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Navigating the Internet
Instructor: Craig Power

Master the ins and outs of the Internet with this informative, behind-the-scenes look at the World Wide Web, search engines and directories, social networking and bookmarking, blogs, wikis, and more. Learn powerful research techniques to help you find whatever you want whenever you want; take advantage of the power of cloud computing; reconnect with friends and family; share documents and photos; plan vacations and major purchases; and discover how you can better defend your computer against external threats.

Achieving Top Search Engine Positions
Instructor: Robert Viers

The vast majority of Web traffic comes from search engines. That means the most important thing you can do to increase your Web site's traffic is to improve its search engine ranking. To do that, you have to understand both the art and science of search engine optimization (SEO). In this course, you’ll learn proven, step-by-step SEO strategies that you can implement right away. Join us for a six-week journey to achieving the highest position with the major search engines!

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2003
Instructor: Bill Mann

Harness the communication and information management power of Microsoft Office Outlook 2003. Take advantage of its redesigned interface and new features to become more organized and productive than ever before.

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
Instructor: Kara Gordon and Shirley Muse

Online auctions match buyers with sellers in a global marketplace for almost any item. If you've ever dreamed of working from home or just earning extra income by buying and selling goods online, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders.

Start Your Own eBay Drop Off Store
Instructor: Steve Payseur

Turn other people’s unwanted items into a lucrative source of income by starting an eBay drop off store. Master the art of setting up a business, writing a marketing plan, taking super photos, creating dynamite listings, and offering great customer service. Thousands of people have transformed their eBay knowledge into profitable second income sources or even full-time jobs. Take your skills to the next level and avoid the common pitfalls that keep amateur sellers from reaching their full potential.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007
Instructor: Bill Mann

Learn the essentials of Microsoft Outlook 2007 from an expert instructor who's already helped thousands become productive and confident with previous versions of Outlook. Get up and running quickly with the most important aspects of the program, and even create a Google Gmail account for class assignments and personal use.