Computer Workshops
Instructor-led or Web-based
In addition to our open-enrollment programs, the Center for Business and Technology also offers contract training for area companies. Go to Contract Training for complete details.
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Networking and IT Certification - Instructor-led
ZCMP-427 Introduction to
LANs: Ethernet to Wireless (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes manual
Saturday,
September 6, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or
Saturday
December 13, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ZCMP-536 Understanding TCP/IP (4 hours)
Fee: $89 includes manual
Saturday,
September 27, 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Monday,
December 15, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZCMP-525 PC/Network Protection: Viruses & Spyware
(4 hours)
Fee: $89 includes manual
Fall 2008
ZNET-001 Essentials for CompTIA Network+ Certification (36 hours)
Click for Description,
Schedule, and Price
ZNET-003 Essentials for Cisco
CCENT/CCNA Certification (36 hours)
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Schedule, and Price
ZNET-017 Essentials for CompTIA Security+ (32 hours)
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Microsoft IT Academy (MCP, MCSA,
MCDST, & MCSE)
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RFID
(Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web™
(Web-based) (70 hours)
Click for Description, Schedule and
Price
Available through
Gatlin Education
21st Century Phone Update Course
- Free and Low-Cost Phone Service using the Internet (web-based)
Fee: $44
Starts first Monday of each month
Financing Your Training Needs
Loan Programs to Launch Your Career
Contract Training
for your Organization
Existing courses or
custom tailored to your needs
If you don't see it, we'll develop it
Industry Certifications
Please visit our extensive IT certification programs
- CompTIA IT Certifications - A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+
- Cisco Certification - CCENT & CCNA
- Microsoft Network Certifications IT Academy - MCP, MCDST, MCSA, and MCSE
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Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Certifications Associate, Professional, Master
- Microsoft Office XP/2003/2007 Specialist Certifications - Core, Expert, and Master
- Telecommunications, Telephony and Networking - TIA, Certificate in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT).
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Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) - Computer hacking
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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) on the Web™ (Web-based) (70hours)
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Web-Based Education |
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Education2Go:
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We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable (typically less than $100), fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalog? STCC's Course Catalog |
| The eLearning Center | The eLearning Center provides a wide range of short courses covering hundreds of disciplines. The typical course costs less than $100, so click through and browse the courses. |
| Gatlin: Online Career Training Courses | Gatlin Education Services has partnered with the Center for Business and Technology to over 40 Online career training and continuing education courses that are designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. GES offers over 60 online certificate programs in the Allied Health, Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and Construction industries. |
| These programs are a combination of CD- based and on-line curriculum. Participants must have access to a computer with a CD-ROM drive and an email account. | |
| Learn medical transcription from the convenience of your home or office. | |
| Environmental Technology Online Courses | A wide variety of courses are available in terrorism, water treatment, hazardous materials, and wastewater treatment. |
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Computer Hardware/Operating Systems - Instructor-led
ZCMP-177 Small Office and Home Office PC Repair (12 hours)
Fee: $295 includes manual
Tuesday & Thursdays, June 10, 12, & 19, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZCMP-020 How to Use Windows XP (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes text
Tuesday & Thursday, June 24 & 26, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZCMP-537 Macintosh OS and Hardware (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes text
Scheduled on demand
ZCMP-029 cómo utilizar Windows XP (8 horas)
Honorario: $159 incluye el texto
Scheduled on demand
ZCMP-547 Computer Quick Start (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes manual
Scheduled on demand
ZCMP-600 Introduction to LINUX (4 hours)
Fee: $89 includes handouts
Thursday, June 19, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZAPL-007 PC/Network Technician Training for the CompTIA A+ and Microsoft MCDST Certifications (Over 150 hours)
Click for Description, Schedule and Price
ZAPL-005 CompTIA A+ Certification Boot Camp (40 hours)
Click for Description, Schedule and Price
ZNET-006 Essentials for Linux+ Certification (24 Hours)
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Loan Programs to Launch Your Career
Word Processing/Presentation/Desktop Publishing - Instructor-led
ZCMP-443 How To Use Word (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Tuesday & Thursday, June 3 & 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-022
Microsoft Word 2007 ( 8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Monday and Wednesday, June 2 and 4, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
ZCMP-404 How to Make $Money$ with a Home-Based Typing/Word Processing Business (1 hour)
Fee: $20
Fall 2008
ZCMP-030 Cómo Utilizar la Palabra (8 horas)
Honorario: $159 incluye el libro de textos
Scheduled on demand
Prepárese para la certificación del especialista de Microsoft Office
ZCMP-445 Intermediate Word (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Monday & Thursday, June 16 & 19, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-008 Expert Level Word (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Fall 2008
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-463 How to Use PowerPoint (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Fridays, June 20 & 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-492 Advanced PowerPoint (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Not currently scheduled
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-019 Digital Photography (6 hours)
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
ZCMP-451 WordPerfect for Windows (8 hours)
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
ZCMP-458 Advanced WordPerfect (8 hours)
Call for schedule- Check Web-based Education
ZCMP-546 Introduction to Adobe PhotoShop (12 hours)
Fee: $345
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
Spreadsheets/Financial Applications - Instructor-led
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ZCMP-444 How To Use Excel (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Monday & Wednesday, June 9 & 11, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-023
Microsoft Excel 2007 (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Monday and Wednesday, July 7 and 9, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
ZCMP-446 Intermediate Excel (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Monday & Wednesday, June 23 & 25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-009 Expert Level Excel (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Fall 2008
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-597 Introduction to Peachtree Accounting (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Wednesdays, June 18 & 25, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZCMP-596 Introduction to QuickBooks (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Wednesdays, June 4 & 11, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
ZCMP-520 Introduction to Quicken for Personal Use
Call for schedule - Check Web-based Education
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The Center for Business and Technology (CBT) offers a wide range of Web-based courses to enhance your computer skills and Business Skills.
