Global Campus Offers Computer Training Classes in Summer to Enhance Microsoft Application Skills

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Registration is now open for one-day computer classes this summer for Microsoft applications offered through the Global Campus in Fayetteville, beginning Friday, May 18.

Mike Sypult, coordinator of computer training, and instructor Starlyn Danley will teach nine classes in Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerPoint for beginners and experts who want to enhance their skills. Classes will be offered through Aug. 3 in Room 302 at the Global Campus (School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach), 2 E. Center St., on the downtown Fayetteville square.

“The University of Arkansas Global Campus computer training network offers classes to meet the needs of today’s businesses and to provide professionals with the skills they need to succeed,” Sypult said. “What makes our training classes stand out from other services is our attention to individual students and our dedication to quality and convenience.”

Sypult and Danley, both Microsoft-certified instructors, 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 $159 per class, but University of Arkansas faculty and staff pay only $99 per class. Seating is limited, and continuing education units are available.

Some spring semester computer classes are also open. For detailed class information and to register, visit http://training.uark.edu.

Course titles and dates include:

• Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics, Friday, May 18.

• Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate, Friday, June 1.

• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics, Friday, June 8.

• Microsoft Excel 2010 Advanced, Friday, June15.

• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Advanced, Friday, June 29.

• Microsoft Access 2010 Basics, Friday, July 13.

• Microsoft Excel 2010 Macro Programming, Friday, July 20.

• Microsoft Access 2010 Intermediate, Friday, July 27.

• Microsoft Access 2010 Advanced, Friday, Aug. 3.

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.

The Global Campus (School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach) plays its part in the university’s land-grant mission by providing service to the state through outreach programs and dissemination of knowledge. This year marks the 150^th anniversary of the establishment of the land-grant system.

The Global Campus partners with other university units, businesses and organizations to offer innovative learning solutions for people seeking to maintain professional certification, boost their skills, or obtain undergraduate or graduate degrees online or off-campus. The school also offers media services, conference services and facilities, and technology and pedagogy support. Visit http://globalcampus.uark.edu to learn more.