Computer Education
AUTOCAD 2008 (INTERMEDIATE) Fee: $55
The North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors
has established a requirement of 15 professional development hours
(PDH) for yearly renewal of license holders pursuant to Title 21,
NCAC Chapter 56. The AutoCAD Introduction and Intermediate courses
each carry 3.0 continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10
PDH. Either course will satisfy the yearly PDH required for license
holders. This course is a continuation of AutoCAD 2008
(Introduction). Additional basic commands will be introduced as well
as more advanced commands. Students will be taught how to customize
drawing commands to suit individual preferences. A heavy emphasis
will be placed on the completion of at least two projects.
This course provides hands-on training.
PREREQUISITE: AutoCAD (Introduction) or at least three
months' experience using AutoCAD
Instructor: George Burkett
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 10-Jun 12 | 30 hrs | 62086 | FTCC/ATC 251 |
AUTOCAD 2008 (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $55
If your work depends on drawings or sketches to convey information
or ideas, this course is for you! Engineers, architects, draftsmen,
designers, advertisers, or anyone interested in acquiring skills in
CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) will benefit from this
course. Because AutoCAD accounts for over 50% of the CADD systems in
use, your mastery of AutoCAD can provide excellent career
opportunities or enhance your current skills. Instruction will
provide mastery of the pull-down menus, basic commands, and the
ability to complete 2-D drawings. Please note: no prior
knowledge of AutoCAD is needed, but satisfactory completion of an
Intro to Computers or basic computer knowledge is necessary.
This course provides hands-on training.
Instructor: George Burkett
| T | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 08-Jun 10 | 30 hrs | 62085 | FTCC/ATC 251 |
BUILD YOUR OWN WEB SITE WITH FRONTPAGE 2003 Fee: $60
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of HTML
(Hypertext Markup Language) and web page design. Design
considerations will include the effective use of lists, tables,
graphics, and web page validation. You will build your web pages
using Microsoft FrontPage 2003 and will post it to a free website
provider at the end of the course. Does NOT cover Java, ActiveX,
Visual Basic, VRML, or CGI.
PREREQUISITES: at least six months' experience using
Microsoft Windows and be comfortable using an Internet browser (such
as Firefox, Netscape, Mozilla, or Microsoft Internet Explorer)
Instructor: Mike Sumrell
| T | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 08-Jun 17 | 33 hrs | 30408 | CBI 108A |
COMPUTER NETWORKING (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $60
This course will provide an overview of current technology used in
networking including (LAN) Local Area Networks, (MAN) Metropolitan
Area Networks, and (WAN) Wide Area Networks. An emphasis will be
placed on hardware installation to include hands-on training.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 15 STUDENTS; PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Instructor: Shawn Matty
| M&W | 6:30-9:00 pm | Apr 07-Jun 16 | 50 hrs | 62087 | Spring LakeCampus 209 |
COMPUTING 2007 Fee: $55
Learn how to use your computer effectively. This course includes
an in-depth look at Windows Vista, as well as an introduction to
each of the following Office 2007 applications; Word, Excel, Access,
and PowerPoint. Develop the skills to run multiple applications,
transfer information between applications, and manage files,
directories, and disk space. This is an excellent first class for
anyone new to computing.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 12:30-2:30 pm | Mar 10-Mar 28 | 28 hrs | 49012 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
| M-F | 3:00-5:00 pm | May 12-May 30 | 28 hrs | 49064 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
COMPUTING 2007 (Expanded) Fee: $60
| M-F | 9:00-12:00 N | May 12-May 30 | 42 hrs | 49065 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
DESKTOP PUBLISHING WITH MICROSOFT WORD Fee: $60
If you're familiar with the basics of Word, you can easily learn
to prepare simple documents with that published look. Flyers,
brochures, newsletters, reports—these are some of the publishing
items covered. Students will prepare a portfolio of personal work.
ABSOLUTELY NOT FOR WORD BEGINNERS!
