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Webinar
Sunita Mehrotra has over 15 years of experience in IT and Financial Industry. She has been involved in providing training and setting up financial system for small business for the over five years. Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. She has certificate in Taxation, Accounting and Financial Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (2010, 2008, 2007, POS V6 and Enterprise). |
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Internet Security Awareness
Jan 15, 2010
9 AM - 11:30 AM (PST)
Vazi Okhandiar, an entrepreneur, with over 20 years of experience in architecting, designing and managing the implementation of information technology projects for both small and large companies including the United Nations, General Motors, Toyota, EDS and Mitsubishi. She has MBA from the University of California, Irvine, Master's in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago and Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of California, Irvine. She is PMP Certified.
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Workshop
Jan 16 & 23
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PST)
Jacinto Busquets has over 20 years of IT experience and over 5 years experience teaching technology to working adults. He has a BA in Business Administration and a Master of Science from Azusa Pacific University, A+ and Network + Certifications from CompTIA and the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.
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Workshop
Jan 22
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PST)
Tanya Salcido is an ambassador of the Orange Chamber of Commerce and the founder of Design Action Studios, a business branding and social network marketing company in Orange County, CA. Her strong background in graphic design, marketing and internet technology, make social media her ideal arena. Tanya helps entrepreneurs and business owners build a strong, consistent online presence by applying a social network marketing strategy, with particular focus on Facebook and Twitter.
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Workshop for Small Businesses
Starting January, NRCLC will be offering workshops on Fridays and Saturdays that are designed to cover various topics related to using technology in small businesses, including home businesses. Some of the topics will include basic computer and networking, e-marketing, website design, Internet security, Project management and desktop application. For more information on upcoming workshop, please visit www.nrclc.com/workshop.htm.
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Certification has a dual role in IT Marketing
Despite high unemployment levels, IT companies/managers are experiencing difficulties in finding professionals in specific areas, including Java and .Net/C+, security and network engineers, and project managers. But new certification programs are focused on helping tech leaders and young employees. CertMag.com 
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Technology Assessments
Starting January 2010, NRCLC will offer companies and small businesses that want to use MeasureUp's TalentGAUGE Assessments to quickly evaluate a person's skills, knowledge and experience on technologies including: Microsoft, Cisco, Novell, Oracle, Microsoft Office, CompTIA and more. The Assessments feature a wide variety of skill evaluations at an affordable priced. The Technical Assessments ensure to identify and hire the most qualified individuals, as well as reduce employee turnover. These Assessments are ideal to test candidates during the interview process to guarantee you "know what they know". For further information, please call us at (714) 505-3475.
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PowerPoint 2010 Beta: Behind the Scenes
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Adobe Certified Associate Certification
 ACA certification, recently introduced by Adobe, validates entry-level skills needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications by using different forms of digital media.
- Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver
- Rich Media Communication using Adobe Flash
- Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop
To learn more about the Adobe Certified Associate exams, register for the online presentation on 22nd Jan, 2010.
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Online Test Prep Courses
NR Computer Learning Center offers online Test prep courses for following Certification:
- PMP Certification Prep I : 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
- PMP Certification Prep 2 : Prepare to take--and pass--the Project Management Institute's PMP certification exam. Master chapters 7 through 12 of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, the most essential resource for the PMP certification exam.
- A+ Certification Prep, Basic CompTIA : The Basic CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course teaches you about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, and input/output devices. You'll learn how things work, how to configure everything, and how to troubleshoot in real world environments.
- A+ Certification Prep, Intermediate, CompTIA : The Intermediate CompTIA A+ Certification Prep course picks up where the Basic course left off, taking you right into the PC. You'll start with detailed information on installing and configuring hard drives and removable drives, and then spend the rest of the course knee-deep in Windows.
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Hands-on Training (January 2010) |
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Following is the list of upcoming training in the month of Jan:
- Jan 11: Excel 2007 Basic - 1 Day hands-on course will provide students the
 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.
- Jan 12: Excel 2007 Intermediate - 1 Day hands-on course teaches students to use intermediate to advanced functions to manage and audit numerical reports, 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.
- Jan 13: Excel 2007 Advanced - 1 Day hands-on course teaches students how to
 use the advanced features of Excel to work with different types of reports, use 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.
- Jan 16: Computer Basic & Window Vista (4 Sat) - 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, understanding networking, managing files and folders and setting up home office.
- Jan 16: Keyboarding with SpeedBuilder CD (4 Sat) - Hands-on
 course designed for students who want to learn how to touch-type and to increase their typing speed and efficiency on the keyboard.
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Webinar (Free) - Jan 2010 |
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Workshops - Jan 2010 |
The hands-on workshops are held at NR Computer Learning Center, 2100 W. Orangewood, Suite 110, Orange, CA. For more information, visit our website at http://www.nrclc.com/Workshop.htm |
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Tip of the Day: Secure Wi-Fi Connection |
The Wi-Fi Zones, also known as hot spot, are available in areas such as hotels, airports, coffee shops and other public areas. A Wi-Fi Zones, provide a user a convenient way of accessing Internet using a wireless equipped devices. However, if proper precautions are not taken to secure your data, wireless networks can be more insecure than the wired network. Following are some guidelines for protecting your data when entering a Wi-Fi zone:
- Install firewall software on your computer to prevent unauthorized accessing of data from your computer.
- Install and regularly update your anti-virus and anti-spyware software on your computer to prevent downloading virus vie email or through Internet.
- Regularly update your operating system with the "security" updates released by the software vendor.
- Disable file sharing.
- Use strong system login password.
- Make financial transactions using Credit Card to a secure website only.
- When not using your computer, disable the wireless adapter attached to your computer.
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Quiz of the Day (Networking) |
In order to connect to a network, what do you need to have?
A. A network card.
B. The appropriate cabling setup between the computer and the network.
C. A device that connects you to a network such as a router or a hub.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.
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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
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