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Technology Skills Training

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class dates, times, and orientation schedules for your specific program.

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Earn Escondido Adult School Certificates and the knowledge to set you on the path to career success. Our Business, Finance, and Technology Skills courses will make you a more marketable job candidate and allow you to ask for that raise you deserve. We offer online and in-person instructional classes to meet your needs. Follow the Path to Success today! __________________________________________________________________________
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DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY – AUTOCAD
  • This course introduces hands-on mechanical drawing and computer-aided
    design (CAD) using Autocad Software. The popular Mechanical and Architectural drafting software, AutoCAD has been used for decades by all industries. We offer four levels. At each level, students earn a certificate of completion.
  • Instruction focuses on preparing and editing drawings, storage, and retrieval of drawings, and production of commercial quality drawings on a plotter.
  • Students gain skills in computer terminology and techniques in Windows. The first level, Level 1, introduces you to the interface, the basic DRAW and MODIFY commands, and some drafting preferences. You will create a drawing in your first class!
  • Level 2 focuses on software settings for proper industry standards, dimensioning drawings, different measuring units for Architecture and Landscape as well as decimal for Mechanical Drafting. Additional Draw and Modify commands make creating drawings faster, more accurate, and more fun!
  • Level 3 focuses on additional command features in AutoCAD and introduces the drafting aspect (Engineering drawings), and how to use AutoCAD in that trade. This is accomplished by implementing more advanced commands and creating drawings that comply with drafting standards.
  • Technical Drafting (Level 4) consists of Drafting practices, principles, standards, and creating industry-level drawings. Lessons on various types of drawings, drawing views, their purpose, and when and when not to use them. In addition, your first year in the industry will involve creating certain types of forms and maintaining drawing revisions; you will be exposed to these requirements and more. This will expose you to what it's like to be on the job. Although we will be using AutoCAD, this is not intended to be just another AutoCAD class. It's learning the actual drafting trade.
  • No books or tools are required.
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MICROSOFT OFFICE TRAINING
  • Get hands-on training in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access to meet your full potential in the workplace!
  • This course provides preparation for employment for office occupations such as administrative assistant, general office clerk, receptionist, etc.
  • Learn at your own pace with teacher support.
  • Supplemental training in basic math, spelling, keyboarding, Windows 10, file management, or verbal communication is available also.
  • Prepare for employment tests.
  • Learn computer skills that will help you get hired!
  • For each level completed, students are awarded a Certificate of Competency with a list of competencies.
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TYPING LAB & CERTIFICATE TESTING
  • Learn to type! Boost your typing speed and accuracy! Add a typing certificate to your resume!
  • Students work through the lessons at their own pace.
  • Typing Certificate Testing by appointment only
  • Appointments are mandatory. Walk-ins will not be serviced.
  • Photo ID Required
  • $10 attempted exam fee. This fee includes 3 attempts to pass the typing certification exam.
  • If the candidate passes the exam, there is an additional $25 fee for successful exam certification.
  • The total $35 fee includes: 3 attempts, 2 hard copy certificates, a .pdf certificate sent to the candidate's email.
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COMPUTER BASICS
  • This down-to-earth, basic computer class is designed for anyone who has little or no knowledge of the computer world.
  • Some topics covered in class include: parts of the computer, keyboard, and mouse functions, the difference between desktop and laptop, browsing the Internet, and using Email, simple troubleshooting techniques, as well as the use of the built-in help feature.
  • Software basics, file creation, and picture transfers, from cameras and phones, will also be introduced in class.
  • Learn all this in an easy-going relaxed environment.
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BASIC WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT
  • This class is designed for students with some basic knowledge of computers.
  • Discover how to use Microsoft Windows 10 in conjunction with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
  • Learn how to manipulate files, insert text, and picture files into MS Word.
  • The course is taught in a relaxing, hands-on, user-friendly atmosphere.
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MICROSOFT WORD
  • Create letters, memos, and format documents, insert dates, tables, columns, graphics and more.
  • MICROSOFT WORD TIPS (Additional One Day Class option)
    • This is a one-day class for students familiar with Word. Learn the latest timesavers and tricks to become a more efficient and productive Word user.
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
  • Produce and format worksheets, autofit columns, create formulas, functions, charts, and more.
  • Learn how to use data, arithmetic, and logic statements.
  • MICROSOFT EXCEL TIPS (Additional One Day Class option)
    • This one-day, quick-paced class is not for novices. Learn tips, shortcuts, and hacks to maximize your time in Excel.
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