COMPUTER TRAINING & EDUCATION CENTER
To Secure the Training and Skills to Succeed
Join a group of dedicated professionals who provide an in depth, concentrated, hands-on, affordable training program directed towards helping YOU acquire new skills and achieve your goals.
Please browse our BloggerBrochure to learn about our classes for both adults and kids. If you have any questions, or if you need further info about times, dates, etc., please call us at 504-888-2422. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you develop and improve your computer skills.
Computer Training & Education Center is conveniently located between Lakeside and Clearview Shopping Centers. We're one block past Cleary on the Lakeside of Veterans Blvd and are located next to Iberia Bank, Sonic drive-in and Dr. Stephen Brint the well known laser ophthalmologist. Our school bus yellow sign can easily be spotted atop the signpost at 3939 Vets Memorial Blvd. We're located on the second floor in Suite 240. You can enter thru the breeze way next to Parran's Po-Boys and take the elevator to the second floor.
ADULT CLASSES
Personal enrichment classes for ADULT students are offered in Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Medisoft Medical Billing, Internet, PC Repairs and Keyboarding. Students can schedule morning or evening classes on either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. Morning classes are held from 10:00am to 1:00pm; evening classes are held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Saturday classes are also available and are offered at various times.
Classes may be paid by either cash, check, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Individual payment plans are available for those paying by cash or check. All classes require a minimum down payment of $100.00. The balance of your fees may be paid in installments. The final installment must be made a week prior to the end of your classes. There are no payment plans for those using credit or debit cards. For your convenience an ATM machine is located in Parran's Meat Market on the first floor next to the elevator.
Free retakes, depending upon space availability, are allowed up to 1 year after course completion. To qualify, full and timely payment must be received prior to completion of original session. Free retakes do not apply to specially designed corporate or group training sessions and kids classes.
**Computer Tech Training**
Learn the technical skills to build, troubleshoot, or upgrade computers in a series of hands-on instructor led training sessions. We start with the basics and continue thru the entire assembly process. Each student literally "puts together" a lab computer from bare case to keyboard. All hardware components are discussed, correct installation techniques are demonstrated, and each student is guided through the process in a small (not to exceed 6 participants) lab setting. Tips and techniques to keep your computer functioning at peak levels, loading & setting up the Windows operating system, F-disk, utilities, master & slave, and individual student computer issues are a few of the additional areas covered in class. Course consists of 4, 4 hour sessions, totaling 16 hours includes handouts and training materials and is realistically priced at $250.
Weekend Classes Available.
**Introduction to Computers**
Thinking about getting a computer? Or, do you already own one, but are unsure what to do with it. Don't be left behind and intimidated by modern technology; join the computing generation. Take control and enroll in a course designed especially for the beginner. You'll acquire basic computer skills, become familiar with the Windows desktop and operating system, explore the Internet, discover how to stay in touch with friends and family thru E-Mail, create your own Blog, use the Google toolbar and learn basic keyboarding and word processing techniques. Now you're ready to become a part of the wonderful and fascinating world of computers. Course consists of six, three hour sessions, includes training manual, and is affordably priced at $155. Day, evening, and weekend classes are available.
**Computer and Software Technology I**
Our modular personal enrichment training program allows you to choose among the latest and most widely accepted software applications. Take two, or take all three of the courses and qualify for a savings of 10%! You'll learn the techniques to master the computer and acquire the skills to succeed.
• Windows® $ 35
• Microsoft® Office
• Word (Word Processing) $155
• Excel (Spreadsheet) $155
Includes training manual
Day, Evening, & Weekend Classes.
Group Rates Available.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Microsoft Windows® (Operating System)
Course Fee: $35. (Includes training manual)
Introduces the student to the Windows® Operating System. Topics include left and right mouse clicks, customizing the Task Bar, working on the Desktop, accessing favorite programs, folders, and files from the Task Bar, managing files and folders, cutting and pasting files, finding files, using Windows Explorer, adding programs to a menu, creating shortcuts to frequently used programs, files and folders, dragging and dropping files, etc.
