COURSE OVERVIEWS

INTEGRATED SOFTWARE

Lotus 1-2-3 Lotus 1-2-3 is the most popular, integrated office management software program. It combines the three most useful business applications: electronic spreadsheet, business graphics and data management, into one powerful system.

Introduction to Lotus 1-2-3: For Beginning Microcomputer Users Participants receive an overview of microcomputers, the basic features of DOS (or Z-DOS) and basic Lotus commands in the first session. In the second session, participants learn to construct a simple spreadsheet using basic Lotus commands. The third session covers basic commands for data manipulation, printing and graphics. The fourth session provides a workshop and personal instruction to help design and build a Lotus application from the student's office operations.

Introduction to Lotus 1-2-3: For Microcomputer Users Familiar with DOS Participants will learn the most of the essential Lotus commands in the first two sessions. The second two sessions include more essential commands and personalized instruction to help design and build a Lotus application from the student's own office requirements.

Advanced Lotus 1-2-3:Advanced Lotus 1-2-3 provides experienced users with advanced concepts beyond those taught in the introductory Lotus course. Session 1 begins with a review of the basic worksheet commands and then more advanced commands are introduced for maximum productivity in worksheet development and modification. Use of macros and print commands are presented in Session 2. Session 3 includes database management and related commands. Session 4 covers the use of financial functions, and graph design and development. All sessions include case exercises on prepared diskettes, which students may keep for future review.

Advanced Lotus 1-2-3: Macros

The objective of this advanced course is to provide maximum student productivity on Lotus 1-2-3, using more advanced commands for worksheet development and modification. This course covers everything from planning and designing, to programming and creating menu driven Macros. Lotus Symphony

Lotus Symphony is an enhancement of Lotus 1-2-3, the popular integrated office management software program. It combines the five most useful business applications: electronic spreadsheet, business graphics, data management, word processing, and telecommunications into one powerful system.

Introduction to Symphony: For Beginning Microcomputer Users

In the first session, participants receive an overview of micro- computers, the basic features of DOS and basic Symphony commands. The second session covers constructing a simple spreadsheet. Basic commands for data manipulation, printing and graphics are covered in the third session. The fourth session provides a workshop and personal instruction to help design and build a Lotus application from the student's own office requirements.

Introduction to Symphony: For Microcomputer Users familiar with DOS

This course is designed for participants who know disk operations (DOS) but have no prior knowledge of spreadsheets. In the first session participants receive an overview of the basic Symphony commands. In the second session, participants learn to construct a simple spreadsheet using Symphony. The third session covers data manipulation, printing, graphics, word processing and telecommunications. The fourth session provides a workshop and personal instruction to help design and build a Symphony application from the student's own office requirements.

Introduction to Symphony: For Lotus Users

This hands-on course is designed for participants who know disk operations and already use or know Lotus 1-2-3, and who need to learn Symphony and its applications. Brief lectures introduce topics, and practical hands-on exercises develop skills. The text becomes the student's reference tool.

SuperCalc

SuperCalc is an integrated office management software program which combines the three most useful business applications: electronic spreadsheet, business graphics, and data management, into one powerful system. It also includes Sideways, to print wide spreadsheets.

Introduction to SuperCalc:

Participants receive an overview of microcomputers, the basic features of DOS (MS or Z-DOS) and basic SuperCalc commands in the first session. In the second session, participants learn to construct a simple spreadsheet using basic SuperCalc commands. The third session covers basic commands for data manipulation, printing and graphics. The fourth session provides a workshop and personal instruction to help design and build a SuperCalc application from the student's own office operations.

MultiPlan

MultiPlan by MicroSoft is an integrated spreadsheet program including powerful financial and mathematical functions, enhanced data sort, and programming functions.

Introduction to MultiPlan:

The course includes the use and operation of the microcomputer including start-up, entering data, correcting errors, use and operation of spreadsheets, short cuts for repetitive calculations, storing and recalling information, entering formulas and totals, formatting and printing, using actual examples from the student's own office operations.

Framework

Framework by Ashton-Tate is an integrated office management software program which combines the five most useful business applications: electronic spreadsheet, business graphics, data management, word processing and telecommunications into one powerful system.

