Technology Training Solutions (TTS) - Nc State University · 4 Technology Training Solutions (TTS) Summer 2017 Course Schedule All classes in this brochure are held at the McKimmon

Technology Training Solutions (TTS)Summer 2017 Course Schedule

ncsu.edu/tts919.515.8163

Check out offerings on

pages 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, & 17!

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Seminars

Digital Marketing

Webmaster

PD Certifi cations/Courses

Software

What’s New

IT Certifi cations

Online Courses/Special Event

Photography

Videography

Mobile Apps

Policies

Kramden/Lunch & Learns

Join Us in Social Networking


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Stay Ahead of Technology

Page 3Harness Productivity Tools to Improve Effi ciency

Page 4Enhance Your Personal Brand with IT Certifi cations

Page 7Find Your Customers via Digital Marketing

Page 8Develop a Compelling Web Presence

Page 10Take Charge of Your Professional Development

Page 12Bridge the Digital Divide

Page 14Learn in Your Own Space and Time

Page 15Create Photographic Content for Social Media and Web

Page 16Grab Attention with Eye-Popping Video

Page 17Create and Market Your Own Mobile Apps

Page 18Rescheduling and Refunds

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Google AdWords for Business$249

Business Communication Tools with Google$129

Google Analytics$249

Using Google Drive for Business$449

Google Basics$129

Tableau$449

Intro to Modeling in Maya$449

Intro to Digital Painting in Photoshop$449

Jun 2 or Aug 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jun 23 or Aug 25 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

May 26 or Jul 28 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jun 29-30 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 26 or Jul 14 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Level 1 Jun 1 & 2

Level 2 Aug 3 & 4

Jun 19 & 20 or Jul 10 & 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

May 30 & 31 or Jul 24 & 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wh

at’s New

Check out more offerings on pages 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, & 17!

20% Multi-class discount if you register for 3 or more classes in the same session.

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All classes in this brochure are held at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center - 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606

Word: Tables, Columns and Graphics* May 10 or Jul 18

Word: Merges and Macros* May 10 or Jul 18

Word Tips and Tricks Jun 6

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint: Home-Run Presentations May 16 or Jul 28

PowerPoint PechaKucha Jun 27 or Aug 29

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel Level 1 May 9 or Jun 8 or Jul 13 or Aug 8

Excel Level 2 May 16 or Jun 15 or Jul 19 or Aug 15

Excel Level 3 May 23 or Aug 3 or Aug 22

Excel Programming Jun 22 & 23 or Aug 31 & Sep 1

Excel Tips and Tricks Aug 16

Excel: PivotTables* Jun 20

Excel: Power Pivots* Jun 20

Excel: Dashboards Aug 17

Excel: Charts and Graphs* Aug 1

Excel: Lookups* Aug 1

* half-day classes run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. or1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Access Level 1 May 11 or Jul 11

Access Level 2 Jun 7 or Aug 1

Access Queries Jun 13

Access Level 3 Jul 13 & 14

Access Programming Aug 24 & 25

Access Forms* May 17 or Jul 27

Access Reports* May 17 or Jul 27

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So

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Online Level 1 Jun 8

Online Level 2 Jun 9

Course Specifi cs:All courses on these two pages run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.1-day course fees $249 / 2-day course fees $449 / Half-day course fees $12920% Multi-class discount if you register for 3 or more classes in the same session.