Microsoft® Word (Word Processing)
Course Fee: $155. (Includes training manual)
The student is introduced to the basics of word processing along with the Word windows environment. Training will be provided on creating and printing documents, opening, editing, formatting, text alignments, working with multiple page documents, templates, envelopes, and labels. An introduction to desktop publishing, graphics, word art, colors & shading, clip art, text boxes, borders, columns and enhancements is also included.
Microsoft® Excel (Spreadsheet)
Course Fee: $155. (Includes training manual)
Class time is spent introducing and defining Excel spreadsheet basics. Class focus is on creating and saving worksheets, using formulas and functions, formatting, copying, printing, working with workbooks, charting, templates, protecting and hiding data. Emphasis is placed on the use of the mouse in facilitating and simplifying the creation of complex formulas and spreadsheets.
**Computer and Software Technology II**
Designed for those interested in more than a basic Microsoft® Office course, we offer two additional software applications. Take one or both to advance your personal computer skills.
• Microsoft® Office
• Powerpoint (Presentations) $155
• Access (Database) $155
Includes training manual
Day, Evening, & Weekend Classes.
Group Rates Available.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Microsoft® Access (Database)
Course Fee: $155. (Includes training manual)
Students are instructed in the basic concepts of a database along with the components of a relational database.Field types, their functions, and planning a database are discussed. Training projects include creating and designing a table and a database form. Additionally, students will learn to add records, edit, print, search, find, sort data, and work with queries and create reports.
Microsoft® PowerPoint (Presentation)
Course Fee: $155. (Includes training manual)
Features and elements of PowerPoint are discussed. Opening and viewing an existing presentation and running a slide show manually and automatically are introduced. Class time is spent in creating, editing, enhancing, and printing presentations and slide shows. Text objects, word art, Office art and graphics are incorporated into the slide and presentation format.
**Medical Claims Processing**
Learn medical insurance basics and claims processing thru simulated, realistic, hands-on activities. Treat yourself to an enjoyable enrichment course designed to increase your knowledge of computer fundamentals and introduce you to the patient billing features of Medisoft for Windows, a software package used in medical offices to...
• Input Medical Information
• Generate Reports
• Handle Billing & Transmit Claims
Course Fee $369
Includes Training Manual
Day, Evening & Weekend Classes.
Group Rates Available.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This all inclusive course teaches the student how to use the patient billing features of Medisoft for Windows, a software package used in thousands of medical and dental offices. The curriculum includes a real world simulation in which students use the software to perform patient billing tasks in a small medical office. These realistic, hands on activities require students to think critically and apply what they have learned.
Students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, handle billing, produce medical office lists, reports and other tasks. This course also covers the basics of using computers in the medical office and introduces computers to students who are not computer literate.
The course outline is as follows:
Overview of a medical office.
Introduction to patient billing.
Using the computer to enter and process medical claims.
Managing patient data with a computerized system.
Entering and using patient information.
Adding new patients and handling transactions.
Schedule appointment and handle patient recalls.
Producing reports.
Printing statements and insurance forms.
Processing at the end of the month.
Transmitting claims.
Course Fee $ 359.
Training Manual $ 10.
**Accounting and QuickBooks© Course**
This comprehensive self-improvement course encompasses the nations leading accounting software program - QuickBooks©. You'll learn accounting basics along with the software geared to the business professional
• Accounting Concepts
• Debits/Credits & General Ledger
• Payables • Receivables •Invoicing
• Payroll • Financial Statements
Course Fee $295
Training Manual $ 25
Day, Evening & Weekend Classes.
Group Rates Available.
