4 Computers
Access 2010: Level 2
Computers &
Technology
Office Applications......................4
Business Intelligence...................6
Computer Basics.........................4
Databases..................................10
Finance & Accounting.................5
Hardware & Networking..........12
Graphics & Publishing................6
Programming............................11
Project Management..................6
Software Testing &
Quality Assurance.....................13
Web Design.................................7
Web Development......................9
Prerequisites:
Many computer classes list “prerequisites,”
which are considered to be basic skills and
expected knowledge prior to taking the class.
Instructors will assume a readiness for the class
materials and will not use class time to discuss
prerequisite material. If you are unsure about
your level of proficiency or have questions
about prerequisites, please call Annie DeLeon
at (425) 564-4005 or read our full course
descriptions online.
Computer Textbooks
When you arrive in your computer class, your
textbook will be given to you unless otherwise
noted. We provide texts for all classes with
the exception of some Level 2 classes and the
required classes for the Software Test Engineer
and Database Test Engineer
programs. The books for
those classes are available in
our North Campus book-
store and are listed in the
online FAQs.
Computer Basics
Getting Started with Computers
Learn computer basics for personal or business use.
Topics: Introduction to Windows and the Internet,
learning basic skills in hardware and using soft-
ware for word processing/spreadsheets. We’ll also
cover internet security and identity theft protection.
Prerequisite: No previous contact with computers
needed but recommend computer access for out-
of-class practice. Fee: $429
Item G8397 C. Von Papp NORTH, V2137
5 Saturdays Apr 30 - Jun 4 1:00 - 4:00pm
No class 5/28
Windows 7 Introduction
Understand the Windows desktop and file and folder
management. Topics: the Windows layout, directory
structure of disks, copying/moving/managing files,
using applications, transferring data, using Windows
accessories, finding/deleting/purging files/folders,
viewing/printing files, creating/managing folders,
customizing the desktop and adding shortcuts. Pre-
requisite: Familiarity with PC keyboard and mouse.
Fee: $229
Item G8332 C. Von Papp NORTH, V2136
3 Mondays Apr 18 - May 2 5:30 - 8:10pm
Item G8409 C. Hanks NORTH, V2134
2 Saturdays Jun 11 - Jun 18 8:00am - noon
Quick Keyboarding
Quickly learn how to touch type (typing without
looking at the keyboard) using the Keytime Method,
based on a scientifically proven learning theory. Top-
ics: learning where the keys are, and gaining speed/
accuracy. Fee: $175
Item G8323 V. Williams NORTH, V2140
2 Saturdays Apr 16 - April 23 10:00am - noon
Office Applications
Access 2010: Level 1
One of the most efficient and powerful ways of
managing data is by using relational databases such
as Access 2010. Topics: database management, add-
ing/deleting records, sorting/updating records, run-
ning reports, creating/modifying tables, examining
table relationships, querying the database, creating/
designing forms, and creating/modifying reports.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows. Fee: $239
Item G8327 S. Saunders NORTH, V2102
2 sessions TTh Apr 26 - Apr 28 12:30 - 4:30pm
Item G8354 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
1 Tuesday May 17 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Build on your Access skills. Topics: maintaining data
consistency, customizing database components, im-
proving queries/forms/reports, and sharing Access
data with other applications. Prerequisite: Access
Level 1 or equivalent. Fee: $205
Item G8384 C. Hanks NORTH, V2102
1 Tuesday Jun 7 8:30am - 4:30pm
Access 2010: Level 3
Learn more specialized and advanced capabilities
of Access 2010. Topics: structuring existing data,
writing advanced queries, working with macros,
enhancing forms and reports, simplifying tasks with
macros, and maintaining a database. Prerequisite:
Access Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent. Fee: $205
Item R8301 C. Hanks NORTH, V2102
1 Tuesday Jun 21 8:30am - 4:30pm
Access 2010: Level 4
In previous levels, you were introduced to the
various features of Access that dealt with local da-
tabase 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. Prereq-
uisite: Access 2010 - Level 3 or equivalent. Fee: $205
Item G8402 C. Hanks Robinswood, J111
1 Thursday Mar 24 8:30am - 4:30pm
Excel 2010: Level 1
Learn to use Excel 2010 as a tool to create and
format spreadsheets to better analyze and track
your data. Topics: creating/modifying worksheets,
performing calculations, formatting worksheets,
merging cells, applying formats/styles, developing/
printing contents of workbooks, and customizing
layouts. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction or
equivalent. Fee: $209
Item G8303 C. Hanks NORTH, V2102
1 Thursday Apr 21 8:30am - 4:30pm
Item G8341 C. Hanks NORTH, V2140
1 Saturday May 7 8:30am - 4:30pm
Item G8374 A. Kine NORTH, V2100
3 sessions MW May 18 - May 25 6:00 - 8:20pm
Item G8387 S. Saunders NORTH, V2100
2 sessions TTh Jun 7 - Jun 9 1:00 - 4:30pm
Excel 2010: Level 2
Using Excel 2010, increase productivity, streamline
repetitive tasks, and enhance the visual effective-
ness/appeal of spreadsheets. Topics: creating/apply-
ing templates, using charts, working with graphics,
using calculations/formulas, sorting/filtering data,
and exporting data/publishing to the web. Prerequi-
site: Excel Level 1 or equivalent. Fee: $209
Item G8333 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
1 Tuesday May 3 8:30am - 4:30pm
Item G8367 C. Hanks NORTH, V2140
1 Saturday May 21 8:30am - 4:30pm
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3 sessions MW
S. Saunders NORTH, V2100
Jun 8 - Jun 15 6:00 - 8:20pm
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Excel 2010: Level 3
Learn some of the more advanced features of Excel
2010. Topics: creating/editing macros, modifying
workbook properties, sharing/merging workbooks,
auditing/analyzing worksheet data, working with
multiple workbooks, incorporating multiple data
sources, and importing/exporting data. Prerequisite:
Excel Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent. Fee: $209
Item G8371 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
1 Tuesday May 24 8:30am - 4:30pm
Item R8385 S. Saunders NORTH, V2100
3 sessions MW Jun 20 - Jun 27 6:00 - 8:20pm
Outlook 2010: Level 1
Learn to coordinate mail, appointments, meetings,
contacts, and tasks using Outlook 2010 (also appro-
priate for Outlook 2007). Topics: creating/sending/
replying to messages, addressing/forwarding mes-
sages, printing messages, attaching files, schedul-
ing appointments/meetings, managing tasks, using
notes, and managing contacts. Prerequisite: Win-
dows experience. Fee: $189
Item G8335 S. Saunders NORTH, V2102
2 sessions TTh May 24 - May 26 12:30 - 4:00pm
Outlook 2010: Level 2
Increase your productivity by customizing your Out-
look environment, calendar and messages. Topics:
using the Journal, setting calendar options, includ-
ing display and free/busy options, setting message
options, out-of-office tools, folder permissions and
access, advanced task management and updates,
finding/sorting/filtering messages, public folders,
and customizing the menu and toolbar. Prerequisite:
Outlook - Level 1 or equivalent. Fee: $189
Item G8300 S. Saunders NORTH, V2104
2 sessions TTh May 31 – Jun 02 1:00 – 4:30pm
PowerPoint 2010: Level 1
Create more effective and engaging presentations.
Topics: layout, text additions, fonts and type sizes,
color, slide backgrounds, design templates, wizards,
adding photos/charts/graphics, creating/insert-
ing/editing charts and tables, copying/resizing/
grouping/ungrouping objects, and adding clip art/
pictures. Prerequisite: Windows Introduction or
equivalent. Fee: $189
Item G8345 S. Saunders NORTH, V2102
2 sessions TTh May 10 - May 12 12:30 - 4:00pm
PowerPoint 2010: Level 2
Gain more advanced skills with PowerPoint 2010
for your presentations. Topics: custom templates,
colors, master slides, applying custom bullets/foot-
ers, org charts/diagrams/flowcharts, special effects
including animation, collaboration tools, custom
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slide shows, and building an interactive presentation
with hyperlinks and action buttons. Prerequisite:
Windows Introduction and PowerPoint - Level 1 or
equivalent. Fee: $189
Item G8376 C. Hanks NORTH, V2102
1 Tuesday May 31 8:30am - 4:30pm
Word 2010: Level 1
Produce quality standard business documents.
