Miami Dade College

If you have never used a computer before, this is the course for you. You will be introduced to hardware, software, and you will learn to fully navigate the Windows Operating System. (Textbook included.)

If you have never used a computer before, this is the course for you. You will be introduced to hardware, software, and you will learn to fully navigate the Windows Operating System. (Textbook included.) Next Suggested Class - MS Windows XP Level 2

Create, move, delete folders, organize and manage the files in your system and more.

Customize your taskbar, shortcuts menu, desktop, connect to other computers, customize and manage file and folders, install and uninstall programs, use advanced Explorer features and browse the Web. (Textbook included)

Aprenda como trabajan las computadoras, como usar el mouse (ratón), a utilizar el sistema operativo "Windows" para poder navegar en el sistema, y utilizar sus funciones. La clase es dictada en español. El programa y el libro que se utilizan para la clase son en inglés. (Libro incluido)

En este curso los estudiantes aprenderán a instalar y manipular sus impresoras, crear cuentas de usuario, e intercambiar las carpetas y las impresoras. También aprenderán a crear copias de seguridad y restaurar sus computadoras, así como mantenerla en buenas condiciones de trabajo. Después de terminar este curso los estudiantes podrán modificar su computadora para requisitos particulares. La clase es dictada en español. El programa y el libro que se utilizan para la clase son en inglés. (Libro incluido)

Learn the basics of Word, Excel and PowerPoint including techniques to merge, and import documents with other MS Office modules.(Textbook required)

Enhance your professionalism through the art of communication using effective presentation techniques! Topics covered include speech planning and preparation, audience analysis, using PowerPoint as a presentational aid, developing a persona, overcoming speaker anxiety and delivery. (Textbook included)

Aprenda lo básico de Word, Excel y PowerPoint. La clase es impartida en español. El programa y el libro que se utilizan para la clase son en inglés.

Learn the basic tools necessary to plan, design, and maintain simple and comprehensive databases, including building and modifying tables/forms, viewing and organizing information and relationships. This course maps to the MS Access Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook Required)

You will produce and use calculated controls in forms and reports, create macros, data access pages, modules and applications. Part of this course maps to the MS Access Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook Required)

Learn to create spreadsheets, formulas, formatting values and ranges, drawing functions, data sorting, the creation and use of templates and working with graphics. This course maps to the MS Excel Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook required)

Skills covered are importing and exporting data, creating templates, multiple workbooks, named ranges, customizing tool bars, auditing, sorting, and pivot tables. This course maps to the MS Excel Office Specialist Expert Exam. (Textbook Required)

Prerequisite: Computers and Windows XP, Windows Beginning to Advanced, or Windows Knowledge. Learn how to send, receive, forward, and attach documents to email. Learn the basics of creating folders for email, work with the Address Book, Contacts, Inbox, Tasks, and the Calendar. This course maps to the MS Outlook Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows. Learn to create and organize information into powerful visual presentations, modify presentation formats,templates, importing text and charts, adding pictures, and more. This course maps to the MS PowerPoint Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook Required)

Learn to create a document, edit and work with paragraphs, control document appearance, text and page formatting, use of the status bar, proofing, printing, and saving a document to a disk. This course maps the MS Word Office Specialist Core Exam. (Textbook required)

Learn how to merge and style long documents; create graphics, charts, forms, and macros. In addition, you will learn to create tables, perform calculations, and much more. This course maps the MS Word Office Specialist Expert Exam. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Windows and the Internet or equivalent experience. Students will learn to create professional quality web pages using character styles, paragraph formats, image maps, hyperlinks, tables, and frames. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: Adobe Dreamweaver Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Learn to add Dynamic HTML and advanced styling into your web pages using cascading styles sheets, layers, library items, and much more. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: HTML, ACCESS, and Dreamweaver Level 2 or equivalent knowledge. Learn to harness the power of dynamic applications using Dreamweaver CS3's powerful interface. This course will cover how to set up apache server, use php and mysql to make dynamic web applications, and admin systems complete with login. Pre-requisite Dreamweaver Level 2 or equivalent knowledge. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of Web Page design. A powerful program for creating animations and interface elements delivered over the web via Shockwave. In this entry-level course students will learn the fundamental features and techniques used to create the Flash content, including simple animations, buttons and menus. Students will also learn how to export their creation and embed them in a Web Page. (Textbook recommended)

