COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND OFFICE SYSTEMS FOR SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

_{COURSE OBJECTIVES:}

• _{To introduce participants to Computer concepts/Skills and make them understand various MS office software applications, Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills.}
• _{Participants will also investigate Internet-based applications, working with email and learning how to browse the web.}
• _{Stimulate Participants to gain proficiency in modern office operations}

_{FOCAL POINTS}

• _{Identify and discuss the four main functions of computer hardware: input, processing, output, and storage.}
• _{Identify, describe and use communications and networking terminology and technology to include Internet operations and its uses to facilitate office operation.}
• _{Demonstrate searching, validation, and evaluation of information found online and in library databases.}
• _{Identify, discuss and use important categories of Microsoft Office application software ( comprehensive detail on MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access,) focusing on word processing, working with spreadsheets, database management, presentation graphics and file management.}
• _{Identify and discuss Decision Support Systems, Artificial Intelligence, agents, and emerging technology. (optional)}
• _{Identify and describe major hardware components}
• _{Describe the major operating system functions and demonstrate usage of operating system services to include: disk management, file management, and memory management.}
• _{Identify and discuss computer ethics and security issues}