Pre-registration
is necessary to attend any of the courses offered at the Computer
Training Center. Registration forms must be received 10 working
days prior to the start date of the training course. All Computer
Training Course Registration forms must be reviewed and signed by
the appropriate supervisor. Please read course descriptions carefully
to ensure that all prerequisites have been met before submitting
the registration.
Cancellations
Many of our courses have a wait list for participation. Therefore, it is imperative that those electing to participate in this program alert the training staff immediately in the event of a scheduling conflict of cancellation so that your seat may be offered to another student. Please refer to the Cancellation/No-Show Policy in the Course Catalog for further information.
If
registered students need to cancel their registration, they must
provide notification as soon as possible prior to the scheduled
course by contacting Karen Barden at WB HIDTA by calling (301)489-1671 or via email to kbarden@wb.hidta.org.
Case
Explorer
Case
Explorer is a deconfliction and case management application
developed for law enforcement and other public safety
organizations. It provides basic case management features,
information sharing functionalities, and analytical capabilities,
allowing multiple groups to manage case data within a
shared database. Case Explorer is available at no cost
to all public safety organizations. This introductory
class will be customized based upon the participant’s
specific needs. Priority will be given to HIDTA staff,
initiatives and participating agencies.
Topics
to be covered
An
overview of the user interface, entering case information
into the system, working with data in the system and reporting
on data. Advanced Searching, Hit Management, Data Entry
Methodologies and User Administration.
Who
should attend
Law
Enforcement and other public safety personnel who have
a basic understanding of the Windows operating system
and whose agencies use or plan to use Case Explorer.
Made
available to units/initiatives at the request of the
unit supervisor only. A minimum number of students attending
may be required. Contact the Computer Training Center,
(301) 489-1671 for more information
and/or to request training, (please have a list of names
for those wishing to attend training handy when making
your request.)
Introduction
to Computing
This
course is structured as an introduction to computing.
Students will learn the basic terms and processes related
to using a personal computer.
Topics
to be covered
The
difference between Hardware and Software, the four functions
of a PC, hardware used for input/output, the Windows desktop
icons, components of a Window, changing Windows settings
(screen options, mouse settings, date & time, taskbar)
programs included in the Microsoft Office Suite, Using
the Internet (history of the Internet, basic Internet
terms, what is needed to connect) shutting off and restarting
the computer.
Who
should attend
Students
with little or no prior computer experience.
Prerequisite
None
Class
ID
Start
Date
Times
Introduction
to File and Folder Management
This
course will focus on the basic features of the Windows
operating system used to manage files and folders.
Topics
to be covered
What
files & folders are and how to create them; structure
of the PC; what a drive is; how drives and folders work
together; deleting, copying and moving files and folders
for organization; using the My Computer desktop icon and
Windows Explorer; using a Network to Share resources;
searching for files & folders and using Wildcards
in searches.
Who
should attend
Students
with experience using the Windows operating system who
wish to organize their files and folders using My Computer
and Windows Explorer.
This
course will focus on introducing the Internet and developing
the skills necessary to successfully navigate and search
for information relevant to the students’ professional
duties.
Topics
to be covered
What
the Internet is and how it came into existence; what can
be done of the Internet; how to connect to the Internet;
what Microsoft Internet Explorer is and how it is used;
basic Internet terms; using a Search Engine to find information;
using the Favorites folder to bookmark sites; changing
browser settings; saving (downloading) pictures and files.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a general understanding of the Windows operating
system, have a professional need to utilize the Internet
and have offices with Internet access.
This
course will focus on the basic processes needed to acquire
digital images using a scanner and/or digital camera.
This course will also cover the topics relevant to utilizing
and manipulating digital imagery in various programs,
including the use of Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
software.
Topics
to be covered
What
Pixel’s and Resolution are and how they affect picture
quality; traditional vs. digital cameras (taking pictures
and image storage types); Image file types, manipulating
pictures using photo editing software and printing pictures;
what a scanner is and how it is used; OCR (Optical Character
Recognition) software uses.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a general understanding of the Windows operating
system and the Microsoft Office Suite, whose offices use
or plan to use a digital image capturing device, have
a need to manage and/or manipulate digital imagery, and
those whose offices use or plan to use OCR software.
Microsoft
Outlook is the electronic mail (email) application and
personal information manager included with the Microsoft
Office Suite. This course will focus on Outlook’s
essential email, calendar, contact, task and note functions.
Topics
to be covered
Understanding
the Outlook screen; using the Folder List; using E-mail
(composing & sending, receiving and sorting, replying
& forwarding); file attachments; using the Address
Book; Adding, editing and deleting contacts; scheduling
appointments using the Calendar feature; setting reminders
and recurring appointments; using the Task List and Notes
features.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a professional need to send electronic mail,
whose offices use or plan to use Microsoft Outlook, and
who have experience using the Windows operating system.
Microsoft
Outlook is the electronic mail (email) application and
personal information manager included with the Microsoft
Office Suite. This course will focus on using Outlook
in a professional environment.
