Publication Details

Computer Skills for the Workplace
Price: $99.00
Business Focus: Basic Computer Literacy
Instructor: DavePaquin
Course Code: csw
Delivery Method: Instructor-led Online Course
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Course Overview:
Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. Employers seek and reward employees with the skills and knowledge to send messages across the country via e-mail; use a spreadsheet to create a graph and paste it into a report; add and edit data in a database; understand the implications of file sizes, memory limitations, and network arrangements; and recognize the function and features of modern computer components. Any job candidate who already possesses these skills will stand above those who do not.

This course is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. You will learn how to implement the powers of modern office software to work faster and more efficiently. We'll focus on practical application for software most common to the workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization.
Instructor Biography:
Dave Paquin has been teaching computer skills in the classroom for over 15 years. He holds a Master of Science degree in Training and Learning Technology and has extensive experience as a Human Resources manager.
Course Syllabus:
Lesson 1 Syllabus Overview: The Workplace Technology Solution
Lesson 2 Syllabus Windows: Using menus, shortcuts and desktop features
Lesson 2 Objective Understand the importance of computer skills in the workplace.
Lesson 3 Syllabus Windows: The Clipboard, Multi-tasking and Inputs
Lesson 3 Objective Maximize use of operating-system features to improve work performance.
Lesson 4 Syllabus Word Processing: Screen layout, Files and Page setup
Lesson 4 Objective Use advanced operating-sytem functions to improve your use of computers.
Lesson 5 Syllabus Word Processing: Tables and Lists
Lesson 5 Objective Create, edit, save, and print word-processor documents.
Lesson 6 Syllabus Spreadsheets: Page setup, Columns and rows, and Views
Lesson 6 Objective Use advanced word-processor functions to create workplace documents.
Lesson 7 Syllabus Spreadsheets: Toolbars, Data sorts, and Graphs
Lesson 7 Objective Create, edit, save, and print spreadsheets.
Lesson 8 Syllabus Email: Create and send, Ethics and etiquette and Tools
Lesson 8 Objective Use advanced word-processor functions to create workplace documents.
Lesson 9 Syllabus Databases: Tables, Forms, Reports, and Queries,
Lesson 9 Objective Use e-mail to increase work effectiveness.
Lesson 10 Syllabus Utilities: Viewing files, Compressing files, and Maintaining disks
Lesson 10 Objective Use databases in the workplace.
Lesson 11 Syllabus Data storage: Disks, Drives, CD's, Tapes, and RAM
Lesson 11 Objective Maximize performance by using utility programs.
Lesson 12 Syllabus Technology:: Resumes, Promotions, and Lifelong learning
Lesson 12 Objective Implement effective data-storage techniques.