Objectives: To provide students with basic software skills in the Microsoft Office Suite. Students learn to use these skills for personal use.

Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows

• Getting Started with Personal Computers
• Exploring Windows Operating System
• Managing Folders and Files
• Using Common Tools and Programs
• Customizing the Windows Desktop
• Browsing the Internet

Word: Level 1

• Creating a Document
• Editing Text
• Formatting Text
• Formatting Paragraphs
• Adding Tables
• Inserting Graphic Objects
• Controlling Page Appearance
• Proofing a Document
• Required Practice Lab

Excel: Level 1

• Creating a Basic Worksheet
• Performing Calculations
• Modifying a Worksheet
• Formatting a Worksheet
• Printing Workbook
• Managing Large Workbooks
Getting Started with PowerPoint
• Required Practice Lab

PowerPoint: Level 1

• Getting Started with PowerPoint
• Creating a Presentation
• Formatting Text on Slides
• Adding Graphical Objects to a Presentation
• Modifying Objects
• Adding Tables to a Presentation
• Inserting Charts in a Presentation
• Preparing to Deliver a Presentation
• Required Practice Lab

Outlook: Level 1

• Getting Started with Outlook
• Composing Messages
• Organizing Messages
• Managing Contacts
• Scheduling Appointments
• Scheduling Meetings
• Managing Tasks and Notes
• Required Practice Lab