Illustrator Level 1 Jun 28 & 29 or Aug 31 & Sep 1

Illustrator Level 2 Jul 20 & 21

Adobe Illustrator

Acrobat Level 1 Jun 8

Acrobat Level 2 Jun 9

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign Level 1 May 11 & 12 or Jul 25 & 26

InDesign Level 2 Aug 17 & 18

Adobe InDesign

Desktop Level 1 Jul 12

Desktop Level 2 Jul 13

QuickBooks

Photoshop Level 1 May 2 & 3 or Jul 13 & 14

Photoshop Level 2 Aug 7 & 8

Adobe Photoshop

Project: Planning, Organizing, and Scheduling May 12 or Aug 2

Project: Tracking and Customizing Jun 9

Microsoft Project

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SharePoint Site User May 25 & 26 or Jul 11 & 12 $449

SharePoint Site Owner Jun 29 & 30 or Aug 24 & 25 $449

Microsoft SharePoint

AutoCAD Level 1 May 18 & 19 or Aug 10 & 11 $449

AutoCAD Level 2 Jun 15 & 16 $449

AutoCAD Level 3 Jul 20 & 21 $449

AutoCAD

SQL Level 1 May 8-10 or Aug 28-30 $1,099

SQL Level 2 Jun 12 & 13 $899

SQL Level 3 Aug 21 & 22 $899

SQL

Certifi ed Fiber Installer May 25 & 26 or Jul 20 & 21 $1,799

Fiber Opticsmust complete two days of online coursework prior to class

Python

Tableau

Python Level 1 Jun 15 & 16 $449

Python Level 2 Aug 17 & 18 $449

Level 1 Jun 1 & 2 $449

Level 2 Aug 3 & 4 $449

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“Great course! Got my money’s worth in the fi rst two hours!”

~ Chris VaughanResearch Assistant

ITRERaleigh, NC


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IT C

ertifi cation

sPrices (Exams not included)

A+ $1,999

Network+ $999

Security+ $1,099

CCNA $1,999

CCDA $999

A+ A+

Network+ Network+

Security+ Security+

CCNA

CCDA

3-Cert 5-Cert CCNA/Courses CCDA Courses

CERTIFICATES

Security+

Network+

A+

A+ 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. May 2 - Jun 8 (M/W)

A+ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Jun 7 - Jul 26 (W)

Network+ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Aug 2 - Sep 13 (W)

Network+ 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Jun 20 - Jul 25 (M/W)

Security+ 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr 19 - May 31 (W)

Security+ 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Aug 1 - 31 (T/Th)

CCNA 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. May 8 - Jun 19 (M/W)

CCNA 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Jul 24 - Aug 30 (T/Th)

CCDA 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Jun 26 - Jul 17 (T/Th)

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Certifi cate of DigitalMarketing CompetencyTake the Certifi cate of Social Media Management and the six

following courses to earn the Certifi cate of Digital Marketing

Competency:

• Paid Social Media Advertising for Business

• Google Analytics

• Google AdWords for Business

• Podcasting with Perry Williams

• Set up an Online Store with Shopify

• LinkedIn for Sales and Marketing

Certifi cate of Social Media ManagementConcepts, techniques, and tools to develop and manage aneffective social media program.

You’ll explore strategy, voice, policy, and vital elements of abusiness approach to social media marketing.

Attend and You’ll Learn:

• Creating relevant content

• Metrics and reporting: results

• Beyond “free”: paid marketing on the social

platforms

• Best practices: tools, automation, workfl ow,

systems

• Integrating traditional, new, and social media

marketing

• Marketing your social media management

practice

• Social media overview and perspectives

• Initial inventory: gathering intelligence

• Discovery: what does your client think/

want/know?

• 360° Audit: what is happening in the client’s

landscape?

• Planning, policy, and proposing: defi ning the

work

• Understanding social media options

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Certifi cate of Social Media Management May 15, 22, Jun 5,

Pick from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 12, 19, 26, Jul 10,

or 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 17, 24, 31,

Aug 7, & 14 $695

Paid Social Media Advertising for Business May 12 $249

Google Analytics May 26 or Jul 28 $249

Google AdWords for Business Jun 2 or Aug 11 $249

Podcasting with Perry Williams Jun 16 $249

Set up an Online Store with Shopify Jun 23 $249

LinkedIn for Sales and Marketing Jun 30 $249

Course Dates Fees


9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Traditional Design Concentration

