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Prerequisites • Course Materials • CEU/CPE Credits • Software Compatibility • Registration Fees / Policies • Class Times • Class Sizes • Discount Packages • Group Discounts / Private Classes

To Register for a Class

The easiest way to sign up for a Computer Center class (or any LLU class) is to call 713-529-4414. Your registration can be taken right over the phone with a credit card. You can also fill out the registration form found in the LLU schedule or on the LLU web site and mail or fax it to LLU. Finally you can visit the LLU office in person at 2990 Richmond, Suite 120.

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You can have the LLU schedule mailed to you by calling 713-529-4414. Call to find out the nearest location to pick up a schedule.

Prerequisites
Most classes have prerequisites. Some are recommended, others are required. This means enrollment in the prerequisite classes or equivalent knowledge and experience. See course descriptions for details or call 281-489-7944.

Course Materials
All Computer Center classes come with comprehensive materials that you keep at no extra charge. The materials for the Basics courses (9900-9908) and the Internet/Web Development classes (9945-9954) are created in-house at the LLU Computer Center. For the MS-Office courses (9910-9957) we use MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) approved materials from ComputerPREP.

CEU Credits
Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are awarded at the completion of all LLU Computer Center classes. Each participant receives a certificate. CPE

Software Compatibility
The LLU Computer Center is currently using MS-Office 2003 and Windows XP. If you are using other versions of these programs, most of what we do in these classes will be compatible with your version. For more information call 281-489-7944.

Registration Fees / Policies
In addition to the course fee there is a registration fee of $7 or $14. The $7 covers all registrations for 30 days from the time you register. $14 covers all registrations for a full year. Visit the LLU web site for policies and procedures regarding registration, credits, transfers, refunds and other issues.

Class Times
Most classes have weekday, evening and Saturday dates. Weekday classes start at 9:30am. Evening classes begin at 6:30. Weekday afternoon classes begin at 1:45pm. Saturday morning classes begin at 9am. Classes start promply. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

Class sizes
Class sizes vary but are always limited to a manageable number of participants to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. All computer lab classes have a maximum of twelve and usually average between three and eight participants. Plus, participants are screened to make sure everyone has the required prerequisites (see "Why Choose LLU?".)

Discount Packages
Register for certain pairs at the same time and get a discount (approx. 10%).

Pkg A: 9900 & 9902, $118.
Pkg B: 9902 & 9905, $172.
Pkg C: 9905 & 9907, $223.
Pkg D: Any 2 of 9910-9928, $293.
Pkg F: 9945 & 9947, $133.

Certain restrictions apply. Call 281-489-7944 for details. Or consult your LLU Schedule.

Group Discounts / Private Classes
Several discount structures are available for groups. You can also book a private class for groups of five or more. Call Bill Stewart at 281-489-7944 for details.

9900: Computer Orientation I—For New/Frustrated Computer Users
$59 (text included).
Testimonials

Endorsed by the Houston Area League of PC Users (HAL-PC).
Whatever your experience, you can become a confident, self-sufficient computer user once and for all. Most computer users, young and old, never properly learn the simple principles and concepts necessary to function effectively with a computer, as well as related technology such as digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, iPods, cell phones, etc. While they may get good at word processing and other applications, they struggle–often for years–with the most basic functions such as managing and attaching files, installing and configuring new software, the nuts and bolts of Windows and connecting to the rest of the world. It's not that any of this is difficult to understand, it's just that things are not what they appear to be: what you see on your monitor is a poor and unnecessarily complicated reflection of reality. The most important picture is the one in your head, not the one on your screen. Learn what you really need to manage a computer system, avoid and solve problems, reduce dependence on others, communicate effectively…and put those who have been intimidating you in their place! Class size: 5-30.