Prerequisite: Flash Level 1 or equivalent. Designed to teach web developers how to create and deliver cross-platform, low-bandwidth animations, presentations, and Web applications. The course focuses on best practices, design, usability, accessibility, optimization, and performance. How to use color and text effectively, work with multiple image types, and build navigation. (Textbook recommended)

Be dynamic, and interactive with Flash CS3. In this course you will learn how to create image galleries using XML, load dynamic data and content, and create reusable classes for use among multiple projects. Prerequisite Flash Level 2 or equivalent knowledge. (Textbook recommended)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming or equivalent experience. Come and learn how to build a feature-rich, data-driven and interactive website using script-generated SQL, the basis for active server pages. The class will be taught using ASP.net with both Visual Basic and C#. (Textbook required)

Need to control the design of your Web site with ease and speed? Learn how to implement Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to your Web site to achieve a quick consistent look. Style sheets give designers and developers efficient and effective control over elements such as backgrounds, colors, effects, fonts, images, layouts and rollovers across an entire Web site. Previous HTML experience is required.

Learn the principles for planning and designing web sites including website proposal. The course explores the factors that affect web layout and design, such as site Navigation, CSS, web typography, graphics, color, publishing and marketing. (Textbook required)

Search engines are the doorway to the internet. Learn to help your customers find your business quickly, which search engines (Google, Yahoo or MSN) are the most used and how to determine the best course of action for developing an overall search engine marketing plan. The class will also cover mobile marketing, selling products online and much more.

Learn how to increase visitors to your web site by ranking very high in search engine results. Through hands-on training, this course will provide you with the tools needed to improve the volume and quality of traffic to your web site from search engines.

Prerequisite: Experience using the Internet, Windows, and Word basic knowledge. Learn how to design, create, and deliver powerful web sites.

A powerful and convenient program for compositing 2D and 3D animation graphics into a single composition. The 3D elements can interact with material properties that change their appearance. You will learn to: •position and animate 2D and 3D elements in a single composition, • create a composition that combines 2D and 3D layers, • transform the appearance of 3D layers by adding light and shadow and animate the lighting, and • modify multiple layers’ properties at once

Quickly and easily create videos and add amazing effects to your family and vacation movies, by learning this simple to use software.

Students can use their artistic ventures in order to gain the most from this class. Using Adobe Premiere Pro you will create digital movies containing video, audio, transitions, special effects and export a movie in Quick Time format. (Textbook required)

Learn how to create vector based illustrations and layouts. This course will cover Illustrator basics such as application interface and navigation, basic drawing tools like primitive shapes and the pencil, transformations, pen tool operation, and an introduction to type layout. (Textbook required)

Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. Learn to do masks, compound paths, blends, native and third-party filters, special effects, printing, and Web output. (Textbook required)

Learn the basics of desktop publishing using InDesign. This introductory course will teach the student how to navigate the program's interface, set up basic documents, use text and graphic frames, import and thread text, work with typography, import images, and work with color to successfully complete page layouts. Pre-requisite: knowledge of Windows/Macintosh. (Textbook required)

Learn how to create multiple page, long documents. Students will apply character and paragraph style sheets, manipulate master pages, create tables, work with transparency, learn how to export long documents to PDF and print, and work with XML. Pre-requisite: InDesign CS3 Level 1 or equivalent knowledge. (Textbook required)

Learn effective methods and techniques to properly organize, edit, and output your photographs with Adobe Photoshop. The course will cover how to establish a workflow to categorize and organize images, perform color and tonal adjustments, work with Camera Raw, discuss the advantages of non-destructive editing, learn about Photoshop’s automation features for photographers, color management, and printing.

