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First Choice/Your Choice offers personalized computer software training and support programs to businesses through group training classes, one-on-one computer coaching, and tele-coaching (phone support). Training is provided at customer locations and partner classroom facilities throughout the Chicago area.

First Choice/Your Choice offers professional, hands-on computer instruction in:

  • Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP
  • Microsoft Office 97, 2000, XP: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
  • ACT! (contact management)
  • FileMaker Pro (database)
  • And more...

Norma Kaplan, President of First Choice/Your ChoiceNorma Kaplan, President

As a software trainer and personal computer coach, Norma Kaplan brings her commitment to excellence to her work, combining her years of corporate experience in computers, training, and administration to fit her clients' business needs, increase their efficiency, and bolster their bottom lines.

She founded First Choice/Your Choice in 2001 to support businesses confronted by the promise and challenge of today's computer systems. Her expertise ranges from using databases to expand sales and increase overall efficiency to more improved production of administrative reports and marketing materials.


"It's impossible to know everything about software -- unless the person is like Norma, with her years of experience. It's so nice to have her as our computer security blanket. Her tips and insights are always 'ah-ha's'."

Tom Myers, President
Homeowner Services, Inc.


Credentials

  • BS in Management and Business
  • AA in Computer Programming
  • Microsoft Office User Specialist Certification
  • Adjunct Faculty at Oakton Community College
  • Toastmasters, CTM
  • Certificate of Award from the Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (CCASTD), Human Resource Development Institute
  • A leader in the CCASTD community, Norma is currently President-Elect 2008

Ms. Kaplan has instructed classes through The Business Institute of Oakton Community College, Micro Center Education, Office of Applied Innovations, Harper College Corporate Business Solutions, and The People's Resource Center of DuPage County.

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