Web Design and Development Level 1 12 hrs


HTML5 Level 1 6 hrs

HTML5 Level 2 6 hrs

CSS3 Level 1 6 hrs

CSS3 Level 2 6 hrs

JavaScript Level 1 12 hrs

jQuery Fundamentals 6 hrs

Web Accessibility 6 hrs

Total 72 hrs

CMS Design Concentration



HTML5 Level 1 6 hrs

HTML5 Level 2 6 hrs

CSS3 Level 1 6 hrs

CSS3 Level 2 6 hrs

WordPress Level 1 6 hrs

WordPress Level 2 6 hrs

jQuery Fundamentals 6 hrs

Web Accessibility 6 hrs

Total 72 hrs

Web

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Evening courses run from 6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.Day courses run from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

See ncsu.edu/tts for more info

Course Specifi cs:1-day course fees $249 / 2-day course fees $449 / Half-day course fees $12920% Multi-class discount if you register for 3 or more classes in the same session.

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Web

master

The Capstone Project

To earn any WCP certifi cate, you must complete a fi nal Capstone Project showcasing

knowledge sets learned from each course you have taken. The Capstone Project charges

a $150 fee for submission. This project is evaluated by an independent web developer

according to criteria given to you in your fi rst WCP class. Contact 919.515.8163 for more

information.

Web Design/Development 1 May 2 & 4 May 9, 11, 16, & 18 $449

Web Design/Development 2 May 9 & 12 May 23, 25, 30, & Jun 1 $449

HTML5 Level 1 May 16 Jun 6 & 8 $249

HTML5 Level 2 May 18 Jun 13 & 15 $249

CSS3 Level 1 May 22 Jun 20 & 22 $249

CSS3 Level 2 May 25 Jun 27 & 29 $249

JavaScript Level 1 Jun 1 & 2 Jul 12, 13, 19, & 20 $449

PHP Fundamentals Jun 6 & 8 $449

WordPress Level 1 Jun 13 Jul 25 & 27 $249

WordPress Level 2 Jun 15 Aug 1 & 3 $249

jQuery Fundamentals Jun 20 Aug 8 & 10 $249

Web Accessibility Jun 22 Aug 15 & 17 $249

Drupal Essentials Jun 27 & 29 $449

MySQL Fundamentals Jul 6 & 11 $449

PHP/MYSQL Web Applications Jul 13, 18, & 20 $999

AJAX Web Applications Jul 25 & 27 $449

Course Day Evening Fees

PHP Developer Concentration

CSS3 Level 1 6 hrs

JavaScript Level 1 12 hrs

PHP Fundamentals 12 hrs

MySQL Fundamentals 12 hrs

PHP/MySQL Web Applications 18 hrs

AJAX Web Developments 12 hrs

Total 72 hrsYes, we rentour labs...Call 919.515.8163

for information.

20% Multi-class discount if you register for 3 or more classes in the same session. Evening offerings only.

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Certifi cate in Professional Development (PD) for Information Technology LeadersTake 4 of the following courses and 2 of the courses listed above

to earn a Certifi cate in Professional Development for Information

Technology Leaders:

Certifi cate in Professional Development (PD) for Information Technology ProfessionalsTake 6 of the following courses to earn a Certifi cate in

Professional Development for Information Technology

Professionals:

• Recruiting and Retaining IT Talent

• Energizing, Engaging, and Motivating the IT

Professional

• Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the IT

Workplace

• The Art of Delegating IT Projects

• Creating Successful Work Relationships in the

IT Field

• How to Stay Relevant in Information

Technology

• Email Writing Skills for IT Professionals

• Communication Skills for IT Professionals

• The New IT Workplace: Thriving in an

Intergenerational Environment

• Time Boxing: Staying in Your IT Project

Window

• Successfully Managing a Remote IT Staff

• Unbeatable IT Management Skills

• Successfully Supervising an

Intergenerational Technology Team

• Creating and Managing Cross-Functional

Teams in an IT Environment

• Emotional Intelligence for IT Professionals

• Juggling Multiple IT Responsibilities

Successfully

• Working Within an IT Cross-Functional

Team

• The Changing IT Workplace Demographic

• Successfully Networking in the IT Field

• Coping with Diffi cult Co-workers in the

World of IT

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Course Specifi cs:Half-day course fees $12920% Multi-class discount if you register for 3 or more classes in the same session.

