Sharing our Passion.
Northwest Visuals believes that knowledge and skill lead to passion, and passion leads to greater success. Success is what we ultimately wish for ourselves and our clients.
If we do our job well enough with training, you may never need our services again.
Unless, of course, those critical presentation deadlines continue to harass you, and you still have better things to do than create slides and configure hardware. If so, we’re still here.
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Personalizing your presentation training.
Whether you want to learn how to be totally self-sufficient, or you simply want to be able to ask intelligent questions, we offer:
- Customized software & hardware training
- For every skill level: beginners to advanced
- Group training sessions or individual tutoring
- Onsite & Offsite
- For Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, & Excel
- For PC & Macintosh platforms
- Training can be built around your specific project
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UPCOMING CLASSES
Microsoft PowerPoint™ for Business Professionals
This class is taught with PowerPoint 2007, but is applicable to other versions. Private classes are available upon request.
Microsoft PowerPoint™ - Quick-Start
Tues. & Thurs., April 20 & 22 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
In this class you will learn to navigate through the new PowerPoint ribbon interface. You’ll create your own slide show, add bulleted lists and use document themes. By the end of the first lesson, you will deliver a presentation! Next, you will work with design concepts: copying text and objects, setting character spacing and rearranging slides. Finally you’ll link to Excel data, create a chart and add clip art, animation and sound to give your presentations more punch and excitement.
Basic Microsoft Office experience will be required. Please email us if you'd like a copy of the syllabus.
Microsoft PowerPoint™ - Beyond the Basics
Tues. & Thurs., May 18 & 20 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Take PowerPoint to the next level and create high-impact visual aids. You'll discover time-saving tips, work with tables and slide masters, customize document themes, color schemes and handouts, and use advanced techniques for adding multimedia content and running your slide shows. "Before & After" examples show how good design and motion can highlight your key points and increase the success of your business presentations.
Microsoft PowerPoint QuickStart or equivalent experience will be required. Please email us if you'd like a copy of the syllabus.
Fall Term PowerPoint Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays (dates to be determined)
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Spring Term: April 20 & 22 then May 18 & 20
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PowerPoint QuickStart - April 20 & 22
PowerPoint Beyond the Basics - May 18 & 20
Location: LCC Business Development Center, Wildish Building,
1445 Willamette Street, Eugene (next to the Chamber)
Register online at www.lanebdc.com, or call 541-463-5255.
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Microsoft Excel™ for Business Professionals Series
This class is taught with Excel 2007 but is applicable to other versions. Sign up for individual modules, or register for the series and save! If you would like a copy of the syllabus, please click the "Contact" link on this site to call or email us. As always, private classes are available upon request.
Excel Level 1: Basics
Wednesdays, April 7 & 14 - 5:30-8:30 pm
Get started with Excel! You will begin by reviewing the new Office Ribbon interface. Then you will enter and edit data, select cells and ranges, print worksheets, create formulas and functions, format cell contents, change the appearance of spreadsheets, use Find/Replace, Autocorrect and other tools.
Excel Level 2: Formulas, Functions & Worksheet Management
Wednesdays, April 21 & 28 - 5:30-8:30 pm
Level 2 is for users who are proficient with the basics of Excel. Learn how to manage multiple worksheets, turn your data into attractive charts, insert & edit clip art and pictures, link & protect your data, use templates, design themes and advanced printing.
Excel Level 3: Data Analysis, Pivot Tables & Macros
Wednesdays, May 5 & 12 - 5:30-8:30 pm
In this advanced Excel class, you will work with PivotTables & PivotCharts, create macros to automate routine tasks, use the PMT & FV functions, Goal Seek, Solver, the Analysis ToolPak & the Scenario Manager. You will use 3-D cell references, HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP & IF functions. Learn to create data tables & trendlines, consolidate data, use Data Validation, and Conditional Formatting.
Sign up for the series or individual modules.
Fall Term Excel Classes: Tuesdays (dates to be determined)
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Spring Term Excel Classes: Wednesdays, April 7 - May 12
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Excel Level 1: Basics - April 7 & 14
Excel Level 2: Formulas and Functions - April 21 & 28
Excel Level 3: Data Lists and Pivot Tables - May 5 & 12
Location: LCC Business Development Center, Wildish Building
1445 Willamette Street, Eugene (next to the Chamber)
Register online at www.lanebdc.com, or call 541-463-5255
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Microsoft Word
We're offering private Word classes this term upon request. The classes are typically taught with Word 2007 but are also available to groups with Word 2002 or 2003. If you would like a copy of the syllabus, please click the "Contact" link on this site to call or email us.
Word Level 1: Quick-Start
Understand the basics, starting with the Word 2007 ribbon interface. Learn how to create, edit, and format documents, use Cut, Copy, Paste, Drag & Drop, work with Format Painter, use AutoCorrect, check spelling & grammar, work with tabs & paragraph formatting, create mail merge documents, labels, and envelopes.
Word Level 2: Work Faster & More Efficiently
Give your documents a professional makeover and explore ways to save time. Learn to create, sort & edit tables. Then build reports and documents with section breaks, columns, styles & templates. Create building blocks for text and design elements you use frequently, insert & format graphic objects and navigate long documents.
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