DISCLAIMER POLICY The provisions in this brochure are informational and Prosoft Training Center has made every reasonable effort to ensure that everything stated in this brochure is accurate. The courses offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by Prosoft Training Center STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION We are registered with the State of California. Registration means we have met certain minimum standards imposed by the state for registered schools on the basis of our written application to the state. Registration does not mean we have met all of the extensive standards required by the state for schools that are approved to operate or licensed or that the state has verified the information we submitted with our registration form. INSTITUTIONAL GOALS This institution operates an integration program of computer workbook publishing, software consulting and short-term bilingual private training. We continuously publish and update our copyrighted training notes and workbook to provide students with the reference they need for class. Our goal is to let students complete their software training the most efficient way possible and thus, prepare them for their employment needs. Another characteristic unique to Prosoft Training Center is our flexible class schedule. Our classroom/lab is open seven days a week with professional instructors on standby for walk-in students. The instructor teaches students based on the workbook by first explaining the necessary functions, then supervising the students while they perform the steps. We find students enjoy the flexible class schedule, personal approach, and one-on-one training.
Owner/Instructor/Author        Betty Tsang            25 years computer-teaching experience Bilingual Instructor (Chinese/English) Obtained Bachelor degree of Business Administration National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Obtained Master degree of Computer Science University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, U.S.A. Doctoral Student/Teaching fellowship of Dept. of Computer Science University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, U.S.A. 1986-1991 Professor at Laredo Junior College Laredo, Texas, U.S.A. 1991-1993 Computer Instructor at Institute of Computer Technology Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. 2002-present Allen Cheng      20 years computer-teaching experience Bilingual Instructor (Chinese/English) Obtained Architecture License of California Stephen Wen & Associates, Architects Engineer AutoCAD part time instructor Lab Instructor - Bilingual Instructor (Chinese/English) (1) Lillian Lee     Obtained Bachelor degree of Science     University of California, Los Angeles 1998     Loyola Law School 2001 (2) Oscar Lee      Tulane University (3) Jerry Tzang     P omona Cal State University     Graphic Arts Department
ENROLLMENT Enrollment Students may enroll at any time during the year and can begin classes after tuition is paid. Most classes are taught on an individual basis and enrollment continues as long as space is available. Class Attendance Students can come to class at their convenience until they have used up their paid hours. Each class session is two hours with a ten minute break in the middle. They may attend class at any of the scheduled time slots and finish their hours within one year from the date of registration. Leave of Absence Students may take a leave of absence at any time, for as long as necessary, subject to the requirement that they must complete their registered classes within one year. Withdrawal Students may withdraw from Prosoft Training Center at any time prior to the completion of the course subject to the provisions outlined in the Tuition Refund Policy in Section II (C). All charges must be cleared. Cancellation ProSoft Training Center will refund 100% of the amount paid for institutional charges, if notice of cancellation is made prior to or on the first day of instruction.
TUITION In General Students can start class after tuition is paid in full. Tuition must be paid prior to the first class. Personal class materials may be purchased for between $5 to $200 depending on the programs selected, but are always optional. Free materials are provided for student use on class. Partial Payments Two or three installments may be acceptable as long as the hours of class used does not exceed the tuition paid thus far.         Tuition Refund Policy   In General Any notification of cancellation or withdrawal and any request for a refund is required to be made in writing. Payment of refunds will be made within 30 days of determination of student cancellation or withdrawal. Pro Rata Refund Policy. Tuition will be refunded to students who withdraw, based on a pro-rated percentage up to the 60% point in the number of hours of a class. The amount will be divided by the number of hours in the program. The quotient is the hourly charge. The amount owed by the student for the purposes of calculating a refund is derived by multiplying the total hours attended by the hourly charge. The refund shall be any amount in excess of the figure owed by the student that was paid by the student to the institution. No refunds are calculated after the 60% point in the number of hours.
