Preparatory Computer Skills

¨ Parts and Terminology

¨ Basic Mouse Operation

¨ Basic Keyboard Operation

¨ Using Simple programs such as Paint and Notepad

¨ Basics of Saving and Opening a file

Beginner Computer Skills

¨ Basic Computer Vocabulary and Understanding

¨ Intro to Internet and E-mail use

¨ Simple Editing and Formatting

¨ Resumes, Cover Letters and Job Searching Fundamentals

Fundamentals of File Management

¨ Saving, moving, deleting, finding files

¨ Organizing information

¨ Using Windows Explorer

Fundamentals of MS Word

¨ Advanced Word Processing - More on Formatting

¨ Letters, Resumes, Memos, Newsletters etc.

¨ Using ClipArt and Graphics

¨ Tables and Columns

Fundamentals of MS Excel

¨ Mathematic Calculations

¨ Spreadsheets and Accounting

¨ Database basics

Fundamentals of PowerPoint

¨ Presentations, “Slide Shows”

¨ Multimedia (Sound, Motion, Video)

Collaborating with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

¨ Use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint together

¨ Link Files

¨ Mail Merge

Resume Writing and Development

¨ What to include and what NOT to include

¨ Cover letters 101

¨ Job Objectives

Interviewing Skills

¨ Determining what employers are seeking

¨ Answering difficult questions

¨ Presenting yourself professionally

Financial Management using MS Excel

¨ Creating a budget using Microsoft Excel

¨ Prioritizing expenses

¨ Taking control of your financial situation

Career Path Development

¨ Creating a career plan based on your desires and needs

¨ Finding employment and educational opportunities

¨ Solidifying your future plans

…and many, many more.