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Lesson # 100	Title
Introduction to Personal Computers (PCs)	Connecting a PC Using the Mouse Practice With the Mouse Mouse Aerobics Starting and Stopping a PC Starting a PC Logging on to a PC Logging off of a PC Shutting Down a PC
Keyboards and Keyboarding	Using Keyboards Keyboards Arrow Keys Caps Lock Key Backspace and Delete Keys End Key and Home Key Page Up and Page Down Keys Enter Key Insert Key Keyboarding to 30 WPM (Beginning Cert) at 95% accuracy Keyboarding to 50 WPM (Advanced Cert) at 95% accuracy Ten Key to ../cbcourse/150 KSPM at 95 % accuracy
Printing Documents	Introduction to Printing Drag and Drop Printing
Windows Classes
Starting Programs	Starting Programs Browsing for Programs
Running Windows	Windows Help Program Help The Find Utility Menus in Windows Tool Bar Buttons About Keyboard Shortcuts Using Keyboard Shortcuts Minimize and Maximize Windows Move and Resize Windows Multitasking - Switching Between Open Windows Tile and Cascade Windows for Viewing Working with Scrollbars Arrange Contents to Avoid Scrollbars Removing Scroll Bars
Working with Files	The Taskbar Taskbar Properties Switching Between Open Windows and Multitasking Tile and Cascade Windows for Viewing Opening Files Opening Files with no Shortcut Saving Files
Drives and Folders	Windows Explorer Using the Desktop as a Holding Tank Two ways of Accessing Your Computer Disks About Your Computer: Windows Explorer Starting Windows Explorer Moving Around Inside Explorer Working in Explorer
File Recovery	The Recycle Bin File Recovery: Where'd it go? Recovering a File or Folder Clearing out the Recycle Bin Making the Recycle Bin Larger or Smaller Recycle Bin Properties
Office Classes
Email	Setting up Email Using Email Readers
Beginning Word Processing	Beginning Word Processing Create and Edit a Document Create a Research Paper Create a Resume and Cover Letter
Beginning Spreadsheets	Beginning Spreadsheets Worksheets,Cells and Creating an Embedded Object Formulas, Functions, Formatting and Web Queries Series, WhatIf, Charts and Working With Large Worksheets
Beginning Word Processing	Beginning Presentations Using Design Templates and Test Slide Layouts Using Outline Tabs and Clip Art Using Presentations on the Web Using Visuals to Enhance a SLide Show
Personal Portfolio	Building a Portfolio Tools For Building Your Resume Writing Your Resume Parts of the Resume Resume Making a Cover Sheet Cover Sheets, Interview Questions, App for Employment Worksheet Thank You Letters
Beginning Databases	Beginning Databases Creating and Using Databases Quering a Database Maintaining a Database
Survival
Introduction to Theft and Loss	Introduction to Theft & Loss Types of Theft Types of Loss
Hardware Theft	Intro to Hardware Theft Intro to Hardware Theft Recognizing Hardware Theft Preventing Hardware Theft
Identity Theft	Intro to Identity Theft Identity Theft Recognizing Identity Theft Preventing Identity Theft
Data Theft	Intro to Data Theft Data Theft Recognizing Data Theft Preventing Data Theft
Hardware Failure and Loss	Intro to Hardware Failure Getting Help Hardware Failure Mishap Prevention PC Desktops Laptops Printers and All-in-One Units
Software Failure	Application Software Common Failures Installing Software Uninstalling Software Repairing Software Installations Software Updates Using Old Software With New Operating Systems Drivers Software and OS Components System Files
Network Problems	Terminology Major Failure Minor Failure Minor Failure Security Permissions NTFS Permissions File and Folder Permissions DUN (Dial Up Networking - modems) X 10 Wireless Networking Major Failure Minor Failure Wireless Security Wireless Connections Wireless Devices
Lesson # 200	Title
General Topics
How People Use PCs	Introduction to PCs PCs in Business and E-Commerce Manufacturing Installation, Service and Repair in IT (Information Technology) Programming and Site Development PCs in Communication PCs in Education PCs in Entertainment Jobs Using PCs Basic Terminology Table of Terms Printable Glossary of Terms How to Protect a Computer Some Simple Rules to Help You How to Buy or sell a Computer Newspaper Examples Using Disks; Hard and Soft Using CDs and other Media CD and Disk Media: Taking Care of Them
PC Ethics	What are PC Ethics Software Licensing Agreements Shareware and Freeware End User Licensing Agreements (EULA) Safeguarding Software Consequenses in the Courts
Printing Documents	Send Files the Fast Way Checking on the Status of Print Jobs Pause or Cancel Printing Delete or Rearrange Print Jobs Printing Properties Colors in Printing
Beginning Internet and E-mail	Introduction to the Internet Browsers ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and E-Mail Choosing an ISP and Setting up Internet
Browsing the Internet	Browsing the Internet Navigation on the Internet Internet Explorer Menu Bar Buttons Printing Web Pages Searches and Search Engines Internet Browser Settings Internet Security AutoFill Passwords Secure Sites
Windows Classes
Running Programs	Running Programs in Windows Introduction to Program Shortcuts File Extensions Starting Programs Auto-magically Using the StartUp Folder Changing the properties of Start-Up Programs
Starting Programs	Starting Programs in Windows Starting Programs Auto-magically Using the StartUp Folder Changing the properties of Start-Up Programs Starting Programs Manually: The Run Option
Working With Files	Create Folders and Files Quickly Creating Files and Folders on USB Drives or Floppy Disks Deleting Files and Folders Deleting a File Deleting Folders Working with Multiple Files at a Time Selecting Multiple Objects Naming a File Re-naming a File File Versions File Types and Extensions File Associations Template Files
Organizing Files and Folders	Folder Organization File Organization Essential Housekeeping Skills Drag and Drop Files Drag and Drop Folders Cut, Copy and Paste
