CorelDraw (2 Days)

Overview: This course is for students who would like to learn how to use the CorelDRAW graphics program. This course describes how to get started, use the basic tools, and apply it to various drawings. Step-by-step exercises lead the students through each topic. An end-of-section exercise and a short-answer questionnaire summate each section. Students are strongly encouraged to try the additional Self-Check Assessment exercises after selected sections for extra practice. Comes with a 3.5-inch exercise disk.

Lesson 1: Introduction

What is CorelDRAW 9

Course Objectives

How to Use the Manual

How to Install the Exercise Files

Lesson 2: Getting Started

Using the Mouse

Exploring the CorelDRAW Screen

Getting Assistance

Opening a Document

Saving Documents

Setting Up the Page

Undoing Mistakes

Switching Between Documents

Closing a Document

Creating a New Document

Lesson 3: Moving Around and Viewing Drawings

Moving Around the Current Page

Viewing Modes

Inserting and Deleting Pages

Changing Pages

Lesson 4: Selecting & Manipulating Objects

Selecting and Deselecting Objects

Moving Objects

Copying and Deleting Objects

Deleting Objects

Sizing Objects

Lesson 5: Drawing and Shaping Objects

Drawing and Shaping Tools

Using the Freehand Tool

Drawing Lines and Polylines

Drawing Polygons

Using the Polygon Tool

Reshaping Lines and Polylines

Drawing Curves

Reshaping Curves

Drawing Rectangles

Drawing Circles

Lesson 6: Arranging Objects

Arranging Objects

Grouping and Ungrouping Objects

Using Guidelines

Using Snap To

Aligning Objects

Lesson 7: Working with Text

The Text Tool

Creating Artistic Text

Editing Text

Formatting Text

Setting Text Options

Creating Paragraph Text

Choosing Paragraph Options

Setting Indents Using the Ruler

Importing Text

Using the Spell Checker

Lesson 8: Outlining & Filling Objects

The Outline Tool

Choosing Outline Thicknesses

Choosing Outline Colors

Using Fill Tool

Copying Attributes

Setting Outline and Fill Defaults

Lesson 9: Using Symbols and Clipart

Adding Symbols

Adding Clipart

Modifying Clipart

Lesson 10: Transforming Objects

Mirroring Objects

Rotating and Skewing Objects

Using Transform Docker

Lesson 11: Special Effects

Fitting Text to a Path

Drawing With the Artistic Media Tool

Using the Lens Effect

Adding Perspectives

Using PowerClips

Applying Presets

Applying Drop Shadows

Lesson 13: Printing

Exporting to Graphic Formats

Copy and Pasting Into Other Applications

QuickBooks Level 1

Overview: Students will learn how to set up a QuickBooks company; enter account opening balances; create and customize company lists; set up inventory; sell products; invoice for services; process customer payments; work with bank accounts, enter and pay bills; set up an internet connection; and use online services.

Lesson 1: Getting Started

Course Introduction

Using the Navigator

Setting up QuickBooks on a Network

Learning Common Business Terms

Exiting QuickBooks

Lesson 2: Setting Up a Company

Creating a QuickBooks Company

Using the Chart of Accounts

Entering Account Opening Balances

Lesson 3: Working with Lists

Creating Company Lists

Working with the Customer:Job List

Working with the Employee List

Working with the Vendor List

Adding Customized Fields

Managing Lists

Lesson 4: Setting up Inventory

Entering Products into Inventory

Ordering Products

Receiving Inventory

Paying for Inventory

Manually Adjusting Inventory

Lesson 5: Selling Your Products

Creating Invoices

Making Cash Sales

Lesson 6: Invoicing for Services

Setting Up a Service Item

Changing the Invoice

Creating a Service Invoice

Entering Statement Charges

Creating Billing Statements

Lesson 7: Payment Processing

Receiving Payments for Invoices

Making Deposits

Printing Statements

Lesson 8: Working with Bank Accounts

Writing a QuickBooks Check

Using Bank Account Registers

Entering a Handwritten Check

Transferring Money between Accounts

Reconciling Checking Accounts

Lesson 9: Entering and Paying Bills

Handling Expenses

Using QuickBooks for Accounts Payable

Entering Bills

Paying Bills

QuickBooks Level 2

Overview: Students will learn how to customize forms; work with credit card transactions, work with Asset, Liability and Equity accounts; create and customize reports and graphs; track and pay sales tax; manage payroll, complete job estimates, time tracking and costing; and create customized letters and forms.