Instructor: Linda Johnson
| W | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 09-Jun 18 | 33 hrs | 30410 | CBI 110 |
INTERNET: AN INTRODUCTION FOR SENIORS Fee: $60
You've heard everyone talking about "surfing the Internet" and
youFeel a little left out. Well, here's your chance to catch up in a
class designed for seniors. It's fun and a lot easier than you
think. The Internet has a wealth of information for seniors on
health care issues, personal and home safety, making travel
arrangements, and keeping in touch with your children and
grandchildren, among others. This course will teach you about
Internet connections and providers, what a "search engine" is, and
what in the world a URL is. You'll learn how to send and read e-mail
and how to locate and participate in groups with others who share
similar interests. Come join us and expand your computer knowledge.
Students must have some experience on computers and using the mouse.
If you are new to computers, we suggest you begin with the PCs for
Seniors (Introduction) or the Windows for Seniors courses.
Instructor: Janice Pavlikianidis
| M-F | 1:30-5:00 pm | May 12-May 22 | 31.5 hrs | 30399 | CBI 123 |
MICROSOFT ACCESS FOR WINDOWS (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $60
Students in this course will learn to create fully automated
databases. Emphasis is placed on data integrity and accessibility;
working with the design of tables and forms to reduce the
possibility of error in data input/editing, and the design of
queries and reports to produce desired output. Experience with
Microsoft Excel is strongly recommended.
Instructor: TBA
| T | 5:30-9:30 pm | Apr 08-Jun 17 | 44 hrs | 30413 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007 Fee: $55
Students in this course will learn to create fully automated
databases. Emphasis is placed on data integrity and accessibility;
working with the design of tables and forms to reduce the
possibility of error in data input/editing, and the design of
queries and reports to produce desired output and allow you to be
more productive.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 3:00-5:00 pm | Apr 21-May 09 | 30 hrs | 49015 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT ACCESS 2007 (Expanded) Fee: $60
| M-F | 9:00-12:00 N | Mar 31-Apr 18 | 45 hrs | 49016 Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR SENIORS Fee: $60
This course introduces the student to using Excel for common
activities. It covers the general use of this powerful word
processing program, enabling students to perform tasks ranging from
very simple to complex, including editing, formatting, and printing
documents. This course is intended for people with little or no
background in spreadsheets. This course will cover using Excel to
set up spreadsheets, graphs, and simple databases. NOT FOR PEOPLE
NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or
a full course in Windows
Instructor: Janice Pavlikianidis
| M-F | 1:30-5:00 pm | Apr 28-May 09 | 35 hrs | 30398 | CBI 123 |
MICROSOFT EXCEL (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $60
Designed to cover the function and concepts of this popular
Microsoft spreadsheet program, this course will help students learn
to take advantage of its many capabilities. Emphasis is placed on
understanding spreadsheet concepts, building and formatting
spreadsheets, using functions, charting, managing data, and creating
reports. The class uses Excel 2003, and the classwork will also
apply to earlier versions of Excel. NOT FOR PEOPLE NEW TO
WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or
a full course in Windows
Instructor: Ella Wise
| Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 10-Jun 19 | 33 hrs | 30409 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT EXCEL QUICK START Fee: $50
Learn the basics of putting numbers and data to work for you.