Shortcuts in Windows	Shortcuts in Windows Shortcuts for Files and Folders Creating Shortcuts for Disk Drives Create Shortcuts for Printers Shortcuts for Starting Programs Shortcut Wizard Creating Shortcuts for Folders Organizing Shortcuts
Office Classes
Intermediate Word Processing	Intermediate Word Processing Creating Web Pages from Word Tables, Charts and Watermarks Form Letters, Mailing Labels, Directories
Intermediate Spreadsheets	Intermediate Spreadsheets Financial Functions, Data Tables, Amortization Schedules and Hyperlinks Creating, Sorting and Querying a List Creating Templates and Working with Multiple Worksheets and Workbooks
Intermediate Presentations	Intermediate Presentations Modifying Visual Elements and Presentation Formats Collaboration
Advanced Word Processing	Advanced Word Processing Create Professional Newsletters Collaboration
Intermediate Databases	Intermediate Databases Reports and Forms Enhanced Forms with OLE Switchboards, Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Advanced Spreadsheets	Advanced Spreadsheets Integrating Features (OLE) Macros and the VB IDE Formula Auditing, Data Validation and Complex Problem Solving Importing Data from Databases, Files, XML, PivotTables and Trendlines
Advanced Presentations	Advanced Presentations Working with Macros and VBA Creating a Self-Running Presentation Containing Shapes Importing Files from MS Office Web Sites
Email Using Outlook Express	Introduction to Outlook Express Setting Up Your Account Email Housekeeping Newsgroups
Data Files	Data Files and Tests
Comptency Tests	Presentation Basic Test
	DataBase Basic Test
	Internet Basic Test
	SpreadsheetBasic Test
	Word Processing Basic Test
Docs	CCS Acceptable Use Policy
	Application for Employment - Generic
	Application For Employment Worksheet
	Class Room Procedures
	Cover Letter Example 1
	Cover Letter Example 2
	Cover Letter Example Instructions
	Email Form
	Creating Resumes With Microsoft Word
	Internet Usage Policy
	Job Interview Questions
	Computer Lab Guidelines
	Mavis Beacon Instruction Sheet
	Our Computer Lab
	Power Words for Resumes
	Resume Worksheet 1
	References Worksheet
	Resume with cells.doc was removed
	Resume Worksheet
	Safety at the workplace
	Thank You Letter 1
	Thank You Letter 2
	Thank You Letter 3
	Thank You Letter Class
Survival
Internet Fraud	Internet Fraud Types of Internet Fraud Scams Email Fraud Phishing Bait and Switch Excessive Shipping and Handling Charges Vendor Integrigy Prevention
Spam	Spam: What is it? Hazards and Problems Managing Spam Taking Back Control Prevention
Email - Instant Messaging - CHAT	Instant Messaging Hazards Ethics in the Workplace Stopping Malicious Email Email Header Hazards EMailing Lists IRC and CHAT Hazards Stoping It Now That I Started It Agents and Other Malicious Registry Entries Techno Removal Dating Service Hazards Form Entry Traps Secure Data Entry Forms Pen Pal Software
Travel Dangers	Computer Survival 101 Getting Connected Using Remote Access Service Accessing Email From Home Getting Power to Peripherals Batteries Power Adaptors Problems Identifying What Goes Where Hazards Surge Protectors Testing the UPS What To Avoid Crossing Borders and Customs Airline "Gotchas" Peeping Cell Phones
Lesson # 300	Title
More Internet	Review ISPs (Internet Service Providers) ISP Finders Choosing an ISP and Setting up Internet Review Browser Settings Searches and Search Engines Internet Browser Settings Review Internet Security Review Secure Sites
PC Communications	PCs in Communications
Data Sources	About Data Sources
Software Classes
File Information	Getting Information on Files
Drives and Storage	My Computer - Disk Drives
Databases	MS Access SQL Oracle
File Recovery Programs
Backing Up Files and Folders	MS Backup Veritas
Beginning Networking
Icons	Icons Curser Icons Identifying Actions by Icons Arranging Desktop Icons and Objects
Control Panel	Add Programs Remove Programs Uninstall Add Components About Updates Install Progams Patches
Viruses	Types Definition Files Removal Software and Utilities Infected? Specialty Software Prevention
Hardware Classes
Beginning Hardware	Terms
RAM
ROM
Storage
Motherboards
Chips / Packages and Carriers
Digital Age Survival	PDA 101 USB 101 Digital Camera 101 Digital Video 101 Digital Scanner 101 All In One 101 Cell Phone 101 CD / ROM and DVD 101 Copying 101 (May I Please)
Soldering Basics
Cabling Basics
Tools
Survival
Software Loss	Hangups Crashes Boot Failures Safe Mode Recovery Console
MMC	MMC Intro
Administrative Tools	Administrative Tools Event Viewer Computer Management Services
Control Panel	Control Panel Hardware
Back Up Utilities	Registry 101 Registry Backup Back Up Jobs Robotic Backups
Software Failure (Loss)	Application Software Common Failures Installing Software Uninstalling Software Repairing Software Installations Software Updates Using Old Software With New Operating Systems Drivers Software and OS Components System Files
Lesson # 400	Title
General Topics
Sharing Files	Shared Folders Mapped Drives File Systems Intro to Permissions Security
Folder Security	Permissions NTFS Permissions File and Folder Permissions
Wireless Networking	Wireless Networking Major Failure Minor Failure
Hardware Loss (failure)	Hardware Failure Getting Help Mishap Prevention PC Desktops Laptops Printers and All-in-One Units
Data Backup and Recovery	Backup Schemes Backup Software Backup Techniques Data Loss Loss Prevention Restore Techniques Recovering From the Disaster System Restore Getting Help
Networking
Intro to Networking	Topology Hubs Routers Switches
Operating Systems	UNIX Microsoft
Protocols	Protocol Basics
Software Development
Intro to Programming	Programming Selections
VB	Visual Basic Visual Basic .Net
C, C# and .Net	C, C++, C# and . Net
Development Platforms	IDE Platforms Visual Studio
Web Development
Standards	Standards
HTML	Tags Pages
Development Languages	HTML Java PHP ASP XML Cold Fusion
Development Platforms	Front Page Dreamweaver
Web Databases	My SQL SQL Oracle MS Access