Prerequisite: Macintosh or Windows experience. Learn how to create original images or retouch photographs with Photoshop, the most powerful image editing program used in photography, graphic, web, and motion graphics. This introductory course will guide you through Photoshop’s essentials- the interface, navigation, selections, layers, and channels. Hands-on lessons will help develop basic knowledge of image production such as resolution and image size, selection techniques, color models, basic layer techniques, photo-retouching, and file handling for print and web output. Shortcuts and tips for enhancing productivity will be discussed. (Textbook Required)

Take your Photoshop knowledge to the next level by learning advanced tools and techniques for creating and retouching images. Explore the endless possibilities of non-destructive editing methods such as layer masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, clipping masks, blending modes, among others. Real world exercises in image production and retouching will touch on subjects such as color correction, photo-restoration, automation, ad production, web graphics, and much, much more! (Textbook required)

Learn how to enhance your photographs with this easy to use, inexpensive, powerful photo-editor! Course will cover organizing and sharing photos, adjusting color and tone, retouching and repairing images, and creating photo-montages. (Please note: this is not Adobe Photoshop.) (Textbook required)

This course will guide the student through concise and effective methods used to correct problems such as global color casts, selective color corrections and replacements. Key concepts will be covered from color fundamentals, using levels and curves, color correction by the numbers, correcting skin tones, and more.

Pre-requisite: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Level 1 or Equivalent Knowledge. Learn how to repair damaged and faded photographs with Adobe Photoshop and turn those old, withered photos into clear beautiful shots. This course will cover restoration tools and techniques- from capturing and scanning the original, repairing flaws with cloning and healing tools, colorizing a black and white, and properly printing a crisp photo.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of computer and Windows XP Explore Photoshop's web graphic content development tools and learn how to create animations, rollover buttons, web page layouts, and more.

This is an introductory course geared to understanding Apple's official SDK for the iPhone and iPod touch. The course will develop mobile applications using the concepts learned in the Objective C programming class.

Learn to build mobile applications for today’s most popular platform: Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch in this dynamic workshop. You will learn about the Xcode suite of tools, and the iPhone SDK and simple iPhone applications will be created. An iPhone is not required since the current SDK allows iPhones simulation.

Learn advanced commands to build and debug effective iPhone applications.

Learn basic programming fundamentals, with an emphasis on Apple operating systems. Topics covered will include memory object-oriented programming, memory management, and application logic.

This hands on course covers how to develop Visual basic application programs using Visual Studio.Net development environment. It introduces the object-oriented and event-driven programming concepts, the environment and features. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop powerful applications.(Textbook required)

Students will learn more in-depth coding, and use of objects are emphasized. In addition this course focuses on basic programming and implementation of graphical user interfaces, design form, add labels, text boxes, command buttons, and controls using variables and constants in code statements. (Textbook required)

This training introduces students to the basic interface of Final Cut Pro. Students learn to perform basic editing functions including: setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output. (Textbook required)

This training is for existing Final Cut Pro users who wish to increase their skill level through learning features and workflows in color correction and motion effects techniques including: motion, filter effects, keying and compositing, and correcting for broadcast specifications. Students will also learn how to read video scopes, adjust contrast, and fix color balance. (Textbook required)

You will be introduced to basic operating system administration tasks. You will work each of these operating systems in both a standalone and networking environment. The class will also cover scenarios involving troubleshooting and interacting with customers and the skill sets in repair bench or scenarios emphasizing computer repair and troubleshooting. This course prepares you for the CompTIA A+ 220-602, 603 and 604 Certification Exams. (Textbook Required)

This course will teach you how a computer operates and what each component inside a PC does in the grand scheme of things. You will be able to identify, configure and install a computer from the ground up, and perform upgrades with confidence. You will also examine expansion boards, storage systems and peripheral devices. This course prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-701) Certification Exam - NEW 2009 Objectives. (Textbook Required)

You will be introduced to basic operating system administration tasks. You will work each of these operating systems in both a standalone and networking environment. The class will also cover scenarios involving troubleshooting and interacting with customers and the skill sets in repair bench or scenarios emphasizing computer repair and troubleshooting. This course covers 2009 exam objectives - CompTIA A+ 220-702 Certification Exam. (Textbook Required)

Come and learn how to effectively install and manage this open source operating system, including system administration tasks such as file and directory permission, working with file systems, managing users and groups, grep, ps, ls, vi, vim. The class is designed for students with little or no Linux or Unix experience.

