What are some valuable computer skills to aquire these days?

I am considering taking some classes during the summer so I can get a better job. FYI, I know the usual MS office applications (ie., Excel, Word, Ppoint, Access). I also know Photoshop and Dreamweaver. All at an intermediate level at best. In addition to this I have a Marketing degree (BA).

I apologize for being vague but I am not certain what area I would like to go into. I was considering Graphic design. Perhaps you can advise on this too.

Thanks for your input all!

Answers:
al be very honest with you ....
if u only study graphic design, then u will only be able to do that side of computers.... if u study IT tech or engineer? ul benefit alot more , through jobs and self employment, its all what u sated above plus the insides of pc's.. troubleshooting ... memorie, building a pc from scratch, what every connector there is out there and where they go, i myself are halfway through both courses through microsoft and trust me? ul be better of for it .... if u can do all that? ul be able to do the web design anyway without sitting a course for it.... good luck and wish u all the best....
Mail merge (involves both Excel and Word). You'd be amazed how many people have no idea how to use this, and how incredibly useful it can be. Become a master at mail merge and admins and execs will worship at your feet.

Even more important is Outlook. Learn the Intermediate and Advanced features of the Outlook mail, contact, and calendar systems. This is essential to any business environment.

Access isn't widely used anymore; some companies depend heavily on it, some don't bother with it at all.

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