cOMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING

Length:          8 – 12 weeks.    

Criteria:         Understand written and verbal instructions at a grade 6 level.

Objective:     This program provides hands-on computer training where the participant learns how to prevent computer related strain and/or injury while focusing on elementary to intermediate word processing skills.  An overview of additional software programs included based on individual performance levels.

COMPONENTS

  Word Processing

Mavis Beacon (Keyboarding)

Microsoft Word, Basic or Intermediate

• Achieve keyboarding skills and learn correct typing techniques. Create text-based documents, edit and format documents while learning to execute the most popular functions from formatting to using tables and graphs

  Database Programs

Microsoft Access, Basic or Intermediate

Maximizer Database Manager

• Learn to organize, retrieve and share information using the database management system.

Spreadsheet Applications

Microsoft Excel, Basic or Intermediate

• Create personal, business or financial data using worksheets. Also learn calculations using built-in functions as well as creating charts

Presentations

  Microsoft PowerPoint, Basic or Intermediate

• Create exciting presentation using attention-grabbing slides, animations and multi-media functions

 E – Mail

  Microsoft Outlook

• Correspond and learn how to manage and organize e-mails; schedule appointments and store personal information