Computer Technology
About Our Programs
The Community Education department offers in partnership with the Corporate Education department a wide variety of professional development courses for our community. We offer affordable one-session and short-term courses designed to help people develop skills to take their career to the next level or training for a new career.
Here are some of our new courses.
- Adobe Creative Cloud courses including Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Excel List & Data Tools
- Search & Organize with Microsoft Outlook
- Introduction & Intermediate Microsoft Office
And don’t miss out on our exciting lineup of courses for students 55+.
Adobe Photoshop CC: Introduction
This class is an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and will introduce the user to the industry standard tools for digital photographic editing. Topics include: color adjustments, retouching capabilities, transparency and blend modes, advanced image editing, design, color management and type controls. Through demonstration and hands-on exercises taught by a media arts professional, you will create exciting and amazing images using some of this program’s limitless capabilities introduce. Please Note: The college is making every effort to make the Adobe software required for this course available remotely. All registered students will be notified once finalized. The course is useful to Windows or Mac users. Students will need to have a 64 GB or larger USB flash or SD XC card for class.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28141 | $299
Wednesday | 6:00 – 9:00 pm
3/24 – 4/28/2021
Instructor: Michael Sullivan
Coming Fall 2020
Adobe After Effects CC: Introduction
This class is an introduction to Adobe After Effects and will introduce the user to project and interface setup, basic compositing skills and toolsets including working with layers, animating compositions and creating animated type, 3D basics, motion tracking, lighting and other effects, and rendering. Through demonstration and hands-on exercises taught by a media arts professional, students will leave with a solid understanding of how to use the program and create layered compositions in After Effects. Please Note: The college is making every effort to make the Adobe software required for this course available remotely. All registered students will be notified once finalized. The course is useful to Windows or Mac users. Students will need to have a 1TB or larger external hard disk drive for class.
Adobe Premiere Pro CC: Introduction
This class is an introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro and will introduce the user to project setup, basic video editing skills and toolsets including audio and video effects, color correction and slow motion. Through demonstration and hands-on exercises taught by a media arts professional, students will leave with a solid understanding of how to create and export videos for web, social media, television, marketing, and corporate video production projects. Please Note: The college is making every effort to make the Adobe software required for this course available remotely. All registered students will be notified once finalized. The course is useful to Windows or Mac users. Students will need to have a 1TB or larger external hard disk drive for class.
About Our Instructor
Mike Sullivan holds a B.S. in Mass Communication/Film from Emerson College. He has been a professional documentary editor and writer for over 20 years. His work can be seen in museums across the country including The Smithsonian, The Mob Museum, The Tampa Bay History Center, and The Civil War Museum. He also has extensive television experience gained while working as a news and promotions editor at several TV stations in the Boston area. He has been teaching at Massasoit Community College since 2020.
Introduction to Access
This introductory course will show you what an electronic database program is capable of doing. Learn database terminology, how to design your own database, type and edit information, sort and extract specific data from this information through queries and create forms and reports. You will use Wizards, set primary keys, delete records, and fix formatting problems. Most importantly you will acquire knowledge of what a database program is and you can decide for yourself if Access is a piece of software your company could benefit from.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28144 | $99
Friday | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
1/29/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Intermediate Access
This course will continue instruction in Access. Attendees will learn how to work with queries to refine and extract information from their database(s), create and modify forms and reports, find, sort, and filter records and database maintenance.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Intermediate Access
Web | 28145 | $99
Friday | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
2/26/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
About Our Instructor
Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.
