Program Description

This 480 Clock hour program requires the completion of 16 weeks (days) or 16 weeks (evenings) of study. This program familiarizes students with fundamental PC, MS Office and accounting skills for an entry level position as an office clerk/administrative assistant.

Program Objectives

This program is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to perform office administration duties utilizing a personal computer and various MS Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and also prepare letters and emails via the Internet.

Occupational Objectives

Graduates of the program may qualify for entry-level positions as an Office Receptionist or Administrator in a business office setting. Licensure Goal/Requirements: None

Program Length/Class Hours

6 hours a day, 5 days a week, 16 weeks, 480 hours

Module Title:		Total	Lecture	Clinical/Lab
		Hours	Hours	Hours
Module ACA	Introduction to Computers	50	30	20
Module BCA	Word Processing and Keyboarding	50	20	30
Module CCA	Microsoft Windows Operating System	60	30	30
Module DCA	MS Word	90	30	60
Module ECA	MS Excel	90	40	50
Module FCA	MS Power Point	50	20	30
Module GCA	Introduction to the Internet	50	20	30
Total		480	200	280

 

Module Description:

Module ACA Introduction to Computers – Students will learn full working knowledge of a PC in a MS Windows environment, and learn how to operate MS Office programs.

Module BCA Word Processing and Keyboarding – Students will learn keyboarding skills and techniques to improve keyboarding speed.

Module CCA Microsoft Windows Operating System – Student will learn common MS Windows tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and how to access the Internet. Students will also learn how to navigate the Windows interface, customize the computers desktop, and work with the file system. Versions are updated as needed based on the needs of the marketplace and business office market penetration.

Module DCA MS Word – Students will learn how to use MS Word on a PC including how to create, store and mange documents. Students will also learn how to use various styles, formats and insert images onto a document.

Module ECA MS Excel – Student will learn how to create spreadsheets along with assigning particular functions to individual cells, including adding graphs, text and numerous data entry functions associated with spreadsheets.

Module FCA MS Power Point – Students will learn the basic functions of the Power Point software including how to create slides and insertion of text and graphics.

Module GCA Introduction to the Internet – Students will learn how to sign-on to an Internet connection on a PC, and will also learn search engine, email and upload/download protocols.

Course Materials/Equipment: Laptop computer, MS Office software, Learning Microsoft Office, Deluxe Edition (textbook available in English only)

Requirements for Graduation: Students must pass a final exam with a score of 70%, “D” grade or better, along with a minimum of 70% of the total scheduled program hours attended, to be considered for graduation. Internship/externship not required.