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QuickBooks 2009:
April 22
12 - 1 PM (PST)

Sunita

Sunita 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 (2007, 2008, POS V6 and Enterprise).

 
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Tanya Salcido

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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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Workshop
April 26, 2010
8 AM - 4 PM (PST)
Vazi Okhandiar
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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Technology & Trends
Microsoft Office + SharePoint Launch Event
Learn about the next wave of productivity at the Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 virtual launch event. Join the conversation, submit questions, and watch Stephen Elop, President, Microsoft Business Division, deliver the live, worldwide keynote. Plus, you can view on-demand breakout sessions focused on solving IT challenges, while moving your business forward.
 
Go to http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/2010launch to join the launch and share your thoughts.

 
Effect of Healthcare Reform on Business Intelligence 
According to Mike Goul, a professor at Arizona State University, major trends such as health-care reform are going to generate a lot of BI-related hiring moving forward. "The big challenge is getting this message across."  Although business intelligence (BI) is one of the hottest areas of enterprise IT, college professors around the world say they face a variety of challenges in training the next generation of BI workers, according to a new study.. For more information, visit ComputerWorld.com. Join the Southern California Business Intelligence and Reporting Tools (BIRT) User Group.
Google Wave 
 
Google Wave is an online tool for real-time communication and collaboration. The Google wave can be both a conversation and a document where people can discuss and work together using richly formatted text, photos, videos, maps, and more. Click here for more information on Google wave.
Top Six Attributes of High-Ranking Women in Technology 
A majority of senior technical women consider themselves to be assertive, collaborative, hard workers who work long hours, unafraid to question, risk-takers, and analytical in nature, according to a new report published Monday by the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology (ABI). For further details, visit www.echannelline.com.
CompTIA Certification
25% Discount offered by Cisco & CompTIA
Between now and August 31, 2010, IT professionals will have an opportunity to take both a CompTIA Network+ exam (2009 Edition - N10-004) and a Cisco CCNA exam (640-802) at a 25% discount.
For more information, visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/networkingbundle/
 
 
Change in Certification Policy by CompTIA
 
Effective Jan. 1, 2011, all new CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications will be valid for three years from the date the candidate becomes certified. For more information, visit http://certmag.com/read.php?in=3938.
 
Microsoft Certification
Microsoft: Get A Second Shot at Certification and Advance Your Career
Now until end of June 2010, Microsoft is offering a second short Certification. A Second Shot provides a free retake when candidates fail their first attempt at an IT Pro or Developer Microsoft Certification Exam, reducing the concern and fear of taking the exam. 
Learn more about the offer by selecting one of the links below:
Students:  http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/offers/student-career.aspx
Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office by Certiport
The Certiport Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office provides a platform for students to showcase their extraordinary skills using Microsoft Office tools. This internationally recognized competition enables students to:
  • Win scholarship prizes
  • Develop their skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
  • Gain recognition from their country or region, Microsoft and Certiport  
 
Adobe Certification
 Adobe Certified Associate Certification
Adobe
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 (Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver). For more information, visit http://www.nrclc.com/Certification/Adobe.html or call us at 
(714) 505-3475.
 
Technology Tip for Small Business
9 Steps For Promoting Online Business With Limited Budget
In current economy, businesses are looking for a cost effective and efficient ways of marketing their product and services with limited budget. For more information, visit The 9 steps process to start promoting your business online with limited budget.
Test Prep Courses
Online Test Prep Courses 
NR Computer Learning Center offers following online Test Prep courses for 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 (4th edition), the most essential resour... 
  • A+ Certification Prep, Basic CompTIA : 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..
  • 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 learn to install, configure, and maintain hard drives, removable drives...  
For more information on online courses, visit http://www.nrclc.com/Online Courses.html 
For more information on PMP Test Prep courses and practice test, visit http://www.nrclc.com/Certification/ProjectManagement.html
For more information on A+ courseware and practice test, visit http://www.nrclc.com/Certification/CompTIA.htm
 
Technology Training
Hands-on Workshops/Webinars
 
NRCLC offers workshops that are designed to cover various topics related to using technology in small and medium size businesses (SMB). Some of the topics include basic computer and networking, e-marketing, website design, Internet security, Project management, Excel, QuickBooks and more.
 
Following is the list of hands-on workshops in April, May, & June:
 
  • April 12 & 13:  Introduction to SQL Language
  • April 19 & 20: Understanding HTML for Website Design
  • Mon, April 26: Security Awareness
  • 2 Sat, May 1 & 8: Using QuickBooks 2009 for Small Businesses
  • Thu, May 20: Online Marketing - Using Facebook for Business
  • Fri, May 21: Online Marketing - Using Twitter for Business
  • Thu, May 27: Online Marketing - Website Optimization (SEO)
  • Fri, May 28: Online Marketing - Web Analytic - Generate Traffic to Your Site
  • 3 Sat, June 26, July 3 &10: Learn to Use Excel 2007 for Business
  • Thurs, April 22:QuickBooks 2009
Meet-Ups
  • Wed, April 14: Online Business Analytical Report
  • Wed, April 21: Career Enhancement Certification (IC3, Microsoft, A+, Security, Adobe, CISCO..)

For more information on upcoming workshop, please visit www.nrclc.com/events.htm
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Hands-on Training (April/May 2010)
Following is the list of upcoming training offered during the month of April & May:  
  • April 3: Networking, Internet Basic and Outlook 2007- The hands-on course provides the student the knowledge and skills required to understand the common terminology associated with computer networks and the Internet, components and benefits of networked computers, the difference between different types of networks (LAN and WAN), and how computer networks fit into other communications networks (like the telephone network). 
  • April 5: Microsoft Access 2007 Basic -  Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 relational database application.
  • April 7: Microsoft Access 2007 Intermediate - Your training in and use of Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 has provided you with a solid foundation in the basic and intermediate skills of working in Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007. You have worked with the various Access objects, such as tables, queries, forms, and reports.
  • April 8: Microsoft Access 2007 Advance - In previous levels, you were introduced to the various features of Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 that dealt with local database management. However, effective database management calls for mastering the advanced administrative and collaborative features of Access. In this course, you will exchange data with other applications, automate business processes by using VBA code, and secure and share databases.
  • April 12: SQL Language - The 2-days hands-on course helps student learn develop, edit and execute the basic to advanced SQL queries to manipulate data and index tables.
  • April 19: HTML 4.0 Programming - Students will learn how to create Web pages using HTML code. Students will probably get the most out of this course if they want to learn to create Web pages with HTML code. Learning HTML code will also benefit students when they use HTML generation programs.
  • April 26: Security Awareness - Recent events indicate that security breaches can happen with almost any computer user, at home or office. This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to common security threats and issues, as well as ways to counteract them.
  • May 1: Introduction to QuickBooks 2008 - The hands-on course provides the student the knowledge and skills required to use QuickBooks 2008 to track the finances of a small business. Students will learn how to set up a new company, manage bank account transactions, maintain customer and vendor information, generate reports, and write and print checks. They will also learn to create invoices and credit memos, add custom fields, set up budgets, print check, and learn about data backup/protection.
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For 
more information on the hands-on training program, visit http://www.nrclc.com/Program.htm.
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Quiz of the Month
Businesses use QuickBooks for:
   A. Charting. 
   B. Online Social Media.
   C. Managing Accounts.
   D. All of the above.
 
Answer: C
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Your Sincerely,
Vazi Okhandiar, PMP, 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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