The SPOT! offers intensive application specific software training programs. These one to two day seminars are designed according to the needs of the students. The hands-on methods used by instructors are appropriate for both first time users and the more experienced operators. See course descriptions when choosing your class(es). The skills acquired will lead to increased productivity and a more satisfying professional experience.

SHORT COURSES
PC
MAC
HOURS
COST
Getting Started
Windows 98 *
Yes
No
6
$198.00
Windows 2000
Yes
No
6
$198.00
Mac OS
No
Yes
6
$198.00
Internet Explorer*
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Computer Assessment
Yes
No
6
$250.00
Office Applications
Microsoft Access *
Yes
No
12
$396.00
Microsoft Excel *
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Microsoft Outlook *
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Microsoft PowerPoint *
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Microsoft Visio
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Microsoft Word *
Yes
No
6
$198.00
FileMaker Pro
No
Yes
6
$198.00
Graphics
Adobe Illustrator
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Adobe Photoshop
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Desktop Publishing 
Adobe Acrobat
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Adobe PageMaker
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Microsoft Publisher
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Quark Xpress
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Web Design 
Adobe GoLive
Yes
Yes
6
$250.00
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Yes
Yes
6
$250.00
Macromedia Flash
Yes
Yes
6
$250.00
Microsoft FrontPage
Yes
No
6
$198.00
HTML
Yes
Yes
6
$198.00
Accounting  
QuickBooks
Yes
No
12
$450.00
QuickBooks - Payroll
Yes
No
6
$225.00


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Windows 98 *
$198................. 6 Hours • Win
The key elements of the popular Microsoft® Windows operating systems are combined here in one comprehensive, easy to learn format. This class is appropriate for the beginning user, and those who wish to expand their operating system background.

Topics Include:
• Customizing Microsoft® Windows to your preferences
• Understanding hierarchical file structure
• Organizing files and folders
• Computer maintenance and troubleshooting

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Windows 2000
$198...................... 6 Hours • Win
For those with Microsoft® Windows 2000 installed on your computer, or with a desire to upgrade to this new operating system, this class may be for you. Aimed at the beginning user, as opposed to seasoned network administrators.

Topics include:
• Customizing the desktop
• Managing files and Folders
• Protecting your files and locking your workstation
• Managing print queues
• Working on a network
• Creating an emergency repair disk
• Making Web pages available off-line

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Internet Explorer*
$198.................................................. 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Microsoft® Outlook Express combines the versatility of an electronic address book with the functionality of an email program.

Topics Include:
• Setting up Outlook mail
• The Personal Address Book
• How to use email and send it

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Mac OS
$198............... 6 Hours • Mac
Using Apple iMacs, this class will cover the latest version of the Macintosh Operating System, navigating through your computer, and preventing crashes.

Topics include:
• Working with the desktop
• Customizing your Mac
• Your System Folder
• Preventing Crashes
• Accessories
• Troubleshooting

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Computer Assessment
$250................................. 6 Hours • Win
This course is designed to informally assess your aptitude for training in computer software, computer hardware, computer programming, networking or graphic design. The assessment will yield a measure of basic computer skills, and a general indication of aptitude in the above mentioned areas. Call for more information.

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Office Applications

Microsoft® Access *
$198......................... 6 Hours • Win
Create a stand-alone desktop database for personal use, departmental use or for an entire organization, Access offers an easy-to-use database for managing and sharing data.

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Microsoft® Excel *
$198......................... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
We will focus on Microsoft® Excel’s powerful calculating and charting capabilities that give your business data meaning.

Topics include:
• Creating, formatting and editing a spreadsheet
• Using Charts to convey a message
• Database Management
• Macros
• Creating formulas using Functions & the Formula Palette

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Microsoft® Outlook *
$198......................... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
With Microsoft® Outlook you can organize and share information with your company, network or across the Internet, and collaborate on group projects all from one place.

Topics include:
• Send/organize emails and faxes
• Calendar/schedule meetings
• Store contact information
• To-do list
• Manage group projects
• Sticky notes

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Microsoft® PowerPoint *
$198.............................. 6 Hours • Win / Mac
With Microsoft® PowerPoint’s multimedia capabilities, your presentations will never be the same again. Design effective and attractive materials to present the same old business data in more stimulating and exciting ways.

Topics Include:
• Efficiently creating effective slides
• Working with the Master Slide
• Design templates
• Interfacing with the web

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Microsoft® Visio
$198......................... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Organize and share your ideas quickly. Create flowcharts, software diagrams, floor plans, and more with Visio.

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Microsoft® Word *
$198......................... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Using Microsoft® Word’s powerful formatting and merging capabilities, your documents can quickly look more clean and professional. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the speed and versatility of Word. This class can be taught on the Microsoft® Windows or Macintosh platforms.

