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Computer and Information Technology
(IT) Center


Broaden your horizons, expand your mind, and enhance your marketability with cutting-edge technology programs offered by the Continuing Education and Customized Training Department at Century College. We offer you a spectrum of programs with flexible scheduling, which are taught by outstanding adjunct instructor at a tremendous value.

Wide range of programs

Our Computer and Information Technology (IT) Center has the most extensive computer technology solutions in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Whether you’re interested in computer applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Access or PowerPoint, desktop publishing) or web design or information technology programs, we have a course that’s right for you!

Key benefits of our computer and IT programs

  • Training is conducted with one person to a workstation.
  • Classes are small – computer application courses do not exceed 15 and IT classes do not exceed 20 to 30 people per training session.
  • We can design a customized program to meet your needs and level of expertise.
  • Our programs are affordable and high quality.
  • You receive a certificate at course completion, noting the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) you earned for attending each course.

Explore our programs and give me a call at 651-773-1743 or joan.peterson@century.edu.

Basic Computer Applications – Quick and Easy 3.5 hours courses

  • Introduction to PC
  • Introduction to Windows
  • Microsoft Word Medley
  • Internet, E-Main and Security
  • Microsoft Excel Medley
  • Microsoft Office Medley
  • Brochures, Newsletters, and Graphics
  • Computer Keyboarding: Beginning and Intermediate Level (12-hour course)

Microsoft Office 2003

  • Microsoft Office Word 2003: Basic & Intermediate
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003: Basic
  • Microsoft Office Access 2003: Basic & Intermediate
  • Microsoft Office Project 2003: Level I & II
  • Budget Management Strategies for Project Managers

Microsoft Office 2007

  • Microsoft Office Word 2007: Basic and Intermediate
  • Microsoft Office Excel 2007: Basic & Intermediate
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007: Basic
  • Microsoft Office Access 2007: Basic

Web Design Certificate Program

(All classes taught in MAC Lab except Design Basics)
  • Design Basics
  • Web Graphics I & II
  • Intro to Dreamweaver
  • Setting Up a Web Site
  • Increasing Traffic to Your Web Site

Desktop Publishing Certificate Program

(All classes taught in MAC lab except Design Basics)
  • Design Basics
  • Adobe Photoshop: Basic
  • Adobe Photoshop: Advanced
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign

Information Technology Courses

  • Introduction to Information and Telecommunications Technology
  • Networking Systems I, II, and III
  • Network Infrastructures & Data Center Design
  • Network Integration
  • Network Management
  • Remote Access Systems
  • Telephony Systems
  • Network Security Fundamentals
  • Computer Forensics
  • CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, MCSE Recertification Programs – NEW!

Testimonials

"The Class was great… lots of information…Our Instructor was great!"
Microsoft Word 2003 Basic Participant

"The Instructor was helpful, very patient and wonderful"
Microsoft Excel 2003 Basic Participant

"The Instructor was very well-prepared. I enjoyed the class a lot"
Microsoft Excel 2003 Intermediate Participant

"The Instructor did a great job of addressing the different skill levels. I thought she was great! I really liked her techniques"
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Basic Participant

"No suggestions for improvement – I got what I came for…Great job"
Microsoft Access 2003 Basic Participant

"Instructor did an excellent job of explaining the “technical” stuff"
Microsoft Access 2003 Basic Participant

Contact

For information on the above programs, please contact:

Joan Peterson
651-773-1743
joan.peterson@century.edu