| Class Times |
9:30A.M.-12:30P.M. (unless
otherwise noted)
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| Location |
Southwest Minneapolis Fax:(952)400-8944
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| Materials |
Each student receives a workbook
highlighting course content.
Participants have access to computers during class for hands-on learning. |
| Class Size |
Class size is limited;
registrations will be welcome on a first-come, first-served basis with
priority registration given to annual contract holders.
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| Cost for Contract Customers |
$150 per class; $25 non-refundable (but transferable) deposit due at
the time of registration; remainder due upon completion of class.
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| Cost for Non-Contract
Customers |
$200 per class; $50
non-refundable (but transferable) deposit due at the time of registration;
remainder due upon completion of class.
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| Registration |
CLASS REGISTRATION
FORM |
| Confirmation |
Notification will be sent to
registrants the week prior to class date.
Directions to Ministry Data Services will be included |
| Refund Policy |
Registration deposits are not
refundable; however registration deposits can be transferred to other
classes. |
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS |
| INTRO TO CHURCH OFFICE |
PREREQUISITE: None
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is offered for those who are just starting to use the PDS Church Office program and for those wishing to expand their use of this program
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CONTENT: Navigating the Church Office Program, Data Entry and Basic Reporting
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| SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGEMENT - Data Management & Processing |
PREREQUISITE: None
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is offered for those who are just starting to use the PDS School Management program and for those wishing to expand their use of this program
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CONTENT: Program navigation, data entry, and basic reporting
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| FORMATION - Data Management & Processing |
PREREQUISITE: None
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is offered for those who are just starting to use the PDS Formation program and for those wishing to expand their use of this program
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CONTENT: Navigating the Formation software framework, Focus on maintaining data for Formation Program; Enhance basic knowledge of the program; Review Year End and New Year processes
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| LEDGER/PAYABLES - Ledger for Windows® Data Management & Processing |
PREREQUISITE: None
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is suggested for those who are upgrading from a previous version or just starting to use the PDS Ledger/Payables program and for those wishing to expand their use of this program
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CONTENT: Review of Basic Accounting Principles; Chart of Accounts Maintenance; Transaction Posting; Hands-on Payables Exercise; Monthly/Annual Financial Reports; Budget Entry Processing
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| PAYROLL - Payroll Data Management & Reporting |
PREREQUISITE: None, but helpful to have a working knowledge of Ledger/Payables program
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is recommended for those who are just starting to use the PDS Payroll program and for those wishing to expand their use of this program
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CONTENT: Review of Basic Payroll Processes; Employee Information Management;
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Tax Reporting Processes; End-of-quarter Processing; Salary, Payroll & Employee Reports; End-of-year Processing
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| FACILITY SCHEDULER |
PREREQUISITE: None
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is offered for persons who are just starting to use the PDS Facility Scheduler for Windows® program.
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CONTENT: Overview of basic scheduling processes; Special Facility Scheduler tools; Facility Scheduler initialization; How to schedule events; Program customization; Review of reporting options
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| ADVANCED REPORTING IN THE OFFICE PROGRAMS |
PREREQUISITE: Working knowledge of Church Office, Formation, or School Office programs
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This class is offered for persons who want to explore the new features and capabilities of reporting in the new Office programs.
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CONTENT: Creating custom list reports, modifying existing advanced reports, using embedded data fields in reporting, use of selection criteria in report generation.
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