The General Office Administration program will prepare you for work in today’s fast-paced, technologically savvy office. You will become proficient in office practices and software, enabling you to manage an office, receive visitors, build applications and write & file office correspondence.

The skills learned in this program can help you find a position in a company creating content management systems to keep track of their
clients and products; generating reports of various activities; operating office equipment; processing correspondence, both electronically and manually; performing minor bookkeeping tasks, and so much more.

Graduates of this course have a variety of career options, including becoming a Microsoft Office User Specialist. You could choose to be an office administrator or receptionist, an executive assistant or administrative assistant. Or, you could become a typist / word processing specialist. This program can also help you upgrade within your current office position by making you a leading expert on Microsoft Office.

Equipment
Full multimedia,Internet-ready computer that meets or exceeds the requirements of the newest industry-standard software; yours to keep on the successful completion of your program.

Software
Each General Office Administration student receives personally registered educational versions of the software required for this program, which includes Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Duration: 52 weeks, 1280 hours (Based on a 20-hour work week)

Week	Hours	Assignments	Exams	Subject
1-3	60	4	1	Computer Concepts & Communication
4-5	40	8	1	Windows
6-7	40	5	1	Internet Basics
8-13	120	6	1	Microsoft Word
14-19	102	6	1	Microsoft Excel
20-27	136	7	1	Microsoft Access
28-31	68	4	1	Microsoft PowerPoint
32	17	-	1	Microsoft Integration
33-39	119	4	1	Business Communications
40	17	6	1	Filing
41-52	204	14	1	Administrative Procedures
14-52	117	4	-	Keyboarding runs concurrently

Computer Concepts & Basic Communication 60 hours
Review basic English structures and learn proper professional communication skills. Learn key terminology and technology associated with computers, including computer hardware and software, file management and network technology.

Windows XP 20 hours We'll teach you the workings of the latest Windows operating system, including using the desktop, managing files and folders, and using the Windows Help & Support.

Internet Basics 40 hours Provides a step-by-step introduction to all aspects of the Internet. Topics covered include browsers, searching techniques, and email.

Word Processing: Word 120 hours You will learn how to create and format a wide variety of business documents from a simple business letter to a formal report, using columns, tables, bullet lists, and mail merge among other formatting tools; you will be able to embed objects from other applications, check spelling and grammar, and use tools to automate tasks.

Databases: Access 136 hours You will start with the fundamentals of creating a database, including defining a table structure, entering records and previewing tables. You will then advance to restructuring tables and using query statements to create reports. To finish this course, you will have the exciting challenge of building a case study database from start to finish.

Spreadsheets: Excel 102 hours You will learn basic calculations to complex financial and mathematical formulas using Excel. You will go from learning how to create and edit a worksheet to developing "real world" workbooks and charts for "companies." The focus will be on how indispensable spreadsheets are to accounting practices in today's businesses.

Presentations: Powerpoint 68 hours This course will provide you with the basic skills to produce effective presentations. Working with text and objects, you will also learn how to plan, define, create, and modify presentations and to create an on-screen slide show.

Keyboarding 117 hours This is an instructional program designed to give you a high degree of flexibility and success in meeting your goals for effective typing skills. The solid theoretical basis you will obtain with this course enables you to transfer your skills to any computerized business environment. Exercises are designed to help you achieve a speed of 50wpm by the end of the program.

Filing 17 hours You will learn the fundamentals of filing through a series of instructions, exercises, and quizzes using a mini filing system which simulates business documents that would be found in a professional office.

 

Microsoft Integration 17 hours Put your Microsoft Office skills to the test with a directed project simulating a real office task.

 

Business Communications 119 hours Learn the essentials of business communication demanded in the modern office environment. Focuses on training necessary to develop competence in each of the communication skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Develop flexible attitudes and special sensitivity to the effects of culture while learning to think critically.

 

Administrative Procedures 204 hours Learn to perform effectively as an administrative assistant with a focus on issues such as professionalism, time management, front-line reception, record-keeping and career advancement.

 

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