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IT Software Tutorials 

   
  The Instructional Technology (IT) Contract offers a variety of self-paced on-line tutorials. Click on the active links to be redirected to the registration for that particular tutorial.* Just a reminder - please log-in to your escWorks account and this will reflect the correct fee, if any, for your district.

Please follow the instructions sent to you in your workshop confirmation to receive information on how to access these tutorials. You can choose to take the main training (for 9 or 15 hours of credit), or you can choose to enroll for each individual session (3 hours of credit).

Click on the links below to be taken to the different sections.

Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials Adobe Tutorials
Access 2007 Dreamweaver 8
Excel 2007 Fireworks 8
Outlook 2007 Flash 8
PowerPoint 2007 Illustrator CS2
Word 2007 InDesign CS2
  Photoshop CS2

Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorials

Access 2007

Relational databases are a critical component of our electronic society and now creating, maintaining, and utilizing them is even easier. In this complete training from Learn Key, you'll learn how the ribbon makes it easier to find the exact tool you need. Expert Erin Olsen takes you step-by-step through newly designed database templates to management and security of data to presentation and data sharing. At the conclusion of this course you'll be organizing, retrieving and sharing data easily. This is a self-paced, online tutorial that will be available for completion 24/7.
Access 2007 (15 hours) Access 2007 Beginner
Access 2007 Basic Access 2007 Intermediate
Access 2007 Advanced Access 2007 Expert

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Excel 2007

Office applications evolve to fit new challenges and add innovative features for ease of use and convenience. If you’re a spreadsheet novice or an experienced professional, the Excel 2007 course from LearnKey can help you master spreadsheets. LearnKey expert Michael Meskers uses practical examples to show you Excel fundamentals before moving step-by-step into more advanced topics like graphs, charts, formulas and macros. At the conclusion of this course, you’ll feel confident in your ability to use Excel 2007. This is a self-paced, online tutorial that will allow you to access the training 24/7.

Excel 2007 (15 hours) Excel 2007 Beginner
Excel 2007 Basic Excel 2007 Intermediate
Excel 2007 Advanced Excel 2007 Expert

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Outlook 2007

Email is the most common form of business communication in use today. Outlook 2007 is the next generation of email application, and there is more to Outlook now than ever before. Expert, Erin Olsen, guides you through the innovations and techniques of navigation in the new Outlook interface. Learn the skills, tips and tricks that will have you using Outlook to create your professional communications. As Outlook moves into the future you will be at the forefront with up-to-date knowledge and skills. This is a self-paced online tutorial that will be available 24/7.

Outlook 2007 (9 hours) Outlook 2007 Basics
Outlook 2007 Intermediate Outlook 2007 Advanced

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PowerPoint 2007

If you’re an experienced PowerPoint user, you’ll need to throw away your old impressions and prepare yourself to view the application in a new way. Even if you’re new to PowerPoint, expert Erin Olsen makes the PowerPoint 2007 course from LearnKey a fun learning process for you while incorporating all disciplines needed to develop an effective presentation, including the skills needed to effectively communicate your message. At the conclusion of this course users will be able to combine text, graphics, audio and video to create a professional presentation. This is a self-paced online tutorial that will be available 24/7.
PowerPoint 2007 (9 hours) PowerPoint 2007 Basics
PowerPoint 2007 Intermediate PowerPoint 2007 Advanced

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Word 2007

Microsoft Word is the most commonly used word processing tool at home and in the office. LearnKey expert Michelle Anderson introduces you to the new interface, shows you what’s new, gives you tips to easily accomplish tasks using the new interface, and takes you step-by-step through features such as themes, templates, formatting, printing, and more. At the conclusion of this course, you’ll be comfortable using Word to accomplish your communication tasks through Word 2007. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.

Word 2007 (9 hours) Word 2007 Basics
Word 2007 Intermediate Word 2007 Advanced

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Adobe Products

Dreamweaver 8

Learn how to design, publish and maintain professional web pages with Dreamweaver 8 training from LearnKey. In this course, expert instructor and web designer, Deborah Berg, covers the many refinements, workflow improvements, expanded CSS tools and how to convert XML files into beautifully designed, browser friendly documents. With powerful layout tools, layers, forms, templates and automated steps, you'll find this course easy to follow and exciting to learn. At the conclusion, you will understand how to efficiently design, develop and maintain standards-based websites and applications with maximum style and efficiency. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
Dreamweaver 8 (9 hours) Dreamweaver 8 Basics
Dreamweaver 8 Intermediate Dreamweaver 8 Advanced

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Fireworks 8

In the Fireworks 8 course from LearnKey, you'll discover the latest improvements to this incredible web image-creating program. LearnKey expert, Deborah Berg explains the fundamentals of interface and panels, building upon those concepts with layers, filters, animation and Macromedia integration. Your creativity will be sparked throughout this course, and by the end you'll understand everything you need to know to create professional images for the web. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
Fireworks 8 (9 hours) Fireworks 8 Basics
Fireworks 8 Intermediate Fireworks 8 Advanced

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Flash 8

Macromedia's Flash is the professional standard for designers and developers who create rich Internet content and applications. In LearnKey's Flash 8 course, expert instructor Andy Anderson begins by introducing you to the Flash 8 environment and moves step-by-step to advanced topics like animation, movies and effects. You'll learn how to use Flash 8 to combine ActionScripting, sound, images, text and video clips to create interactive projects like sales presentations, user interfaces and e-learning applications. At the conclusion of this course, you'll understand how to use Flash 8 and its tools to build a wide variety of media-rich applications. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
Flash 8 (9 hours) Flash 8 Basics
Flash 8 Intermediate Flash 8 Advanced

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Illustrator CS2

LearnKey’s Adobe Illustrator CS2 training is the ultimate learning tool for this all inclusive and powerful industry standard graphics software. Author and design expert, Andy Anderson, introduces Illustrator CS2 and all of its enhanced capabilities and newest features. If you are a media designer, graphic illustrator or multi-media producer, this course is a must for you! It includes everything from basic drawing, navigation and tool functions to intermediate and advanced special effects and print functions. In addition, the course covers all Adobe ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) exam objectives for full exam preparation and practice guidelines. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
Illustrator CS2 (9 hours) Illustrator CS2 Basics
Illustrator CS2 Intermediate Illustrator CS2 Advanced

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InDesign CS2

InDesign CS2 is a powerful application widely used by creative professionals to design sophisticated publications. Debbie Berg begins with the very basics of the interface, then builds upon this knowledge to demonstrate how to work with text frames and layers, format text, apply styles, add graphics and much more. At the conclusion of this course, you will be inspired to create your own professional layouts right away! This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
InDesign CS2 (9 hours) InDesign CS2 Basics
InDesign CS2 Intermediate InDesign CS2 Advanced

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Photoshop CS2

In the Photoshop CS2 course, you will discover how to create professional quality Photoshop documents in just three sessions. In this compelling course, expert instructor, Andy Anderson, demonstrates the power of understanding Photoshop tools, preferences and menus. You will learn print formats, Internet formats, file compression and Photoshop terminology. At the conclusion of the course, you will understand how to effectively plan a document, select appropriate tools, and use color, layers, masks and paths to design your own original and powerful layouts. This is a self-paced online tutorial that is available 24/7.
Photoshop CS2 (9 hours) Photoshop CS2 Basics
Photoshop CS2 Intermediate Photoshop CS2 Advanced

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Created by JMcDaniel on 2/1/08; Updated by JMcDaniel on 8.5.08