Office Professional + QuickBooks

General Course Description

The Microsoft Office Professional Plus program teaches computer skills for students who would like to work in a professional office environment.  Whether students start with little to no experience, or already have a foundation to start from, this program will help them acquire the computer skills needed to be successful.  The emphasis of the curriculum is on job skills, but students are also prepared to pass examinations to become certified as Microsoft Office Specialists.  The course is instructor-led and includes hands-on exercises, practice tests, and optional typing instruction.  In addition to the core skills learned in Office Professional, this program adds 4 weeks of training in QuickBooks. The program is 22 weeks in length and students can usually start within a week or two.


Audience

Microsoft Office Professional Plus program is an ideal program for anyone who wishes to gain a basic understanding of computers, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and the Internet. This course is suited for novice computer users looking to acquire skills in order to gain successful entry into a professional office environment.

 

Prerequisites

Students must pass a test of basic skills.  It is not necessary for students to have had experience using computers, although it is helpful.


Acquired Skills

Students will learn valuable computer skills to prepare themselves for success in a variety of office positions.  They will learn multiple software programs and how these programs work together to accomplish job-related projects.  Students who successfully complete this program will often have skills superior to those of many office workers who have used computers for years, but who have never had the opportunity to take an intensive training program like this one.  Students are also prepared to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist examinations in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  These certifications can be the edge needed to get hired


Course Information

    Outlook 2007        Internet        Introduction to Computers    Windows
    Word 2007
    PowerPoint 2007     Publisher 2007      Access 2007      Excel 2007


Job Titles

        Office Assistant                      Payroll Assistant                 Accounts Payable Clerk

        Accounts Receivable Clerk        Executive Assistant             Office Manager         

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