Lesson 1: Customizing Forms

Customizing an Invoice

Modifying a Purchase Order Template

Printing Invoices

Lesson 2: Using QuickBooks’ Other Accounts

QuickBooks’ Other Account Types

Tracking Credit Card Transactions

Working with Asset Accounts

Working with Liability Accounts

Understanding Equity Accounts

Lesson 3: Creating Reports

Creating QuickReports

Customizing QuickBooks

Memorizing QuickReports

Running Preset Reports

Customizing Preset Reports

Memorizing Report Settings

Exporting a Report to Microsoft Excel

Printing Reports

Lesson 4: Creating Graphs

Creating QuickInsight Graphs

Creating a New Graph

Using QuickZoom with Graphs

Working with the Sales Graph

Customizing Graphs

Printing Graphs

Lesson 5: Tracking and Paying Sales Tax

Using Sales Tax in QuickBooks

Setting Up Tax Rates and Agencies

Determining What You Owe

Lesson 6: Doing Payroll with QuickBooks

Using Payroll Tracking

Setting Up for Payroll

Setting Up Employee Payroll Information

Writing a Payroll Check

Printing Paycheck Stubs

Tracking Your Tax Liabilities

Paying Payroll Taxes

Printing Forms 940 and 941

VISIO Standard

Overview: Students will learn basic concepts for creating flowcharts, cross-functional flowcharts, and organization charts. This includes learning the basics for using and creating shapes, printing drawings, creating custom stencils, and many time-saving shortcuts and techniques designed to increase user productivity.

Lesson 1:
Before You Begin
Prerequisites
Getting Ready
Loading The Project Files
Software You Will Need Installed
Curriculum Overview
About The Manual
Chapter Overviews
Manual Conventions

Lesson 2:
Learning Your Way Around
Visio Standard Overview
Starting A New File
The Interface
Standard File Types
Changing View Settings
Panning Across The Page
Navigating Pages
Opening Additional Stencils
Manipulating Stencils
Selection Techniques
Scaling And Resizing Objects

Lesson 3:
Basic Techniques
Drawing Tools Overview
Drawing Closed Shapes
Creating Open Shapes
Reshaping With The Pencil Tool
Drawing Compound Lines
Drawing With Precision
Using The Size And Position Window
Duplicating Objects Quickly
Aligning Objects
Distributing Objects
Quick Analysis Of Connected Drawings
Rotating Objects

Lesson 4:
Creating a Basic Flow Diagram
Flowcharting Tips
Understanding Master Shapes
Placing Shapes
Adding Shapes With The Rubber Stamp Tool
Connecting Shapes
Using The Connector Tool
The Connect Shapes Command
Adjusting Connection Lines
Connecting Shapes Automatically
Basic Text Features
Adding Text To Shapes
Adding Text To Lines
Adjusting Text Blocks
Rotating Text Blocks
Formatting Basics
Formatting Text
Formatting Text Blocks
Formatting Shapes
Formatting Lines
Adding A Background Shape
Dynamic Connectors

Lesson 5:
Cross-functional Flowcharting
Quick Overview
Setting The Layout
Understanding Functional Bands
Setting File Properties
Page And Printer Setup
Creating Background Pages
Adding Fields
Adding Text To The Layout
Formatting The Functional Bands
Creating Custom Colors
Adding Separators
Managing Functional Bands
Adding Connection Points
Adding Detail Pages
Linking Diagrams
Linking To Other Pages
Creating An Off-Page Reference
Creating Hyperlinks
Linking To Multiple Files

Lesson 6:
Creating Organization Charts
Quick Overview
Using The Page Layout Wizard
Importing Graphics
Creating The Organization Chart
Adjusting Shape Placement
Creating Entire Groups
Overriding The Layout
Managing Detail
Creating Synchronized Copies
Custom Properties
Organization Chart Wizard
Using The Sample Spreadsheet
Updating The Chart With The Wizard
Printing Your Charts

Lesson 7:
Creating Custom Stencils
Creating Custom Stencils
The Stencil Toolbar
Creating New Shapes
Adding Shapes To The Stencil
Adding Imported Shapes
Editing Master Shapes
Saving The Stencil

VISIO Professional Level 1

Overview: Students will learn basic concepts for creating flowcharts, and basic network diagrams. This includes learning the basics for using and creating shapes, printing drawings, creating custom stencils, and many time-saving shortcuts and techniques designed to increase user productivity.