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Web-Based Education |
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Education2Go:
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We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable (typically less than $100), fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalog? STCC's Course Catalog |
| The eLearning Center | The eLearning Center provides a wide range of short courses covering hundreds of disciplines. The typical course costs less than $100, so click through and browse the courses. |
| Gatlin: Online Career Training Courses | Gatlin Education Services has partnered with the Center for Business and Technology to over 40 Online career training and continuing education courses that are designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. GES offers over 60 online certificate programs in the Allied Health, Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and Construction industries. |
| Medical Coding and Billing Specialist | These programs are a combination of CD- based and on-line curriculum. Participants must have access to a computer with a CD-ROM drive and an email account. |
| Medical Transcription | Learn medical transcription from the convenience of your home or office. |
| Environmental Technology Online Courses | A wide variety of courses are available in terrorism, water treatment, hazardous materials, and wastewater treatment. |
Internet Skills/Web Design
ZCMP-040 Selling
Stuff on the Web
Fee: $49
Fall 2008
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Program
Detailed information on our CIW certification program
CIW - E-Commerce V5: Curriculum Bundle (Web-based)
Click for Information and PricingCIW Foundations Bundle (web-based)
Click for InformationCIW Security Professional Bundle (web-based)
Click for information
ZWPD-015 Introduction to Macromedia Dreamweaver (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
ZCMP-528 Creating Web Pages with Microsoft FrontPage (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
Digital Photography/Video - Instructor-led
ZCMP-041 FCP
101: An Introduction to Final Cut Pro
Fee: $1,325 includes textbook
Fall 2008
ZCMP-037 Create Your Own Custom DVDs (24 hours)
Fee: $389
Scheduled on demand
ZCMP-019 Digital Photography (6 hours)
Scheduled on demand - Check Web-based Education
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Instructor-led
ZCMP-038 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(15 hours)
Fee: $349 includes text
Wednesdays, June 4-July 2, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Databases and Development Tools - Instructor-led
ZCMP-454 How To Use Microsoft Access for Windows (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Tuesday & Thursday, June 10 & 12, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-479 Intermediate Access (8 hours)
Fee: $159 includes textbook
Fall 2008
Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
ZCMP-039 Introduction to Basic Windows SharePoint Services 2003
Check Web-based Education
Project Management - Instructor-led
Project Management Certificate Program
(Instructor-led)
Click for schedule and pricing
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Web-Based Education |
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| Education2Go: | We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable (typically less than $100), fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Ready to explore our catalog? STCC's Course Catalog |
| The eLearning Center | The eLearning Center provides a wide range of short courses covering hundreds of disciplines. The typical course costs less than $100, so click through and browse the courses. |
| Gatlin: Online Career Training Courses | Gatlin Education Services has partnered with the Center for Business and Technology to over 40 Online career training and continuing education courses that are designed to provide the workforce skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations. GES offers over 60 online certificate programs in the Allied Health, Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and Construction industries. |
| These programs are a combination of CD- based and on-line curriculum. Participants must have access to a computer with a CD-ROM drive and an email account. | |
| Learn medical transcription from the convenience of your home or office. | |
| Environmental Technology Online Courses | A wide variety of courses are available in terrorism, water treatment, hazardous materials, and wastewater treatment. |
Here are some examples of our Web-based Education courses through our partners
Computer Hardware/Operating Systems -Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based CourseBasic Computer Literacy (web-based)
| Keyboarding | Computer Skills for the Workplace |
| Introduction to Windows XP | Introduction to the Internet |
| Working With Your OS X iMac and Macintosh | 101 Tips and Tricks for the iMac and Macintosh |
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Computer Troubleshooting & Networking (web-based)
| Introduction to PC Troubleshooting | Wireless Networking |
| Introduction to PC Security | Introduction to Networking |
| Creating a Small Office Network | Intermediate Networking |
| Creating a Home Network |
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Networking and CompTIA Certification Programs
