Introduction to Office Skills

Course Content Core Subjects (Choose FOUR): • Computer Keyboard Skills – Learn how to touch type accurately, using the correct keyboard technique. AND/OR – • Keyboard Speed Development – Develop your typing speed to improve productivity using graded copying exercises and timed dictations. A number of stages are available of up to 70 wpm. • Windows XP – Learn the basic principles of the Windows XP Operating System. • Microsoft Word – Learn word processing skills to a good business standard. This will enable you to create professional looking documents, produce tables, insert pictures and more. • Microsoft Word Expert – Learn advanced word processing skills including mail merge, creating graphs, creating and running macros, creating an index, table of contents and much more. • Microsoft Excel – Learn spreadsheet skills to a good business standard. This course will enable you to create a spreadsheet, enter data, formulas and functions, create charts and more. • Microsoft Outlook – Learn how to share, manage and schedule information electronically. • Communication at Work – Learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace using verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand the principles and structure of written communication. • Health and Safety Essentials – Learn health and safety essentials, fire safety, manual handling, workstation safety and basic first aid. • Basic Book-keeping – Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of book-keeping. Learn how to maintain a cash book, petty cash book and reconcile a bank statement. Please discuss the options with your Course Advisor.