Lesson 1:
Before You Begin
Prerequisites
Getting Ready
Loading The Project Files
Software You Will Need Installed
Curriculum Overview
About The Manual
Chapter Overviews
Manual Conventions

Lesson 2:
Learning Your Way Around
Visio Professional Overview
Starting A New File
The Interface
Standard File Types
Changing View Settings
Panning Across The Page
Navigating Pages
Opening Additional Stencils
Manipulating Stencils
Selection Techniques
Scaling And Resizing Objects
Visio Professional: Basic Skills

Lesson 3
Basic Techniques
Drawing Tools Overview
Drawing Closed Shapes
Creating Open Shapes
Reshaping With The Pencil Tool
Drawing Compound Lines
Drawing With Precision
Using The Size And Position Window
Duplicating Objects Quickly
Aligning Objects
Distributing Objects
Quick Analysis Of Connected Drawings
Rotating Objects

Lesson 5:
Basic Network Diagramming
Starting a New File
Setting File Properties
Page Setup
Creating and Applying Background Pages
Adding Fields
Importing Graphics
Using Typology Shapes
Connecting Ethernet Shapes
Adding Detail Pages
Linking Diagrams
Creating Hyperlinks
Going to a Specified Link Location
Linking to multiple files
Linking to Other File Types
Printing Your Charts

Lesson 6:
Diagramming and Data
Using Guides
Adding Connection Points
Selecting Object Types
Connecting Shapes
Setting Layout and Routing Options
Setting Snap and Glue Options
Changing Glue settings
Adding Shape Data
Creating Custom Properties
Setting Unique Custom Properties
Generating Property Data Reports
Using the Property Reporting Wizard
Displaying Custom Properties in Shapes
Creating Custom Formulas for Fields
Working with Spreadsheet Data

Lesson 7:
Creating Custom Stencils
Creating Custom Stencils
The Stencil Toolbar
Creating New Shapes
Adding Shapes To The Stencil
Adding Imported Shapes
Editing Master Shapes
Saving The Stencil
Using The Custom Stencil

MS Project Fundamentals

Performance-Based Objectives

Discuss the phases of the Project Management Life Cycle and a project manager's role in each phase.
List and discuss basic project success criteria and common reasons for project failure.
Discuss techniques for setting up a strong project team.
List and discuss elements of a Risk Management Plan.
Discuss techniques for planning and sequencing project activities, including the Work Breakdown Structure and the Network Logic Diagram.
Identify the Critical Path for completing a project on schedule.
List and discuss the cost elements that should be included in a project budget.
Discuss techniques for controlling for deviation from budgets and schedules.
Discuss key elements of project management communications and reporting tools.
Discuss key activities of project close-out.

Course Content

Lesson 1: The Project Management Life Cycle: Topic 1A: What is a Project?; Topic 1B: The Project Management Life Cycle; Topic 1C: The Role of the Project Manager

Lesson 2: Setting Up for Success: Topic 2A: The Meaning of Success; Topic 2B: What Happens in the Initiation Phase?; Topic 2C: Project Definition and Scope; Topic 2D: Putting Together a Statement of Work; Topic 2E: The Project Charter

Lesson 3: The Project Team: Topic 3A: The Teamwork Challenge; Topic 3B: Selecting Team Members; Topic 3C: The Team Charter

Lesson 4: Risk Management: Topic 4A: Project Risk

Lesson 5: Project Plans: Topic 5A: The Work Breakdown Structure; Topic 5B: Work Package Sequencing

Lesson 6: The Project Schedule: Topic 6A: The Scheduling Process; Topic 6B: Time Estimates

Lesson 7: The Project Budget: Topic 7A: What is a Budget?; Topic 7B: Creating a Preliminary Budget; Topic 7C: Budget and Schedule Balancing

Lesson 8: Project Tracking and Control: Topic 8A: Moving the Project Forward; Topic 8B: Monitoring for Project Progress; Topic 8C: Earned Value Analysis; Topic 8D: Getting Back on Track

Lesson 9: Project Reports: Topic 9A: Communications Overview; Topic 9B: Project Performance Reports; Topic 9C: Project Change Requests

Lesson 10: Project Close-out: Topic 10A: Elements of Close-out; Topic 10B: Evaluation of People and Projects