Topics: creating/editing a new document, entering
text, opening/saving a document, printing, format-
ting text/paragraphs, selecting/inserting/moving/
copying/pasting text, controlling page appearance,
proofing/spell-check/thesaurus, creating/editing
tables, and inserting graphics. Prerequisite: Windows
Introduction or equivalent. Fee: $189
Item G8359 S. Saunders NORTH, V2102
2 sessions TTh May 17 - May 19 12:30 - 4:30pm
Word 2010: Level 2
Create complex documents in Word 2010. Topics:
managing lists, customizing tables/charts, custom-
izing formatting, modifying pictures, creating cus-
tomized graphic elements, inserting content using
Quick Parts, controlling text flow, using templates
to automate document creation, performing mail
merges, and using macros to automate common
tasks. Prerequisite: Word 2010 - Level 1 or equiva-
lent. Fee: $189
Item G8407 S. Saunders NORTH, V2102
2 sessions TTh Jun 14 - Jun 16 1:00 - 4:30pm
Windows SharePoint
Services: Level 1
Windows SharePoint services combines familiar of-
fice tools, adds the latest technology, and extends
the functionality of applications and the Web into
a single environment to share information and col-
laborate with colleagues, no matter where you are or
how you access the information. In this course, you
will create and edit content in a Windows SharePoint
Services team website, and then you will create and
manage your own team site. Prerequisite: Familiarity
with Office software. Fee: $429
Item G8324 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
2 Tuesdays Apr 19 - April 26 8:30am - 4:30pm
Item G8377 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
2 Thursdays May 26 - Jun 2 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Learn it today. Use it tomorrow.
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Windows SharePoint
Services: Level 2
In your previous experience, you have used the
features of a WSS team site and have performed
some basic administration of WSS team sites as a site
owner. Now perform more advanced administration
of sites you own, or administer multiple sites and
the environment as a whole. In this course, you will
manage team sites as a site owner and as a Share-
Point Services administrator. Manage document
libraries, work flow, security, site usage and mainte-
nance. Prerequisite: SharePoint - Level 1. Fee: $429
Item G8415 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
2 Thursdays Jun 9 - Jun 16 8:30am - 4:30pm
Accounting
QuickBooks 2011
Use QuickBooks to track money coming in and out
of your business using proven tools and easy forms.
Topics: creating your business, setting up custom-
ers, vendors, account charts, and invoices. Analyze
your data through the many reports available in
this software. Course completers qualify for 12 CPE
credits recognized by the Washington State Board of
Accountancy. Prerequisite: Windows file and folder
management skills required. Fee: $395
Item G8328 T. Wilk NORTH, V2136
4 sessions TTh Apr 19 - April 28 5:30 - 8:30pm
Item G8364 C. Stevens NORTH, V2136
3 Saturdays May 7 - May 21 9:00am - 1:00pm
Item G8412 C. Knutson NORTH, V2136
4 sessions MW Jun 13 - Jun 22 5:30 - 8:30pm
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Turn your creativity
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QuickBooks 2011 Payroll
Simplify your payroll and how it works with federal
and Washington State taxes. Topics: overview of
payroll setup State taxes, writing/printing payroll
checks, tracking tax liabilities, paying payroll taxes,
and payroll reports. Course completers qualify for
4.0 CPE units as recognized by the Washington State
Board of Accountancy. Prerequisite: QuickBooks
2011 or equivalent. Fee: $119
Item G8357 C. Knutson NORTH, V2136
2 sessions MW May 16 - May 18 6:00 - 8:00pm
QuickBooks 2011
Inventory & Sales Tax
Learn to track and automate inventory and sales
tax. Topics: overview of inventory in QuickBooks,
purchase orders, tracking inventory, adjusting inven-
tory to enter a stock loss/increase, inventory reports,
setting up sales tax/applying it to a sale, B&O tax,
and determining sales tax liability/sales tax reports.
Prerequisite: QuickBooks 2011 or equivalent knowl-
edge. Fee: $119
Item G8379 C. Knutson NORTH, V2136
2 sessions WF Jun 1 - Jun 3 6:00 - 8:00pm
Project Management
Project 2007 for Project Managers
Gain hands-on experience using Project 2007 for
planning, control and execution. Topics: setting
up projects, entering tasks/resources, linking tasks,
setting up/assigning resources, saving a baseline, ad-
dressing constraints/deadlines, changing task types,
sorting/grouping/filtering, and reporting status.
This course includes materials covered in Project
2007 Standard: Level 1. Prerequisites: Windows XP
Introduction, Introduction to Project Management
and Planning and Scheduling. Note: not Apple
compatible. Fee: $589
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6 sessions TTh
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Apr 19 - May 5 6:00 - 9:00pm
R. Nicklas NORTH, V2134
4 Saturdays
No class 5/28
May 7 - Jun 4 8:30am - 1:00pm
Excel for Project Managers
Manage a project with Excel 2010’s powerful
features. Topics: filtering/sorting data, creating
multiple workbooks for multi-project management,
generating sample project status reports, developing
a project style calendar, and performing analysis on
earned value to monitor/manage projects. Prereq-
uisites: Excel - Levels 1 and 2 and Introduction to
Project Management. Fee: $249
Item G8353 T. Wilk NORTH, V2100
3 sessions MW May 9 - May 16 6:30 - 8:50pm
Business Intelligence
Data Analysis and Business
Modeling using Excel 2010
For supervisors, managers, or employees who need
to analyze, summarize, and present data, learn to
use Microsoft Excel for data analysis, modeling, and
decision making using real-world business scenarios.
Topics: evaluating investments and financial deci-
sions, ensuring accurate data entry, summarizing
data using histograms/PivotTables, and estimating
business variables using trend curves. Prerequisite:
Excel - Level 3 or equivalent. Fee: $449
Item G8344 C. Hanks NORTH, V2100
3 Thursdays Apr 28 - May 12 8:30am - 2:10pm
Web Analytics
Use proven methods to evaluate the success of your
website and identify its strengths and weaknesses.
Apply relevant data to streamline your site to create
a better user experience. Learn to measure KPIs (Key
Performance Indicators) such as defining customer
intent, completion rates, visitor trends, and page
views. Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic concepts
of Web Design. Fee: $275
Item G8401 A. Kine NORTH, V2133
3 sessions MW Jun 6 - Jun 13 6:00 - 9:00pm
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Graphics & Publishing
Visio 2010
Visio is a powerful diagramming program that also
capably automates data visualization. You will learn
how to create basic drawings of maps, flow charts,
business process diagrams and organization charts.
The emphasis is on learning the basic techniques
to effectively create any type of drawing, including
using stencils, working with shapes, making connec-
tions, adding text, formatting a drawing and adding
background pages. Prerequisites: Familiarity with
computers and Windows. Fee: $219
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2 sessions TTh
S. Carson NORTH, V2134
Apr 19 - April 21 1:00 - 4:30pm
Illustrator CS5
Illustrator is a powerful vector illustration tool used
to create artwork for the Web and print media.
Topics include creating and editing shapes, drawing
with the pen tool, using live trace and live paint,
creating and manipulating color and fill swatches,
and working with brushes. Prerequisites: Strong
working knowledge of your computer’s operating
system with the ability to create and rename files
and folders and navigate through multiple drives
and directories. Prerequisites: Familiarity with Mac
or Windows folder and file management. Fee: $425
Item G8336 D. Stanford NORTH, V2104
4 sessions TTh Apr 26 - May 5 12:30 - 4:00pm
Item G8372 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
5 sessions TTh May 10 - May 24 6:00 - 8:50pm
InDesign CS5: Level 1
InDesign is the benchmark tool for producing print-
based brochures, flyers, business cards, or newslet-
ters at your home or office. Topics include setting
up new documents, importing and manipulating
text and graphics, working with master pages and
typography. Prerequisites: Familiarity with your
computer’s operating system, and file and folder
management. Fee: $425
Item G8301 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
3 Saturdays Apr 16 - April 30 12:30 - 5:10pm
Item G8358 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
5 sessions MW May 9 - May 23 6:00 - 8:50pm
Photoshop CS5: Level 1
Photoshop offers an impressive array of tools for
editing digital photos, scanned photographs and
creating photorealistic images. This is an intensive,
hands-on workshop. Topics: selection techniques,
image retouching and restoration, and using layers
and masks to your advantage. Prerequisite: A strong
working knowledge of your computer’s operating
system with the ability to create and rename files
and folders and navigate through multiple drives
and directories. Please bring a USB drive to class.
