David Rivers is a Training Specialist who has been working in the Training industry for more than 16 years. David has designed and delivered training to audiences in the classroom, on-line and on video. He loves teaching, and his training style is known for its blend of humor and enthusiasm.

From using predefined Access 2007 database applications to building them from scratch, Access 2007 Essential Training covers each step of understanding, creating, and modifying databases for custom business purposes. Instructor David Rivers shows even the most database-challenged how to utilize this powerful software for creating reports and charts, as well as for business record keeping and analysis. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL647

5.5 Hrs
1 CD

CorelDRAW X4 Essential Training provides detailed coverage of the flagship vector-based graphics application, as well as several of the other tools included in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4. These include PHOTO-PAINT, a bitmap editing application; PowerTRACE, used to convert bitmaps to vectors; and ConceptShare, for web-based collaboration. David Rivers addresses experienced CorelDRAW users as he offers insight into new features and enhancements, and he also helps newcomers get up to speed with the basics of vector drawing. David demonstrates how to use objects, layers, and pages to organize documents effectively, and discusses working with color, specific tools, and special effects. He also covers the collaboration and delivery processes. Exercise files accompany the course.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL722

11.7 Hrs
1 DVD

Paint Shop Pro X Essential Training with David Rivers is a video based tutorial designed to help new and existing users learn the basics and new features of Paint Shop Pro X. The training begins with an overview of the Paint Shop Pro X interface, shows how to acquire and download images from scanners, or digital cameras, including RAW images, how to work with materials, such as colours, gradients, and patterns, and how to work with layers, selections, masks, and channels. It also shows you how to enhance and improve your digital photographs with tone and colour correction techniques and noise reduction. You will learn how to simulate photographic effects, such as working with colour filters, infrared black and white and depth of field. Plus, you’ll learn how to work with Corel Photo Album 6 to organize and share your digital photographs. Exercise files accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL387

9.5 Hrs
2 CD

From customizing the interface to producing professional reports, Excel 2008 for Mac Essential Training fully explores the intricacies of working with this information management software. Using real-world examples, instructor David Rivers explains how to manipulate workbooks; use formulas and functions; perform goal-seeking analyses; lay out and present text and charts; use basic templates; and create custom templates, themes, and layouts. Exercise files accompany the course.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL702

8.5 Hrs
1 DVD

As web applications become more robust, they evolve beyond simple compatibility with desktop software and begin to take full advantage of their online nature. In Google Docs Essential Training, David Rivers thoroughly explores Google's web application suite for creating, managing, and sharing the most common office document types: word processing files, presentations, and spreadsheets. He highlights how the collaboration workflow is improved when many people can revise a document simultaneously on a secure server, from any connected device, without installing or updating anything but a web browser. David covers the features common to the suite and unique to each application, including the use of lists, styles, tables, and objects in word processing documents; sheets, functions, and formulas in spreadsheets; and themes, video, and speaker notes in presentations. Example files accompany the course.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL737

6.5 Hrs
1 DVD

Instructor David Rivers demonstrates every aspect of designing a powerful spreadsheet in Numbers '08 Essential Training. Numbers '08, a new addition to Apple's iWork suite, is an outstanding application capable of building visually interesting spreadsheets with dynamic charts, text, multimedia, formulas, and more. Learn how to work with table styles, formulas and functions, and 3-D charts, as well as masking objects, hyperlinking, and creating custom templates. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL672

8.2 Hrs
1 DVD

SharePoint 2007 Essential Training covers each aspect of using both Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). Instructor David Rivers takes viewers through the whole process, from smart content management to publishing collaborative projects and documents online. Along the way, he teaches how to create and organize sites; manage content; control security levels; understand simple and complex searches; and create and manage team sites, blogs, and meeting workspaces.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL657

7.7 Hrs
1 DVD

Windows users who are contemplating a change to the Mac might have a number of questions. What exactly will be gained and lost in the transition? What is involved in the actual transfer of an entire digital life? How can familiar workflows be recreated in the new environment? Instructor David Rivers answers all these questions, and many more, in Switching from Windows to the Mac. Unlike other basic Mac instruction, this course focuses on the similarities and differences between the two operating systems. David takes care to highlight the terminology and interface differences that can initially be mystifying for Windows users. He explores not only the software--Mac OS X Leopard and its bundled applications--but also important hardware subjects, like keyboard and mouse differences, and how to work with cameras and other peripherals. David also discusses how to run Windows on a Mac using Boot Camp or virtualization. Example files accompany the course.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL730

7.7 Hrs
1 DVD

David Rivers explores the many ways Visio 2007 can be used to create effective business and planning documents, from flow charts to floor layout diagrams. In Visio 2007 Essential Training , users new to Visio or updating to this version will learn how to incorporate diagrams with integrated data, create and utilize text fields, edit templates and projects with AutoConnect, and create and use themes for consistency. Exercise files accompany the training.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL597

9.0 Hrs
2 CD's

Microsoft Visio 2003 Essentail Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial designed to help new and existing Visio users obtain a basic to intermediate understanding of this latest version of Microsoft Visio. This tutorial will show you how to create a wide variety of powerful diagrams – from simple calendars and timelines to intricate organization charts, maps and network diagrams. The training begins with a basic overview of the newly designed Visio interface and quickly advances to cover such topics as stencils, shapes, connectors, snap and glue, layers and a whole host of drawing tools and drawing types. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL251

7.0 Hrs
2 CD's

Teaching users how to create elegant and effective documents in Pages '08 is the goal of this tutorial. Instructor David Rivers explores each step in the process, including preparing assets and layouts, working with fonts, applying and creating styles, placing text and graphics, and printing and exporting finished files. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL664