Project Level 1

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

create a project plan file and enter task information.
create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
assign project resources.
finalize the project plan file.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Project File: Topic 1A: Create a Project File; Topic 1B: Create and Assign a Project Calendar; Topic 1C: Add Tasks to the Project File; Topic 1D: Add a Project Summary Task; Topic 1E: Add a Recurring Task; Topic 1F: Enter Task Duration Estimates
Lesson 2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure: Topic 2A: Outline Tasks; Topic 2B: Link Dependent Tasks; Topic 2C: Identify Deliverables in the Project File; Topic 2D: Constrain Tasks; Topic 2E: Set a Task Deadline
Lesson 3: Creating and Assigning Resources: Topic 3A: Create Resources; Topic 3B: Create a Resource Calendar; Topic 3C: Assign Resources; Topic 3D: Assign Additional Resources to a Task; Topic 3E: Resolve Resource Conflicts
Lesson 4: Finalizing the Project Schedule: Topic 4A: View the Critical Path; Topic 4B: Shorten the Project Duration; Topic 4C: Set a Baseline; Topic 4D: Display Project Summary Information

Project Level 2

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

exchange project schedule data with other applications.
update a project schedule.
create custom reports.
re-use existing project schedule information.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Schedule Data with Other Applications: Topic 1A: Import a Task List from an Excel File into a New Project Schedule; Topic 1B: Create a Custom Import Map; Topic 1C: Export Project Cost Data into Excel; Topic 1D: Copy a Picture into a Word Document; Topic 1E: Save Project Information as a Web Page
Lesson 2: Updating a Project Schedule: Topic 2A: Enter Task Progress Information; Topic 2B: View Task Progress; Topic 2C: Split a Task; Topic 2D: Reschedule a Task; Topic 2E: Filter Tasks in a Project Schedule; Topic 2F: Save an Interim Project Schedule; Topic 2G: Create a Custom Table; Topic 2H: Add Custom Columns to a Table; Topic 2I: Hyperlink Documents to Tasks
Lesson 3: Creating Custom Reports: Topic 3A: Create a Custom Report; Topic 3B: Modify a Custom Report's Header and Footer; Topic 3C: Add a Picture to a Report; Topic 3D: Modify a Custom Report's Margins; Topic 3E: Print a Custom Report
Lesson 4: Re-using Project Schedule Information: Topic 4A: Create a Project Schedule Template; Topic 4B: Create a Custom Combination View; Topic 4C: Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans; Topic 4D: Share Resources; Topic 4E: Create a Master Project Schedule

Project Web Access

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use Project Web Access (PWA) to connect to the Project Server and alter your email notification settings.
View your task assignments using the View My Tasks page, print View My Tasks page information, and work offline.
Enter task progress, reject and delegate task assignments, create new task assignments, and assign yourself to existing project tasks.
Create and modify to-do lists.
Work with status reports.
Post and locate project risks, project issues, and project documents.
Analyze project status using enterprise tools.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Using Project Web Access: Topic 1A: Access Project Server; Topic 1B: Change Email Notification Settings
Lesson 2: Viewing Tasks in the Tasks Page: Topic 2A: View Tasks Page Information; Topic 2B: Change Task Order; Topic 2C: Search for Task Information in a View; Topic 2D: Change Tasks Displayed; Topic 2E: Set View Options; Topic 2F: Print Task Information; Topic 2G: Work Offline
Lesson 3: Updating Task Assignments: Topic 3A: Update Progress on Task Assignments; Topic 3B: Attach Notes to Task Assignments; Topic 3C: Reject an Existing Task Assignment; Topic 3D: Delegate a Task; Topic 3E: Create a New Task; Topic 3F: Assign Yourself to an Existing Task; Topic 3G: Notify Your Manager of a Change in Availability
Lesson 4: Using To-do Lists: Topic 4A: Create a To-do List; Topic 4B: Modify a To-do List Item; Topic 4C: Set To-do List Options
Lesson 5: Submitting Status Reports: Topic 5A: Submit a Requested Status Report; Topic 5B: Submit an Unrequested Status Report
Lesson 6: Managing Risks, Issues, and Documents: Topic 6A: Work with Risks; Topic 6B: Work with Issues; Topic 6C: Work with Documents; Topic 6D: Filter Risks, Issues, and Documents
Lesson 7: Viewing Project Status Within the Enterprise: Topic 7A: Work in the Project Center; Topic 7B: Work in the Resource Center; Topic 7C: Create a Custom Link

Project Management Certification (5 days)

