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IT200 Computing at JMU - Learn how to use JMU's computing systems to save time and effort. Overview of servers and networked drives. Learn to find JMU's web pages as resources. This workshop is specifically designed for new JMU employees. It provides hands-on experience with passwords, security, and servers.   Back to course listings

IT502 eVA Overview - Learn how to complete the basic steps used to process orders through electronic VA (eVA). Everyone who uses eVA needs to take this workshop. The Request for eVA Access and the eVA Acceptable Use Acknowledgement Forms must be submitted prior to access being granted.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.12
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IT364 Excel 2010 Basic - This course enables participants to use basic Excel 2010 functionality to: create, edit, and save spreadsheets.  Learn to apply formatting features including alignment, page numbers, number formatting, conditional formatting, creating charts, inserting and modifying graphics, screenshots, smart art, and checking spelling and grammar.  Learn to enter and edit basic formulas and functions.  Use the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and many new features.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.15  Back to course listings

IT365 Excel 2010 Intermediate - This course enables participants to use improved Excel 2010 functionality to: apply styles, themes, special number formats, creating and using cell names, sorting and filtering data, advanced charting, using auditing features, templates, and newly redesigned Pivot Tables and Pivot charts.   Learn to manage multiple workbooks by linking, 3-D formulas, and worksheets.
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IT366 Excel 2010 Advanced - This course enables participants to use advanced Excel 2010 functionality to: run and record Macros, export and import data, advanced data management, and analytical tools including Goal Seeker and Solver and Analysis ToolPak.  Utilize statistical functions, financial and data functions, and Lookups and data tables. Back to course listings

IT525 AiM Work Orders - AiM is the system replacing Facility Focus.  Using the web you can enter work requests for processing by the work control system.  Training is required before access is granted.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.5. (Previously called AiM Overview). Back to course listings

IT528 AiM Motor Pool - AiM Motor Pool is the system replacing CARS.  Using the web you can enter vehicle rental requests for processing by the facilities management system.  Training is required before access is granted. Back to course listings

IT611 Finance Credit Card Reconciliation - Reconciliation of  purchases made by your small purchase credit card though the finance system.  Participants will have the opportunity to reconcile a credit card purchase and generate a report. Back to course listings

IT610 Finance 9.1 Overview - This workshop provides the knowledge and skills needed to navigate, print and manage budgets within the participants departments.   Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: describe the Finance business process, access the Finance System, understand the different menu options available, locate vendors and chartfields, create and print financial reports. Back to course listings

IT612 Finance Reading Reports - Phase II training of the Finance 8.8 system. Reading and understanding the Reports generated in the Finance 8.8 system.  Steps to running queries.  Must be able to run reports with little assistance.  Access to the live system (production) is required. Back to course listings

IT642 HMRS Employee Info -Learn how to review employee profiles including job data and leave information and run a personnel expenditures report. This system is used primarily by those needing to track PAR forms and leave information. Budget authority and supervisor's signature required for access. The IIS Access Control Form should be completed and submitted before training. Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.10 Back to course listings

IT643 HMRS JMU Time Entry - JMU Time Entry requires departmental staff to enter payroll data for wage and student employees in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS).  Training required for employees who serve as enterers only and employees who serve as enterers and approvers. Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.8. Back to course listings

IT204 JMU RUNSAFE - Learn how to protect your computer from attacks. If you use e-mail or download files from the web, you're vulnerable! What you don't know is already affecting your computer. Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.17. Back to course listings

IT560 Managing Listservs - Learn how to add and delete owners, search your list for specific users and/or edit (add/delete) users to your list. Training is required before access is granted. Learn more about how to use listservs to send one-way messages to large groups.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.3 Back to course listings

IT202 Navigating the Web - Learn how to use web browsers to your advantage by using the toolbars, using Hyperlinks, understanding web addresses, using the Auto Complete feature, creating Favorites, understanding and editing preferences and more. This course satisfies the module 5.8 qualification for the Administrative Assistant Certification Program (AACP) .  Back to course listings

IT271 Outlook 2010 E-Mail Basic - New to Outlook or want to look at Outlook from the bottom up?  This workshop offers hands-on opportunity to learn and use the new functions in Outlook 2010 E- Mail.  Learn more about sending messages, replying and forwarding message. Learn how to use Contacts to add e-mails directly from a message.  Signatures, personalized Outlook windows, and so much more are covered in this workshop. Back to course listings

IT276 Outlook 2010 Calendar Basic - This workshop offers hands-on opportunities to learn the basics of the calendar including the difference between appointments, meetings, and events; tasks, notes Learn to use the Scheduling Assistant to identify free times quickly and easily for all those invited to a meeting.  Learn to send your calendar to e-mail to those who don¿t use Outlook.  Manage tasks and notes to keep track of projects.  Back to course listings

IT421 PowerPoint 2010 Basic - This course enables participant to use basic PowerPoint 2010 functionality to: create and update presentations; add slides from another presentation; copy and paste slide text; draw and format shapes; add text to shapes; group overlapping items; add tables to slides; create master slides; and proof a presentation. Use the Ribbon and Contexual tabs to improve and edit graphis. Learn how to use Smart Art to improve presentations. Back to course listings

IT422 PowerPoint 2010 Advanced - IT422 PowerPoint 2010 Advanced  This course enables participants to use advanced PowerPoint 2007 functionality to: create backgrounds and themes; use slide masters; crop and modify clipart; create a photo album; reorder slide effects; create and edit a custom slide show; package a presentation for a CD, create a presentation from a Word Outline and create a hyperlink. Customize Ribbon tabs.  Save slides as image files and presentations as a video. Back to course listings

IT663 SA Overview - Employees needing to have access to the Student Administration (SA) will need to take this class as part of the requirement for access to the Student Records.  Topics covered: Search & View students information; Generating and printing students schedules (reports);
Security and setting defaults. Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.11 Back to course listings

IT664 SA Course Management - Instructions on entering course schedule and managing the classroom enrollment.  Generating class rosters.  Granting access to classes using permission numbers. Back to course listings

IT571 Web  Manager 2 - is a software tool created to provide and easy-to-use interface for creating and maintaining JMU websites and pages with a level of constistency in look and design.  It offers te mplates that create a univorm look and help departments organize information. Back to course listings

IT207 Windows 7.0 - Includes a number of features that make it easier for users to complete their work quickly.  Jump lists, Libraries, Aero Snap Aero Peek, and Aero Shake are all new.  Don¿t forget about Gadgets, and new Personalization features, improved searches, and improved Windows management. Back to course listings

IT461 Word 2010 Basic - This course enables participants to use basic Word 2010 functionality to: create, edit, and save documents. Learn to apply formatting features including alignment, line spacing, tabs, page numbers, creating tables, inserting and modifying graphics, and checking spelling and grammar.  Use the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and many new features.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.13 Back to course listings

IT462 Word 2010 Intermediate - This course enables participants to use improved Word 2010 functionality to: apply styles, create outlines, use section breaks, format sections and columns, apply and modify table formatting, insert images and text boxes, splitting tables, review and track.   Use the Ribbon and Contextual tabs to edit and improve tables, graphics, etc.  Completion of this workshop fulfills the requirements of the Adm Asst Program Module 5.14 Back to course listings

IT463 Word 2010 Advanced - This course enables participants to perform mail merges, create envelopes and labels, indexes and table of contents.  Users will also change Word's default options and customized ribbons.  Other new features include the Backstage View, inserting screen captures, and using protection view.  Back to course listings