Fee: $449
Item G8326 D. Stanford NORTH, V2104
5 sessions WF Apr 20 – May 04 6:00 - 9:00pm
Item G8340 D. Stanford NORTH, V2104
3 Saturdays May 7 - May 21 12:30 - 5:30pm
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Item G8370 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
5 sessions TTh May 10 - May 24 1:00 - 4:00pm
Item G8403 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
5 sessions MW May 25 - Jun 13 6:00 - 9:00pm
No class 5/30
Photoshop CS5: Level 2
This course builds on the basic skills covered in the
Photoshop: Level 1 class. Topics include using Adobe
Bridge, processing images with camera raw, resizing
and cropping images, color management, color cor-
rection, and exploring powerful editing techniques
used by professionals. This class focuses specifically
on the use of Photoshop with digital photography.
Prerequisite: Photoshop: Level 1 or equivalent expe-
rience. Fee: $449
Item R8424 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
5 sessions MW Jun 15 - Jun 29 6:00 - 9:00pm
Web Design
WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE
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designed by Web professionals:
• Curriculum targets the skills Design your website to increase your chances of
employers want today
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successful industry professionals
• Build a portfolio site to showcase ting up a proper site structure, and the importance
your expertise
• Certificate can be completed in as
few as three quarters
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FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Find answers to your questions about required
skills and expected outcomes. Meet our instruc-
tors: industry professionals with years of practical
experience as web designers and teachers. Learn
about the classes required to earn the certificate,
as well as the elective choices that can lead you
to specialization. Registration required. Free
Item GCSAI S. Carson NORTH, V2140
1 Monday May 2 6:00 - 8:00pm
Item GCSAB P. Merrill NORTH, V2110
1 Tuesday Jun 7 6:00 - 8:00pm
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Designing Effective Websites
This course presents the principles needed to create
a great website. Apply the basics of user interface
design and usability to your Web pages; effectively
plan and design a user-focused website; outline the
site content, structure and navigation; design the
look and feel of your site and plan a usability test.
Come to class with an idea for a website you wish
to create. Fee: $245
Item G8321 P. Merrill NORTH, V2114
2 sessions TTh Apr 19 - April 21 5:30 - 9:15pm
Item G8356 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
2 sessions MW May 16 - May 18 1:00 - 4:45pm
Item R8406 S. Carson NORTH, V2110
2 sessions MW Jun 20 - Jun 22 5:30 - 9:15pm
Search Engine Optimization
being at the top of search engine results. Topics:
creating effective keyword lists/site descriptions, set-
of linking. Recommended prerequisites: Designing
Effective Websites, XHTML - Levels 1 and 2, and
Cascading Style Sheets - Level 1. Fee: $249
Item G8411 S. Carson NORTH, V2110
3 sessions TTh Jun 14 - Jun 21 6:00 - 8:40pm
XHTML: Level 1
Learn the basic building blocks of Web authoring
and creating your own Web pages in this hands-
on course. Topics include XHTML standards, basic
coding syntax, adding text and structuring pages,
creating hyperlinks, and adding graphics. Prerequi-
site: Familiarity with the Web and Windows or Mac
file and folder management. Fee: $329
Item G8322 S. Carson NORTH, V2136
2 Saturdays Apr 16 - April 23 8:00am - noon
Item G8329 P. Merrill NORTH, V2114
2 sessions TTh Apr 26 - April 28 5:30 - 9:30pm
Item G8368 L. Harris NORTH, V2128
2 Saturdays May 14 - May 21 1:00 - 5:00pm
Item G8373 P. Merrill NORTH, V2110
2 sessions MW May 23 - May 25 1:00 - 5:00pm
Item G8406 S. Carson NORTH, V2106
2 sessions MW Jun 13 - Jun 15 5:30 - 9:30pm
Item R8302 S. Carson NORTH, V2110
1 Saturday Jun 25 8:00am - 5:00pm
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XHTML: Level 2
Build on the tools learned in XHTML - Level 1 to
develop more advanced Web pages. You’ll explore
additional features for creating Web pages, includ-
ing creating and modifying tables; setting up forms;
adding multimedia; validating code and publishing
your site. The class includes a hands-on project that
utilizes introduction and advanced Web page build-
ing skills. Bring Level 1 book to class. Prerequisite:
XHTML - Level 1. Fee: $449
Item G8343 J. Stearns NORTH, V2128
2 Saturdays Apr 30 - May 7 8:00am - 5:00pm
Item G8362 S. Carson NORTH, V2106
4 sessions TTh May 10 - May 19 5:30 - 9:30pm
Item G8404 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
4 sessions MW Jun 6 - Jun 15 1:00 - 5:00pm
Cascading Style Sheets: Level 1
Design your website using the preferred method
for formatting Web pages. Learn correct style sheet
syntax; how to effectively use external, embedded,
and inline style sheets; and how different browser
versions interpret style rules. Other skills include
creating style rules to modify text and layout, and
enhancing the look and feel of the page. Prerequi-
site: XHTML - Levels 1 and 2. Fee: $479
Item G8325 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
4 sessions MW Apr 18 - April 27 1:00 - 4:45pm
Item G8382 P. Merrill NORTH, V2116
3 Saturdays May 14 - Jun 4 12:30 - 5:30pm
Jun 4 class in room 2140. No class 5/28
Item G8378 S. Carson NORTH, V2128
4 sessions TTh May 24 - Jun 2 5:30 - 9:15pm
Cascading Style Sheets: Level 2
Apply advanced CSS techniques to enhance your
website. Learn how to understand the visual lay-
out model, use creative background effects, make
rounded-corner boxes, style hyperlinks, and create
navigation bars and multi-column page layouts. Pre-
requisite: Cascading Style Sheets - Level 1. Fee: $275
Item G8417 S. Carson Robinswood, J111
1 Saturday Mar 26 8:00am - 5:00pm
Item G8334 P. Merrill NORTH, V2110
2 sessions MW May 2 - May 4 1:00 - 5:00pm
Item G8399 S. Carson NORTH, V2140
1 Saturday Jun 11 8:00am - 5:00pm
Item G8391 P. Merrill NORTH, V2106
2 sessions MW Jun 20 - Jun 22 5:30 - 9:30pm
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Scripting for Web Designers
To become effective Web designers a basic un-
derstanding of Web programming is needed. This
course is an introduction to Web page scripting
for the designer. Students will learn how and when
Web page scripting is used, how scripting affects
the behavior and presentation of a Web page, and
how to communicate programming requirements to
Web developers. Students will perform hands-on ex-
ercises using JavaScript. Prerequisites: XHTML - Level
1 and 2, and CSS - Level 1. Fee: $659
Item G8421 L. Harris NORTH, V2104
3 Saturdays Jun 11 - Jun 25 8:00am - 4:00pm
Web Graphics with Photoshop
This intermediate Photoshop class focuses on creat-
ing and optimizing Web graphics and file formats.
Create effective Web images geared to the file
formats, file sizes, and color. Understand techniques
used to mock-up a website. Learn Photoshop web
graphic tools using layers and slices, principles of
effective design, as well as issues related to procur-
ing and using existing clip art and photographs.