Through hands-on training, students learn the vendor-independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring the TCP/IP client, network installation and upgrading, remote access and administration, managing user accounts and passwords, fault tolerance and disaster recovery, and network troubleshooting. This course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam. (Textbook required)

This prep course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating and configuring IOS devices; extending switched networks with VLANs; determining IP routes; managing IP traffic with access lists; establishing point-to-point connections; and establishing Frame Relay connections.

Prerequisite: Implementing & Administering a MS WIN 2003 Directory Server prep course. Students will acquire a solid foundation necessary to analyze and design a directory services infrastructure for Microsoft Windows 2003. Student will learn design considerations in relation to Naming strategy, Domain Name and DNS Naming, as well as how to design a schema modification policy and plan group policy. This is a prep course for the MCSE Exam 70-297. Textbook required.

Prerequisite: Supporting MS Windows 2003 Server prep course. This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze the business requirements for a network. Students will learn to install, manage, monitor, configure, and troubleshoot DNS, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows 2003 network infrastructure. This is a Prep course for the MCSE, MCSA or MCDBA Exam 70-291. (Textbook Required)

Prerequisite: Intermediate knowledge of network operating systems, basic knowledge of server hardware with A+ or equivalent knowledge. This course will provide the students with hands on experience in Windows Server 2008 and will prepare the student with the knowledge needed to pass the MCTS 70-640 exam. This course covers topics such upgrading to Windows Server 2008, implementing, auditing and monitoring Active Directory. (Textbook required).

Prerequisite: It is recommended to have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a network operating system. This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Windows Server 2008 in a business or enterprise settings. Students will learn how to install, upgrade, and deploy a Windows Server 2008 networking infrastructure. This is a prep course for the MCTS 70-642 exam (Textbook required).

Learn basic commands to create 2D objects. Use the menu system to draw, select views, change design elements, modify attributes, and add patterns and text. (Textbook required)

Learn to draw compound objects, use layers, change views, and make selections. Use features which will save you time when editing your design . (Textbook required)

Learn more layer drawing, editing and viewing commands to further speed up your designs. Maximize your design productivity in 2D using hints, tips and tricks. (Textbook required)

Design prototypes, 3-Dimensional commands & techniques to assemble complex computerized models. 3D coordinates, creating 3D surfaces, modeling with solids, shading and rendering techniques. (Textbook required)

Impress your colleagues and clients with compelling presentation-ready graphics created directly from your DWG™ and DWF™ files. Autodesk® Impression software is easy to use, saves you time, and recognizes data from your CAD files. Autodesk Impression offers a wealth of tools for creating visually attractive images from your 2D DWG or DWF files. Taking CAD drawings and converting them to look like hand drawn renderings with a work flow that is consistent with the CAD drawing process Those new images will be ready for use in presentations or for importation into popular electronic publication applications. Basic concepts used in creating a rendered image in Impression.

Obtain a good foundation of basic drafting procedures. Organizational patterns, and drawing techniques will be covered using AutoCad.

This workshop has been designed to help students understand the fundamental principles of BIM technology and at the same time become skilled using AutoDesk Revit. The workshop is not intended to complete a student’s development in the software, but mainly to build a foundation from which further learning can be launched. Areas of emphasis will be navigational skills, modeling and drafting, project management and printing. (Textbook recommended)

Aprenda los comandos básicos para crear dibujos en dos dimensiones. Use el sistema de menú para dibujar, seleccione los puntos de vista, cambie los elementos del diseño, y agregue patrones y textos. Aprenda a dibujar objetos compuestos, use diferentes capas o niveles, cambie las vistas, y haga selecciones. Use las herramientas que le ayudarán a ahorrar tiempo mientras edita su diseño en este primer nivel de AutoCAD. La clase es impartida en español. El programa y el libro que se utilizan para la clase son en ingles. (Libro requerido)

