Computer Skills for the Business Office

West Contra Costa Adult Education

Instructor: Joann Miller/Computer Skills

Course Overview

Course Description

• Six Weeks – 24 meetings

• Monday through Thursday

• 9:00am to 1:00pm

• Develop computer MS Office Suite applications skills

Course Objectives

• Effective use of the computer in a business office setting

• Develop proficiency in MS Office applications

Word - Excel - PowerPoint - Outlook

• Using the Internet

Course Objectives(continued)

• Develop typing skills (40 wpm minimum)

• Send e-mail (with attachments)

• Prepare a resume and cover letter

• Perform job search

Daily Format

• Typing Exercises

• Lecture

• Hands On

exercises and

assignments

• OPAC

– Weekly Typing

Tests

– Computer Skills

Assessments

Requirements for Certification

• Cannot miss more than 4 classes

• Typing speed - 40 wpm with 90%

accuracy• Must complete 90% of exercises

assigned with minimum errors

• Class Participation

Orientation

• Thursday, Feb.11, 10am, Room 4

• Course overview• Expectations• Question & Answer

session• Meet the instructor

First Day of Class

Monday,

February 22, 2010

9:00 am

Room 4