9902: Computer Orientation II
$69 (text included)
Testimonials

Learn essential Windows operating system concepts, file organization and management, working with various programs and data types, moving data across programs to create multi-media documents and more. Find out what it really takes to work in the object-oriented environment that Windows creates. Numerous examples involving graphics and sound will reinforce these concepts. Although programs have more features than ever before, the have adopted standardized methods that, once understood in the proper context, will get you up to speed and productive very quickly. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9900 or equivalent knowledge is recommended. Class size: 5-30.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9902AJ  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:50pm Apr 21, 23
R9902AK  1 Sat 9am-5pm May 3
R9902AL  1 Mon & 1 Tues 1:45-5:15pm May 5, 6
R9902AM  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:50pm May 20, 22
R9902AN  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 9:30am-1pm Jun 5, 6
R9902AO  1 Sat 9am-5pm Jun 14
R9902AP  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:50pm Jun 16, 18
R9902AQ  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 1:45-5:15pm Jun 24, 26
R9902AR  1 Sat 9am-5pm Jul 12
R9902AS  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:50pm Jul 15, 17
R9902AT  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 9:30am-1pm Jul 24, 25

9904: Computer Orientation H.O.— Hands-On for First-Time Users
$65 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

This class is recommended for first-time or fairly new computer users to help with the transition from courses 9900 and 9902 into Applications Principles (9905). Learn standard keyboard and mouse procedures for text editing, saving and opening data, loading and exiting programs, navigating menus and toolbars and manipulating icons, windows and other graphical objects. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9904AJ  1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Apr 24
R9904AK  1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 1
R9904AL  1 Fri 1:45-5pm May 9
R9904AM  1 Mon 6:20-9:35pm May 12
R9904AN  1 Sat 9am-12:15pm Jun 7
R9904AO  1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm Jun 12
R9904AP  1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jun 19
R9904AQ  1 Thurs 1:45-5pm Jun 26
R9904AR  1 Mon 6:20-9:35pm Jul 14
R9904AS  1 Tues 6:20-9:35pm Jul 22
R9904AT  1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm Jul 31

9905: Applications Principles & Intro to Windows
$118 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

Using current, standard software, including Microsoft Word and Excel, explore in detail the various standard methods for editing and formatting data, navigation, changing program options, working with multiple programs, creating multimedia documents, managing files and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in courses 9900, 9902 & 9904 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9905AI  1 Tues & 1 Wed 9:30am-12:45pm Apr 15, 16
R9905AJ  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Apr 28, 30
R9905AK  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 10
R9905AL  1 Wed & 1 Thurs 1:45-5pm May 21, 22
R9905AM  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 27, 29
R9905AN  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 9:30am-12:45pm Jun 19, 20
R9905AO  1 Sat 9:30am-4:30pm Jun 21
R9905AP  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jun 23, 25
R9905AQ  1 Tues & 1 Wed 1:45-5pm Jul 8, 9
R9905AR  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Jul 19
R9905AS  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jul 29, 31

9907: Windows Intermediate
$124 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

Learn more of the operating system side of Windows including the properties of the various objects that represent files, disks, navigational tools and options. Customize aspects of the working environment such as the desktop, task bar, short cuts, Start menu and setting up a user account. Experiment with different viewing options, locate “lost” files, and explore the Control Panel. Windows XP will be used but the principles and techniques apply to all versions of Windows. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9907C  1 Tues & 1 Wed 9:30am-12:45pm Apr 22, 23
R9907D  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm May 5, 7
R9907E  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 9:30am-12:45pm Jun 26, 27
R9907F  1 Tues & 1 Wed 1:45-5pm Jul 15, 16

9908: Internet Orientation—Hands On
$99 (text & materials included)

The web and e-mail have become a central part of everyday computer use, but they are often poorly understood and underutilized. Learn the particulars of web vs. client based (e.g. Outlook Express) e-mail, file attachments, web search techniques, downloading and installing programs, instant messaging and much more. Also integrate the Internet with applications such as Word and explore useful web resources. NOTE: prior enrollment in 9905 or equivalent knowledge is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9908D  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 9:30am-12:45pm Apr 17, 18
R9908E  2 Wed 6:20-9:35pm May 28, Jun 4
R9908F  1 Mon & 1 Tues 9:30am-12:45pm Jun 23, 24
R9908G  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:35pm Jul 21, 23

9910: MS-Word—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Review basic editing and formatting. Learn to set margins, tabs, hyphenation and indents, adjust line and character spacing, auto format, align and control text flow, create envelopes and labels, borders and shading, sorting lists, spelling and grammar check, creating templates and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9910G  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 3
R9910H  1 Tues 9:30am-5pm May 13
R9910I  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jun 10, 12
R9910J  1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Jul 10
R9910K  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Jul 26

