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Class sizes are limited to 12 and held at Blue Ridge CTC Tech Center. Apply early to reserve your seat. Financial Aid applicants must apply 10 days prior to class start. Upon completion of the program, you will receive official certificates of completion from Blue Ridge CTC and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded.

Business Computer Operations Obtain knowledge in Windows user essentials; Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook fundamentals. Includes Accounting Basics with QuickBooks, and an introduction in Job Searching. The course is designed to train you in the technology standards for a versatile office environment and to give you a constructive approach to finding employment. 9.0 CEUs are awarded. 90 hours
Cost: $999 - Materials included.
Class begins May 11, Tue-Wed/9:15am-12:30pm and Thu/9:45am-12:30pm

Office Professional Skills covers Windows XP basics, Microsoft Office computer skills, office communication skills, and resume writing & interviewing skills. The course is designed to prepare you for an office environment. We will help you develop computer and workplace competencies. We'll discuss resume writing and interviewing giving you the confidence in your search for a better job. 7.0 CEUs awarded, and you'll have a viable resume and cover letter to offer employers. 70 hours
Cost: $699 - Materials included.
Class begins May 11, Tue-Wed/9:15am-12:30pm

Accounting Basics with QuickBooks – Level I This course will introduce basic skills for working with QuickBooks Pro software, and is designed to prepare individuals to enter an accounting office environment. You will learn the fundamental skills needed to effectively deal with customers, vendors, and banking transactions. You will create your own company file. A review of “need to know accounting” will be given that includes basic financial statements, the double-entry accounting system, and debits and credits. 20 CEUs awarded. 20 hours
Cost: $299 - Materials included.
Class begins May 13, Thu/9:45am-12:30pm

Advancing in QuickBooks – Level II This program continues where Accounting Basics with QuickBooks leaves off. The course covers intermediate-level skills with QuickBooks. Understand how QuickBooks deals with physical inventory and sales tax, and how to run payroll, handle asset, liability, and equity accounts effectively. Other functions other functions covered are how to work with QuickBooks' class, estimate, and time tracking features. The end of the course covers customizing reports, creating custom templates, and details on what happens “behind the scenes” as QuickBooks helps to manage financial data. 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded. 20 hours
Cost: $340 - Materials included.
Class begins May 20, Thur/1:10pm-4:30pm

Need to Know Computing is for computer novices to learn how to use computers, Windows XP and Windows Vista, the Internet, email basics, and word processing using Microsoft Word. This training is perfect for the transitional workforce going from labor to technology environment. The fundamentals of word processing, basic file browsing and file management, and web basics are explained. The course ends with a discussion of webmail, email attachments, and email security including scams, phishing, and spam. 1.8 CEUs awarded. 18 hours
Cost: $199 - Materials included.
Class begins June 2, Wed/1:30-4:00pm

Data Management with Access In this course you will explore Microsoft Access. In Unit 1, you will be introduced to the database application and the new Ribbon interface. You'll also build, manage, and maintain databases containing numerous objects. In Unit 2, the training moves on to intermediate skills. Design a relational database, customize input forms, create custom reports, and use advanced queries. Unit 3 is all about advanced Access skills like setting up complex forms and reports, customize the database interface, set security options, and integrate Access with other Office applications. 4.5 CEUs are awarded. 45 hours
Cost: $499 - Materials included.
Class begins May 5, Mon-Wed/8:00am-11:00am

Computer Skills Jumpstart covers Windows Vista user essentials, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook 2007 fundamentals, and Internet basics for students new to computers. The course is designed to train you in the latest technology standards for the updated office environment. 8.0 CEUs are awarded. 80 hours
Cost: $860 - Materials included. Call for class times.

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