Course Description
This program provides training on the most popular small business acounting software program and imparts an understanding of accounting concepts. Modules include the following:
Accounting Concepts
Debits & Credits
General Ledger
Financial Statements & Reports
A thorough study of this popular software package will be provided. The student will learn the correct QuickBooks techniques. Emphasis is placed upon the meaning of common accounting terms and concepts along with the basics of QuickBooks accounting. In addition debit-credit relationships will be explored and various financial reports will be studied. A complete review of QuickBooks "type" and the classifications for transactions will be provided. Class exercises include creating a QuickBooks company and chart of accounts, working with lists, setting preferences, reconciliations, and using general journal entries.
Accounts Payable
Students are taught to track and manage expenses using the QuickBooks method. Exercises include setting up vendors, editing vendors, entering bills, paying bills, writing checks, making partial payments, issuing 1099's, and recording and taking vendor discounts. Financial reports and graphs are also included.
Accounts Receivable/Invoicing
Learn to record and track sales and estimates, set up customers and jobs, create and customize QuickBooks invoices, statements, and sales forms. Class time is allocated to setting up items, handling payments, deposits, credit memos, reimbursable expenses, generating and customizing sales reports and graphs.
Payroll Returns
Class time is dedicated to a thorough discussion of QuickBooks payroll options. Learn to set up employees, payroll items, taxes, deductions, make tax deposits, calculate sick and vacation time, and process paychecks. Students will gain knowledge of federal and state requirements relative to payroll processing, and will become familiar with forms 941, 940, and W-2. Financial reports and graphs are also included.
Microsoft Windows®(Operating System)
Introduces the student to the Windows® Operating System. Topics include customizing the Task Bar, working on the Desktop, accessing favorite programs, folders, and files from the Task Bar, managing files and folders, cutting and pasting files, finding files, using Windows Explorer, adding programs to a menu, creating shortcuts to frequently used programs, files and folders, dragging and dropping files, etc.
Course Fee $295.
Training Manual $ 25.
**Typing & Computer Keyboarding**
****$99 SPECIAL $99****
Learn the techniques and get the skills and speed you need to master the keyboard. The class is designed for those who either need to acquire or to better their keyboarding and typing abilities. While working in a computerized environment, at your own pace and time frame, you will learn: Basic computer skills
Keyboarding & typing techniques
Mouse fundamentals
10 key touch system
Course Fee $99
***KIDS COMPUTER CLASSES***
Summer Computer Classes for Kids Only!!!
Looking for something cool to do when it's too hot to go outdoors..
The Fall school year will be easier and your grades will improve by joining a fun summer class designed to increase your Keyboarding skills, help you better understand Windows operations and the file and folder system, get a handle on Word processing basics (you'll need that for reports), learn Internet search techniques for school projects, and explore the many facets of Google!
Each session lasts 2 weeks Monday thru Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm and costs $155.00 per 2 week session..Curriculum adjusted for age & skills level)
Call for dates and times..504-888-2422
Classes may be paid by either cash, check, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Individual payment plans are available for those paying by cash or check. All classes require a minimum down payment at registration of $100.00. The balance of the fees may be paid in installments. The final installment must be made at the end of the first week of classes and prior to the beginning of the second week of classes. There are no payment plans for those using credit or debit cards. For your convenience an ATM machine is located in Parran's Meat Market on the first floor next to the elevator.
Classes Include
Basic Keyboarding
An introductory class designed to familiarize the student with the keyboard, proper orientation, and touch techniques. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, speed, and building manual dexterity. Students are motivated by fun games and intensive drills.
Windows & MS Word
Mouse techniques, left and right clicks, the desktop, files and folders, saving and saving as, dropping, dragging, copying, cutting, pasting, and creating shortcuts, ..sounds like a lot..but it's all part of Windows! Word training includes creating and opening documents, basic word processing, formatting, word art, graphics, and creating reports.
Internet & Google
Learn search techniques using the Google toolbar and become familiar with the many options available to the Google user. Discover the secrets of printing, copying, cutting, & pasting to aid the student in internet research for school projects!
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