Computer Applications

This Microsoft training consists of five major programs: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Windows will be addressed along with the fundamental skills for the five programs. The entire training component consisting of introductory, intermediate, and advance courses can prepare individuals in the workplace with expert skills in Microsoft Office XP.

Microsoft Word

• This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental elements of Microsoft Word. Topics covered include Word interface along with the creation of documents and the use of Word Help. Concepts such as working with documents as well as document formatting, management and organization are also addressed.

Microsoft Outlook

• This course is designed to familiarize each student with the basics of Microsoft Outlook. Individuals will learn how to open and reply to e-mail messages, insert attachments in messages and schedule appointments in the Outlook Calendar.

Microsoft PowerPoint

• This course is designed to present the student with the skills to become proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint. The instructional methodology is practice-oriented where each individual will learn how create and modify presentations. Additional course topics include presentation graphics and animation along with slide show preparation.

Microsoft Excel

• This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental elements of Microsoft Excel. Topics include the Excel interface and navigation as well as how to create and format worksheets. Additional subject areas address creating formulas, copying, and inserting and deleting a range of cells.

Microsoft Access

• This course is designed to present the student with the fundamentals of Microsoft Access. Individuals are guided through the basics of access databases; emphasizing topics such as creating and modifying databases, and establishing relationships between tables.

Please see the Summer 2008 Catalog for course dates and times.