Global Campus to Offer Fall Computer Training in Fayetteville and Rogers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Registration is now open for one-day computer classes for Microsoft applications offered through the Global Campus in Fayetteville and Rogers, beginning Thursday, Sept. 8.

Mike Sypult, coordinator of computer training, will teach Microsoft Excel, Access and PowerPoint classes for beginners and experts who want to enhance their skills. Classes will be offered at the Global Campus (School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach), 2 E. Center St., on the downtown Fayetteville square, and at the Global Campus facility in Rogers at Pinnacle Center, 3300 Market St.

“The University of Arkansas Global Campus Computer Training Network reflects our commitment to stay on the cutting edge of technology,” Sypult said. “While other organizations may offer computer training services, none can match our dedication to quality and convenience.”

Sypult, a Microsoft Certified Instructor, will provide hands-on, instructor-led training courses that maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio. Participants will use Microsoft Office Specialist Approved Courseware. The cost is $179 per class, and seating is limited. Continuing education units are available.

For detailed course information, visit http://training.uark.edu. To register, visit http://globalcampus.uark.edu/register.

Fall classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course titles, dates and locations include:

• Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics, Thursday, Sept. 8, Fayetteville, GLBL 409.
• Microsoft Access 2010 Basics, Thursday, Sept. 22, Fayetteville, GLBL 409.
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics, Thursday, Sept. 29, Fayetteville, GLBL 409.
• Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate, Friday, Oct. 14, Rogers, Room 405.
• Microsoft Access 2010 Intermediate, Thursday, Nov. 3, Rogers, Room 405.
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Advanced, Friday, Nov. 18, Rogers, Room 405.
• Microsoft Excel 2010 Advanced, Friday, Dec. 2, Rogers, Room 405.
• Microsoft Access 2010 Advanced, Thursday, Dec. 15, Rogers, Room 405.

The Global Campus also offers customized, in-house computer training to businesses and organizations. A 16-computer mobile lab and experienced network engineers are available to connect the lab to a business’ network infrastructure.

“Because strong, proactive, collaborative partnerships produce superior organizations, we are committed to creating the most dynamic partnerships obtainable,” Sypult said. “Due to our experience and mobility, we are able to travel to any location to provide computer application training that best fits the schedules of our partnering organizations.”

For information about customized computer training and online training, contact Sypult at msypult@uark.edu. For more information about other business related offerings, visit the professional development page on the Global Campus website at http://globalcampus.uark.edu.