Introduction to Excel
You will be introduced to the Excel environment and how to type, edit, and finalize a simple spreadsheet.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28146 | $99
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1/27/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28147 | $99
Wednesday | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
4/21/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Intermediate Excel
This course is designed for users who are comfortable with the commands taught in the Intro.to Excel course. This session will give additional practice on functions and commands used in Excel.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28142 | $99
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2/3/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28143 | $99
Wednesday | 1:00 – 4:00pm
4/28/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Advanced Excel
Go beyond the basic Excel formulas. Learn to create IF statements, the count function, absolute value, pivot tables, and using dates in your calculations.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28164 | $99
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2/10/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28165 | $99
Wednesday | 1:00 – 4:00pm
5/5/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Pivot Tables in Excel
Learn pivot table fundamentals as well as creating and customizing, formatting and viewing data, calculations, and creating pivot charts.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28148 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
2/5/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28149 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
4/9/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Excel for Project Managers
In this hands-on workshop you will learn to plan, execute, monitor and manage all aspects of your project with the most widely used tool at your workplace, MS Excel. You will go beyond the basic calculations and simple spreadsheet applications. Guided by an expert instructor you will explore Charts, Data and Formula functions of MS Excel to create Gantt charts, timeline, dashboards and other templates to help you in day to day decision making at all levels. At the end of this workshop, you will be perfectly capable of creating your own project management templates, designed and customized to your needs. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of MS Excel.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28150 | $129
Tuesday | 9:00 – 11:00 am
2/2 – 2/9/2021
Instructor: Swati Dave
Web | 28151 | $129
Friday | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
4/9 – 4/16/2021
Instructor: Swati Dave
Excel List & Data Tools
Learn to organize lists and use database and sorting and filtering tools to work with specific data from a large data set. Apply table formats and the tools that are associated with this feature.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28159 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
2/12/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28160 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
3/12/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Reports & Dashboards with Excel
Reports can be described as a document that contains data used for reading and viewing, and dashboards are visual interface that graphically communicates performance at a glance. In this class, participants will learn to create powerful reports and performance dashboards using MS Excel that will help decision makers and stakeholders get the insight they need to understand and solve issues quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28152 | $129
Wednesday | 9:00 – 11:00 am
2/24 – 3/3/2021
Instructor: Swati Dave
Web | 28153 | $129
Wednesday | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
4/14 – 4/21/2021
Instructor: Swati Dave
SP21 Reports & Dashboards with Excel 4.14.21
About Our Instructors
Swati Dave holds a B.E.in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Construction Management from the National Institute of Construction Management and Research. She has been teaching courses in computers and project management at the Community Education Centers in Natick, Newton and Lexington since 2006, and has been a trainer with Massasoit since 2011, with expertise in Project Management software, data analytics, reporting, and visualization. She is also a co-founder of a global non-profit dedicated to teaching math with an ancient Indian approach. She has conducted training programs in math at local universities and colleges, and also in India, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.
Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite
Learn how to develop the skills necessary to use the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will learn the basic skills of Microsoft Office. This 12-hour course includes 4-hours of instruction in each of the following: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28161 | $279
Tuesday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
2/23 – 3/30/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite
This course is designed for individuals with previous experience in Microsoft Office. Learn how to further develop the skills needed to become more productive in the workplace, school, and home. This 12-hour course includes 4-hours of instruction in each of the following: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28163 | $279
Thursday | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
4/1 – 5/6/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
About Our Instructor
Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.
Search and Organize with Outlook
Learn to organize email with advanced search tools. Learn to use flagging to easily follow up on Outlook items. Create quick steps to automate finding and organizing groups of emails as well as tips to find any Outlook items quickly.
Web | 28157 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
3/5/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28158 | $69
Friday | 9:00 – 10:30 am
4/30/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
About Our Instructor
Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.
Cool Tips for PowerPoint
Say goodbye to boring slides! Set yourself apart by learning some cool features, and get ready to use PowerPoint like a pro. Features covered are slide animation, slide transition, inserting media files, and much more that is guaranteed to help you amp up your next PowerPoint slide deck.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28154 | $99
Wednesday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
3/10/2021
Instructor: Swati Dave
About Our Instructor
Swati Dave holds a B.E.in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Construction Management from the National Institute of Construction Management and Research. She has been teaching courses in computers and project management at the Community Education Centers in Natick, Newton and Lexington since 2006, and has been a trainer with Massasoit since 2011, with expertise in Project Management software, data analytics, reporting, and visualization. She is also a co-founder of a global non-profit dedicated to teaching math with an ancient Indian approach. She has conducted training programs in math at local universities and colleges, and also in India, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Max Productivity for Word
Most of us use Microsoft Word every day and yet are unaware of the many cool ways Word can enhance our work. This class will explore features such as: Table of Contents, Creating Tables of Content, Format Painter, Mail Merge, and Multi-Item Clipboard to show participants how easy and effective it is to take ‘everyday’ Word to the next level.
Note: This course is offered online using video conference program (Zoom) at designated days and times listed above. Internet and webcam required.
Web | 28155 | $99
Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
4/2/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
Web | 28156 | $99
Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00pm
5/7/2021
Instructor: Katy Mayo
About Our Instructor
Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.