Introduction to Framework:

In the first session, students receive an overview of microcomputers, basic DOS (MS or Z-DOS) commands, and Framework's capabilities. The second session covers Framework's outlining function and the construction of a simple Spreadsheet "Frame" using basic FRED programming language formulas. The third session covers basic commands for Database Frames, printing and graphics. The fourth session covers word processing, and a provides a workshop and personal instruction helps students design and build a Framework application from the their own office operations.

Aura

Aura is a new dimension in integrated software that includes Information Management, Electronic Spreadsheets, Business Graphics, Word Processing and Telecommunication.

Introduction to Aura:

The first lesson begins with an introduction to the microcomputer, and an overview of Aura. In the second lesson students learn to manage and build a database and spreadsheet. The third lesson covers plotting spreadsheets into graphics and transferring the information by telecommunications. The fourth lesson covers Aura's word processor and techniques to integrate the various Aura capabilities in the students day to day operations.

DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Introduction to dBase III:

dBase III is a popular and useful database management program. This course is designed both to teach the fundamental concepts and functions of dBase III, and to assist in designing a dBase application from the student's own office requirements. Session 1 introduces database concepts and dBase features. Session 2 covers data inquiry, computing, reporting, andprogramming. The final session includes a workshop and personal instruction in designing a dBase application.

Advanced dBase III:

This course expands on the dBase functions covered in the introductory course. The advanced functions are command files, data structures and interactive processing. Students also learn to print reports, design programs, and customize dBase III.

dBase III Plus for the dBase User:

This course is designed for participants who already have experience with dBase, and covers the recent advances that Ashton-Tate has made in its popular database product. Additional functions and features are covered in detail, as well as a workshop and personal instruction to design and adapt the student's current dBase projects to take advantage of features such as the applications generator, the data entry screen painter, and data encryption. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

R:Base 5000:

R:Base is an up and coming database management program. This course is designed both to teach the fundamental concepts and functions of R:Base, and to assist in designing an R:Base application from the student's own office operations. Session 1 introduces database concepts and R:Base features, such as Applications Express. Session 2 covers data inquiry, computing, reporting, and R:base programming. The final session includes a workshop and personal instruction in designing an R:Base application.

Rubix:

Rubix by Infosystems Technology, Inc. is a truly relational database software which runs on both UNIX and MS-DOS. Rubix is a state of the art database program, which allows simultaneous access multiple databases--and access to databases by multiple users. The course begins with a review of the operating system (either UNIX or MS-DOS) and relational database fundamentals. The second session covers basic Rubix implementation, and the creation of a database. The third session covers data entry, extraction, and computation techniques. Students design and apply screen form files for data entry. The fourth session provides an introduction to using the Rubix Q programming language, for the creation of applications and reports.

Introduction to DOS (MS-, PC- or Z-DOS):

This course is designed to familiarize the beginning microcomputer user with the personal computer and its capabilities. Participants learn how to use keyboard functions and commands. Diskette care is demonstrated. The function and use of MS-DOS is explained in terms of command types: internal, external, hard disk files and input/output. An overview of MS-DOS and computer related terms is also presented. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

Introduction to UNIX:

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the powerful UNIX operating system, which is becoming an industry standard, especially in multi-user systems. Students are introduced to the hierarchical directory structure, security levels, and common UNIX commands. Students create paths, manipulate files, redirect output, and create a file using a screen editor. The text becomes the student's reference tool. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

Introduction to Microcomputers for Managers:

This course is presented by an MBA with extensive experience in themicrocomputer field, in a lecture/hands-on format. It gives managers a clear insight into making the most effective use of the microcomputer in the work environment. Popular software packages are presented to help managers choose which are best suited for particular applications. Actual hands-on sessions with the IBM PC include learning DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, dBase III, WordStar, EnerGraphics, and demonstrations of other programs. Many other topics are covered, such as standardization, security, ergonomics and networks. Computer terminology is explained in the context of the course. 60% hands-on. Three days, two 3-hour sessions per day.

Introduction to Data Communications:

This course is designed for the person with at least elementary microcomputer knowledge. In four 3-hour sessions this course covers the basics of networking computers and the possibilities of telecommunications among computers. Packages covered are Crosstalk XVI, Hayes Smartcom II, and PC-Talk III.

AutoCAD:

This course is designed to cover the AutoCAD, a menu-structured Computer-Aided Design (CAD) program for IBM-PC (or compatible) personal computers. CAD is used by engineers, draftsmen, architects, cartographers to replace conventional manual drawings, maps, and charts. Because drawings are stored in digital form, they can be used by other digital hardware and software with potential for significant cost reduction as well as convenience.