Topics include:
• Creating, formatting, editing and saving documents
• Using Spell and Grammar check
• Customizing toolbars
• The Wizard
• Mail Merge
• Editing and Referencing tools

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Graphic Software

Adobe® Photoshop®
$198............................ 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Photoshop is the standard for working with digital photos and rasterized images. You’ll learn how to use Adobe® Photoshop®’s many tools effectively and how to apply effects and filters to your images.

Topics include:
• Selecting
• Working with Layers
• Channels and Masks
• Filters
• Ready to print, ready for the web

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Adobe® Illustrator®
$198............................ 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Adobe® Illustrator® allows you to work with text and graphics to create quality computer-generated images for use in print and on the Web.

Topics include:
• Drawing with vectors
• Transforming your images
• Bezier Curves
• Layers
• Brushes

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Desktop Publishing

Microsoft® Publisher
$198............................ 6 Hours • Win
Microsoft® Publisher is a great program for people who want quick, easy, professional-looking desktop publishing results. It is great for home or small office publications.

Topics include:
• Toolbars
• Using a Wizard
• Working with pages and objects
• WordArt
• Editing text

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QuarkXpressTM
$198........................ 6 Hours • Win / Mac
QuarkXpressTM is the desktop publishing software of choice for many graphic designers. You will learn how to integrate text and graphics to create documents from one page to book length. The SPOT is the only Quark Authorized Training Center for Santa Cruz County.

Topics include:
• Design concepts for printed materials
• Working with type and graphics
• Using the tools and shortcuts
• Working with Text and Graphics
• Using tools, frames, and shortcut

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Adobe® PageMaker®
$198................................. 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Make professional newsletters and brochures with Adobe® PageMaker®. You will learn how to use text and graphics to produce professional documents ready for print.

Topics include:
• Design concepts for printed materials
• Working with type and graphics
• Using the tools and shortcuts
• Working with Text and Graphics
• Using tools, frames, and shortcuts

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Adobe® Acrobat®
$198.00 ...........................6 Hours • Win / Mac
PDF files can be easily created from any application on any platform, giving you the freedom to view or print your files on other systems. In this class you will learn a broad range of skills from creating PDF files, to customizing them for print or on-line viewing.

Topics include:
• Making PDF files using Acrobat® PDFWriter and Distiller
• Editing PDF files
• Creating Links, Bookmarks, and Articles
• Using Acrobat® as an on-line form
• Acrobat® Catalog®

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Web Design

Web Design with Microsoft® FrontPage
$198........................................................... 6 Hours • Win
We’ll introduce you to Web page design using Microsoft’s powerful Web authoring software. Knowledge of HTML is no longer necessary with the use of Microsoft® FrontPage – it does all the work for you! This class is designed with the beginner in mind.

Topics include:
• Design concepts
• Using the Web Wizard and web site themes
• Creating Bookmarks and Hyperlinks
• Background images and in-line graphics

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HTML
$198....... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Learn the language behind the scenes of the World Wide Web, and get the basic skills to build your own dazzling web pages, all from scratch!

Topics include:
• Site and page design
• Publishing to the web
• Browser differences
• Project management
• Search engines

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Macromedia Dreamweaver
$250..................... 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Dreamweaver is a true WYSIWYG HTML editor. It goes further then most as it allows you to create DHTML gadgets and pages. Dreamweaver fully supports Cascading Style Sheets, layers and JavaScript behaviors. Dreamweaver includes animation tools and timeline support. The program also contains a fully-fledged FTP client, complete with visual site maps.

Topics include:
• Using HTML inspector
• Parent and child tags
• Paragraphs and styles
• Working with images
• Creating links and URLs

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Macromedia Flash
$250............. 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Design and deliver high-impact, low-bandwidth Web Sites. Flash creates engaging graphics with familiar user interface, and builds advanced Web applications using scripting, forms and server-side connectivity.

Topics include:
• Creating a timeline
• Developing scenes
• Animating graphics
• Converting bitmaps to vector graphics
• Producing web site movies

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Adobe GoLive
$250............. 6 Hours • Win / Mac
Adobe® GoLive® 6.0 lets you quickly design, build, manage, and deploy dynamic content for the Web. Now you can deliver personalized, multimedia content to a worldwide audience anywhere, anytime.

Topics include:
• Using HTML inspector
• Parent and child tags
• Paragraphs and styles
• Working with images
• Creating links and URLs

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Accounting Programs

QuickBooks
$450................ 12 Hours • Win
This class is taught by our QuickBooks Professional Advisor. This class is twelve hours, taught two evenings a week for two weeks from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. This class covers all the basics of the QuickBooks Accounting software.

Topics include:
• Accounting
• Financial reports
• Conversion and set up of data
• Reconciliation
• Invoices, estimates and statements
• Bill paying
• Trouble shooting, tips, tricks, shortcuts and more.

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QuickBooks – Payroll
$225................................. 6 Hours • Win
This class is taught by our QuickBooks Professional Advisor. This is a six hour class taught over two evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm or from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday. This class is designed to teach the Payroll portion of the QuickBooks Accounting software. Knowledge of QuickBooks is a prerequisite for this class.

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