SPECIAL SHORT-TERM CAREER TRAINING COURSE INTRODUCTION Prosoft Training Center specifically trains students for jobs in a wide variety of computer-related fields including office clerk, secretarial work, accounting, & computer graphics. Our classes are divided into these four major categories. For each job title, there are certain required courses and some optional courses. Some students must complete all required courses to receive a Certificate of Accomplishment. OFFICE CLERK You will learn the skills and knowledge necessary for success in an office occupation. You will also learn basic instruction in data entry operations, concepts, and terminology, as well as, receive instruction in word processing skills and utilizing various software programs. Required Courses Computer Introduction (OC101) This course introduces you to many skills that are fundamental in computer use. The course includes basic computer keyboarding, mouse operation, basic computer components (hardware and software, computer history, computer categories and basic operation, etc.   ( 10 hours $280) Windows (OC102) Windows is the foundation of all other application programs. This course teaches the basic operations of Windows, including Windows Explorer, installing programs, browsing CD-ROMs, copying files, formatting disks, etc. (Two hours $80) Internet (OC103) This course introduces you to the terminology of the Internet and teaches you how to browse the World Wide Web, search for information, sign up with a server and send/receive E-mail. We use Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer. (Two hours $80) Microsoft Word (OC104) Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing software. This course provides all the basic and advanced features you need to know in order to use a word processor. Word caters to your needs whether you are writing a short memo or creating complicated documents. Our instructors will take you through Word step-by-step using a set of complete hands-on exercises and lab assignments. These assignments cover all the fundamentals you need to know regarding this software. In each well-designed, self-paced assignment, you will learn the operations easily and efficiently. Each assignment focuses on a particular feature or a related set of operations to complete a particular task. A printout example is available to guide you as you learn.     (8/12 hours $240/$350) Microsoft Excel (OC105) Excel is one of the most powerful and refined programs of electronic spreadsheets. Excel provides you with the sophisticated business tools needed for calculating, projecting and analyzing your financial data. It also offers tools for creating attractive and concise charts incorporating this data. Prosoft provides students with a unique and efficient learning environment through a set of self-explanatory exercises. Students will immediately learn from hands-on activities and lab assignments.     (8/12 hours $240/$350) Microsoft Publisher (OC106) Publisher is a very important and useful desktop publishing software. This course offers a series of training exercises for the student with or without publishing experience/background. After finishing the course, students can design and create professional flyers and newsletters for their specific application. From about 1000 pictures/clipart, 36 shapes, 150 borders, 50 frame backgrounds, and 50 colors, students can add shadow effects, change character color/font, move and re-size objects to complete a great variety of tasks. (8/12 hours $240/$350) Optional Courses (1) Chinese Typing (OC107) Using Chinese Windows, Chinese software, this course teaches you how to type in Chinese characters. Using different input methods, you will be able to type Chinese in any Windows software. Furthermore, you will also learn how to change the font type of Chinese characters and simultaneously enter in English characters as well.  (Two hours $80) (2) Quicken (OC108) For the past few years, Quicken has become more and more popular for two reasons: it is inexpensive and it is easy to use. This course shows you how to use Quicken for banking needs, printing your own checks, and how to create records of your credit cards or investments.   (Four hours $140)
SECRETARY Not only will you learn the skills and knowledge necessary for success in an office, but also you will learn advanced skills in various enhanced software programs. You will demonstrate competency in the areas of desktop publishing, accounting, and database processing. Required Courses Computer Introduction (OC101) Windows (OC102) Internet (OC103) Microsoft Word (OC104) Microsoft Excel (OC105) Microsoft Publisher (OC106) One of following Accounting System: SBT(AC101) / Peachtree (AC102) Quickbook (AC103) Considered our most prominent course, our accounting classes will be invaluable in your career. They contain Bookkeeping, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, including how to print Purchase Orders, Invoices, Statements, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Case Flow, Inventory Control, Payroll, and Payroll checks, etc. Advanced courses contain Fixed Assets and Depreciation calculations, service time calculations (e.g. law office), and backup data. These courses use our unique hands-on complete exercise workbooks, and will help you get started in a professional accounting career.      (16 hours $360 ) Optional Courses (1) Quicken (OC107) (2) Microsoft PowerPoint (SE101) This course teaches you how to use computer programs to design slide shows used in a presentation. These slides can be shown automatically, according to the time span you specify. (Four hours $140) (3) Microsoft Access (SE102) This class teaches you how to design an application, which can be used in a variety of settings. For example, if you are trying to organize a large volume of files, a database can be extremely helpful. This course is an advanced data processing course. It requires prior software experience.                 (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate)                 (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced)
ACCOUNTING CLERK If seeking an occupation as an accounting clerk, our classes in accounting will be invaluable in your career. You will learn all the basic principles and processes involved in double-entry accounting systems. You will also be able to manage accounting cycles and other specialized accounting functions using computers to process financial information and develop electronic reports.          Required Courses Two Accounting System courses: SBT (AC101) and Peachtree (AC102) or SBT (AC101) and Quickbook (AC103)
GRAPHIC DESIGNER You will acquire competency in desktop publishing. Under this program, you will understand the areas of desktop publishing, demonstrate competency with paint and line graphics, and design page layout and publishing. You will also learn to re-touch pictures and photos as well as design your own web-page.           Required Courses (1) Microsoft Publisher (OC106) (2) CorelDraw (GD101) This course will introduce the CorelDraw drawing program and its many impressive features. Once you understand how to use the effects, you can then put your own creative talents to work. (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced) (3) PhotoShop (GD102) Adobe PhotoShop is a very unique software. It can produce extraordinary photo retouching using images and color editing. Whether you are a novice or an expert in image editing, the Adobe PhotoShop program offers you the tools you need to get professional-quality results. This course also shapes your skills as an artist. It teaches you how to merge and edit color images for a photographer, how to retouch proofs for a graphic designer, and how to create original/composite artwork. (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced) (4) Web Site Homepage Design (GD103) This course teaches you how to design a homepage or advertisement on the World Wide Web. The software used are Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe PageMaker. After the class, you will be able to create very professional-looking homepages of your own or for your company. (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced)             Optional Courses          (1) AutoCAD (GD104) No matter what level of AutoCAD you are in, this course will teach you some of the basics and will prepare you to begin drawing with the AutoCAD software in the area of architecture and mechanical. You will learn how to set up AutoCAD and specify commands in your drawing and modeling. This course also teaches you how to improve your drawing and modeling versatility. (8 hours $360- Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $720- Beginning to Professional) (2) Adobe PageMaker (GD105) This course teaches you how to use Adobe PageMaker, a powerful and versatile page layout software. After learning this course, students will have exceptional typographical control capabilities. (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced) (3) Adobe Illustrator (GD106) This course teaches you an industry standard illustration program for print, multimedia and on-line graphics. After you master these skills, you will achieve more professional looking results for your art work. (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate) (16 hours $550 - Beginning to Advanced) Animation (GD107) This course uses the Flash program to introduce a more dynamic drawing setting. After learning the basics in a short time, you will be able to create your own animation. Starting from the very basics and moving up to advanced application techniques, students will be able to create complex and proficient animation. Finally, the animation can then be used as a professional presentation in web page            (8 hours $280 - Introduction to Intermediate)
NOTES/WORKBOOK Notes or workbooks are not included in the cost of classes. These notes/workbooks are optional and can be purchased at any time during the classes. Prosoft Training Center will provide the workbooks for the students to use in the lab after the student has enrolled. For students who have completed any class, the books will be discounted by 20%. The notes/workbooks are non-refundable.