Simple layout is covered, along with day-to-day formulas for
tracking your information. The emphasis is on ease, accuracy, and
speed! The class uses Excel 2003, and the classwork will also apply
to earlier versions of Excel. MUST HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF
WINDOWS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED. This is a self-supporting class;Fee-exempt status
does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt
| Th | 8 am-5 pm | Jun 19 | 8 hrs | 30404 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 Fee: $55
This course will help students learn to take advantage of the
many capabilities of this popular program. Emphasis is placed on
understanding spreadsheet concepts, building and formatting
spreadsheets, using functions and formulas, charting, managing data,
and creating professional printouts.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 3:00-5:00 pm | Mar 31-Apr 18 | 30 hrs | 49018 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
| M-F | 12:30-2:30 pm | Jun 02-Jun 20 | 30 hrs | 49066 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB Fee: $55
Learn how to create, edit, and maintain a web site. Learn to
effectively use lists, tables, graphics, forms and frames in a
professional overall web design. Students will design and publish a
web site of their own as a portion of this class.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 12:30-2:30 pm | Apr 21-May 09 | 30 hrs | 49021 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT EXPRESSION WEB (Expanded) Fee: $60
| M-F | 9:00-12:00 N | Apr 21-May 09 | 45 hrs | 49022 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT OFFICE: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT Fee: $60
This latest version of Microsoft's popular suite of programs is
a major choice for business and personal users. This powerful
combination offers Excel (spreadsheet), Word (word processor),
PowerPoint (graphics), and Access (database). This course will give
an overview of these four units. It will also introduce some
of the ways of using the programs in unison. The class uses Office
2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of
Office. DOES NOT COVER OUTLOOK OR WEB PUBLISHING. NOT FOR PEOPLE
NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows or
a full course in Windows
Instructor: TBA
| M | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 07-Jun 23 | 33 hrs | 30414 | CBI 110 |
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Fee: $60
PowerPoint is a very powerful program used to create slideshow
presentations. If you want to learn just the very basics so you can
begin work, this is the class for you. It will cover how to create
simple day-to-day presentations, the typical kind used for work and
school. Topics will include creating a slideshow using ready-made
templates as well as creating from scratch, putting graphics and
sounds into your shows, and making your shows run themselves--just
the basics. NOT FOR PEOPLE NEW TO WINDOWS.
PREREQUISITE: at least three months' experience using Windows
or a full course in Windows
Instructor: Ella Wise
| W | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 09-Jun 18 | 33 hrs | 30411 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT QUICK START Fee: $50
PowerPoint is the industry standard for presentations. Learn the
basics of creating a simple presentation, using graphics and
information from other programs, and simple layout for effective
shows! The class uses PowerPoint 2003, and the classwork will also
apply to earlier versions of PowerPoint. MUST HAVE A WORKING
KNOWLEDGE OF WINDOWS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. This is a self-supporting class;Fee-exempt
status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt
| T | 8 am-5 pm | Jun 17 | 8 hrs | 30405 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007 Fee: $55
This program is the leading presentation graphics software for
creating slides and multimedia shows that can be shared by means of
computers, overhead projectors, or the Web. Learn how to create
customized, professional presentations, and handouts for your
audience.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 12:30-2:30 pm | Mar 31-Apr 18 | 30 hrs | 49024 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
| M-F | 3:00-5:00 pm | Jun 02-Jun 20 30 hrs | 49067 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007 (Expanded) Fee: $60
| M-F | 9:00-12:00 N | Mar 10-Mar 28 42 hrs | 49025 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT WORD: AN INTRODUCTION FOR SENIORS Fee: $60
Word processing is one of the most widely used computer
applications. From simple letter writing to creating forms and
producing attractive newsletters you will find many uses for this
program. Since this course is designed especially to meet the needs
of our senior population, you will find this course comfortably
paced and relaxed. The class uses Word 2003, and the classwork will
also apply to earlier versions of Word.
Instructor: Janice Pavlikianidis
| M-F | 1:30-5:00 pm | Apr 14-Apr 25 | 35 hrs | 30397 | CBI 123 |
MICROSOFT WORD (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $60
Learn to create, edit, format, and print documents using this
popular word processing application. As well as covering the basics
of word processing, this class will introduce the student to tables,
graphics, form letters, and how best to work with large documents.
The class uses Word 2003, and the classwork will also apply to
earlier versions of Word. This course covers topics at the beginning
level.
Instructor: TBA
| M | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 07-Jun 23 | 33 hrs | 30407 | CBI 108A |
MICROSOFT WORD QUICK START Fee: $50
Learn the basics of setting up documents, formatting, editing,
correcting, using shortcuts, and performing routine work quickly.