9911: MS-Word Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced formatting techniques such as section breaks and formatting, headers and footers, automatic page numbering, multiple columns, creating and modifying styles, tables, collaboration features, charts and graphics. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9911D  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Apr 14, 16
R9911E  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 17
R9911F  1 Tues 9:30-5pm May 20
R9911G  2 Tues 6:20-9:35pm Jun 17, 24
R9911H  1 Tues 9:30am-5pm Jul 29

9915: MS-Excel—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn inserting and deleting rows and columns, copying, moving, formulas and functions, absolute and relative references, formatting, printing, charts and drawing and more. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9915I  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Apr 30
R9915J  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 6, 8
R9915K  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 24
R9915L  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jun 4
R9915M  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jun 16, 18
R9915N  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Jul 12
R9915O  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Jul 18
R9915P  2 Mon 6:20-9:35pm Jul 28, Aug 4

9916: MS-Excel Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn to work with multiple worksheets, split and freeze panes, more advanced functions and formatting features, data filtering, worksheet ranges, charts, protecting and importing data and more. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9916F  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Apr 15, 17
R9916G  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm May 14
R9916H  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm May 31
R9916I  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jun 11
R9916J  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jun 30, Jul 2
R9916K  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Jul 25

9917: MS-Excel Level 3
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics

Audit a worksheet to find errors and review data. Topics also include database queries, extracting data, filters, data analysis and pivot tables, data maps, conditional formatting and more. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9917D  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Apr 25
R9917E  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 20, 22
R9917F  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jun 18
R9917G  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jul 7, 9
R9917H  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jul 30

9920: MS-Access—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Create and edit databases, learn the intricacies of working with tables, and generate queries, forms and reports. Learn to use input masks and filters and establish relationships between tables. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9920F  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Apr 26
R9920G  1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm May 8
R9920H  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jun 3, 5
R9920I  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jun 25
R9920J  1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Jul 17

9921: MS-Access Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced techniques for creating queries, reports, forms, subforms and analyzing data. Backing up, compacting and repairing databases will also be covered as well as importing and exporting data from other programs. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9921D  2 Tues 6:20-9:35pm Apr 22, 29
R9921E  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 23
R9921F  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jun 9, 11
R9921G  1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm Jul 24

9922: MS-Access Level 3— Application Development
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics

Learn to design database applications with professional looking user interfaces. Create advanced controls, custom dialog boxes, menus, switchboards and toolbars. Learn to attach macros to events, establish basic security and test your application. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9922C  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Apr 25
R9922D  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm May 14, 19
R9922E  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm Jun 13
R9922F  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jul 8, 10

9925: MS-Power Point—Intro
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Create dazzling presentations with charts, graphs and slide shows with this popular Microsoft program. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge and experience is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9925D  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Apr 9
R9925E  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Apr 19
R9925F  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 13, 15
R9925G  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Jun 14
R9925H  1 Tues 9:30am-5pm Jul 1
R9925I  2 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Jul 17, 24

9926: MS-Power Point Level 2
$159 (comprehensive text & CD included)
Complete list of topics
Testimonials

Learn more advanced formatting of text and design elements such as templates and slide masters. Get deeper into methods for preparing, delivering and customizing a presentation including transitions, animations and multimedia, preparing outlines, handouts and speakers notes. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9926C 1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 2
R9926D 1 Tues 9:30am-5pm Jun 17
R9926E 1 Tues & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Jul 15, 16

9928: MS-Outlook Intro
$159 (comprehensive text)
Complete list of topics

Outlook is a powerful contact manager program that can help organize your life. Learn to create and maintain a contact list, manage your e-mail, schedule and calendar, create notes and link it all together. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9928E  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Apr 12
R9928F  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 16
R9928G  1 Sat 9am-4:30pm Jun 28
R9928H  1 Wed 9:30am-5pm Jul 23

9945: Basic Web Page Authoring (HTML)
$56 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