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

initiate a project.
define project scope.
develop schedule and cost performance baselines for a project.
plan project quality, staffing, and communications.
analyze project risks.
define project procurement requirements.
execute the project.
control the project.
close the project.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Initiating a Project

Topic 1A: Select a Project

Topic 1B: Create a Project Charter

Lesson 2: Planning Your Work

Topic 2A: Develop an Initial Project Plan

Topic 2B: Create a Scope Statement

Topic 2C: Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Lesson 3: Developing Project Schedules, Cost Estimates, and Budgets

Topic 3A: Create an Activity List

Topic 3B: Create a Project Network Diagram

Topic 3C: Acquire Activity Duration Estimates

Topic 3D: Identify the Critical Path

Topic 3E: Develop a Project Schedule

Topic 3F: Determine Resource Requirements

Topic 3G: Estimate Project Costs

Topic 3H: Establish a Cost Baseline

Lesson 4: Planning Project Quality, Staffing, and Communications

Topic 4A: Create a Quality Management Plan

Topic 4B: Document Roles, Responsibilities, and Reporting Relationships

Topic 4C: Assign Project Staff

Topic 4D: Create a Communications Management Plan

Lesson 5: Analyzing Risks and Planning Risk Response

Topic 5A: Create a Risk Management Plan

Topic 5B: Identify Project Risks and Triggers

Topic 5C: Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

Topic 5D: Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

Topic 5E: Develop a Risk Response Plan

Lesson 6: Planning Project Procurement

Topic 6A: Prepare a Statement of Work

Topic 6B: Prepare a Procurement Document

Lesson 7: Working the Plan

Topic 7A: Execute the Project Plan

Topic 7B: Implement Quality Assurance

Topic 7C: Develop the Project Team

Topic 7D: Distribute Project Information

Topic 7E: Solicit Proposals, Quotes, or Bids

Topic 7F: Select a Seller

Topic 7G: Administer a Contract

Lesson 8: Controlling the Project

Topic 8A: Manage Changes to Performance Baselines

Topic 8B: Review Deliverables and Work Results

Topic 8C: Control Project Scope Changes

Topic 8D: Control the Project Schedule

Topic 8E: Control Project Costs

Topic 8F: Control Project Quality

Topic 8G: Report Project Performance

Topic 8H: Monitor and Control Project Risk

Lesson 9: Closing the Project

Topic 9A: Obtain Formal Acceptance

Topic 9B: Close Out a Contract

Visio Professional Level 2

Course Content

Lesson 1: Customizing Visio

Topic 1A: Working with Toolbars

Task 1A-1: Opening Toolbars

Task 1A-2: Dragging and Dropping Toolbars

Task 1A-3: Adding Commands to Toolbars

Topic 1B: Working with Windows

Task 1B-1: Working with Stencil Windows

Task 1B-2: Merging Visio Windows

Lesson 2: Using the Drawing Tools

Topic 2A: Drawing Basics

Task 2A-1: Drawing Closed Shapes

Task 2A-2: Drawing Lines and Arcs

Task 2A-3: Drawing Segmented Lines

Task 2A-4: Reshaping Lines

Topic 2B: Advanced Drawing Techniques

Task 2B-1: Drawing with Precision

Task 2B-2: Using Operation Commands

Lesson 3: Custom Shapes

Topic 3A: Using Custom Shapes

Task 3A-1: Creating a Custom Shape

Topic 3B: Using Custom Shapes in a Drawing

Task 3B-1: Enhancing a Drawing with Custom Shapes

Task 3B-2: Using the Maximum Graphx Logo Shape in a Drawing

Task 3B-3: Using Custom Shapes to Enhance Existing Shapes

Lesson 4: Advanced Stencil Techniques

Topic 4A: Custom Stencils

Task 4A-1: Creating a New Stencil

Task 4A-2: Adding Custom Shapes to a Stencil

Topic 4B: Customizing Stencil Masters

Task 4B-1: Editing Master Properties

Task 4B-2: Formatting a Master in a Stencil

Task 4B-3: Adding and Directing Connection Points

Task 4B-4: Applying Behaviors to a Custom Shape

Task 4B-5: Using the Maximum Graphx Master

Topic 4C: The Document Stencil

Task 4C-1: Retrieving Shapes from the Document Stencil

Visio 2002 Professional : Level 2 (Windows)

