStart menu, adding icons to the desktop, workingwith windows, launching applications, using folders,copying, moving, renaming and deleting files aswell as many other features of Windows XP.Students should know how to use the mouse.Course includes an illustrated book showing stepby-stepinstructions.Instructor: Susan LoGiudiceC-GCC – Room 111Begins: March 22, 20102 Mondays6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFee: $42.00CM 28405 Introduction to QuickBooks 2009QuickBooks 2009 is an accounting programdesigned for small businesses. The QuickBooks softwarepackage can help you organize and monitor allareas of your company’s finances, including accountspayable/receivable, invoicing, payroll, and customerdata management. With all your information in oneplace, you can create an accurate and complete pictureof how your business is doing. This course willprovide an introduction to the QuickBooks environmentas well as an overview of various concepts andterminology. Students will learn how to set-up a newcompany, manage customers and vendors, work withbusiness forms and explore various banking andbilling options. A textbook is required and is includedin the fee. Do not miss this opportunity toimprove your financial record keeping!Instructor(s): The Learning HouseCM 28405-1AC-GCC-Room 1111 MondayBegins: March 15, 2010 only 9:00 am – 4:00 pmFee: $107.00CM 28405-2AC-GCC-Room 1111 MondayBegins: April 12, 2010 only 9:00 am – 4:00 pmFee: $107.00CM 28406-1A Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 - Part 2QuickBooks 2009 - Part 2 is a continuation of theQuickBooks 2009 Part I course. This QuickBookssoftware package will enhance your organization ofyour company finances, including accountspayable/receivable, invoicing, payroll, and customerdata management. Students will learn how to setupa new company, manage customers and vendors,work with business forms and explore various bankingand billing options to give an accurate and completepicture of how your business is doing. A textbookis required and is included in the fee. Pre-requisite:Introduction to QuickBooks 2009-Part I orequivalent experience.Instructor(s): The Learning HouseC-GCC-Room 111Begins: March 29, 2010 only1 Monday9:00 am – 4:00 pmFee: $107.00CM 28407-1A Using Social Media for Grown-UpsFacebook, Twitter, Linkedin and SEO. Names wehear or read everyday; and usually associate themwith tech savvy young people. However, did youknow that an ever-growing number of adults arecreating an online presence for both professionaland personal enrichment? You too can enjoy a successfulbusiness or personal blog using and learninghow to use the tools of social media. In these classes,you will get serious training in how to use theinternet to market your business, or simply to con-nect with others around the corner or across theglobe. In addition to learning about social mediawebsites and tools, students will set up and usesocial networking accounts during class. StudentsMUST be familiar with the operation of the PCand common internet browsers such as InternetExplorer, Firefox, Safari, or others.Instructor: Ben Thomas is a computing aficionadowho has adapted the power of social media basedcomputing to his work with job seekers and entrepreneursas an Employment Counselor for the NYSDepartment of Labor. He is also a trainer for theNYS Department of Labor in the use of socialmedia.C-GCC - Room 111Begins: April 6, 2010DD 680572 Tuesdays6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFee: $37.00DEFENSIVE DRIVINGTHE EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCILAccident Prevention Course New York ProgramEach student receives a workbook and a NYSDepartment of Motor Vehicle Driver Manual inthis classroom course about crash avoidance techniques.Graduates qualify for a reduction of up tofour points from their driving record for violationsreceived during the 18 months prior to completionof this course. Students passing this course alsobecome eligible for a minimum insurance reductionof 10% for three years in the base rate of liability,no-fault and collision premiums. (Students mayrepeat this course every eighteen months for pointreduction only). This course is presented in cooperationwith the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles,the NYS Department of Insurance and the EmpireSafety Council. Students must register in advance.Class begins PROMPTLY at 9:00 a.m. StudentsMUST BE SEATED with all paperwork