Small Business/Computer Trainings

Excel is Microsoft’s powerful and easy-to-use spreadsheet program. This course is intended to help all computer users get up to speed with Excel quickly. We will cover different features of the interface, show users how to print, cover some simple scenarios, and cover the basics of formatting. Topics include exploring the Excel interface, performing calculations, modifying and formatting worksheets, printing a workbook, and managing large workbooks

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: June 23, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $200/person

To register call: 419-408-5540 or REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.  

This course is intended to help all users get up to speed on the different features of Excel and to become familiar with its more advanced selection of features. We will cover how to create and use advanced formulas, analyze data, organize worksheet data with tables, visualize data with charts, insert graphics, and enhance workbooks.

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: July 7, 2026

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $200/person

To register call: 419-408-5540 or REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.

This advanced level of Excel training program explores the advanced features in Excel. Topics covered include how to automate worksheet functionality, auditing worksheets, analyzing data, working with multiple workbooks, exporting Excel data and import/export of XML data.

Time: 8:00 am-4:30pm

Dates: July 21, 2026

Cost: $200

To register call: 419-408-5540 or

REGISTER HERE

New to pivot tables or want to get more out of them? This 4-hour course is designed to give you a solid understanding of pivot tables.  Pivot tables are a powerful tool within Excel that can be used to analyze, sort, filter and present  data in an understandable way.

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: TBD

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $75

To register call: 419-408-5540 or

REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.

PowerPoint is Microsoft’s powerful and easy-to-use presentation program. This version of PowerPoint incorporates some new features and connectivity options in an effort to make collaboration and production as easy as possible

This course is intended to help all novice computer users get up to speed with PowerPoint quickly. We will cover different features of the interface; show users how to create, save, and present a basic presentation; cover the basics of formatting; and discuss how to add multimedia to a presentation.

Course Overview

Time: 8:30 am-4:30pm

Dates: TBD

Cost: $160

To register call: 419-408-5540 or

REGISTER HERE

CO.STARTERS Core provides an action-driven, collaborative process with a small and supportive group of like-minded people. Over ten sessions, you’ll identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate your model, and repeat the process with your next great idea.

Upcoming Cohort:
10 Weeks beginning: TBD

Class Time:
6-9pm

Cost:
$250

To register for the first CO.STARTERS Cohort:

Apply Online at Fostoriaohio.org

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Co.Starters is facilitated in partnership with the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce.

This course will introduce students to Microsoft Word’s most important features. Key topics include creating a new document, making it look professional and presentable, adding graphics, and customizing the Microsoft Word interface. After completing this course, students will be ready to use Microsoft Word to efficiently complete daily tasks.

Course Overview

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: TBD

Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $160

To register call: 419-408-5540 or

REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.

This course is designed to help users who are familiar with Word’s basic features take their skills to the next level. The topics covered include using tools like styles, macros, templates, mail merge, and building blocks to automate tasks. Students will also learn how to create complex documents using tables, charts, and various types of illustrations.

Course Overview

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: TBD

Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $160

To register call: 419-408-5540 or

REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.

This advanced course is designed to help power users leverage Microsoft Word to collaborate on documents and secure information. This course also covers techniques for creating complex documents, such as forms or documents that require reference pages.

Course Overview

Location: Fostoria Learning Center

Date: TBD

Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $160

To register call: 419-408-5540 or REGISTER HERE

Registrations close 2 business days prior to class date.