General Information

Docs

General Topics

Title

Introduction to Personal Computers (PCs)

Keyboards and Keyboarding

Printing Documents

Windows Classes

Starting Programs

Running Windows

Working with Files

Drives and Folders

File Recovery

Office Classes

Email

Beginning Word Processing

Beginning Spreadsheets

Beginning Word Processing

Personal Portfolio

Beginning Databases

Survival

Introduction to Theft and Loss

Hardware Theft

Identity Theft

Data Theft

Hardware Failure and Loss

Software Failure

Network Problems

Title

General Topics

How People Use PCs

PC Ethics

Printing Documents

Beginning Internet and E-mail

Browsing the Internet

Windows Classes

Running Programs

Starting Programs

Working With Files

Organizing Files and Folders

Shortcuts in Windows

Office Classes

Intermediate Word Processing

Intermediate Spreadsheets

Intermediate Presentations

Advanced Word Processing

Intermediate Databases

Advanced Spreadsheets

Advanced Presentations

Email Using Outlook Express

Data Files

Comptency Tests

Docs

Survival

Internet Fraud

Spam

Email - Instant Messaging - CHAT

Travel Dangers

Title

More Internet

PC Communications

Data Sources

Software Classes

File Information

Drives and Storage

Databases

File Recovery Programs

Backing Up Files and Folders

Beginning Networking

Icons

Control Panel

Viruses

Hardware Classes

Beginning Hardware

RAM

ROM

Storage

Motherboards

Chips / Packages and Carriers

Digital Age Survival