Building off of Accounting 1, this course covers the basics of a double entry accounting system. Topics include assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, debits and credits, journal entries, ledger accounts, posting, balancing accounts, preparing a trial balance, and preparing payroll. Prerequisite: Accounting 1.

Building off of Accounting 1, this course covers the basics of a double entry accounting system. Topics include assets, liabilities, owner’s equity, debits and credits, journal entries, ledger accounts, posting, balancing accounts, preparing a trial balance, and preparing payroll. Prerequisite: Accounting 1.

Building from Accounting 2, this course teaches students about the use of special journals, uncollectible accounts receivables, plant assets and depreciation, inventory, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, distribution of dividends, preparing worksheets, financial statements, and end of fiscal period entries for a corporation. Same textbook used from Accounting 1 and 2. Prerequisite: Accounting 2 and a basic computer course (or familiarity with computers).

A hands-on introduction to the world's most popular photo-editing program. Learn basic skills for retouching, cropping, resizing and compositing images. Also covered are how to export to popular formats for web and print, understanding image resolution and more.

This class will introduce students to architecture drawing utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD). Students will learn about architectural design and basic framing techniques, building codes and construction practices. Students will create various types of 2D drawings used in developing a set of residential house plans. Prerequisite: AUTOCAD 1 or other CAD experience

For those who want to be an Education Technician or pursue teaching. Course content covers classroom behavior management and methods for creating a safe learning environment through case study analysis, writing, discussion and role plays. Students will learn about how Education Technicians work with teachers. This course is part of the Education Academy Certificate Program. Prior approval is required. For information or an application packet contact Sally Sutton: 874-8155 or suttos@portlandschools.org Online Registration is not available for this course. It may be subject to certain prerequisites or inventory requirements. Please contact PAE in person or by phone (874-8155) to discuss the requirements for this course or for more information.

Designed for inexperienced students, this introductory class provides participants with the basics of computers, including email and Internet usage. Course also covers Facebook and Skype, and provides plenty of time for students to practice. No computer experience necessary. By the end, students will be able to upload photos to Facebook or create an album.

This hands-on course covers the core competencies of organizational and technical support for medical computer software records, the type used in a healthcare facility. Course topics include medical record content and format, techniques for filing, maintenance and acquisition of health information, and processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to healthcare services, all of which is done with EHR computer software. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. The price of this course does not include a book fee of $108.00.