Basic Office Software Skills

Issued by Santa Barbara City College

Participants learn to navigate computer screens, format text, create simple presentations and spreadsheets and organize a variety of work tasks. Note: *3 Required and 1 Elective. ******Certificate has been archived and updated. See Microsoft Office Skills I, II and III.

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Introduction to MS Word | CMPW NC051 This class is an introduction to Microsoft Word functions for document creation including entering text, revising, formatting, previewing, and printing. *Required
Basic Powerpoint | COMPW NC055 This course teaches students to turn facts, figures, and photos into a creative display of slides, outlines, graphs, and multimedia using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will learn the basics of presentation design and how to use templates, insert graphics, add animation, rehearse timings, and run and share a presentation. *Required
Introduction to MS Excel | CMPW NC063 This class is an introduction to basics concepts and characteristics of Microsoft Excel, including basics of creating a spreadsheet, using formulas and functions, creating charts, and using the database feature. *Required
Word Processing Basics for Beginners | CMPW NC050 Students will learn how to navigate the computer screen and compose and edit a short document. Class pace will allow students to become comfortable with the computer and editing techniques. *Elective
Basic Outlook | CMPW NC058 Students learn how to use Outlook for email and work task and calendar management to connect with colleagues, customers, family and friends. Topics include writing and searching email, organizing work tasks, and using the calendar to share information with others. *Elective
Basic Spreadsheets for Beginners | CMPW NC062 Class provides a slow-paced introduction to basic concepts and functions of Microsoft Excel. Topics include creating a spreadsheet, using formulas and functions and creating charts. *Elective