Creating Successful Work Relationships in the IT Field Jun 16

Successfully Managing a Remote IT Staff Offered Fall 2017

How to Stay Relevant in Information Technology Offered Fall 2017

The Art of Delegating IT Projects Jun 23

Email Writing Skills for IT Professionals Offered Fall 2017

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the IT Workplace Offered Fall 2017

Communication Skills for IT Professionals Jun 30

Energizing, Engaging, and Motivating the IT Professional Jul 7

Unbeatable IT Management Skills Jul 14

Recruiting and Retaining IT Talent Offered Fall 2017

Juggling Multiple IT Responsibilities Successfully Jul 21

Creating and Managing Cross-Functional Teams in an IT Env. Offered Fall 2017

The New IT Workplace: Thriving in an Intergenerational Env. Jul 28

Coping with Diffi cult Co-workers in the World of IT Aug 4

Time Boxing: Staying in Your IT Project Window Aug 11

Successfully Networking in the IT Field Offered Fall 2017

Emotional Intelligence for IT Professionals Aug 18

Working Within an IT Cross-Functional Team Offered Fall 2017

Successfully Supervising an Intergenerational Technology Team Offered Fall 2017

The Changing IT Workplace Demographic Offered Fall 2017

Course 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

PD

Co

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See page 19 for our policies on cancellation and rescheduling.

Sallie Mae fi nancing for any TTS course is available to individuals who qualify.

Visit this website to apply:

go.ncsu.edu/salliemae

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Kramden Institute is a Durham-based nonprofi t

organization whose mission is to provide

technology tools and training to bridge the

digital divide. Kramden was founded in 2003

and has since awarded over 24,000 refurbished

computers across North Carolina. Most recently,

the organization has expanded its programming to offer technology education classes. Class

offerings cover everything from basic computer literacy to digital image editing and track out camp

opportunities for middle school students.

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kramden.org/ncsuor call 919.293.1133

Multi-class discounts do not apply to Kramden courses.

All of these lunch and learns will be in lab 16 at McKimmon Conference and Training Center, located at 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh. Parking is free. Sign up today at ncsu.edu/tts.

Technology Training Solutions presents…

Lunch and LearnsBring your lunch and learn about new technologies from the experts! Come 30 minutes

early to network, and stay 30 minutes to ask questions of our seminar leaders.

May 5 Geocaching 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Jun 2 User-level Computer Security 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Jul 7 Leadership with Perry Williams 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Aug 4 3-D Printing 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Aug 14-18 Drone Flight Camp (Ages 11-14) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Prerequisites: None

Camp fee: $250 (Scholarships available)

A hands-on STEM camp for ages 11-14 (grades 6-8). One hundred years after the Wright Brothers made

their historic fl ight in Kitty Hawk, our state is a leader in the latest fl ying machines: drones! Trained pilots

and engineers will be in high demand. Practice your piloting skills and learn to fl y safely and precisely.

Start with fl ight stimilators and move up to fl ying toy quadcopter drones with remote video feeds.

Campers will work together to complete scenarios such as search-and-rescue and wildlife tracking.

Scholarships are available.