Prerequisites: Photoshop - Level 1 and Designing
Effective Websites. Fee: $349
Item R8304 P. Merrill NORTH, V2104
4 sessions TTh Jun 21 - Jun 30 6:00 - 9:00pm
Dreamweaver CS5: Level 1
Dreamweaver is the software application used by
most professional Web designers to build Web
pages. In this course, you will learn to use Dream-
weaver’s tools to create websites. Topics include
setting up the Dreamweaver environment, defining
a website, creating Web pages with text and graphic
content, building navigation with hyperlinks, create
and apply style sheets for formatting, creating tables
for text, testing and uploading the website to a Web
server. Prerequisites: XHTML - Levels 1 and 2 and
Cascading Style Sheets - Level 1. Recommended:
Designing Effective Websites. Fee: $269
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1 Saturday
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Mar 26 8:00am - 5:00pm
S. Carson NORTH, V2104
2 sessions TTh May 3 - May 5 5:30 - 9:30pm
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1 Saturday
L. Harris NORTH, V2104
Jun 4 8:00am - 5:00pm
Dreamweaver CS5: Level 2
Build upon the skills you learned in Dreamweaver
CS5 - Level 1 and discover ways to enhance your
website. Learn to create page layouts; work with
forms; create templates and libraries to make site
building easier; add interactivity with behaviors;
and add multimedia. Bring Level 1 book to class.
Prerequisites: Dreamweaver - Level 1 and Cascading
Style Sheets - Level 2. Fee: $269
Item G8392 S. Carson NORTH, V2104
2 sessions TTh Jun 7 - Jun 9 5:30 - 9:30pm
Dreamweaver CS5: Level 3
Create dynamic, database-driven sites. Topics: con-
necting to a database; working with recordsets;
building queries; creating search and results pages;
creating dynamic text; tables and form components,
and creating pages to insert, update, delete records
in a website. Prerequisites: Dreamweaver - Levels
1 and 2. Strongly recommended: Access - Level 1.
Fee: $429
Item R8426 S. Carson Robinswood, J114
4 sessions TTh Mar 22 - Mar 31 6:00 – 9:45 pm
Item R8300 J. Stearns NORTH, V2106
5 sessions TTh Jun 16 – Jun 30 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Flash CS5: Level 1
Discover the basic concepts of Flash for design and
development of media. Learn how to use drawing
tools, import images, create vector graphics, work
with layers, produce mask effects, add motion
tweens, build interactive buttons, and create navi-
gation systems. Course also includes introduction
to ActionScripting. Prerequisites: Familiarity with
design applications, such as Fireworks or Photoshop.
Fee: $495
Item G8337 R. Bachman NORTH, V2106
6 sessions TTh Apr 19 - May 5 6:30 - 9:30pm
Item G8394 J. Stearns NORTH, V2106
4 Saturdays May 14 - Jun 11 8:30am - 1:00pm
No class 5/28
Flash CS5: Level 2
Use your basic Flash skills to further your Flash exper-
tise by adding topics such as using photos, sounds
and video, the motion editor, mask animation, 3D
tools, components and inverse kinematics. Continue
to work with ActionScripting as you are introduced
to version 3. Use the more advanced features of
Flash such as animated buttons, interactivity and in-
tegrated media to enhance your work. Prerequisite:
Flash - Level 1. Fee: $495
Item G8388 J. Stearns NORTH, V2106
6 sessions TTh May 24 - Jun 9 6:00 - 9:00pm
We’re
Moving!
See page 3 for details.
Maps and Locations page 51
Flash CS5: Level 3
This is an intermediate to advanced course using
Adobe Flash CS5. Learn advanced Flash tools while
programming with ActionScript 3. Topics: control
and manipulate audio/video media, create and use
XML files, create dynamic animations using Tweens,
design dynamic fields, develop pre-loaders, optimize
your content, load external content, and develop
a deeper level of proficiency with ActionScripting.
Prerequisites: Flash - Levels 1 and 2. Fee: $495
Item G8307 P. Sylwester NORTH, V2106
3 Saturdays Apr 16 - April 30 9:00am - 4:00pm
WordPress
WordPress is a free and open source online ap-
plication used by professional designers to create
websites. Though it is commonly used to write and
publish blogs, it is also used to design traditional
looking websites. Topics: wordpress.com, word-
press.org, blogs, traditional sites, templates, themes,
plugins, widgets, WordPress as a Content Manage-
ment System (CMS). Prerequisites: XHTML - Levels
1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge. Recommended:
Cascading Style Sheets - Level 1. Fee: $249
Item G8350 L. Harris NORTH, V2140
2 Saturdays May 7 - May 14 8:15am - 12:15pm
May 7 class held in Room 2126
Web Design Certificate Capstone
This last required class in the Web Design Certifi-
cate Program helps prepare students for their final
presentation. Each of the sessions has a focus in the
development of your site. Please review the com-
plete course description Online to prepare for the
first session. Final session is your site presentation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required
classes. Please read detailed course description be-
fore enrolling. Fee: $399
Item G8410 S. Carson NORTH, V2134
5 Saturdays
Class schedule: Apr 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 2:30 pm
May 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:30 pm
May 21. . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Jun 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Jun 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Web Accessibility Workshop
Accessibility is a hot topic for web developers. Sec-
tion 508 of Rehabilitation Act establishes guidelines
for government agencies and the W3C has pub-
lished specifications for web designers. Learn the
current guidelines and requirements of what is al-
lowed and not allowed. You’ll receive hands-on tips
and techniques for making your website accessible.
Prerequisites: XHTML - Level 1 and Cascading Style
Sheets - Level 1. Recommended: Designing Effective
Websites or experience creating websites. Fee: $225
Item G8393
2 sessions MW
S. Carson NORTH, V2136
Jun 6 - Jun 8 5:30 - 9:15pm
REGISTER
BEFORE
MARCH 28 THE $10
REGISTRATION FEE!
 www.gotobcc.com (425) 564-2263
Web Development
WEB DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE
Hands-on training
designed by Web professionals.
• Curriculum developed by respected
Web developers, managers and
programmers
• Hands-on courses taught by
professionals currently working in
the field
• Learn skills in demand by Silverlight
employers today
• Certificate can be completed in as
few as twelve months
Need more information? Visit
www.gotobcc.com/ce/webdevelopment
Contact Annie DeLeon at (425) 564-4005 or
adeleon@bellevuecollege.edu
FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Find out answers to your questions about
required skills and expected outcomes. Meet
our instructors: industry professionals with
years of practical experience as web developers
and teachers. Learn about the classes required
to earn the certificate, as well as the elective
choices that can lead you to specialization. Free
Item GCSAR L. Harris NORTH, V2140
1 Thursday May 12 6:00 - 8:00pm
Item RCSAH K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2116
1 Tuesday Jun 28 6:00 - 8:00pm
Register by calling (425) 564-2263 or online
at www.gotobcc.com. Enter keyword
“INFORMATION” in the search box.
AJAX
Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is a proven
Web-development technique for creating interac-
tive, responsive Web applications. Learn to distrib-
ute a Web application’s functionality between the
Web server and the browser. Topics: components,
frameworks, usability, performance, and security.
Prerequisites: XHTML: Level 1 and 2, Cascading Style
Sheets: Level 1 and JavaScript or equivalent. Recom-
mended: XML Introduction and familiarity with Web
server programming. Fee: $595
Item G8390 T. Grills NORTH, V2136
6 sessions TTh May 17 - Jun 9 6:00 - 9:00pm
No class 5/31 and 6/2.
WE’RE MOVING!
NEW NORTH CAMPUS: 14673 NE 29TH PLACE, BELLEVUE, WA 98007
JavaScript
JavaScript is the enabling technology behind Web
2.0 and AJAX. Study core language constructs, the
document object model (DOM) and custom objects.
Topics: function, date, array, strings, RegExp, math,
document, node, element and attribute objects;
HTML form manipulation; cookies; event binding/
handling; prototype-based inheritance; DHTML; and
multiple script debugging. Prerequisites: XHTML:
Level 1 and 2 and Introduction to Programming
using C#. Recommended: Cascading Style Sheets:
Level 1. Fee: $699
Item G8348 J. Mann NORTH, V2128
8 sessions TTh Apr 19 - May 12 6:00 - 9:00pm
A Web-based digital video technology, using
Silverlight, designers are able to prepare media
for encoding and distribution, and create W3C
standards-compliant sites. Silverlight is a cross-
browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering media
and rich interactive applications for the Web. In this
overview the topics are: hosting in the browser, the
tools and using Silverlight on the server. Prerequisite:
Familiarity with .NET and building web applications.
