Tech Tab Course Catalog

QuickBooks is the most well-known bookkeeping software on the market.  It’s not surprising that QuickBooks users are highly sought after by employers.  Give yourself the edge by enrolling today, as this class fills quickly.  Accounting Level I is a good companion to this class for a more in-depth understanding of business accounting. Text and flash drive required.
8/10-9/14    M/W 6-9pm    30hr    $129    BIZ11    1
10/26-12/7    M/W 6-9pm    30hr    $129    BIZ11    2

The following class is offered at our campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone:

9/28-11/9  M/W 6-8:30pm  30hr   $129  BIZ01/1

Learn the basics of keyboarding and typing in this course offered at our Frederick campus located at 2001 E. Gladstone.

12/1-12/17   T/Th 6-9pm   18 hr   $69  F-BIZ01/1

Early Education-Pathway to Your National Credential
Child care workers are not babysitters; they are early childhood educators.  The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a national credential required for early care and education providers. Students wishing to pursue the CDA must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You will gain the skills to nurture children in terms of emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development.  Class assignments require interaction with children in a child care setting.  Ideally, a student will work at a child care facility, or have done so in the past. Students must complete a portfolio which includes extensive writing (typewritten) assignments.   Scholarships are available, call 1-866-343-3881 or visit www.okhighered.org/secc to see if you qualify.  This series can be taken in any order, however, unit 10 will be taken last.  Basic Windows navigation skills is highly recommended. In order to be employed in Oklahoma at a licensed child care facility, you have to be able to pass a background check/sex offender registry check.  Text required.
Class schedule is TBD, Please call 580-250-5500 for more information.

At the most basic level, A+ certification declares that you are a competent computer technician. A+ certification is a vendor-independent certification that allows you to state that you are familiar with computer software and hardware and that you have had some training when it comes troubleshooting. The test covers everything from hardware to computer safety to networking to personal devices like laptops and PDAs. Having an A+ certification states that you have a broad and generalized amount of information about computers and networks. Hardware Level I is recommended prior to A+. Online Curriculum is included with tuition, tool kit, and wrist strap required.
8/31-12/7    M/W 6-10pm    96hr    $495    CMP47  1

You will achieve the technical and soft skills needed to succeed in entry-level networking professions such as network installer, help desk technician, pre-sales support technician or network technician.  Completion of the first two levels prepares you to take the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) Certification exam.  Completion of all four levels prepares you for the Routing and Switching certification exam.  Students have the option after taking the first two levels to take CCNA Security, or the CCNA Routing and Switching portion of the Academy.  ATTENDING ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY.  Text required.
9/14-1/13    M/W 6-10pm    112hr    $535    CMP40  1

This orientation is MANDATORY for all new Cisco students.  Failure to attend will prohibit the student from attending the Cisco classes.
9/9    M 6-9pm    3hr    $0    CMP39  1

Give yourself the competitive edge by attending this class!  Employers frequently include Microsoft Excel experience as a necessity when hiring new employees to work in an office environment.  Create spreadsheets that put all of the data at your fingertips.  Learn the techniques to work more easily and quickly than ever before.  Prerequisite:  Basic Windows navigation.  Text and flash drive required.
7/7-7/30    T/Th 6-9pm    24hr    $105    CMP19  1
9/8-10/1    T/Th 6-9pm    24hr    $105    CMP19  1

The following class is offered at our campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone:

10/27-11/19  T/Th 6-9pm  24hr  $105  F-CMP08/1

In just a short amount of time, you will gain all of the basics needed to prepare eye-catching PowerPoint presentations. Bring a Flash/Thumb drive.  Prerequisite: Basic Windows navigation.
12/1-12/3    T/Th 6-9pm    6hr    $29    CMP06  2 

Build confidence and familiarity with Microsoft Word 2016. Students will learn the layout of the program, and gain the ability to create and edit visually appealing documents.
9/29-10/6    T/Th 6-9pm    9hr    $49    CMP05  1
12/8-12/15    T/Th 6-9pm    9hr    $49    CMP05  2

The following class is offered at our campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone:

9/8-9/22  T/Th 6-8pm  10hr  $49  F-CMP01/1

If you are looking to learn basic computer skills, this is the place to start with the latest version from Microsoft Windows.  Experience applications and functions to make you confident in navigating Windows.  If you use a computer for business, or leisure, this is the place to start!  Text and flash drive required.
8/11-8/27    T/Th 6-9pm    18hr    $79    CMP10  2
10/13-10/29    T/Th 6-9pm    18hr    $79    CMP10  3

The following class is offered at our campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone:

8/11-8/27 T/Th 6-9pm  18  hr  $69  F-CMP07/1

Transform your presentations into powerful means of communication. Use the new and enhanced features to create dynamic and visually appealing presentations.

