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The Microcomputer Operator program is designed to prepare individuals for position related to Dictionary of Occupational Titles Code #213.362-010 Computer Operator: "Operates computer and peripheral equipment to process business or other data, according to operating instructions: Enters commands, using keyboard on computer terminal." |
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Course Description Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems and PC Basics - 30 hours Introduction to PC basics and Microsoft's® standard Window Operating Systems for IBM and IBM-compatible computers with focus on standard commands to set up systems, manage files and run software. Study of computer vocabulary related to the Microsoft® Windows operating system, as well as general computer hardware, software, and networking terminology. Microsoft® Word Core Skills (Word Processing) - 30 hours Hands-on experience including formatting, editing, saving, and printing letters, memos and other short documents, with an introduction to the spelling checker and use of the thesaurus. Includes learning streamlined. Introduces core skills in Word 2000: document creation, navigation, editing, formatting, creating tables and table appearance, and document creation for email and Web application. Help prepare students for Microsoft® Office User Specialist (MOUS): Microsoft® Word 2000 Core Exam. Microsoft® Excel Core Skills (Spreadsheets) - 30 hours Introduction to setting up formatted worksheets, using graphic objects, writing formulas, using functions, sorting and analyzing data, creating custom charts, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links, querying data, sharing workbooks with colleagues, publishing to the Web, and using file protection features. Helps to prepare student for Microsoft® Office User Specialist (MOUS): Microsoft® Excel 2000, Core Exam. Keyboarding Basics I & II - 30 hours Beginning keyboarding course covering the operation of the keyboard using the touch system and the development of correct techniques to interact more efficiently with desktop computers, computer terminals or electronic communication systems. Designed for independent skill learning. Keyboard study begins from first day of class, with at least one hour of typing per class day. Generally students need 60 hours for the keyboarding module with the goal of at least 40 WPM. Typing goals should be set every week and weekly progress reports are printed from the computerized typing program. Job Placement Assistance - 30 hours Course with emphasis on mock interviews, resume development, and Internet job search. Students are encouraged and assisted with their resume writing, after which these resume are posted on the Internet and also forward to potential employers.  |
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