Fee: $249
Item G8408 R. Maximo NORTH, V2116
2 sessions TTh Jun 14 - Jun 16 5:30 - 9:00pm
XML Introduction
Extend your Web authoring expertise with eXten-
sible Markup Language. Topics include how to set
up and use an XML authoring environment, use
Namespaces and entities, validate XML documents,
apply CSS and XSL stylesheets, and transform data
to XML and XHTML. Prerequisites: XHTML: Levels
1 and 2 and Cascading Style Sheets: Level 1 or
equivalent. Fee: $299
Item G8308 J. Stearns NORTH, V2128
3 sessions MW May 2 - May 9 6:00 - 8:40pm
XSLT Transformations
Explore two ways of gathering and formatting
your XML for output: CSS and XSLT. Topics: using
stylesheet processors to view the output of a trans-
formation, utilizing conditional elements to control
processing flow, and writing XPath functions/ex-
pressions to retrieve data from multiple documents.
Prerequisites: XHTML: Level 1 and 2, Cascading Style
Sheets: Level 1 and XML Introduction or equivalent.
Recommended: Introduction to Programming using
C#. Fee: $399
Item G8312 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2116
4 sessions TTh May 31 - Jun 9 5:30 - 8:30pm
Web Analytics
Use proven methods to evaluate the success of your
website and identify its strengths and weaknesses.
Apply relevant data to streamline your site to create
a better user experience. Learn to measure KPIs (Key
Bellevue College’s New North Campus will be open April 2011 for Spring classes.
Computers 9
Performance Indicators) such as defining customer
intent, completion rates, visitor trends, and page
views. Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic concepts
of Web Design. Fee: $275
Item G8401 A. Kine NORTH, V2133
3 sessions MW Jun 6 - Jun 13 6:00 - 9:00pm
Mobile Web Development
Publishing HTML to the mobile platform presents
challenges and opportunities. This class will intro-
duce you to the lean and quick deployments that
integrate with daily web usage on mobile devices.
Topics include: navigating the mobile internet and
the environment for mobile web developers; header
basics; HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript for mobile web;
and deployment strategies for mobile web develop-
ment. Prerequisites: XHTML: Level 1 and Level 2,
Cascading Style Sheets: Level 1 and Level 2, and
JavaScript or equivalent. Fee: $595
Item G8414 P. Sylwester NORTH, V2116
6 sessions MW Jun 6 - Jun 22 6:00 - 9:00pm
PHP: Server Side Programming
PHP is an open source server side scripting language
that is widely used in web development. This course
will cover how to gather user data from an html
form, validate the data, as well as submit and gather
data from a database. Additional topics include
how to maintain website state during a session,
and beyond a session, so that user data is not lost
when navigating from page to page. Prerequisites:
XHTML – Level 2 and Basic Programming Essentials
or equivalent. Fee: $695
Item G8418 P. Plante NORTH, V2128
6 Saturdays May 14 - Jun 25 8:30am - noon
No class 5/28
Web Development
Certificate Capstone
The final capstone project utilizes all the skills
learned throughout the Web Development Certifi-
cate Program. This project will form a central part
of your professional portfolio. Each of the sessions
has a focus in the development of your site. The
final session is your site presentation. Prerequisite:
Successful completion of all required classes. Please
read the detailed course description before enroll-
ing. Fee: $399
Item G8416 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2128
5 Fridays
Class Schedule: Apr 29. . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 7:30pm
May 13. . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 8:30pm
May 27. . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Jun 10. . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Jun 24. . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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10 Computers
Databases
DATABASE CERTIFICATES
Database Administrator
Database Developer
Database Business
Intelligence Analyst
These certificate programs are designed
for entry level database administrators,
developers and analysts. These positions
exist across a wide variety of industries
including government, finance, software,
aerospace and retail.
Need more information?
Visit www.gotobcc.com/ce/database
Contact Annie DeLeon at (425) 564-4005 or No class 7/4
adeleon@bellevuecollege.edu
FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Find answers to your questions about required
skills and expected outcomes. Meet our in-
structors: industry professionals with years of
practical experience as database professionals
and teachers. Learn about the classes required
to earn the certificate, as well as the elective
choices that can lead you to specialization. Reg-
istration required. Free
Item GCSAO R. Morelan NORTH, V2116
1 Saturday May 7 10:00am - noon
Item RCSAM E. Hartmann NORTH, V1125
1 Wednesday Jun 22 6:00 - 8:00pm
Register by calling (425) 564-2263 or online
at www.gotobcc.com. Enter keyword
“INFORMATION” in the search box.
SPRING CLASSES IN
NEW NORTH
CAMPUS LOCATION
• State-of-the-art facility
• Conveniently located
off 520 and 148th Ave NE
Database Design
Whether you create new databases or redesign
existing ones, your familiarity with the principles of
database design will help you design to ensure data
integrity. Topics: Choose the best names for tables
and fields, assign primary keys, set up relationships,
and implement normalization rules and field key at-
tributes. Classroom exercises will help you to actively
master the content, with practice opportunities,
discussions, and skill checks, where you design a
database from scratch and redesign an existing
database. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and
working knowledge of Windows. Recommended:
Experience with a database product. Fee: $279
Item G8306 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2133
2 Saturdays Apr 16 - April 23 9:00am - 2:30pm
Item G8355 C. Torkko NORTH, V2133
3 sessions MWF May 11 - May 16 6:00 - 9:00pm
Item R8303 C. Torkko NORTH, V2133
3 sessions MW Jun 27 - Jul 6 6:00 - 9:00pm
SQL: Structured Query Language
Using SQL Server, retrieve data from relational databas-
es. Topics: learning standard SQL syntax to create data
structures, selecting data, performing calculations, and
producing simple reports. Prerequisite: Familiarity with
a relational database product. Fee: $699
Item G8309 C. Torkko NORTH, V2133
7 sessions MW Apr 18 - May 9 6:00 - 9:00pm
Item G8420 R. Morelan NORTH, V2133
4 Saturdays Jun 4 - Jun 25 9:00am - 3:15pm
Item R8311 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2140
4 Saturdays Jul 9 - Jul 30 9:00am - 3:15pm
Beginning SQL Server (using 2008)
Within SQL Server Management Studio, perform a
core set of job-related tasks such as how to create,
attach, and manage databases. Additional topics: us-
ing tools to automatically generate queries, which can
then be saved, reused, and combined with other que-
ries; setup and configure security, configure SQL Server
related services, SQLCMD and other tools outside of
SSMS. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows and basic
file and folder management. Fee: $675
Item G8366 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2133
4 Saturdays
Item G8385
Apr 30 - May 21 9:00am - 3:15pm
C. Torkko NORTH, V2128
7 sessions MW May 18 - Jun 13 5:30 - 8:30pm
No class 5/30
Item G8423 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2128
7 sessions TTh Jun 7 - Jun 28 5:30 - 8:30pm
T-SQL Query Extensions to SQL
This course presents important Transact-SQL (T-SQL)
query features that extend industry-standard SQL,
so you can be more productive with SQL Server.