Lesson 5: Templates, Styles, and Layers

Topic 5A: Working with Templates

Task 5A-1: Creating a New Template

Task 5A-2: Using a Custom Template

Topic 5B: Formatting and Linking Shapes

Task 5B-1: Defining New Styles

Task 5B-2: Applying and Editing Styles

Task 5B-3: Adding Links to Shapes

Topic 5C: Layers

Task 5C-1: Viewing Layer Properties

Task 5C-2: Manipulating Layers

Lesson 6: Sharing Your Work

Topic 6A: Object Linking and Embedding

Task 6A-1: Placing a Visio Drawing in MS Word

Task 6A-2: Updating the Calendar

Topic 6B: Working with External Data

Task 6B-1: Preparing Shapes in the Document Stencil

Task 6B-2: Using the Database Wizard

Task 6B-3: Distributing Information in a Linked Network Diagram

Topic 6C: Creating HTML Documents

Task 6C-1: Preparing a Drawing for the Web

Task 6C-2: Saving the Timeline as a Web Page

Topic 6D: Printing Techniques

Task 6D-1: Using the Print Preview Feature

Task 6D-2: Working with Page Breaks

Project Teams

1 Day Seminar

PMPs Earn 6 PDUs

Who should attend this seminar?

Managers, supervisors, or team leaders who need to learn how to build project teams within their organization.

What are the seminar objectives?

v Identify the phases and requirements of a successful project, build & organize a project team

v Identify the characteristics of a project team

v Identify various roles in project team meetings & maximize the effectiveness of team meetings

v Communicate effectively through active listening and nonverbal and verbal communication techniques

v Use various methods of decision-making

v Empower and motivate a project team & develop a positive culture

Essential People Skills for Project Managers

1 Day Seminar

PMPs Earn 6 PDUs

Why should Project Managers attend this seminar?

This one day seminar zeroes in on strategies and techniques for sharpening your people skills, with information you can grasp quickly and apply to your project immediately. In this seminar you will learn how to:

v Apply project leadership techniques with confidence

v Resolve conflicts and motivate team members

v Help a team recover after a critical incident

v Determine your team members’ personal styles so you can work more effectively with them

Project Management Skills for Non-Project Managers

1/2 Day Seminar

Who should attend this seminar?

A wide range of managers and staff members who need to successfully support and aid in the management of small to medium sized projects.

What are the seminar objectives?

v Plan the project and its parameters, including its scope, requirements, resources, and constraints

v Implement the project plan, which includes putting the work of the project in motion and delegating tasks, and then monitoring the progress of the project and managing changes as they arise

Microsoft Project 2007 New Features

1/2 Day Course

PMPs earn 3 PDUs

Who should attend this course?

A wide range of project managers and staff members who have used previous versions of MS Project.

What are the course objectives?

v Discover the enhancements to the MS Project software including:

ü Task Drivers

ü Visual Change Highlights

ü Multiple Undo

ü Visual Reports

ü And Much More!

Adobe Illustrator Level 1

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

create simple and freeform shapes.
create logos using simple shapes.
create logos using custom paths.
enhance logo text.
manipulate body type.
create an advertisement.
organize creative assets using Adobe® Bridge.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating Simple Shapes: Topic 1A: Create a New Document; Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace; Topic 1C: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools; Topic 1D: Draw Basic Freeform Shapes with the Pencil Tool
Lesson 2: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes: Topic 2A: Format Objects; Topic 2B: Manipulate Objects; Topic 2C: Insert Type
Lesson 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths: Topic 3A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool; Topic 3B: Modify Existing Shapes; Topic 3C: Duplicate Objects; Topic 3D: Apply Graphic Styles
Lesson 4: Enhancing Logo Type: Topic 4A: Apply Gradients to Type; Topic 4B: Flow Type on a Path; Topic 4C: Apply an Envelope to Type
Lesson 5: Manipulating Body Type: Topic 5A: Import Body Type; Topic 5B: Format Type with Styles; Topic 5C: Find and Replace Text; Topic 5D: Fix Spelling Errors; Topic 5E: Insert Typographic Characters
Lesson 6: Creating an Advertisement: Topic 6A: Import a Graphic; Topic 6B: Align Objects; Topic 6C: Apply Spot Colors; Topic 6D: Wrap Text; Topic 6E: Export a File
Lesson 7: Organizing Assets with Adobe® Bridge: Topic 7A: Customize the Adobe Bridge Workspace; Topic 7B: Append Metadata to Assets