The class emphasizes shortcuts for ease and speed. The class uses
Word 2003, and the classwork will also apply to earlier versions of
Word. MUST HAVE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF WINDOWS. CLASS SIZE IS
LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. This is a
self-supporting class;Fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt
| T | 8 am-5 pm | Jun 24 | 8 hrs | 30403 | CBI 108B |
MICROSOFT WORD 2007 Fee: $55
Learn to create, edit, format, and print documents using this
popular word processing application. As well as covering the basics
of word processing, this course will introduce the student to
tables, graphics, form letters, and how to work with large
documents.
Instructor: Boni Mays
| M-F | 3:00-5:00 pm | Mar 10-Mar 28 | 28 hrs | 49027 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
| M-F | 12:30-2:30 pm | May 12-May 30 | 28 hrs | 49068 | Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MICROSOFT WORD 2007 (Expanded) Fee: $60
| M-F | 9:00-12:00 N | Jun 02-Jun 20 45 hrs | 49069 Spring Lake Campus 207 |
MODERN OFFICE SOFTWARE (WINDOWS, WORD, AND EXCEL) Fee:
FREE*
Need a job. Working in today's business environment requires
up-to-date computer skills. This course will enhance your skills in
using Windows, computer word processing, and developing spreadsheets
using Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel. The employment process
explores resume writing, interviewing techniques, employee/employer
expectations, and professional image. These valuable skills will
give unemployed adults the "competitive edge" in their job search.
The class uses Office 2003 and the classwork will also apply to
earlier versions of Office. (*Students will receive the full
Continuing Education Scholarship resulting in no tuition cost for
the student.) Basic keyboarding skills required. Call 678-8230
for registration information.
Instructor: Roger Britt
| M-Th& F |
8:30 am-5 pm 8:30 am-1 pm |
May 19-Jun 13 | 130.5 hrs | 30389 | CBI 108B |
PCS AND MICROSOFT (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $60
Designed for the inexperienced computer user, this beginner's
course will acquaint you with not only the basic parts of the
computer and computer terminology--"computerese"--but will help you
become familiar with the basic Microsoft products so popular on home
and office computers: DOS, Windows, and Microsoft Office. If you're
afraid of computers but know that you don't want to be left behind
in the age of automation, this course is for you. Although this is a
course for beginners, you must have a working knowledge of a
typewriter keyboard and minimal typing skills.
Instructor: Linda Johnson
| T&Th | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 08-Jun 19 | 66 hrs | 30412 | CBI 110 |
PCS FOR SENIORS (INTRODUCTION) Fee: $55
This quick course will give you an overview of what the world of
personal computers is all about. Designed to help you overcome your
fear of those expensive and seemingly complicated machines, this
course will introduce you to computer terminology, hardware,
Windows, and the types of basic programs that will probably come
installed on any computer you buy these days. This is a course for
computer beginners.
Instructor: Janice Pavlikianidis
| M-Th | 1:00-5:00 pm | May 27-Jun 05 | 28 hrs | 30400 | CBI 123 |
WHAT HAPPENED TO MY COMPUTER? Fee: $50
Your computer has really slowed down. Strange programs show up
on your menus. The computer does things you didn't tell it to do.
And just where are those weird popups coming from? This course
briefly covers a variety of problems that can affect your computer
and how to deal with them. Learn to tell when you can fix something
yourself and when to seek a professional! NOT FOR ABSOLUTE
BEGINNERS. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED; PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED. DOES NOT COVER WINDOWS VISTA. This is a
self-supporting class;Fee-exempt status does not apply.
Instructor: Roger Britt
| Th | 8 am-5 pm | Jun 26 | 8 hrs | 30402 | CBI 108B |
WINDOWS FILE AND DISK MANAGEMENT FOR BEGINNERS Fee: $60
So you can turn on your computer and click on a desktop icon to
access a program. You can type in word processing and even save it.
But can you find the file later? Are you confused by the hodgepodge
of folders and files cluttering up your hard disk? Are you having
trouble finding downloaded files? This course is just what you need.
