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Note: training levels provided for each appliction listed below are:
1= basic, 2= intermediate, 3= advanced
Coreldraw
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One of the most versatile graphics programs on the the market. It deals primarily with vector art. That means illustrations that are scaleable from very small to extremely large with no loss of resolution. This software is a real powerhouse when it comes to doing brochures, creating logos, and setting both headline and body text. It is excellent for creating newsletters, 3 panel brochures and even very large signs.

I use this software daily in my graphics practice. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate, and advanced levels.

 
Dreamweaver
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The best way to go if you are serious about learning to build and maintain your own website. Professionals use it but it is very user friendly and easy to learn. Speeds up website construction immensely. I would never build a website without it. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.

 
Excel
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There are power Excel users who can work circles around me. They are so fast it makes you dizzy. Trouble is, nobody I've ever met who functions at that level will slow down long enough to actually teach you how to do what they do.

I made my living for 3 years using Excel as my basic tool for analysis, graphs, and performance reporting and communication. So, I know my way around. If you need to be basically functional with a broad general knowledge in Excel, I can help. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.

 
Flash
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If it moves on the web, chances are it was built in Flash. I can show you how to use it in combination with an inexpensive program called "Swish". In fact, you may be able to get by with Swish only for most of your basic animation needs. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.
 
Photoshop
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Pictures and illustrations that have subtle gradations are bitmap art. Photoshop is a THE program to use. Quickly re-size photos and get them ready for the web. touch up photos. Create dazzling graphics and text. You will never trust a photo in print or on the web again after you learn how easy it is to make a photograph show anything you want it to. (Wanna loose 30 pounds and lots of wrinkles in minutes).

This powerful program does not have to be intimidating. I use it daily on everything I do for web or print. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.

 
Powerpoint
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I know, Powerpoint is coming out of your ears. You already know how to make it work....sort of. But can you make your slides compelling? Know how to work on the "slide Master" to repeat elements on every slide?

Can you use the "vector" graphics tools to create your own clipart... import clipart and take it apart and modify to your needs...quickly turn your slides into webpages and post them to the web? Instruction provided at basic and intermediate, and advanced levels.

 
Publisher
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Good for newsletters and internal company publications, clubs and casual use. Lots of functionality but not what the pros use.

I can show you how to get where you want to go with it. Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.

 
Quickbooks
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Your accountant will love you- He or she has been begging you for years to get Quickbooks. And they are right. Small to medium businesses really benefit from this powerful accounting program. Don't let it intimidate you. Call me. You can be up and running in no time.Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.
 
Windows
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There are lots of basic tips and tricks- From finding lost files to setting your screen resolution to enabling your firewall. All those updates....should you do them? Wouldn't it be helpful to color code your folders? Time to make friends with Windows, don't you think? Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.
 
Word
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Lot's of Functions- You could be using them, but you are not, right? Headers, Footers, Formatting, multiple columns, tables, converting to Powerpoint, importing from Powerpoint, saving as a web page, putting in graphics without making the file size huge. Let's get you up to speed! Instruction provided at basic and intermediate levels.

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