NR Computer Learning Center (NRCLC)

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December, 2009
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NRCLC Update
 
Our office has moved to a new location in Orange
Address:  2100 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 110, Orange, CA 92868 
               (Close to cross section of 5, 22 and 57 freeways)
Phone: (714) 505-3475
Fax: (714) 505-3476
Website: www.nrclc.com 
 Microsoft Announes Student-Priced Certification Exams
 
Many students are taking advantage of opportunities to get skilled in technology. In support, Microsoft is offering student-priced certification exams to help students earn Microsoft certifications. Student prices are available worldwide* on Microsoft technologies. A full list of the available student certifications can be found here.
 
If you are still a student and have a valid student identification card, you are eligible for the student-priced Microsoft Certification exams. The special student priced certificate exams expire on June 30, 2010.
 
For more information on Student Priced Microsoft Certfication Exam, please click here.
 Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) IC3
 
If you're focusing on a future in computers or any field that requires the use of computer skills then the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) is for you. The IC3 Certification consists of following 3 Certification exams:
  • Computing Fundamentals - cover topics related to the foundational understanding of computing.
  • Living Online - cover topics related to working in an Internet or networked environment.
  • Key Applications - cover topics related to popular word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications and the common features of Microsoft desktop applications.
IC3 is the gateway to other Certification programs and helps develop the foundation to be successful in whatever career you choose.   For more information on IC3 Certification, please click here.
New Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification
Adobe 
This certification validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media.
Adobe offers three areas in which you can gain certification for entry-level skills.  These are:
  • Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash
  • Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop

To learn objectives for the current Adobe Certified Associate exams, click here. 

NRCLC is an Authorized Tesing Center
 
NR Computer Learning Center (NRCLC) is Prometric, Pearson and Certiport authorized testing center. We are open to anyone interested in testing for their Certification in:
  • Microsoft Office (MOS/MCAS)
  • MCTS, MCPD, MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCITP, MCSA
  • Cisco
  • CompTIA
  • IC3
  • Adobe and more...

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Practice before you take a test
 
We offer practice test and training materials for Microsoft, CIW, Cisco, CompTIA, HIPAA, ORACLE, SCP, PMP, ECFL/ICDL. PHR. SPHR, (ICS)2, Citrix and EC Council. For further information on practice test and training material for preparing for your Certification, call  (714) 505-3475.
Online Test Prep Courses 
 
PMP Certification Prep I  .........................................................................$ 99 (USD)
Learn how to prepare for the Project Management Institute's prestigious PMP certification exam. Master the first six chapters of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), 4th edition--t...  more
 
A+ Certification Prep, Basic CompTIA ....................................................$ 99 (USD)
Time to roll up those sleeves and dive inside the personal computer! The Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including micropro...  more

A+ Certification Prep, Intermediate, CompTIA ........................................$ 99 (USD)
The Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course picks up where the Basic course left off, taking you right into the PC. You'll learn to install, configure, and maintain hard drives, removable drives...  more
 
For more informartion on online courses, click here.
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Hands-on Training (January 2010)
  • Jan 11: Excel 2007 Basic - 1 Day hands-on course will provide students thePhotoshopImage knowledge to work with worksheets and workbooks to analyze data using a variety of features to create, modify and format common business reports such as budgets, inventory reports, invoices, and charts. This course is designed for students who desire the skills necessary to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft Office Excel 2007 worksheets and manage and audit numerical reports. For more information, click here.

  • Jan 12: Excel 2007 Intermediate - 1 Day hands-on course teaches students how PhotoshopImageto apply basic skill sets along with some intermediate to advanced functions to manage and audit numerical reports. Students will work with various functions to perform specific types of calculations, customize charts, work with pictures or shapes in a worksheet, customize formatting for specific types of data, and look at various features for managing different types of lists using a table or database format. For more information, click here.

  • Jan 13: Excel 2007 Advanced - 1 Day hands-on course teaches students how to use advanced features of Excel to work with different types of reports. Students will look at various productivity tools to increase data entry, features to enable collaboration with others, and use various commands to analyze large numerical reports. use advanced features to work with different types of reports. For more information, click here.

  • Jan 16 - Feb 6: Computer Basic & Window Vista (4 Sat) -  The hands-on course provides student the knowledge and skills required to identify different types of computers, the components of a personal computer including microprocessors, motherboard, flash drive, hard disk, Memory, Keyboard, mouse and Input/output devices. This course is designed for anyone learning to use computer and it will also prepare students who are preparing for the IC3 Certification (Module A) Exam. The course consists of 5 half-day class, all on Saturdays. For more information, click here.

  • Jan 16 - Feb 6: Keyboarding with SpeedBuilder CD (4 Sat) -   The hands-onPhotoshopImage course is designed for students who want to learn how to touch-type and to increase their typing speed and efficiency on the keyboard. The course consists of 5 one-hour class, all on Saturdays. For more information, click here.
In addition to our regular onsite and online training, we also develop and provide customized corporate training. Some of our courses include:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Database Design
  • Project Managemen
  • Online-application development
  • Programming Languages
  • QuickBooks

For more informaiton on our corporate training, please call us at 714-505-3475.

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Free Webinar (December 2009 - January 2010)
  For more information, visit our website at www.nrclc.com/seminars.htm 
Tip of the Day: Security
A strong password that cannot be guessed by others will help protect the information stored on you computer. Following are some tips for creating a strong password:
  • Use at least seven chanracters
  • Use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letter, numbers and symbols.
  • If you are updating your password, make sure the new password is significantly different from your old password.
  • Do not use common words, name, or words that people might associate with you.
  • Do not use your date of birth, place of birth, social security number or driver license number as your password.
Excel: Quick Quiz
How does one convert the text value in row 1 and column A into uppercase letters in Excel?
 
A.    UPPER(1A)    
B.    UPPER(A1)
C.    UPPER(A+1)
D.    UPPER(1+A)
 
 
Answer:  B. UPPER(A1)
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Your Sincerely,
Vazi Okhandiar, MCT, MBA, MSCS, BSEE
Program Director

  
NR Computer Learning Center
2100 W. Orangewood Ave, Suite 110
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: 714.505.3475
Fax: 714.505.3476
Website: www.nrclc.com
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December Special
Microsoft Offie Specialist (MOS) Vouchers with free retake for only $70
     
                  
When you purchase a voucher, you receive the voucher via email within one business day. One coupon per customer.

Offer Expires: Dec 31, 2009