WORD PROCESSING

SCI Word Processing courses offer two levels of proficiency: 1) performing basic word processing functions quickly, and 2) setting up a word processing task involving many functions. This second level of proficiency, overlooked in most word processing courses, is a significant element of the SCI courses. These courses cover the spelling checker, and the features for creating form letters. Each course includes more than 70% hands-one experience.

Introduction to Word Processing:

This course is designed for computer users and non-users. The course covers word processing in general and reviews four of the most popular packages: Wordstar 2000, WordPerfect, Volkswriter and DisplayWrite 3. Introduction to WordPerfect:

This course covers the basic word processing applications and to ensure immediate productivity, participants do hands-on exercises to learn more powerful WordPerfect features, such as: keyboard macros, special printing features, column formatting, and file protect options (file encryption).

Introduction to Wordstar:

This course covers the basic word processing applications and to ensure immediate productivity, participants do hands-on exercises to learn the more powerful WordStar features, such as headers, advanced formatting and printing enhancements.

Introduction to Wordstar 2000:

This course covers the basic word processing applications and to ensure immediate productivity, participants do hands-on exercises to learn more powerful Wordstar 2000 features, such as headers, footers and footnotes, opening windows on multiple documents, advanced formatting, and printing enhancements.

Introduction to DisplayWrite 3:

This course covers the basic word processing applications and to ensure immediate productivity, participants do hands-on exercises to learn more powerful DisplayWrite 3 features, such as page end, automatic numbering, superscript, and subscript. A special problem-solving section distinguishes this course.

Introduction to VolksWriter:

This course covers the basic word processing applications and to ensure immediate productivity, participants do hands-on exercises to learn more powerful features of VolksWriter, such as automatic hyphenation, on-screen math calculations, alphanumeric sorting, foreign language characters, and automatic formatting and layout changes.

Introduction to MultiMate:

MultiMate is a powerful word processing system for microcomputers remarkably similar to popular Wang system. Session 1 lays the foundation for using the computer, and the basics of typing, correcting, storing, and printing a letter. Session 2 explains commands for manipulating blocks of text, setting margins and tabs, centering and underlining text. Session 3 covers search and replace, and pagination. Session 4 covers file management, other utility features, and a workshop applying MultiMate to the student's own office operations.

Wang Word Processing:

Fundamentals of Word Processing

The Wang word processing course covers the standard functions found in most WP applications to ensure immediate productivity. Then, participants do hands-on exercises, learning more powerful Wang word processing features, such as advanced formatting, advanced editing, and dual column printing. Also covered in the course is the Wang spelling verifier and basic glossary development.

Wang List Processing:

This course covers the fundamentals of list processing using the Wang word processing system, including concepts and procedures for editing and adding records, and some supervisory functions, such as reformatting fields and compressing files. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

Wang Glossary:

This course covers glossary development, a powerful and efficient tool on the Wang word processing system, including the basics of the glossary, decision processing, incorporating Math Pak in glossary, and condensing a glossary. Students learn to create glossaries for application in their office operations. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

Advanced Wang:

This course covers the advanced functions of the Wang word processing system. A variety of concepts and functions are featured, such as merging, format modification, index generation, mailbox, and Super Global replace. One day, two 3-hour sessions.

DECmate II:

The DECmate word processing course covers the standard functions found in most WP applications to ensure immediate productivity. Then, participants do hands-on exercises, learning more DECmate "Gold Key" word processing features, such as cut-and-paste, highlighting, user defined keys, advanced formatting and editing. Also covered in the course are the DECspell spelling verifier, sorting, and math capabilities.

Business Graphics:

This course, designed for both computer users and non-users, is highly recommended for individuals interested in business graphics. In four 3 hour sessions the course presents the basics of microcomputer graphics packages including charts, graphs and tables. Output to slides, transparencies and hardcopy is also covered. A variety of graphics software and hardware is featured including Sign-Master, Chart-Master, Graphix Partner, ExecuVision, Energraphics, 35-mm Express, PBS Quick-Slide and Graphwriter. Principles of slide layout and effective slide presentation are also explained. More than 70% hands-on.

Advanced Symphony:

This course is not for the first time PC or Symphony user; it is anintensive course that provides more in depth, working knowledge of Symphony. Participants are encouraged to bring spreadsheets, problems or examples of applications to the workshop during the last session of the second day.