Software Training Needs Assessment

Our goal is to provide the software training you need.  Please tell us as much as you can about what you need to learn.

First, please provide your personal information:                    

Student Name: *

Email Address: *

Phone: *

Please specify if you will be attending:

    as an individual   or  with a group

If you will be attending with at group, please provide:

Group Name:

Group Coordinator Information:

Name:

Phone:

E-mail:

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Next, let's start to identify your specific "Training Needs":

Click on one of the software programs listed below and then just select any of the features listed for that application for which you feel you need more instruction.

(Click here for more information on completing the "Needs Assessment")

 

  Microsoft Windows®

 Microsoft Word®

Microsoft Excel®

Microsoft PowerPoint®

Microsoft Outlook®

Microsoft Access®

 

 

 

 

 

Select this box if you need training in Microsoft Windows® XP   Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft Windows: Beginner - At this level students have the fundamentals of using Windows XP to maintain their computer, access Help, and use the Internet Explorer Web browser. Students would how to navigate the folder hierarchy and search for files by using My Computer and Windows Explorer, and manage files and folders by using the Recycle Bin. They would also be familiar creating simple word processing documents and drawings, customizing the desktop, and browsing the Internet.

Intermediate - At this level students have a good usage of all of the Windows XP fundamentals and usability at the beginner level. They would also have moreadvanced knowledge of home networking, file and printer sharing, running multiple applications, installing, uninstalling and managing applications, using Windows Media Player and manage disks and drives

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

Basic Windows

Manage or Create Icons

Windows Explorer

Manage Files and Folders

Use the Task Bar

Manage Windows Settings

Run Multiple Applications

Use Windows Shortcuts

Peer to Peer Networking

Install/Uninstall Applications

Use Windows Media Player

Manage Disks and Drives

 

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft Windows®:

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Select this box if you need training in Microsoft Word® 2003    Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft Word: Beginner - At this level students would learn the basic functions and features of Word 2003.  For example, students will learn how to create and edit documents, move and copy text, format characters and paragraphs, create and manage tables, control page layout, use proofing tools as well as how to work with Word's integrated Web and e-mail features.

Intermediate - At this level students would learn the intermediate-level features and functions of Word 2003. For example, students would learn how to work with sections and columns, format tables, import Excel data, create and modify styles, and work with headers and footers.

Advanced - At this level students would learn the advanced-level functions and features of Word 2003. For example, students would learn how to perform a mail merge, create and modify forms, work with large documents, and create macros.  They will also learn how to customize menus and toolbars, and they'll work with Word's XML-based features.

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

Word Basics

Editing documents

Moving and copying text

Character formatting

Using tabs

Paragraph formatting

Creating tables

Creating headers and footers

Working with margins

Working with page breaks

Checking spelling and grammar

Previewing and printing documents

Sections and columns

Formatting tables

Drawing tables

Working with data

Importing/Linking Data

Working with styles

Navigating large documents

Advanced Headers and footers

Page numbering

Printing labels and envelopes

Graphics and objects

Document templates

Using Mail Merge

Creating form letters

Creating mailing labels

Working with forms

Protecting and printing forms

Working with large documents

Master documents

Footnotes and endnotes

Indexes

Bookmarks and cross-references

Creating macros

Customizing menus and toolbars

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft Word® 2003:

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Select this box if you need training in Microsoft Excel® 2003    Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft Excel: Beginner - At this level students will learn the basic functions and features of Excel 2003. Students will learn how to enter and edit data, labels, and formulas, work with functions, format cells, print worksheets, create charts, and save a workbook as a Web page. This course is designed for students with little or no Excel experience.

Intermediate - At this level students will will learn how to work with large worksheets, use 3-D formulas, customize Excel's toolbars and menus, apply special cell formatting, sort and filter lists, create combination charts and trendlines, use Excel's auditing features, and work with templates.

Advanced - At this level students will will learn how to create nested functions, export/import data, perform what-if analyses, use the Goal Seek and Solver utilities, and record and run macros.

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

Excel Basics

Entering/Editing labels and values

Entering/Editing formulas

Saving/Updating workbooks

Moving/Copying data/formulas

Using absolute references
Inserting and deleting ranges

Using/Creating functions

Formatting worksheets

Printing a worksheet

Using/Creating charts

Web features

Working with large worksheets

Hiding, displaying, and outlining data

Printing large worksheets

Using multiple worksheets

Linking worksheets by using 3-D formulas

Customizing Excel

Using the Options dialog box

Customizing toolbars and menus

Borders and shading

Using special number formats

Working with dates

Sorting and filtering lists

Working with advanced formulas

Using range names

Using decision-making functions

Creating nested functions

Lookups and data tables

Advanced list management

PivotTables and PivotCharts

Exporting and importing data

Using analytical options

Running and recording a macro

Working with VBA code

Interactive Web pages

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft Excel® 2003:

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Select this box if you need training in Microsoft PowerPoint® 2003    Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint:  Basic - At this level students will learn the basic functions and features of PowerPoint 2003. For example, students would learn how to create presentations, rearrange and delete slides, use the Formatting toolbar, set tabs, and align text. They would also learn how to work with objects, AutoShapes, text boxes, fill colors, WordArt, and other types of images. They would create tables, apply a design template, work with slide masters, add headers and footers, and use PowerPoint's built-in proofing tools. Finally, they'll learn how to create links between presentations and save a presentation for Web delivery.

