Seminars
Winter 2012 Training Classes
R&S Design is pleased to announce our Winter 2012 PDS Office Training Classes. The classes are two hours each and include time for Q&A. The classes will be held at the R&S Design office which is centrally located at 10 West Front Street, Media, PA. Easy to follow directions will be mailed to all attendees.
Most of the classes will focus on PDS Church Office although the topics discussed are applicable in Formation and School Office. This will be “hands-on” approach with each attendee provided a laptop. We want to offer these classes to as many as possible, so there is a limit of one laptop per person and two participants per church. We are limiting each class to seven participants to maximize effectiveness. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Class Descriptions and Dates can be found below. To sign up for a class, please use the link for the registration form. The completed form can be faxed to our office. Once we’ve received your registration, we will confirm the registration via email. If the class you are looking to take is full, we can place you on a waiting list. Provided there is enough interest in the class, we will schedule additional dates. Each class is $80 per attendee.
Click here for the Registration Form for 2012 Winter Classes
Space is limited so be sure to sign up for classes as soon as possible. If you have any questions contact Amy by email at amy@rsdesign.com or by phone at 610-357-9864.
Class 1 – Quick Postings and Processes – this class will focus on using the Quick Posting and Processes that are built into Church Office. These options allow you to enter the same or similar pieces of information for multiple families or members at the same time. Learn how to quickly enter sacramental information and how to update your ministry lists without going to each individual member. This class will be offered on January 26 at 10:00 am.
Class 2 – Analysis Reports – this class will focus on looking at the big picture. We will go through the Financial Analysis reports section along with the statistical reports for families and members. We’ll also work with the Dashboard section to capture statistical data. This class will be offered on January 26 at 1:00 pm.
Class 3 – Intro to Church Office – this class will focus on getting started in Church Office. We will go over basic data entry for families, members and contributions. Also, time will be spent learning how to find families and members and correct or update information. We will look at some basic procedures such as maintaining keyword lists, backing up data and loading updates. This class will be offered February 16 at 10:00 am.
Class 4 – Stewardship Library of Reports – this class will focus on the Stewardship Library of Reports. These reports combine time, talent and treasure information. There are letters, sign up sheets and analysis reports already waiting to be used. This class will be offered February 16 at 1:00 pm.
Class 5 – Intermediate Reporting in Church Office – this class will go beyond using standard reports in the program. We will look at creating your own reports with the built in wizards, customizing existing reports, using more complex selections, saving selections for future use and organizing your reports. This class is suitable for regular users of the program, not for beginners. This class will be offered March 15 at 10:00 am.
Class 6 – Tuition – this class will focus on rolling over the current year, setting up, maintaining and billing school or religious education tuition. The class will use Church office but works the same in Church, Formation or School Office. We will look at how to use terms and rates, post payments, use EFT options and run reports. This class will be offered March 15 at 1:00 pm.
Class 7 – Communicating in Church Office – this class will focus on using Church Office to communicate with your parishioners. We will look at how to best store communication info like addresses, phone numbers and email. We will also discuss how to setup groups of families for reporting purposes. The class will also look at creating letters, emails and mailing labels. Finally, we will look at how to track our communications with parishioners. This class is suitable for beginners or regular users of the program. This class will be offered April 19 at 10:00 am.
Class 8 – Financial Reports – this class will focus on learning how to create a financial statement in the Church Office program. We will also look at creating other financial reports and utilizing existing reports for regular contribution funds and pledge drive or tuition funds. This class will be offered April 19 at 1:00 pm.
Click here for the Registration Form for Winter 2012 Classes