Computer Applications

Computer Applications provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge through our project-based testing, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Office. This guarantees that every certified user can prove they have the ability to command the full features and functionality of Microsoft Office, preparing them for future academic or workforce opportunities.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Recommended but not required: there are optional Microsoft certification exams that can be taken throughout the year for a student to earn their Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Exams are purchased in bulk and the exact cost of the certification exam is determined after the number of students who are in the course decide to pursue certification.

Homework Estimate

None

Major Concepts Covered

In-depth coverage of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Concepts include: • Create and manage documents (Word) • Format text, paragraphs and sections (Word) • Create tables and lists (Word) • Create and manage references (Word) • Insert and format graphic elements (Word) • Manage document options and settings (Word) • Design advanced documents (Word) • Create advanced references (Word) • Create cutoff Word elements (Word) • Create and manage worksheets and workbooks (Excel) • Manage data cells and ranges (Excel) • Create tables (Excel) • Perform operations with formulas and functions (Excel) • Create charts and object (Excel) • Typing/Keyboarding

Insider Information

This course is self-paced. Students who cannot work at their own pace and stay on task should not sign-up for the course. Students are expected to work on their Microsoft assignments daily even though they are working at their own pace. There is no outside work in the course, all material can be completed in class. Work is completed on a PC in the computer lab. Certifications (while not required for the course) can be listed on college transcripts and job applications. Certification exams take place on campus during class time and are offered via Certiport. Certification exams are official Microsoft Certification Exams.

Students who choose to take the optional exam (fee required) and pass the exam to earn certification, will receive honors credit for the course.