Topics
to be covered
Using
signatures and Stationary, recalling messages, setting
Rules, Using the Out of Office Assistant, color coding
email messages & Archiving.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a good understanding of Microsoft Outlook and
who wish to learn more about the topics listed above.
Microsoft
Word is the word processing application included with
the Microsoft Office Suite. This program can be used to
create, edit, and format documents. In addition, Microsoft
Word can be used as a desktop publishing program to produce
newsletters, flyers, and brochures. The basic features
of Microsoft Word will be the focus of this course.
Topics
to be covered
Understand
the Word screen; using dialog boxes; creating, modifying
(cut & copy text, using symbols, spelling & grammar)
and saving documents; formatting text and paragraphs (adjusting
margins, bullets, columns, and breaks); creating and working
with tables.
Who
should attend
Students
who have knowledge of the Windows operating system, have
a professional need to create documents and whose offices
use or plan to use Microsoft Word.
Microsoft
Word is a word processing application included with the
Microsoft Office Suite. This program can be used as a
very powerful desktop publishing application to create
a variety of document types. This course will focus on
the more advanced features of the application.
Topics
to be covered
Creating
and modifying Templates and Styles; drawing and working
with graphics using the Drawing toolbar; inserting and
modifying Word Art and Data Charts; performing a Mail
Merge to send the same document to many recipients; creating
Auto Text entries; using AutoCorrect; creating and running
a Macro.
Who
should attend
Students
who have an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word
and who wish to accomplish more with the application.
Microsoft
PowerPoint is a presentation program included in the Microsoft
Office Suite. PowerPoint can be used to create on-screen
presentations, overhead transparencies, paper printouts,
35 mm slides, handouts and outlines.
Topics
to be covered
Understanding
the PowerPoint screen; three methods to beginning a new
presentation; editing a presentation (inserting, rearranging,
duplicating and deleting slides) formatting a presentation
using templates, the Slide Master and Color Schemes; using
Tables & Charts on slides; inserting Clip-Art, pictures,
movies and sounds; delivering the presentation; slide
transition and animated text; changing the file type when
saving a presentation. Students are encouraged
to bring a blank 3.5” floppy disk to save your presentation!
Who
should attend
Students
who have a general understanding of the Windows operating
system and Microsoft Word, have a need to create professional
quality presentations and whose offices use or plan to
use Microsoft PowerPoint.
Microsoft
PowerPoint is a presentation application included in the
Microsoft Office Suite. This course will build upon the
topics covered in the Introduction to PowerPoint course
and will assist students in further developing their presentations.
Topics
to be covered
Using
the Drawing toolbar to rotate, align, flip, add shadows
and 3-D effects to objects; inserting Word Art and Organization
Charts; working with Custom Animations, rehearsing slide
show timings; inserting other program files into a presentation;
using hyperlinks. Students are encouraged to bring
a blank 3.5” floppy disk to save your presentation!
Who
should attend
Students
who have an intermediate understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint
and who wish to accomplish more with the application.
Microsoft
Excel is a spreadsheet program that allows users to record,
analyze, and present quantitative information in order
to accomplish a variety of business tasks. This course
will focus on the basic procedures used to create spreadsheets
in Microsoft Excel.
Topics
to be covered
Understanding
the Excel screen; opening, saving and closing a workbook;
using calculations and formulas; editing a workbook (cutting,
copying, and deleting cell values); inserting and deleting
cells, rows, and columns; cell comments; formatting columns,
cells, row height and column width; creating and working
with charts; switching between worksheets; splitting and
freezing a window.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a general understanding of the Windows operating
system, who have a need to create spreadsheets to organize
and/or calculate data and whose offices use or plan to
use Microsoft Excel.
Microsoft
Excel is a spreadsheet application included in the Microsoft
Office Suite. This program can be used to perform a variety
of mathematical, analytical and graphical functions. This
course will build upon the topics covered in the Introduction
to Excel course and will assist students in getting more
out of Excel.
Topics
to be covered
Advanced
calculations using the Formula Palette; creating and working
with Lists; automating tasks using Macros; inserting graphics
and hyperlinks into a worksheet; understanding Scenarios
and Goal Seek functions; password protecting a workbook.
Who
should attend
Students
who have an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel
and who have substantial experience using the application.
Microsoft
Access is a database application that allows users to
store share and retrieve great quantities of information.
In addition, Microsoft Access allows users to create data
entry forms and generate very detailed reports based on
database information. This course will focus on working
with existing databases as well as creating the fundamental
database objects: tables, forms, reports and select queries.
Topics
to be covered
Understanding
the Access screen; Adding, editing and deleting records;
cutting, copying and pasting data; planning a database;
creating and modifying tables, forms, reports, and queries;
finding, filtering and formatting data; modifying field
properties; identifying a Primary Key; understanding table
relationships.
Who
should attend
Students
who have a good understanding of the Windows operating
system and the Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel,
and whose jobs require the creation and use of databases.
The
2008 Computer Training Catalog and Registration Form
are available for download. Includes other computer training
information.
