Registration Open for Hands-On Microsoft, Adobe Classes for Summer

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ROGERS, Ark. – Registration is now open for one-day, hands-on computer training classes in Microsoft and Adobe applications from the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville and Rogers for summer 2015.

Only 12 seats are available for each instructor-led class, which ensures a low participant-to-instructor ratio. Participants can learn to harness the power of the latest technology tools and become more effective and efficient in the workplace.

Microsoft classes are $159 each, but U of A faculty, staff, students and alumni association members pay the discounted rate of $99. Adobe classes are $199 each, but the U of A discount rate is $149. Participants can register online.

Classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced training will be offered at the Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., on the downtown Fayetteville square, and at its Rogers facility in the Arkansas World Trade Center Building, 3300 Market St., Suite 402.

Other classes may be added to the schedule. Check the website for the latest listings.

To learn about industry partnerships or to schedule customized computer training, contact Starlyn Danley, computer training program coordinator, at danley@uark.edu or 855-402-3300.

Summer computer training Class schedule

The summer classes, dates and locations are listed below. Classes are set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Microsoft Publisher, Tuesday, May 12, Rogers
• Excel 2013 Part 3-Advanced, Friday, May 15, Fayetteville
• OneNote 2013, Tuesday, May 19, Rogers
• Access 2013 Part 1-Basics, Friday, May 22, Fayetteville
• Outlook 2013 Part 1, Tuesday, June 2, Rogers
• PowerPoint 2013 Part 1, Friday, June 5, Fayetteville
• Excel 2013 Part1-Basics, Tuesday, June 9, Rogers
• Access 2013 Part 2-Intermediate, Friday, June 12, Fayetteville
• Excel 2013 Part 2-Intermediate, Tuesday, June 16, Rogers
• PowerPoint 2013 Part 2, Friday, June 19, Fayetteville
• Excel 2013 Part 1-Basics, Friday, June 26, Fayetteville
• Outlook 2013 Part 2, Tuesday, July 7, Rogers
• Excel 2013 Part 2-Intermediate, Friday, July 10, Fayetteville
• Excel 2013 Part 3-Advanced, Tuesday, July 14, Rogers
• Visio Part 1, Friday, July 17, Fayetteville
• Access 2013 Part 1-Basics, Tuesday, July 21, Rogers
• Acrobat X Pro Part 1, Friday, July 24, Fayetteville
• Excel 2013 Part 2-Intermediate, Friday, Aug. 7, Fayetteville
• Access 2013 Part 2-Intermediate, Tuesday, Aug. 11, Rogers
• Word 2013 Part 1-Basics, Friday, Aug. 14, Fayetteville
• Visio Part 2, Friday, Aug. 21, Fayetteville

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus offers computer training and professional development classes to meet the area’s workforce education needs. Visit the Global Campus Rogers facility website for all workforce development classes or for conference space rental. The Global Campus in Fayetteville supports the university’s academic units in the development and delivery of online degree programs, courses and other offerings. Visit the University of Arkansas ONLINE website for a listing or to apply online.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.