Notes/Workbook Price List = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =                  Basic Computer Concept US$6.25                Windows US$12.95                Internet US$12.95                Chinese Typing US$12.95                Quicken US$12.95                Microsoft Word US$39.95                Microsoft Excel US$39.95                Microsoft PowerPoint US$14.95                Microsoft Access US$19.95                SBT Accounting (DOS) US$69.95                SBT Accounting (Win)  US$79.95                Peachtree Accounting System US$79.95                Quickbook Accounting System US$49.95
REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION You must complete all required classes for the sought-after job title or occupation to receive your Certificate of Completion.
STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUND Prosoft Training Center participates in the Student Tuition Recovery Fund for the purpose of relieving or mitigating pecuniary losses suffered by any California resident who is a student of an approved institution and who meets either of the following conditions: The student was enrolled in an institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered loss as a result of the closure of the institution, the institution failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purposes, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the institution closure, the institution failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs, the institution breach or anticipatory breach of the agreement for the course of instruction, or a decline in the quality or value of the course of instruction within the 30-day period before the institution closure or, if the decline began before that period, the period of decline determined by the council. The student obtained a judgment against the institution for any violation of this chapter and the student certifies that the judgment cannot be collected after diligent collection efforts. Prosoft Training Center will provide to the council, at the time of the institution’s closure, the names and addresses of persons who were students of the institution within 60 days prior to its closure, and shall notify these students, within 30 days of the institution’s closure, of their rights under the fund and how to apply for payment.