If you understand basic Windows operations, file management, and the Internet (see course 9909), you can easily create and publish web pages for the world to see. Whether you want to post your family pictures or do e-commerce, learning the Hypertext Mark-Up Language (HTML) code is the essential first step, even if you eventually plan to use HTML "editors" such as Front Page or Dreamweaver. Learn to incorporate text, graphics, "links", and interactivity into your web pages and post them for the world to see. Also learn how to get your web site listed on search engines and net directories. An optional lab class (9946) is also available. Class size: 4-25.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9945H  1 Tues 6:20-9:35pm Apr 22
R9945I  1 Wed 9:30am-12:45pm May 7
R9945J  1 Mon 6:20-9:35pm May 19
R9945K  1 Sat 9am-12:15pm Jun 7
R9945L  1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Jun 25
R9945M  1 Thurs 9:30am-12:45pm Jul 10
R9945N  1 Tues 6:30-9:45pm Jul 29

9946: Basic Web Page Authoring Lab
$65 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

This lab is for those who have taken course 9945 and wish to work through the entire process of creating a web page with HTML and uploading it to the web with the guidance of an instructor. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9945 is required. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9946H  1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm Apr 23
R9946I  1 Wed 1:45-5pm May 7
R9946J  1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm May 21
R9946K  1 Sat 1:30-4:45pm Jun 7
R9946L  1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Jun 26
R9946M  1 Fri 9:30-12:45pm Jul 11
R9946N  1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Jul 30

9947: Web Page Authoring II
$89 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

So you've got a basic web page on the World Wide Web. That's easy—and maybe all you need. But you know there is so much more that can be done. Learn to create interactive forms, do image mapping, background images and colors. This course will begin with a quick review of basic HTML and then proceed into image maps, forms, tables and frames. Also discuss CGI programming, Java and plugins. Learn what they can do and how they relate to HTML. Related issues include electronic commerce, secure transactions and Internet marketing. This course assumes basic knowledge of Internet principles as well as experience managing files and directories. NOTE: Prior enrollment in course 9945 or equivalent knowledge and experience is strongly recommended. Class size: 3-12.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9947E  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm Apr 10, 11
R9947F  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:20-9:35pm May 12, 14
R9947G  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Jun 10, 12
R9947H  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Jul 14, 16

9949: Web Site Design
$89 (text & materials included)
Testimonials

Designing a web "page" is one thing. Creating a web "site" is another. A web site lives or dies on its appearance, ease of use and speed—at least as far as how it is perceived by your intended audience. Before you begin writing your web pages you must develop the overall design, organization, navigational scheme and style of the site. Learn from the pros the importance of style, size, speed, layout and organization of your pages and graphics considerations such as formats, size, color reproducibility and popular graphics software. NOTE: Knowledge of the Internet and experience creating and implementing HTML files is strongly recommended. Class size: 8-35.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9949C  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm Apr 24, 25
R9949D  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm May 27, 29
R9949E  1 Mon & 1 Wed 6:30-9:45pm Jul 21, 23

Adobe Photoshop Intro
$109 (text included)
Photoshop is the industry standard for photo and image editing in both print and web development. Topics include setting up your computer to work with Photoshop, the interface, monitor calibration, selections, cropping (with and without keystone correction), layers, color correction, blending images with masks, and retouching photos and images. NOTE: This is a lecture/demo class where students may bring their own laptops with a recent version of Photoshop installed. Please call 281-489-7944 for details. Prior enrollment in course 9905 or equivalent knowledge required. 

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9950E  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Apr 15, 17
R9950F  1 Thurs 9:30am-5pm May 15
R9950G  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Jun 3, 5
R9950H  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm Jul 17, 18

Adobe Photoshop II
$109 (text included)
The focus in Level II is on web related topics including buttons, banners, special effects, adding text to images, text effects, and image formats. Also, learn web design with Image Ready for morticing, rollovers and simple animation techniques. Note:  NOTE: This is a lecture/demo class where students may bring their own laptops with a recent version of Photoshop installed. Please call 281-489-7944 for details. Prior enrollment in 9950 or equivalent knowledge is required.

Richmond/Kirby Location
R9952E  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:20-9:35pm Apr 29, May 1
R9952F  1 Fri 9:30am-5pm May 16
R9952G  1 Tues & 1 Thurs 6:30-9:45pm Jun 17, 19
R9952H  1 Thurs & 1 Fri 1:45-5pm Jul 24, 25