Instructor-Led Virtual Training  Computer Classes (Self-Paced)

Smart Moms and L. Stephens and Associates  have partnered to bring 3 information packed Instructor-Led Virtual Training Computer Classes (Self-Paced) to:

•  moms committed to improving their computer skills
• executive/administrative assistants that need specific task oriented MS office training  
• business owners that are wearing many hats and striving to be more efficient

Our trainer, Lorraine Stephens has the gift of making things simple.  She is patient and will walk you through the task step by step to ensure that you can complete this task on your own time and time again.  This series includes task oriented classes that will help you become more efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 2007.

All classes are 45 minute precorded webinars that includes the audio instruction with screen shots, 5-10 minutes of Q&A and a reference sheet reviewing what was taught. 

These classes are accessible at any time after a 30 day ticket has been selected.  They are viewable as many times as you like within the 30 days.   Reserve your spot for all three for $149.   All classes much be purchased as a series.                           

Creating Templates in Excel

Templates enable us to quickly create formatted documents to be used as a repeatable skeleton document. You no longer have to recreate a document over and over.  Learn how to simply create a template, save it and reload it each time you need it.  No need to reize columns, reenter formulas, etc.  Once it is created, never do it again.  Among the topics to be covered are: 1.           Exploring existing templates in Office 2.           Changing an existing template to meet your need 3.           Creating a new template and mistakes to avoid 3.           Entering data into your template 4.           Using a template for a new file Those that work in volunteer positions can "WOW" their employers by creating templates to eliminate redundancy.  MomPreneurs that find Quickbooks or Quicken  too complicated can use templates to create invoices for your clients among other uses.   Assistants that are responsible for budget reporting including those with graphs will find this class extremely beneficial.  Knowing how to use templates will save you hours.

Using Word and Excel Together

Learn how to maximize your results when using MS Word and Excel together. If you are planning to send out form letters then chances are you will need to use Access or Excel along with Word. If you are reporting information in a direct mailer that contains a chart or calculated numbers, this class will teach you how to make the two programs work together and update each time you change the Excel data.  In this course, we will use Excel data with Word. The topics to be covered will include: 1.  Inserting Excel charts in a Word Document or Direct Mail Word Document 2.  Using mailing address data created in Excel to create a Direct Mailer or Form letter 3.  Using Excel data to create a membership directory in Word Those that work in positions where event planning requires a MASTER LIST (vendors, books, products, services, parents etc) can now organize the data and create great mailers that utilize that data from the MASTER LIST.  MomPreneurs that have recognized that Direct Mailing is still a valuable way of reaching a client can create form letters that communicate informations that keeps their clients well informed. Emails could then be sent out directly through using Word and your email program (Outlook or other).

New Features in Microsoft Word 2007

Are you suffering from time loss in using Word 2007? In this course, we will use learn what is new in Word 2007. The topics to be covered will include: 1. Mail merge is required for Direct Mailers.  Understand how it has changed in 2007 and learn to troubleshoot why is not doing what you expect. 2. Understanding the new menu and toolbar system in Word 2007.  3.  Learn the changes and solutions for 5 common Word functions and how they relate in Word 2007 (quick style selection, document tracking, document review, file insertion into a document) ***Bonus - Publish and Maintain Blogs directly from Word 2007.

Series - Creating Templates in Excel 2007, Using Word and Excel Together 2007 and New Features in MS Word 2007 - $149

Instructor: 

Lorraine Stephens has over thirty-three years experience in technical support, management, marketing, course development, and training with major corporations, small businesses and school systems which forms the foundation for Lorraine's training, speaking, and consulting services.  As a speaker, Lorraine has successfully combined her warmth and her technical expertise with a bit of humor.