Topics: comparing tables, table-function operators,
hierarchical data, merging data and querying Excel
data. Some of these features are new in SQL Server
2008. Prerequisite: SQL: Structured Query Language
or equivalent. Recommended: Beginning SQL Server
(using 2008). Fee: $589
Maps and Locations page 51
Item G8346 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2116
6 sessions TTh
Item G8419
Apr 26 - May 12 5:30 - 8:30pm
E. Hartmann NORTH, V2116
4 Saturdays Jun 4 - Jun 25 9:00am - 2:30pm
SQL Server 2008
Administration (Advanced)
The course is designed to quickly provide you with
the tools to keep your SQL databases accessible and
healthy. Starting with installation tips and guidelines,
the class guides you through the recommended best
practices for SQL Server maintenance, data manage-
ment tasks, index strategies, system monitoring,
and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: Beginning SQL
Server (using 2008) and T-SQL Query Extensions to
SQL or equivalent. Fee: $899
Item G8310 G. Hay NORTH, V2126
8 sessions MW Apr 25 - May 18 5:30 - 9:00pm
SQL Server 2008 Security
Learn how the security system works within SQL
Server. Students will apply permissions ranging from
individual items up to entire servers. Learn how to
combine individual and role based permissions to
determine effective permissions to databases and
database objects. Topics include: logins, users, roles,
authentication modes, permissions, securables, and
linked servers. Prerequisite: Beginning SQL Server
(using 2008) or equivalent. Fee: $675
Item G8311 D. Quinn NORTH, V2126
6 sessions TTh May 3 - May 19 5:30 - 8:50pm
T-SQL Programming
This course covers Microsoft’s SQL Server database
programming techniques using Transact-SQL pro-
gramming constructs, with an emphasis on stored pro-
cedures and scripts. This course also involves writing
SQL scripts of increasing complexity. Topics include:
creating and implementing functions using T-SQL
and SQL CLR, views, triggers, and transactions, how
to protect your data with constraints, and structured
error handling. Prerequisites: SQL: Structured Query
Language or equivalent. Fee: $995
Item G8318 R. Root, R. Morelan NORTH, V2126
6 Saturdays May 14 - Jun 25 9:00am - 3:30pm
No class 5/28
SQL Server 2008 Integration
Services (SSIS)
This course addresses the technical skills required to
Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data using SQL
Server 2008 Integration Services. Topics include:
how to create, edit, deploy, schedule, and manage
Integration Services packages; configuring control
flow, data flow, and event handling tasks within an
Integration Services package; and implementing
logging and error-handling during package execu-
tion. Prerequisite: SQL: Structured Query Language
and Beginning SQL Server (using 2008) or equiva-
lent. Fee: $749
Item G8314 M. Murphy NORTH, V2126
8 sessions TTh May 24 - Jun 16 6:00 - 9:00pm
 www.gotobcc.com (425) 564-2263
SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services
(SSAS) and Business Intelligence
Using SSAS and the Business Intelligence (BI) tools,
this class covers how to develop multi-dimensional
cubes, KPIs, MDX queries, DMX queries, and data
mining models. Topics include: Star and Snowflake
schema designs, dimensional attributes, hierarchies,
measures, measure groups, and cube administra-
tion, creating a data warehouse, creating ETL pro-
cesses to load measure and dimensional tables with
SSIS, and creating cube driven reports with Excel
and SSRS. Prerequisite: Database Design and T-SQL
Query Extensions to SQL or equivalent. Fee: $1295
Item G8429 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2126
11 sessions MW May 25 - Jul 6 5:30 - 9:30pm
No class 5/30, 7/4
Database Developer
Certificate Capstone
The final capstone project for each certificate utilizes
all the skills learned throughout each of the classes
in the Database Certificate programs. This is an
individualized project that will form a central part of
the student’s professional portfolio, and will require
time outside of class in development. Prerequisites:
Completion of all required courses. Fee: $459
Item G8433 G. Hay NORTH, V2128
2 sessions C# Web-based applications in a variety of
Class schedule: Apr 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 8:00pm
July 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 9:00pm
Database Business Intelligence
Analyst Certificate Capstone
The final capstone project for each certificate utilizes
all the skills learned throughout each of the classes
in the Database Business Intelligence Analyst Certifi-
cate Program. This is an individualized project that
will form a central part of the student’s professional
portfolio, and will require time outside of class in de-
velopment. Prerequisites: Completion of all required
courses. Fee: $459
Item G8431 M. Murphy NORTH, V2128
2 sessions FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Class schedule: Apr 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 8:00pm
July 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 9:00pm
Database Administrator
Certificate Capstone
The final capstone project for each certificate utilizes
all the skills learned throughout each of the classes in
the Database Administrator Certificate Program. This
is an individualized project that will form a central
part of the student’s professional portfolio, and will
require time outside of class in development. Prereq-
uisites: Completion of all required courses. Fee: $459
Item G8434 R. Root NORTH, V2126
2 sessions Register by calling (425) 564-2263 or online
Class schedule: Apr 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 8:00pm
July 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 - 9:00pm
WE’RE MOVING!
NEW NORTH CAMPUS: 14673 NE 29TH PLACE, BELLEVUE, WA 98007
Programming
NEW
C# CERTIFICATES
• 30% of class time is hands-on
lab work
• Final capstone project is designed
and developed by the student to
demonstrate skills learned
Certificate can be completed in as
few as ten months
C# Programming
The certificate program leads the student
through three levels of C# development
classes, as well as additional offerings in
design and development theory.
C# Web Development
This certificate provides the opportunity
to learn the advanced skills needed to
succeed in today’s .NET Web-based
industry. Students will build on the skills
learned in the programming certificate to
design, develop, implement, and deploy
architectural configurations.
C# Application Development
This certificate is designed for students
interested in the desktop application
development industry. The program focuses
on user interface design and development
and utilizes current technologies, including
Windows Presentation Foundation.
Need more information?
Visit www.gotobcc.com/ce/c-sharp
Contact Annie DeLeon at (425) 564-4005 or Windows and PC basics. Recommended: Introduc-
adeleon@bellevuecollege.edu
Find answers to your questions about required
skills and expected outcomes. Meet our instruc-
tors: industry professionals with years of practical
experience as programmers and teachers. Learn
about the classes required to earn the certificate,
as well as the elective choices that can lead you to
specialization. Registration required. Free
Item GCSAJ D. Figge Robinswood, J307
1 Thursday Mar 24 6:00 - 8:00pm
Item GCSAP D. Figge NORTH, V2137
1 Thursday May 26 6:00 - 8:00pm
at www.gotobcc.com. Enter keyword
“INFORMATION” in the search box.
Bellevue College’s New North Campus will be open April 2011 for Spring classes.
Computers 11
Basic Programming Essentials
Learn the basic concepts of computer programming,
and start designing and writing simple computer
programs. Topics: programming concepts and ter-
minology, reading/tracing/understanding simple
code, writing/testing/debugging code, using IF
statements/loops, and using variables, constants,
functions, and procedures. Prerequisites: Windows
and basic computer proficiency. Fee: $339
Item G8320 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2137
4 sessions TTh Apr 12 - April 21 5:30 - 8:30pm
Item G8331 C. Torkko NORTH, V2100
2 Saturdays Apr 23 - April 30 10:00am - 5:00pm
Introduction to
Programming using C#
Learn how to program in a Windows environment
in this hands-on course for beginners. Topics:
introduction to C#, controls, variables, constants,
dialog boxes, menus, lists, and loops. Prerequisites:
Windows Introduction and file management skills;
Basic Programming Essentials class or equivalent.
Fee: $795
Item G8375 C. Torkko NORTH, V2137
9 sessions TTh Apr 28 - May 26 5:30 - 8:30pm
Item G8395 C. Prothman NORTH, V2137
6 Saturdays May 7 - Jun 11 8:30am - 1:00pm
No class 5/28
Object-Oriented Design
Learn object-oriented design in preparation for
studying any type of object-oriented programming
(e.g. VB.NET, C++, C#, Java). Topics: differences
between procedural and object-oriented program-
ming, defining classes, abstraction, objects, encap-
sulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, using the
UML to model/develop a class diagram, and build-
ing objects using types of composition. Prerequisite:
tion to Programming using C#. Fee: $395
Item G8369 E. Hartmann NORTH, V2102
5 sessions MW May 9 - May 23 6:00 - 8:25pm
C++ Programming: Level 1
This extensive hands-on course introduces the C++
language and the principles of object-oriented
programming. Topics: using variables and variable
types; creating branching and looping instructions;
applying function templates; arranging objects and
classes; and building arrays, structures and pointers.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the C program-
ming language. Fee: $895
Item G8316 K. Mahadevan NORTH, V2100
10 sessions TTh May 24 - Jun 22 6:00 - 9:00pm
REGISTER
BEFORE
Mar 28
THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE!