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Online Courses from Technology Training Solutions

All levels of a specifi c Microsoft Package (i.e., Word 2013 Levels 1, 2, & 3) $179

Microsoft Access 2013 or 2016: Level 1, 2, or 3 $99

Microsoft Excel 2013 or 2016: Level 1, 2, or 3, or PivotTables $99

Microsoft Offi ce 2013 or 2016 Suite including Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint $449

Microsoft OneNote 2013 $99

Microsoft Outlook 2013 or 2016: Level 1 or 2 $99

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or 2016: Introduction or Advanced $99

Microsoft Project 2013 $99

Microsoft Word 2013 or 2016: Level 1, 2, or 3 $99

Networking Essentials $99

SharePoint 2013 $99

SharePoint 2016 $99

Skype for Business 2016 $99

Using Microsoft Windows 10 $99

Work Effectively with SharePoint 2010 $99

Brush up your technical skills on your own timetable and in your own chosen space. Announcing new online technology courses that will add to your personal knowledge banks while also building up your resume. Full outlines and more information can be found at ncsu.edu/tts.

Multi-class discounts do not apply to online courses.

Podcasting with Perry Williamsand Andres QuintanaJune 16 – 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Join Perry Williams, a former football player for NC State and the NY Giants, and two-time

Super Bowl ring winner, for this information-packed seminar. Perry and Andres Quintana will

teach you how to plan, launch, and grow your own business podcast, and will send you back

to work with all the tools you need.

You will learn: • How to get your podcast going fast

• The hardware, software, and web components of a podcast

• The basics of show format

• The top technical challenges you need to overcome for a successful show

• How to use your podcast to build social capital

• How to grow listenership using digital marketing

• Podcasting tips and tricks

Seating is limited – reserve your spot today. ncsu.edu/tts

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$249

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Jun 5 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Photographing Events for Your Organization$249

Jul 10 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Photographing Products for Your Organization$249

May 15 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jun 19 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Photographing People for Your Organization$249

Basic Adobe Lightroom Photo Editing for Business$249

May 1 & 2 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Basic Digital Photography for Business$449

Aug 14 & 15 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Certifi cate in DigitalPhotography for BusinessTake all 5 courses and earn this certifi cate!

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Vid

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May 18 & 19 or Aug 24 & 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Basic DSLR Videography$449

Jul 27 & 28 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Premiere Pro Level 2$449

After Effects Level 1$449

Jul 6 & 7 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jun 1 & 2 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Premiere Pro Level 1$699

Aug 10 & 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

After Effects Level 2$449

Certifi cate in Videographyfor BusinessTake all 5 courses and earn this certifi cate!


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Build Your Own Android Apps Using App InventorLearn how to use the App Inventor tool to create software applications for the Android operating system.

Available ongoing6 hoursOnline

Android User Interface DesignLearn how to plan out the high-level screen hierarchy for an application, and then choose appropriate forms of user navigation.


Developing Android Apps Using JavaIn this course, you will learn to develop Android applications using Java and the Eclipse development environment.


Making and Marketing Apps that SucceedLearn how to take your app from idea to design to development to distribution and marketing your app on Google Play or Amazon Appstore.


Developing Windows 10 AppsThis course will enable you to take advantage of your existing JavaScript and HTML5 skills to build apps for Windows 10 and add them to the Windows Store. Available ongoing18 hours Online

Course Specifi cs:6-hour course fee $249 / 12-hour course fee $449 / 18-hour course fee $649Books not included in course fee. See course outline for book link.

Getting Started with App DevelopmentIn this course, you will be introduced to the world of mobile app development.


Mobile Application Development Courses for Android and Windows

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10+ Days Out

• Full refund

8-9 Days Out

• Refund - $50 fee

1-7 Days Out

• No refund

8+ Days Out

• Reschedule

1-7 Days Out

• Reschedule + $50 fee

No Show

• Forfeitcourse fee

Rescheduling Policy

Refund Policy

(Only 1 reschedule per course)

Visit go.ncsu.edu/TTSPolicies for more information.

10%OFF

1st CLASS

Take 10% off yourfi rst class with us.

Look for our frequent Free Information Sessions!

Find out about our IT Certifi cation program, our Webmaster program, and our Social Media Management Certifi cate program from a certifi cation instructor.

Watch ncsu.edu/ttsfor upcoming sessions!

Policies

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