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C.C., Office Software Applications Technical Certificate
Certificate Type: CC
Major Code: OSA - CC
CIP: 0507060301
The program is designed to prepare students to work with many different software applications.
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| OST1100C | Microcomputer Keyboarding I
Students in this course will master the keyboard by touch. Business letters, reports, envelopes, labels and memos are taught using Microsoft Word. This course is for students with little or no keyboarding experience. | 3 |
| OST2335C | Business Communication
This course develops effective oral and written business communication skills to create successful human relations. Communication skills are taught in the four language areas: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Studies include grammar, proofreading, editing and business communication composition. | 3 |
| OST2713C | Microsoft Word I
Basic keyboarding skills required. Students will learn to process, edit and format text and paragraphs; to use headers, footers, sections, styles, templates and writing tools and print and manage files. In addition, students will learn to use advanced formatting features, graphics, mail merge and tables. | 3 |
| OST2794 | Internet Research for Business
This course is a business-oriented Internet class which covers all of the major access routes for using resources on the Internet including e-mail, Telnet, e-mail groups, discussion and the World Wide Web. Also covered will be the legal, ethical and social issues involving the use of the Internet and Internet files. The class will focus on finding and using the business resources available on the Internet. Web page authoring software will be introduced. Students will gain experience building and modifying Web sites. All class work will be done through the Internet. | 3 |
| OST2821C | Microsoft Publisher
This course is designed to teach the concepts, terminology and principles of digital publishing using Microsoft Publisher. Students will develop the skills necessary to create flyers, newsletters, brochures, information sets, business cards, business forms and tables and a Web site. | 3 |
| OST2826C | Microsoft PowerPoint
Students will learn to create, modify, customize and deliver a PowerPoint slide presentation. Students will also create presentations using drawing objects, charts and templates. They will prepare speaker notes, add sound or import from other sources and use delivery and navigation tools. | 3 |
| OST2836C | Microsoft Access
Students will learn a relational database management system to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports. Additional topics will include subforms, crosstab queries, PivotTables, PivotCharts and dynamic Web pages. Students will also learn how to import and export data with other software programs. Emphasis is placed on the management of electronic files. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| OST2852C | Microsoft Excel
The purpose of this course is to provide students hands-on training using Excel for business, professional and personal use. The student will gain an in-depth understanding of a spreadsheet program. The student will create, edit and format spreadsheets and graphs; work with formulas and functions; sort, filter and subtotal data lists and create and edit macros. | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
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| CGS2100C | Office Applications
This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| OST1108C | Building Typing Speed
This course is a continuation of OST 1100C, Microcomputer Keyboarding I. Students learn to prepare tables, reports, letters and memos using Microsoft Word. Computerized diagnostic tests identify individual weaknesses at various levels of proficiency in keyboarding. Alphabetic, numeric and speed drills improve keyboarding accuracy. | 3 |
| OST1355C | Records Management and Legal Implications
This course is a study of the principles of effective management for paper-based, electronic and image records systems. Emphasis is placed on the systematic control of the life cycle of all records. Students will learn the basic legal background requirements for the release, retention and storing of records and laws regulating the management of such records. Principles of cost, efficiency and performance are covered as related to the management of all records. Students will also learn how to manage files on their electronic storage device. Career opportunities in records management are included. | 3 |
| OST2402C | Administrative Office Procedures
This course is a capstone course where students apply skills and knowledge in an administrative assistant position. Problem-solving, initiative and creativity are applied in a simulated office situation using a networked computerized system. | 3 |
| OST2717C | Microsoft Word II
Students will learn advanced principles and functions of Microsoft Word. The student will prepare complex documents, using mail merge, sort, math and table functions, graphics, styles and columns. Emphasis is placed on editing and revising skills in the creation of documents. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 27 |
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