8.7 Hrs
1 CD

Covering everything from the basics of layout and design to integrating with external data sources for mail merges, Publisher 2007 Essential Training is an indispensable course for anyone who wants to publish materials in-house. Instructor David Rivers shows how to best plan, format, edit, and print a project with this powerful yet easy-to-use software application. He explains how to start a project from scratch, insert and edit pages, work with fonts and graphics, and print or distribute the finished project. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL636

6.0 Hrs
1 CD

Microsoft Publisher 2003 Essential Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial for people who are either new to working with MS Office Publisher 2003, or who are upgrading from a previous version. This workshop begins with a basic overview of the application and advances to cover working with publications, text, objects, tables, designs, commercial printing, and much more. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace. David Rivers is the author of several training videos and books. He has been training end users around the world in a wide variety of computer programs for over 17 years. Rivers’ solid understanding of office automation applications such as Microsoft Publisher makes him an expert in his field. David believes everyone learns in his or her own way, and he is deeply committed to seeing his students reach their goals.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL313

5.0 Hrs
1 CD

In Word 2008 for Mac Essential Training, instructor David Rivers examines each important feature of this ubiquitous word processing software. David explores the Word 2008 for Mac interface, goes over simple tasks such as creating and saving documents, and delves into advanced editing, formatting, and layout features. He also teaches how to proof documents, use the powerful Mail Merge Manager, and share, print, and collaborate on projects.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL682

8.5 Hrs
1 DVD

Word 2003 Essential Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial for users who are either new to working with MS Office Word 2003, or those upgrading from a previous version of Microsoft Word. This workshop begins with a basic overview of the application and quickly advances to cover text formatting, styles, automatic text features, find/replace, proofing, shared workspaces, printing (including envelopes and labels) importing graphics, working with templates, customizing the toolbar and much more. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

Please Note: Word 2003 Essential Training lessons are demonstrated on Microsoft Office 2003 for Windows. Due to differences in the Windows and Mac interfaces the lessons are not entirely consistent with Office X for Mac. The fundamentals of Word are similar on both the Windows as well as Macintosh platforms, such that users of Office X Word on the Mac can still learn the fundamentals of Word from these tutorials. As well, Mac OS X customers can purchase or view this title on a Macintosh.

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$ 41.95

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02NYL237

6.5 Hrs
1 CD

In WordPerfect Office X4 Essential Training, instructor David Rivers demonstrates the new and important features in each of the suite’s applications. WordPerfect itself is explored in depth, with a focus on the flexibility and compatibility improvements in this version. David pays particular attention to working with long documents, understanding legal features, and sharing files with users of other office software. He explores the suite’s other applications in equal depth: Quattro Pro, for creating spreadsheets; Presentations, for making slideshows; Visual Intelligence, for analyzing and presenting data; Lightning, for taking web-connected notes; MAIL; online services; and more. Exercise files accompany the course.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL712

15.5 Hrs
1 DVD

WordPerfect 12 Essential Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial designed to help new and existing WordPerfect users to obtain a basic to intermediate understanding of this latest version of Corel WordPerfect. This tutorial shows you how to use WordPerfect 12’s powerful features to create a wide variety of documents – from simple letters to complex documents for publishing. The training begins with a basic overview of the WordPerfect interface and quickly advances to cover such topics as Formatting Documents, Printing, Tables, Graphics, Columns, Macros, Templates and much more. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

(Note: this product was previously named Learning Corel WordPerfect 12)

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$ 41.95

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02NYL255

8.0 Hrs
1 CD

Outlook 2003 Essential Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial designed to help new and existing Outlook users get a basic to intermediate understanding of this latest version of Microsoft Outlook. The training begins with a basic overview of the newly designed Outlook interface and quickly advances to cover such topics as sending e-mail, using contacts, tasks, the calendar, notes, mailbox options and much more. Exercise files accompany this training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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$ 41.95

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02NYL247

6.0 Hrs
1 CD

Training specialist David Rivers teaches viewers how to use Keynote '08 to its full potential, from customizing the interface to editing and sharing professional presentations. He covers how to format text with columns and lists; add links; and insert graphics, photos, and animated effects. David concludes with how to export Keynote files to various formats, including Flash, HTML, MP3, PDF, and hardcopy. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL661

7.2 Hrs
1 DVD

From the most basic to the very advanced, instructor David Rivers explores the application's possibilities in PowerPoint 2008 for Mac Essential Training. David teaches users how to create, edit, and share professional slideshows and presentations. He demonstrates how to efficiently navigate presentations, apply custom themes, place and edit text, images, and multimedia files; and bring the whole package together for a self-running or manual slideshow. Exercise files accompany the course.

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$ 105.95

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02NY694

8.0 Hrs
1 CD

PowerPoint 2007 joins its Office counterparts by featuring a brand-new interface, as well as a selection of new powerful presentation features. Instructor David Rivers explains each of its new features in detail, including an essential overview of the new interface, navigating a presentation, creating and editing presentations, working with tables and charts, importing and exporting data, and sharing presentations via various media. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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$ 105.95

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02NYL571

6.2 Hrs
1 CD

PowerPoint 2003 Essential Training with David Rivers is a movie-based tutorial designed to help new and existing PowerPoint users get a basic to intermediate understanding of this latest version of Microsoft Office PowerPoint. The training begins with a basic overview of the newly designed PowerPoint interface and quickly advances to cover such topics as formatting slides, adding charts and tables, graphics, special effects, printing, templates and much, much more. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.

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$ 52.95

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02NYL249

5.7 Hrs
1 CD