 12 Computers
Java: Level 1
Learn fundamentals of the Java programming plat-
form, including new features. Topics: object-orient-
ed programming principles, language constructs,
class hierarchy, interfaces, packages, exceptions, I/O,
user interfaces in AWT and Swing, and event han-
dling. Prerequisite: Strong working knowledge of at
least one other programming language. Fee: $749
Item G8347 T. Grills NORTH, V2134
8 sessions TTh Apr 18 - May 12 6:00 - 9:00pm
Java: Level 2
Employing the industry leading Eclipse Integrated
Development Environment (IDE), students will
be introduced to several popular API’s of the Java
platform, including the Collections framework, Java
Database Connectivity (JDBC), and Java Servlets and
JavaServer Pages (JSP). Key aspects of the Eclipse tool
will be presented such as Content Assist and Quick
Fix, debug code, configurations and interfaces. Pre-
requisite: Java - Level 1 or equivalent Java program-
ming experience. Fee: $695
Item G8302 T. Grills NORTH, V2136
7 sessions TTh Jun 14 - Jul 5 6:00 - 9:00pm
C# Programming: Level 1
Dive into the .NET world with this fundamentals
class. Topics: conditional statements, objects,
structures, arrays, classes, inheritance, exception
handling, string formatting, file handling, and
language fundamentals. Prerequisite: Introduction
to Programming using C# or equivalent knowledge
and experience. Fee: $929
Item G8349 R. Maximo NORTH, V2100
10 sessions TTh Apr 19 - May 19 6:00 - 9:00pm
Item G8396 C. Torkko NORTH, V2100
6 Saturdays May 7 - Jun 18 8:30am - 2:30pm
No class 5/28
Item G8425 S. Narayanan NORTH, V2137
10 sessions TTh May 31 - Jun 30 6:00 - 9:00pm
C# Programming: Level 2
Explore advanced technologies in the .NET frame-
work. Topics: interfaces, delegates, events, operator
overload, asynchronous programming, reflections
and attributes. Class includes lab time for hands-on
practice. Prerequisite: C# Programming - Level 1 or
equivalent (bring C# Programming - Level 1 book
to class). Fee: $879
Item G8361 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2102
10 sessions TTh Apr 19 - May 19 6:00 - 9:00pm
C# Programming: Level 3
Expand your study of .NET programming into more
advanced concepts. Topics: assemblies, interoper-
ability, remoting, .NET, and Winforms. Class includes
many interactive lab exercises to reinforce skills. Pre-
requisite: C# Programming - Level 2 or equivalent.
Bring book from Level 1. Fee: $879
Item G8427 C. Prothman NORTH, V2102
10 sessions MW May 25 - Jun 29 6:00 - 9:00pm
No class 5/30
Programming with
Design Patterns
Design patterns lend power and utility to program-
ming through their use in successful solutions. Take
advantage of the best practices and experience of
others as you learn to tell a good pattern from one
that won’t help you. Prerequisite: C# Programming
- Level 1. Fee: $789
Item G8422 Staff NORTH, V2102
4 Saturdays Jun 4 - Jun 25 9:00am - 4:00pm
C# Test Driven Development
Apply the concepts and techniques of test-driven
development using C# and use automated test cases
to produce well-designed code with fewer defects,
make small incremental changes, and minimize the
debugging process. Learn to use NUnit, a leading
unit-testing framework for .NET, to deliver software
that’s verifiable, reliable, and robust. Prerequisites:
C# Programming - Level 1 required; recommend
Algorithms in .NET. Fee: $299
Item R8307 D. Figge NORTH, V2134
3 sessions TTh Jul 19 - Jul 26 5:30 - 8:10pm
ASP.NET: Level 1
Get an introduction to ASP.NET with plenty of
hands-on examples to illustrate how ASP.NET works.
Topics: database access, error handling, managing
session information, data binding, tables, list boxes,
debugging, cookies, repeaters, and security. Prereq-
uisites: XHTML - Levels 1 and 2 and C# Program-
ming - Level 1. Fee: $859
Item G8389 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2134
8 sessions MW Apr 26 - May 23 5:30 - 8:55pm
ASP.NET: Level 2 – MVC
MVC is a framework methodology that divides an
application’s implementation into three compo-
nent roles: models, views, and controllers. In this
advanced web programming class you will use your
.NET development skills to build MVC applications
and then learn to deploy, debug and maintain this
application in the cloud environment (Windows
Azure). Topics: the MVC model; building ASP.NET
MVC applications; deploy, debug and maintain that
application in the cloud. Prerequisites: C# Program-
ming Level 2 and ASP.NET Level 1. Fee: $425
Item G8317 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2134
4 sessions TTh Jun 14 - Jun 23 6:00 - 9:00pm
Algorithms in .NET
This class introduces algorithm techniques and data
structures for new .NET developers with develop-
ment experience but no formal computer sciences
background who want to create tools using C#.
The course is a good refresher on structured coding
and includes hands-on exercises. Topics: strategies
used for sorting, binary searching, stacks, queues,
dynamically sized arrays, parsing numbers/strings,
lists, and binary trees. Prerequisite: C# Programming
- Level 1 or C# for Testers. Fee: $769
Item G8365 K. Viswanathan NORTH, V2102
6 Saturdays Apr 16 - May 21 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.NET Web Services: Windows WCF
Communication Framework
.NET Web Services enables the exchange of data
in the form of XML messages between very differ-
ent systems. Topics: UDDI, WSDL, SOAP, XSD, and
XML; relation to Web services; database access;
XML presentation; exception handling; accessing
third party Web services; paying for Web services,
authentication, and security. Prerequisites: XML
Introduction and C# Programming - Level 1 and 2
or equivalent. Fee: $769
Item R8308 S. Narayanan NORTH, V2136
8 sessions MW Jul 11 - Aug 3 6:00 - 9:00pm
Data Access using C#
Visual Studio has computer software components
such as ADO and LINQ that can be used by pro-
grammers to access data and data services. Learn
to use these tools to gain convenient access to each
field through strongly-typed properties. Topics: Data
Providers, Connections, Commands, Stored Pro-
cedures, DataReader, DataSet, Entity Data Model,
LINQ to SQL, Entity Framework, LINQ to Entities,
and ADO.NET Data Service. Prerequisites: SQL:
Structured Query Language, C# Programming: Level
1, and Visual Studio experience. Fee: $795
Item R8309 C. Prothman NORTH, V2134
8 sessions MW Jul 13 - Aug 8 6:00 - 9:00pm
C# Programming
Certificate Capstone
The final capstone project utilizes all the skills
learned throughout the C# Programming certificate,
and is customized to each student. This project will
form a central part of your professional portfolio.
This is an individualized project in which you can
expect to spend as much as 30 hours outside of class
in development. You’ll meet with an instructor for
two hours at the start and have an evaluation session
in 75 days for your final project assessment. Prereq-
uisite: Completion of all required courses. Fee: $295
Item G8319 D. Figge NORTH, V2134
2 Thursdays Apr 14, Jun 30 6:00 - 8:00pm
Hardware &
Networking
Revive Your Computer!
Bring your own computer to class and fix it yourself.
Would you describe your computer as “slow” or
“temperamental?” Follow along as the instructor
guides you through a 13-step procedure to restore
your computer to its former speed and reliability.
Topics: make your computer boot up faster, run
programs quicker, download files faster and “lock
up” less. Required: basic computer proficiency;
bring one operational laptop or desktop computer
with a Windows operating system. No monitors
necessary. Fee: $119
Item G8305 S. Harbin NORTH, V2137
1 Saturday Apr 23 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Computer Maintenance
and Support (A+)
Prepare for the two-part CompTIA A+ Technician
exams 701 and 702 -- (www.comptia.org). Topics:
component specs and assembly, system configuration,
network component design and planning, trouble-
shooting techniques, and focusing on technical/net-
working aspects of current Windows versions. Excellent
companion course with Network Design and Trouble-
shooting (Network+).Prerequisite: Familiarity with PCs
and Windows installation and use. Fee: $1,895
Item G8313 T. Lee NORTH, V2137
20 sessions MW Apr 11 - Jun 20 6:00 - 9:20pm
No class 5/30
Network Design and
Troubleshooting (Network+)
As a companion to A+, this class also helps to pre-
pare for CompTIAs Network+ exam (www.comptia.
org). Topics: network theory, connectivity issues, OSI
model, Ethernet, Token Ring, wireless, TCP/IP services,
troubleshooting, security, LAN infrastructure, disaster
recovery, data storage, and current OS standards.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of PCs; Computer Main-
tenance and Support (A+) recommended. Fee: $1,349
Item R8310 M. Sherred NORTH, V2137
14 sessions MW Jul 11 - Aug 24 6:00 - 9:00pm
Server Support
Professional (Server+)
Server Support Professional (Server+) course is de-
signed to give students advanced-level technical
competency of server issues and technology, including
installation, configuration, upgrading, maintenance,
environment, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.
