This certificate program prepares individuals for careers in fields requiring use of computers. The program emphasizes keyboarding and computer operations necessary for successful employment. It provides concentrated training for students desiring to progress in their occupation or who want to gain more technological understanding.
Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use.
Topics include computer terminology, introduction to the windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases. Keyboarding Provides an introduction to the effective and efficient use of electronic machine keyboards. Topics include touch-typing skills, text formatting and manipulation, and function key usage. Manual dexterity is developed using microcomputers and machine driven exercises. BUS 108 Word Processing Emphasizes an intensive use of word processing equipment to create and revise mailable documents or reports from rough copy and straight copy.