In this course, you'll learn how to find files you thought you'd
lost, copy and move files, remove documents and applications from
your system, work with the recycle bin, organize your hard disk with
folders, maintain and troubleshoot your hard disk, add and remove
items from your start button, customize your right-click menus,
force programs to start automatically every time you start Windows
(or prevent them from doing so), and create desktop icons and other
shortcuts to give you immediate access to your favorite programs and
documents. Never again moan, "Where did that file go?" Class is
taught in Windows XP.
Instructor: TBA
| W | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 09-Jun 18 | 33 hrs | 30406 | CBI 108A |
WINDOWS FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS Fee: $60
Now you have access to a computer and you know where the "on"
switch is, but not much else. This course gives people with no
computer experience the very basic skills needed to make the most
effective use of simple Windows functions and prepare to move on to
the next level. Class is taught in Windows XP.
Instructor: Ella Wise
| M | 6:00-9:00 pm | Apr 07-Jun 23 | 33 hrs | 30415 | CBI 108B |
WINDOWS FOR SENIORS Fee: $60
This class covers the very basic skills in Microsoft Windows.
This will meet the need of people who want only to be familiar with
"the bare essentials." The senior students will learn to use a
mouse, the basics of how to work in a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
environment, and the basics of how to use programs that are part of
Windows. Topics will include using and maintaining files,
understanding "Properties," simple troubleshooting, using
accessories, and using programs inside Windows; special emphasis
will be placed on file maintenance, such as how to find lost files
and how to perform simple computer housekeeping. This course is
suitable for a beginner to learn for any version of Windows.
Although this is a course for beginners, you must have a working
knowledge of a typewriter keyboard and minimal typing skills.
Instructor: Janice Pavlikianidis
| M-Th | 2:00-5:00 pm | Jun 09-Jun 26 | 36 hrs | 30401 | CBI 123 |
COMPTIA A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
The Computing Technology Industry Association (Comp TIA)
created the A+Certification to address the need for an entry level
vendor-neutral technician certification. The A+Certification is a
good foundation for any IT worker's career and many employers are
now requiring a minimum of this certification. The A+Certification
is achieved by passing two exams. All candidates must take the
CompTIA A+ Essential (220-601) exam, and one of the following: A+ IT
Technician (220-602), or A+ Remote Support Technician (220-603), or
A+ Depot Technician (22-604). The Essentials Exam validates the
basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless
of job environment. The last three exam options give individuals the
ability to grow their careers in a certain job area, and employers
the flexibility to choose the exam combination that best fits their
needs. CompTIA has recently updated the objectives for the A+ exams
to keep current with the technology and the computing industry. FTCC
offers courses to help the student acquire the knowledge and skill
necessary to prepare for these new exams. A+ is the recommended
starting point for most IT certification paths (ex. MCSE).
A+ CERTIFICATION: COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS Fee: $60
(A+ Certification Track recommended second course)
CompTIA A+Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware
(recommended first course), and operating systems (recommended
second course), covering skills such as installation, building,
upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing,
diagnosing, and preventive maintenance with additional elements of
security and soft skills. The Essentials Exam validates the basic
skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of
job environment. CLASS SIZE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 15.
Textbook requirement: Mike Meyers A+ Certification Passport
is available at the FTCC bookstore for $30.50 and must be purchased
prior to the second class meeting. This is the same textbook used in
the first course. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Instructor: Rusty Pylate
| T&Th | 6:30-9:00 pm | Apr 08-Jun 26 | 60 hrs | 62088 | Spring Lake Campus 209 |
COMPUTER REPAIR
PC SYSTEM DESIGN/COMPUTER REPAIR Fee: $65
Learn to build a water-cooled computer system that you design! As
PCs become more and more common in the workplace and home, the need
for maintaining and repairing the PC system is becoming increasingly
important and profitable to the trained technician. In this course,
students will learn how to test the entire computer system. Students
will learn how to troubleshoot the DOS operating system/PC hardware
and computer monitors. Additionally, Windows 98, 2000 Professional,
and XP will be taught.
Instructor: John McKenzie
| M-Th& F |
8 am-5:30 pm 8:00-12:00 N |
Mar 17-Apr 25 | 218 hrs | 61004 | Spring Lake Campus 211 |