This class is offered at our campus located in Frederick at 2001 E. Gladstone.

10/1-10/15  T/Th 6-8pm 10 hr  $49 F-CMP08/1

This OSHA outreach training provides general industry workers an introduction to OSHA, Walking and Working Surface Safety, Exit Routes, EAP’s, FPP’s and Fire Protection, Electrical Safety, PPE, Hazard Communication, Hazardous Materials, Materials Handling Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Ergonomics.
10/19    10/23    M-F    6-8pm    10 hr    $75     OSHA05/1

This class is intended for daycare workers needing instruction in performing rescue-breathing CPR for infants, children, and adults.  This course will also include instruction in the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).  This initial certification is good for 2 years. This class does NOT qualify as a substitute for American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
8/4    M    8am-3pm    6 hr    $35     OSH07/1
9/1    M    8am-3pm    6 hr    $35     OSH07/2
10/6    M    8am-3pm    6 hr    $35     OSH07/3
11/3    M    8am-3pm    6 hr    $35     OSH07/4
12/1    M    8am-3pm    6 hr    $35     OSH07/5

Learn to operate a forklift while learning the non-job specific training requirements mandated in the OSHA standard 1910.178.  Topics include the classes, types, and safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks. You will gain a greater understanding of the stability and capacity as well as get hands on training on a sit down counter balance forklift.
7/31    Fri 8am-2pm    6hr    $49    TAT06/1
8/28    Fri 8am-2pm    6hr    $49    TAT06/2
9/25    Fri 8am-2pm    6hr    $49    TAT06/3
10/30    Fri 8am-2pm    6hr    $49    TAT06/4
11/20    Fri 8am-2pm    6hr    $49    TAT06/5

Going on vacation to Mexico?  Need to communicate with others on the job?  Let our electrifying instructor show you the way.  A Spanish/English dictionary is recommended and available in our bookstore.
9/14-10/19    M/W 6-8:30pm    25hr    $105    GNL35  1

Do you enjoy dancing, but don’t always have a partner?  Looking for an enjoyable way to exercise?  This class was designed especially for you!  The classic line dances are taught as well as newer dances danced to a variety of music.  Wear comfortable clothing and smooth soled shoes as you won’t be sitting down in this exciting class.
9/1-9/24    T/Th 6-7pm    8hr    $39    GNL42  2
8/11-8/20    T/Th 6-7pm    4hr    $25    GNL43  1

Enjoy this fun class while picking up tips to make you a better photographer!   Understand lighting, composition, your camera settings, creative techniques and more.  Bring your camera to class the first session.  Prerequisite:  Basic Windows navigation. Text and flash drive required.
8/11-9/10    T/Th 6-9pm    30hr    $129    GNL10  1
9/29-10/29    T/Th 6-9pm    30hr    $129    GNL10  2

Utilize sign language to communicate with others that use it.  Learn the manual alphabet, simple sentences, and comprehension of signs made by others.
8/25-10/8    T/Th 6-8:30pm    35hr    $149    GNL08/1

Improve your signing skills with this continuation class.  Develop sentence structure and grammar of American Sign Language. Learn to sign songs and stories.  Prerequisite:  Sign Language Level I.  Text required.
10/22-12/15    T/Th 6-8:30pm    35hr    $155    GNL09  1

Earn your high school diploma with Great Plains Technology Center's Adult Basic Education course (formerly GED).

Call 580-250-5685 for details.

If you speak another language and want to learn English; this is the course for you.  Enroll early to reserve your spot in class.
8/10-9/21    M/Tu 12-2pm    24hr    $75    PRD01    1

Expand your knowledge of the English language in this follow-up course. Prerequisite: English as a Second Language Level I.

10/12    11/30    M/Tu 12-2pm    24hr    $75    PRD02    1

Do you have that special touch?  Assist in the special education classroom by working with students with disabilities.  Paraprofessionals provide support in the classroom or in community-based education settings; assist the teaching in implementing the IEP; provides safety, health related, and personal care supports to enable a child to access the educational program. This training meets one of the requirements needed to obtain SEP Registry status in Oklahoma.  This course does NOT not prepare you to take the Parapro test.  A high school diploma or GED is required. You must attend all 24-hours of this course.  No discounts are eligible.
9/8-10/1    T/Th 6-9pm    24hr    $132    PRD06/1