completed.ABSOLUTELY NO ADMITTANCEAFTER 9:00 A.M.Instructor: Victor Bujanow-Certified DefensiveDriving Instructor (CODE AGD).DD 68057-1AC-GCC - Room 132Begins: March 13, 2010 onlyDD 68057-2AC-GCC - Room 132Begins: March 27, 2010 onlyDD 68057-3AC-GCC - Room 132Begins: April 10, 2010 onlyDD 68057-4AC-GCC - Room 132Begins: April 24, 2010 onlyFINANCE1 Saturday9:00 am-3:15 pmFee: $42.001 Saturday9:00 am-3:15 pmFee: $42.001 Saturday9:00 am-3:15 pmFee: $42.001 Saturday9:00 am-3:15 pmFee: $42.00FI 24102-1AWhat Wall Street Does Not WantYou to Know When Investing Your MoneyJust come upon some money or have some moneyto invest. This lively, fact packed seminar is a mustfor those who want to learn from strictly a consumeradvocate, Richard Nathan. Since he is not asalesman, and has nothing to sell you, he will beblunt and straightforward about things that you arenot supposed to know and were never taught inhigh school or college. You will be taught howNOT to get ripped off when buying or leasing cars,buying insurance, when investigating long termcare insurance, investing with or without financialplanners, and when investing in mutual funds onyour own. After taking this course, you will have theconfidence to invest on your own or be able tointerview financial planners so you can find thosewho are truly working for YOU. The materials(optional) fee for this class, payable to the instructor,is $20.00.Instructor: Richard Nathan - a consumer advocate,has been successfully teaching this course at manycolleges in the northeast for over sixteen years. Hissole purpose is to protect the consumer.C-GCC - Room 1091 MondayBegins: April 12, 2010 only 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmMaterials Category: * Fee: $ 45.00FI 24173-1ARetirement PlanningRetirement planning has become very complicated.Where will funds for retirement come from? Howwill you keep up with inflation? Will you outliveyour assets? Social Security and pensions now playa smaller role in financing our retirement years, thatis why we need to take a more active role in savingfor retirement by placing more of an emphasis onour savings and investments.Instructor: Paul T. Stracke - Financial Advisor withCapital Financial Planning in Latham, New York.C-GCC-Room 109Begins: March 24, 2010 onlyFI 24189-1A1 Wednesday6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFee: $5.00S t r e t c h i n g Out Your IRAKnowing the rules can help you avoid tragic consequences—likeneedlessly losing dollars to taxes,outliving your retirement income or inadvertentlymaking Uncle Sam your primary beneficiary.Instructor: Paul T. StrackeC-GCC - Room 109Begins: April 14, 2010 only1 Wednesday6:30 pm - 8:30 pmFee: $5.00FI 24220-1AThe Good ‘OLD’ Savings Bond andhow it fits into your PortfolioThere is a renewed interest in the purchase ofSavings Bonds as an investment. The instructor willdiscuss the new rules for Savings Bonds issued onor after May 1, 2005. The Savings Bonds come inSeries EE, Series I and Series HH and the instructorwill discuss which Series is best for your particularneeds. There will be an overview of the benefitsin purchasing Savings Bonds, including taxesand the use of bonds for education expenses. Alsodiscussed: What is the life of a bond? When do youredeem? Come and join the class to see how the‘old’ Bond could be the ‘new’ right investment foryour portfolio.Instructor: Paul T. StrackeC-GCC-Room 109Begins: April 28, 2010 only1 Wednesday6:30 pm – 8:30 pmFee: $5.00FI 24234-1A Seven Simple Secrets to Financial FreedomDoes your money work for you or do you work foryour money? This class is not taught by a financialguru using technical language you cannot possiblyunderstand. You will learn from LeeAnneKrusemark, a single mom, turned home businessentrepreneur, turned homeowner, turned publisher,turned real estate investor. This is NOT a get richquick scheme; this is a plan of action to help participantslearn the path to financial freedom. Subjectscovered are, how to get OUT of credit card debtand reduce bad credit, raise your credit limit AND,lower your interest rate, pay off your mortgage inhalf the time with LESS money and become anactive investor for financial freedom. This workshopis not for those already advanced in businessmatters nor does it provide any legal advice. Amandatory $20.00 materials fee is payable to theinstructor in class.Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
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