This class will prepare students for the current Comp-
TIA Server+ certification exam. Prerequisites: Comput-
er Maintenance and Support (A+) and Network Design
& Troubleshooting (Network+)Fee: $629
Item G8315 S. Computers NORTH, V2140
5 sessions MW Jun 6 - Jun 20 6:00 - 9:35pm
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Software Testing &
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Bellevue College has been successfully
training software testers for over ten years.
• Interactive courses emphasize lab
work and demonstrations
• All instructors are experienced
professionals currently working in
the field
• Certificate can be completed in as
few as six months.
Software Test Engineer (STE)
Designed for an entry-level software tester
in a variety of industries such as aerospace,
biotech, gaming and state government.
Software Test & Development
Engineer (STDE)
This program requires completion of the
STE certificate program.
Database Test Engineer (DTE)
This program requires completion of the
STE certificate program.
Need more information?
Visit www.gotobcc.com/ce/softwaretesting
Contact Annie DeLeon at (425) 564-4005 or
adeleon@bellevuecollege.edu
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Interested in software development, but not sure
you want to be a programmer? Do you have an
eye for detail? Do your friends call you a perfec-
tionist? A career in software testing may be for
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and have years of industry and teaching experi-
ence. They’ll describe software testing as both a
career and as an entry into the software develop-
ment world. Registration required. Free
Item GCSAN T. Wilk Robinswood, J208
1 Saturday Mar 26 10:00am - noon
Item GCSAM T. Wilk NORTH, V2136
1 Tuesday May 3 6:00 - 8:00pm
Item RCSAS J. Nindel-Edwards NORTH, V2140
1 Thursday Jun 23 6:00 - 8:00pm
Register by calling (425) 564-2263 or online
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Bellevue College’s New North Campus will be open April 2011 for Spring classes.
Computers 13
Introduction to Testing
Learn testing concepts such as regression, black box/
white box, and acceptance testing. Topics: funda-
mental testing theory, quality issues, determining
valid bugs, and tips/tricks for bug reproduction/
isolation. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows.
Text required. Fee: $549
Item G8342 M. Jahromi NORTH, V2114
3 Saturdays Apr 23 - May 7 9:00am - 5:00pm
Item G8383 A. Borumand NORTH, V2110
6 sessions MWF May 23 - Jun 6 6:00 - 9:30pm
No class 5/30
Item R8306 T. Wilk NORTH, V2114
3 Saturdays
No class 7/2
Jun 25 - Jul 16 9:00am - 5:00pm
Software Testing in Practice
Topics: user testing; stress testing; performance test-
ing; boundary analysis; practical methods for test
case design including use of matrices and scenarios;
and an introduction to various special testing situ-
ations. Text: Bring Introduction to Testing book to
class. Prerequisite: Introduction to Testing, or at least
three years testing experience. Fee: $549
Item W8404 T. Wilk Robinswood, J210
6 sessions MWF Mar 14 - Mar 25 6:00 - 9:30pm
Item G8398 T. Wilk NORTH, V2114
3 Saturdays May 21 - Jun 11 8:30am - 4:30pm
No class 5/28
Item G8417 M. Martel NORTH, V2114
6 sessions MWF Jun 13 - Jun 24 6:00 - 9:30pm
Test Project Planning
and Management
Students use exercises to apply good test planning
against real software, and plan for and run a soft-
ware testing project using scalable techniques. Top-
ics: deconstruction, risk-analysis, resource handling/
scheduling techniques, reporting, documentation,
and long-term project maintenance. Textbook re-
quired. Prerequisite: Software Testing in Practice or
equivalent. Fee: $549
Item R8305 T. Wilk NORTH, V2114
6 sessions MWF Jun 27 - Jul 11 6:00 - 9:30pm
No class 7/4
Database Testing Concepts
For testers unfamiliar with database concepts, learn
the elements of good relational database design with
emphasis on analyzing existing database designs and
uncovering design flaws. First, second, and third nor-
mal form will be covered with an emphasis on generic
and essential database testing concepts. Textbook
required. Prerequisite: Familiarity with computers.
Recommended: Introduction to Testing. Fee: $549
Item W8412 T. Wilk Robinswood, J210
3 Saturdays Mar 12 - Mar 26 9:00am - 4:00pm
Item G8360 Staff NORTH, V2110
6 sessions TTh May 3 - May 19 6:00 - 9:00pm
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Client-Server Testing Techniques C# for Testers SQL for Software Test

Explore the client-server system architecture in this
intensive hands-on course through exercises and
optional homework. Learn how these systems work,
how they break, and how to test them as thoroughly
and rapidly as possible. Prerequisite: Introduction to
Testing. Textbook required. Fee: $549
Item G8400 J. Nindel-Edwards NORTH, V2110
3 Saturdays May 21 - Jun 11 9:00am - 5:00pm
No class 5/28
Scripting/Programming
Fundamentals
For those with little or no programming experience,
learn programming skills using VBScript to prepare
for other programming classes. Topics: variables,
constants, if/then statements, looping structures,
arrays, file operations, and automation testing.
Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows. Fee: $549
Item G8330 D. Hodge NORTH, V2110
6 sessions TWTh Apr 19 - April 28 6:00 - 9:30pm
Item G8386 D. Hodge NORTH, V2110
4 sessions WTh Jun 1 - Jun 9 8:30am - 2:45pm
Improve your company’s
bottomline…and your own.
Project Management Certificate
Program • See page 23
Learn to use C# to automate software testing and
development of small programs. Designed for tes-
ters who have a basic knowledge of programming
concepts with no knowledge of C#, the course
utilizes hands-on exercises. Topics: testing database
applications and debugging C# applications. Pre-
requisite: Introduction to Programming using C# or
Scripting/Programming Fundamentals (or equiva-
lent knowledge). Textbook required. Fee: $849
Item G8339 T. Wilk NORTH, V2114
9 sessions MWF Apr 18 - May 6 6:00 - 9:35pm
Item G8432 Staff NORTH, V2136
5 Saturdays Jun 11 - Jul 16 9:00am - 4:25pm
No class 7/2
Test Automation using C#: Level 1
Build and design automated tests using C#, and
learn techniques related to white/black box test-
ing in the .NET test automation environment.
Topics: console-based testing, keystrokes, mock
objects/interfaces, database testing, web-based
testware, screen scraping, Windows registry data,
and test harnesses. Prerequisites: C# for Testers or
C# Programming-Level 1 or equivalent. Textbook
required. Fee: $749
Item G8351 Staff NORTH, V2110
4 Saturdays Apr 23 - May 14 9:00am - 5:00pm
Item G8428 Staff NORTH, V2114
8 sessions TTh Jun 7 - Jun 30 6:00 - 9:30pm
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Engineers: Level 2
Create and use stored procedures, database objects
and test data-driven applications. Topics: creating,
designing, using, and testing stored procedures.
Examples and exercises are presented in multiple da-
tabase products, including SQL Server. Prerequisites:
Database Testing Concepts and SQL for Software
Test Engineers - Level 1 or equivalent. Textbook
required. Fee: $549
Item G8363 J. Nindel-Edwards NORTH, V2114
6 sessions TTh May 3 - May 19 6:00 - 9:30pm
Software Test Engineer
Certificate Capstone
The STE Capstone project challenges students to
demonstrate the skills and concepts acquired from
the previous classes required for the STE certificate.
Students will draw from concepts covered in the
earlier Test Methodology, Programming, and Da-
tabase classes. For this project, students will design
and execute multiple test passes against a small
e-commerce application, then report test findings.
Students will have opportunity to build the test
environment and write custom testware to support
test execution. Prerequisite: Successful completion
of all required classes. Fee: $495
Item G8430 T. Wilk NORTH, V2140
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