Advanced - At this level students will will learn to use the advanced-level functions and features of PowerPoint 2003. For example, Students would learn how to create and modify templates, build a custom slide master, and insert multimedia elements. They would also learn advanced techniques for working with charts, tables, clip art, and drawing tools. Students would add and modify action buttons, use advanced delivery techniques, customize and create toolbars, and create macros. Finally, they would learn how to integrate PowerPoint with other Office programs.

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

PowerPoint Basics

Working in the Outline tab

Rearranging and deleting slides

Formatting slides

Using drawing tools

Drawing objects

AutoShapes

Working with WordArt

Working with clip art

Using tables and charts

Adding speaker notes and footers

Setting up slide shows

Building custom presentations

Modifying templates

Building custom templates

Slide master techniques

Using multimedia

Using animations

Organization charts and tables

Formatting and modifying tables

Advanced presentation techniques

Adding special effects

Working with slide show options

Microsoft Office integration

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft PowerPoint® 2003:

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Select this box if you need training in Microsoft Outlook® 2003    Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft Outlook:  Basic - At this level students will learn the basic functions and features of Outlook 2003. For example, students would learn how to configure an e-mail account, read, create, and send messages, and work with file attachments. They would also learn how to organize messages, set delivery options, print messages, set up a mail merge, work with contacts and tasks, use the Calendar, and manage their Outlook folders.

Advanced - At this level students will will learn the advanced-level functions and features of Outlook 2003. For example, students would learn how to create custom toolbars, customize the menu bar and Navigation pane, use advanced search options, set and remove filters, and sort, group, and set rules for messages. They would also learn how to work with notes, the Journal, advanced Calendar features, message templates, forms, public folders, newsgroups, and Outlook's security features.

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

Outlook Basics

Getting help

E-mail accounts

E-mail messages

E-mail management

Address books

Contact management

Tasks

Appointments and events
Meeting requests and responses Customize Outlook Instant messaging
The Outlook environment Customize Messages Organizing the Inbox folder
Managing your mailbox Folders Working with templates/forms
Importing and exporting data Outlook components Business Contact Manager
Public, shared, and offline folders Newsgroups Security

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft Outlook® 2003:

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Select this box if you need training in Microsoft Access® 2003    Back

Please rate yourself on your current knowledge of Microsoft Access: Beginner - At this level students will learn the basic functions and features of Access 2003. For example, students would learn how to plan and create a database, work with tables, create queries and forms, filter records, and generate reports. This course would benefit students with little or no Access experience.

Intermediate - At this level students will will learn the intermediate-level features and functions of Access 2003. For example, students would learn how to set table relationships, work with Lookup fields and subdatasheets, create join queries, create PivotTables and PivotCharts, and use hyperlink fields and data access pages.

Advanced - At this level students will will learn the advanced techniques such as: querying with SQL; using crosstab, parameter, and action queries; creating and running macros; importing, exporting, and linking database objects; optimizing, replicating, and synchronizing databases; and basic database security.

Please check any items to indicate your interest in leaning more about that item:

Database concepts

The Access environment

Getting help

Closing a database and Access

Planning and designing databases

Creating tables

Fields and records

Data entry rules

Setting field properties

Simple queries

Using forms

Working with reports

Database normalization

Working with related tables

Advanced form design

Graphics

Adding combo boxes

Advanced reports

Adding calculated values

Subreports

Charts

PivotTables and PivotCharts

Internet integration

Hyperlink fields

Querying with SQL

Attaching SQL queries to controls

Creating crosstab queries

Creating parameter queries

Using action queries

Macros and events

Creating AutoKeys and AutoExec macros

Importing, exporting objects

Linking Access objects

Database management

Protecting databases

User-level security

Please describe any additional training needs which you feel are needed for you to become more proficient using Microsoft Access® 2003:

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Notes on completing your "Needs Assessment":

To assist you in determining your software training needs, we have provided a list of our most popular training classes. We have also listed several of the specific features of each application. You can use this list to identify the specific areas where you might like to have more knowledge.  We will then use this information in designing three hour classes that will cover as many of your needs as possible.

Please just follow the steps below to complete your personal training needs assessment:

1. Please check the box at the left of any software application title for which you feel you need more training.  (Click the box once to check it, click it again to un-check it.)

2. Please rate yourself on your current knowledge in the software application by checking one of the boxes. (Click the box once to check it, click it again to un-check it.)

4. Also, please click in the box at the left of all listed features of the software that you feel best indicates your particular training needs. (Click the box once to check it, click it again to un-check it.)

5. If you have specific needs that are not in our list please use the text box provided below the list of features for each software application to describe the need that you have.  We will do everything possible to try to provide training in that area.  Be as specific and descriptive as possible.