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VGCC Computer classes start in May at Main Campus

April 22, 2009 | by VGCC Staff

Vance-Granville Community College will offer several of its popular computer-related classes for area residents starting in May on the college’s main campus in Vance County.

A night class will focus on Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, two of the most popular and widely used components of the Microsoft Office suite, which have recently been revamped. Students will explore the new look and new features of the word processing and spreadsheet programs. This class will meet on Thursdays from 6 until 10 p.m., May 14 through June 18. Laura Peace will be the instructor.

VGCC will also offer a class on the popular QuickBooks bookkeeping software on Monday nights, May 18 through June 22, from 6 until 10 p.m. Students will be given an opportunity for hands-on practice with QuickBooks, the powerful accounting system for small businesses. Instructor Kathy Strickland will teach students the types of information that businesses need to track and how to enter and track that information in QuickBooks. In addition, students will learn to invoice customers, record payments for customers, pay bills to outside vendors, manage inventory and analyze financial data.

Finally, Laura Peace will also teach a “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & the Internet” course on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., May 20 through June 24. This class is ideal for students who have limited knowledge of computers. Microsoft Windows XP will be used to introduce novice students to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows environment. Additionally, students will explore web sites by using a browser, learn how to access information on the Internet by using search engines, and send and receive e-mail messages.

The cost for each class is $55, plus $4 for technology and security/access fees. Registration fees ($55) are waived for students aged 65 and over.

For more information and to pre-register for one or more of these classes, call VGCC at (252) 738-3417 or (252) 738-3324.