Aprenda los comandos básicos para crear objetos (dibujos) en dos dimensiones. Use el sistema de menú para dibujar; seleccione puntos de vista para crear elevaciones del dibujo; cambie los elementos del diseño y agregue patrones y textos. Aprenda a dibujar objetos compuestos; a usar diferentes capas en el dibujo para diferenciar varios elementos y a usar herramientas que le ahorrarán tiempo cuando esté editando su diseño. La clase es impartida en español. El programa y el libro que se utilizan para la clase son en ingles.(Libro requerido)

Este curso esta diseñado para personas que desean un mayor aprovechamiento de las potencialidades y recursos del programa AutoCAD para los dibujos en 2 dimensiones. Aprenda los comandos avanzados para crear objetos (dibujos) en dos dimensiones. Use el Sistema de menú para dibujar; seleccione puntos de vista para crear elevaciones del dibujo; cambie los elementos del diseño y agregue patrones y textos. Entender, crear y modificar externas referencias e establecer un estilo de texto de dibujo son algunos de los conocimientos que puede adquirí en este curso. (Libro requerido)

El estudiante aprenderá todo lo referente a crear, editar e imprimir sus dibujos en 3 dimensiones. Al final de la clase el estudiante podrá: Seleccionar la parte del dibujo que desea imprimir, Usar el “cuadro” referente la impresión del dibujo, imprimir un dibujo, los diferentes estilos de impresión, crear sólidos en 3 dimensiones, Introducción a los atributos, Insertar bloques con atributos, Editar atributos, Extraer datos de un dibujo de AutoCAD. (Libro requerido)

For Lawyers, Consultants and anybody that bills customers based on hourly rate

Take your QuickBooks knowledge to the next level. Whether you are a QuickBooks user ready to learn advanced features, or if you just completed the beginning level, you can enhance your skills by taking this course where you will learn new features to save time and enhance your productivity.

Students learn the features of QuickBooks: how to create a new company, modify the present chart of accounts, add information to the company list, open and use registers for any balance sheet account, reconcile a checking account, invoice customers, bank transactions, inventory, sales tax and have an overview of the payroll features.(Textbook required)

Lleve sus conocimientos de QuickBooks al próximo nivel. Si ya usa el programa de QuickBooks, o terminó nuestro primer curso y desea aprender comandos avanzados que le faciliten su trabajo y le ahorren tiempo, venga y utilice los conceptos que este curso le ofrece.

Aprenda a utilizar QuickBooks Pro para manejar sus finanzas del negocio en computadora. Aprenderá a iniciar la aplicación y el proceso de el mantenimiento de registros financieros. Los asuntos discutidos incluyen, funciones de inventario, cómo programar clientes, cómo programar los vendedores, la nómina de pago, los planes contables y generar reportes. Libro requerido.

You will learn to develop affordable and effective marketing strategies important for entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and professionals who need a quick overview of the most effective digital marketing tools such as Building a Marketing Roadmap, Email Campaigns among many others.

You've heard the buzzwords; twitter, facebook, youtube, myspace, blogs and iTunes. What do they all mean and how can you use them to compete in today's digital world? In this class, students will learn key strategies to quickly take advantage of this engaged community of prospects and customers as well as becoming their own Online Public Relations Firm among other topics.

Give your business a boost with a dynamic website!! Learn to create RSS, Wikis, File Sharing, blogs, and other social networking applications.

Join this class and learn to use applications to edit videos to post in YouTube.

This is a great course if you are considering becoming an eBay seller. Techniques will be discussed to maximize selling on eBay. Positioning, placement of your product, pricing, and much more!

Do you want to grow your e-Bay business? This class will show you how to sell your own products, choose the right listing format, create compelling listings, include great pictures, have good customer service, manage sales, pack and ship and collect payments.

Learn the basics of MS Project for preparing a project schedule and maintain project status.

You will be introduced to basic concepts and the most significant aspects of project planning and execution such as business knowledge, interpersonal skills and project management processes. A comprehensive coverage of critical Project Management concepts, principles and techniques are covered. Learn the professional method to accomplish and succeed at your project by procuring the right amount of resources, understanding how to cope, controlling project changes, and bringing projects under budget and on schedule. Curriculum is gear to the PMP Certification. (Textbook required)