| ZDIS-108 CompTIA A+ Certification Training (web-based) Fee: $1,495 (160 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Cisco - CCNA® Certification Training (web-based) Fee: $1,595 (80 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Linux+/LPI Level One Certification Training (web-based) Fee: $2,095 (300 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 CompTIA Network+/Server+ Certification Training (web-based) Fee: $1,295 (80 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Security+ Certification Training (web-based) Fee: $1,495 (120 hours) |
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Microsoft Certification Training Programs
| ZDIS-108 MCDBA on Microsoft SQL server 2000 (web-based) Fee: $2,995 (460 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA) (web-based) Fee: $2,395 (440 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 + and Server 2003 (MCSA+) (web-based) Fee: $2,095 (340 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) (web-based) Fee: $3,195 (700 hours) |
Internet Skills - Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based CourseThe Internet (web-based)
| Introduction to the Internet | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 |
| Achieving Top Search Engine Positions | Introduction to Outlook 2002 |
| Introduction to Outlook Express | Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay |
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Web Graphics & Multimedia (web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Graphic Design (web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Web Page Design
(web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Web & Computer Programming
(web-based)
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Internet, Design, and Technical Programs
ZDIS-108 AutoCAD 2005 Certification (web-based) 
Fee: $1,595 (120 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 AutoCAD 2002 (web-based) Fee: $1,595 (120 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Graphic Design Certificate (web-based) Fee: $1,295 (80 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Digital Arts Certificate (web-based) Fee: $2,795 (225 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Multimedia Design Certificate (web-based) Fee: $2,795 (225 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Help Desk Specialist (web-based) Fee: $2,195 (200 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Web Database Developer (web-based) Fee: $2,195 (200 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 WebMaster (web-based) Fee: $1,595 (150 hours) |
Digital Photography/Movies
Web-based
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Digital Photography & Digital Video
(web-based)
Databases and Development Tools
Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Database Management & Programming
(web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Web & Computer Programming
(web-based)
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Video Game Design and Development Programs
| ZDIS-108 3ds max Certificate Program (web-based) Fee: $4,395 (650 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Video Game Design and Development (web-based) Fee: $2,395 (300 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Advanced Video Game Design and Development (web-based) Fee: $2,995 (350 hours) |
Business Skills & Project Management
Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Business Administration
(web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Accounting (web-based)
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Business & Career Development Courses
| ZDIS-108 Project Management (web-based) Fee: $1,295 (40 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Certified Bookkeeper Program (web-based) Fee: $1,595 (80 Hours) |
| ZDIS-108 eBusiness Certificate (web-based) Fee: $1,995 (120 Hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Bookkeeping the Easy Way with QuickBooks (web-based) Fee: $1,495 (140 hours) |
Office Applications/Presentation/Desktop Publishing
Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Computer Applications
(web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
The Internet (web-based)
| Introduction to the Internet | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003 |
| Achieving Top Search Engine Positions | Introduction to Outlook 2002 |
| Introduction to Outlook Express | Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay |
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Writing & Publishing
(web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Web Graphics & Multimedia (web-based)
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Graphic Design
(web-based)
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Business & Career Development Courses
| ZDIS-108 Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (web-based) Fee: $1,795 (240 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) (web-based) Fee: $1,395 (120 hours) |
Applications/Spreadsheets/Financial
Web-based Courses
Education 2 Go Web-based Course
Accounting
(web-based)
Gatlin Education Services - web-based education
Business & Career Development Courses
| ZDIS-108 Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist (web-based) Fee: $1,795 (240 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) (web-based) Fee: $1,395 (120 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Bookkeeping the Easy Way with QuickBooks (web-based) Fee: $1,495 (140 hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Certified Bookkeeper Program (web-based) Fee: $1,595 (80 Hours) |
| ZDIS-108 eBusiness Certificate (web-based) Fee: $1,995 (120 Hours) |
| ZDIS-108 Lean Mastery (web-based) Fee: $1,495 (60 hours) |
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