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Session Descriptions
ITS is pleased to provide a new training offering to campus employees on how to create Accessible Documents. There are no pre-requisites however it is assumed employees are familiar with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Adobe Acrobat and use them in their daily university duties.
Training sessions are available in the following areas:
Accessible Documentation Training
For questions, call 5-2902 or email training@csulb.edu The series includes four sessions
1. Accessibility 101
Length: 2 hours
Format: Lecture
Intended Audience: Users with a basic working knowledge of Word and/or PowerPoint 2007 wanting to understand exact Accessibility requirements for document creation at CSULB.
Objective: To gain consensus on what Accessibility is, why it is important and how it applies to the work you do at CSULB. Users will receive a demonstration of the five basic principles in creating accessible documents in Word and PowerPoint 2007 and Adobe Acrobat 9.
2. Accessibility 101 (Short)
Length: 1 hour
Format: Lecture
Intended Audience: Managers with a basic working knowledge of Word and/or PowerPoint 2007 wanting to understand exact Accessibility requirements for document creation at CSULB.
Objective: To gain consensus on what Accessibility is, why it is important and how it applies to the work you do at CSULB. You will receive a demonstration of the five basic principles in creating accessible documents in Word and PowerPoint 2007 and Adobe Acrobat 9. (Please note: This session is the same as Accessibility 101, but with a trimmed format.)
3. Accessibility in Word/PowerPoint
Length: 2 hours
Format: Lecture, Hands-On
Intended Audience:Users with a solid understanding of Accessibility (or have attended Accessibility 101) and a basic working knowledge of Word and/or PowerPoint 2007.
Objective:Users will receive hands on instruction on the five basic principles in creating an accessible Word 2007 document or PowerPoint 2007 presentation including creating structure, dealing with text, color, images and tables.
4. Accessibility in Adobe Acrobat
Length: 2 hours
Format: Lecture, Hands-On
Intended Audience:Users with a solid understanding of Accessibility (or have attended Accessibility 101) and a basic working knowledge of Word and/or PowerPoint 2007.
Objective:Users will receive hands on instruction on the basic principles in creating an accessible PDF file in Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro, including how to use the Accessibility Checker tools, creating structure and tagging image or table elements.
Microsoft Office 2007
Note: ITS will officially deploy Office 2007 by August 2008. Training listed here is intended for early adopters and not intended for those who have yet to install the software.
1. Word 2007 — Introduction
3 hour session
Been using Word 2003? Get acquainted with the new 2007 ribbon interface and learn where to find the basic functions like formatting, document layout, headers and SmartTags that you’ll need to get comfortable and moving along with this newest version of Word.
2. Word 2007 — Working with Graphics and Objects
2 hour session
Learn how to use images, clipart, autoshapes and the newly added SmartArt features in Word 2007.
3. Word 2007 — Working with Tables
2 hour session
Learn how to create, edit and format tables in Word 2007.
4. Word 2007 — Working with Styles
2 hour session
Do you work with long documents or spend a lot of time reformatting existing files? Learn how to use a super time saving feature in Word called Styles. We’ll cover how to use the Quick Style Gallery, change styles and use the Styles Pane.
5. Word 2007 — Mail Merge
2 hour session
Save time by using mail merge when creating form letters, labels or other repeating documents. Learn how to use the mail merge wizard and to perform a manual mail merge.
6. Excel 2007 F — Introduction
3 hour session
Been using Excel 2003? Get acquainted with the new 2007 ribbon interface and learn where to find the basic functions you’ll need to get comfortable and moving along with this newest version of Excel.
Microsoft Office 2003
7. Excel — Five Basic Features Every User Should Know
2 hour session
Learn about five simple features that will help you to increase your efficiency when working in Excel (conditional formatting, fill-handle, quick calculations, freeze-panes and simultaneous workbook comparison.
8. Excel — Formulas and Functions
2.5 hour session
Work faster. Learn how to create formulas in Excel using functions to increase your ability to manipulate data faster and easier.
9. Excel — Pivot Charts & Tables
2 hour session
Explore how to create a pivot table and a pivot chart to help when working with large amounts of data that are stored across worksheets or in external workbooks.
10. Word — Mail Merge
2 hour session
Save time typing repetitive letters or mailing labels. Learn how to create a data source and link it to a mail merge document in Word 2003.
11. Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0
2 hour session
Share files and collaborate with your coworkers in a secure, web based environment. Learn how to create sites, lists and libraries. You'll also learn how to share files and maintain versions.
Lotus Notes
12. Introduction to Lotus Notes 7.0 for New Users
3 hour session
For new users, learn about the basic functions of Lotus Notes (mail, calendar, scheduling, managing contacts and security)
13. What's New in Lotus 7.0? Introduction to 7.0 for existing 6.5 users
2 hour session
For existing Lotus 6.5 users, learn about the differences that occur in version 7.
Other
14. Open Lab
Receive one-on-one assistance with software questions you have. Visitors are seen on a first come, first serve basis between the hours of 9 AM and 12 PM every Friday.
15. New Employee Campus Computing Environment
2 hour session.
Are you new to campus? Receive the basics on Webmail, campus computer security and the campus network in this session geared to new employee needing just enough information to get going at CSULB