* 附錄 * 軟 體 課 程 簡 介   (0) 電腦入門 ( Computer Introduction ) 學習英文打字指法、包括字母、十指盤、特殊符號等，學習滑鼠操作、電腦基本硬體、軟體觀念、電腦操作基本原理、歷史、種類等。 (1) 視窗 ( Windows ) 本課程教授 Windows 的基本視窗操作、檔案管理及其它重要功能。包括如何建立文件夾目錄、如何安裝軟體、如何閱讀光碟等功能。Windows 是學習電腦及其它軟體重要的基礎。 (2) 國際網路 (Internet) 本課程教授國際網路應該知道的專用名詞、如何運用網路服務公司上網、如何運用各種方法在全球資訊上網找資料、及如何收發電子郵件。所用的軟體為Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer。 (3) 中文輸入 (Chinese Typing ) 學習如何運用雙橋、華夏或中文視窗輸入中文。學習的輸入法包括注音、拼音、英譯、手寫筆等。同時學習如何加入中文標點符號、如何變換中文字型、如何將中文豎排等。 (4) 個人財務處理軟體 (Quicken ) 這類軟體近幾年特別受到歡迎，因為它簡單實用，軟體價格也特別低廉。本課程學習如何運用Quicken 作銀行對帳表、列印支票、信用卡記錄表、投資記錄表、收支表等。 (5) 文書處理軟體 ( Microsoft Word 2013) Microsoft Word 是目前最熱門而廣被運用的的文書處理軟體，此軟體也是學習電腦第一個必學的運用軟體，它功能最廣，用途最普及。本課程學習如何用此軟體打字、編輯文件、文書及報告。學習如何將文件儲存、修改及印出。本課程及試算表軟體課程也是本中心強勢課程之一，有完備書籍講義及進階就業訓練，可到達非常專業的水準。 (6) 試算表軟體 (Microsoft Excel 2013) 試算表軟體是僅次於文書處理軟體而最為實用的數字處理軟體。它也是辦公室、及個人必備必學的重要軟體。凡是與數字有關、而且需要計算的資料，經過輸入公式可以馬上得到正確結果，省時省力。本課程學習如何用此軟體製作統計報表，也是本中心強勢課程之一，有完備書籍講義及進階就業訓練，可到達非常專業的水準。 (7) 中英文排版軟體 ( Microsoft Publisher ) 這個課程教導如何運用最好的排版軟體Microsoft Publisher 製作比文書處理軟體更複雜的版面設計，學習將文字、美術字體、圖形、藝術框邊等編排在一頁上，設計任何傳單、封頁、日曆、卡片、目錄等。本課程廣為學生所喜愛。 (8) 高級繪圖軟體 (Adobe Illustrator/Corel DRAW ) 這個課程教授如何運用比排版軟體更高深一層繪圖軟體，畫出任何你想的東西或物件，實用於較專業的繪圖應用。用此軟體還可以繪製多彩多樣的廣告美術字體及特殊立體效果的圖片。 (9) 網頁設計 (Adobe Dreamweaver/FrontPage 2000) 這個課程教授如何設計網路上的廣告，本課程使用目前設計網路廣告最好的軟體FrontPage 以及 Flash 等。學生學完後可自行設計網頁。 (10) 演講簡報軟體 (Microsoft PowerPoint ) 這個課程學習如何利用軟體設計演講用的幻燈圖片。這些幻燈圖片可以按照你設定的時間在電腦上自動變換。 (11) 資料庫處理軟體 (Microsoft Access ) 這個課程教授如何設計一個運用軟體以適用於公司或機關特殊的用途。如果需要處理比試算表更複雜的大量資料或更進一步處理資料，你需要使用資料庫處理軟體來達成。本課程為進階課程，必須有深厚電腦基礎方可學習。 (12) 會計系統處理軟體 (SBT/Peachtree/Quickbook Accounting System) 這個課程是本公司強勢課程之一。課程包含薄記、分類帳、應收帳款、應付帳款、印採購單、發票、催帳單、資產負債表、損益表、現金流程表、庫存控制及管理、薪資扣稅計算、印支出及薪資支票等各類報表。 進階課程有固定資產折舊計算、服務業 (如律師) 時段計算、拷備公司資料等。本課程有完備書籍講義及進階就業訓練，可到達絕對專業的水準。( 16小時 360元 ?SBT or Peachtree, 8小時 280元 - Quickbook ) (13) 機械製圖 (AutoCAD ) 這個課程教授如何運用繪圖軟體精密得畫出精確的尺寸以供給工廠製作商品。本課程用AutoCAD畫製精準的機械原圖及預建房屋的建築圖供其工廠及建築商使用。深受專業人士喜愛。本課程教師為擁有加州註冊建築師執照並有十餘年經驗的專業老師。本課分青少年班及專業班，時數、學費及內容略不同。 (14) 照片處理軟體 (Adobe PhotoShop ) 這個課程教授如何運用影像處理的專業軟體PhotoShop可將數張相片做各種各樣的合併或刪改，甚至作一些以假亂真的照片，其應用變化無窮。從廣告設計到電影設計，各行各業都可運用。本課分青少年班及專業班，時數、學費及內容略不同。 (15) 專業排版 (Adobe PageMaker 6.5) 這個課程教授如何運用 Adobe PageMaker 製作專業水準的書籍多樣排版。 ( 8小時 280元 ?初級班 ) (16) QBASIC程式設計語言 QBASIC指令不多，語法簡單，易學易用，極適合中學及初學者入門課程。( 8小時 280元 ?成人及青少年班 ) (17) C++ 高級程式設計語言 C語言是一套多用途的通用性語言‧為近年來發展最快的程式語言‧它具有簡潔的運算式與極少的關鍵字(約30個左右)主體雖小但活力十足，能夠創造出令人驚嘆的效果‧ 從事系統程式設計者所必修。 (18) 電腦裝配維修班 (A+ Hardware Assembly and Maintenance) 這個課程介紹電腦每個組成零件以及如何安裝一部電腦包括CPU，暫存記憶體 Memory，硬碟，磁碟機，CD-ROM，聲效卡，Modem等。同時這個課程將運用簡單的例子教學生維修電腦的硬件和軟件‧ 每個學生會獨立裝2至3台電腦﹝最新機種Pentium 350、400﹞。 課程完畢之後，學生們可以馬上運用於技術工作上。
Class Location By Special Schedule :  N. Chandler Ave.,  Monterey Park, CA 91754 Appointment Needed : Tel. (626) 274-8555 Web Site : www.prosoftca.com   E-mail : bettytsangprosoft@yahoo.com