This course begins with computer hardware and operating system basics. Topics include standard keyboarding and mouse operations, software and desktop basics, Windows operating systems, and Internet navigation.

This course is designed to build speed and accuracy while learning basic word processing elements and document formatting techniques .

To work in a typical business office today, you will have to know scheduling, time management, filing, office equipment, customer service, telephone techniques and office organization.

Learn the basics of Word as you work with fonts, styles and tabs. Technique for enhancing and proofreading documents will be presented including bullets, numbered lists and page numbering. Also includes an introduction to desktop publishing.

Develop your desktop publishing skills using watermarks, graphics, callouts and specialized print options. Learn basic table design and formatting. Also includes development of online documents and very basic website development using Word.

Learn to create frequently used documents, long documents and technical documents. Practice using proofreading and automation features and explore the cooperation among Microsoft programs. Also includes discussion of customization.

You will learn the basics of Excel including creating, modifying, formatting and printing spreadsheets, working with basic formulas and function, and working with multiple spreadsheets.

You will learn how to create forms, charts and pivot tables; use advanced graphics and formatting techniques, and project and share worksheet data.

You will learn how to work with scenarios; create and sort databases and use database functions and filter; and create, edit and run macros.

A professional presentation can be created with a click of the mouse. You will be able to produce outstanding presentations using the multimedia effects in this program such as transitions, animation and sound.