Students are introduced to the use of computers in the business environment. Topics covered include word processing, presentation graphics and spreadsheets. Computer concepts including software and data communications are covered at the intermediate level.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Document formatting using character, paragraph, and document styles and templates
- Managing lists and inserting tables
- Inserting and formatting graphic objects
- Navigating the Excel user interface, using Excel commands and entering cell data
- Performing calculations, formatting and modifying worksheets
- Printing and managing workbooks
- Creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations using slide view, outline view, and templates
- Inserting, modifying and formatting text, graphics, audio and video on slides
- Preparing presentation materials for delivery and export, including notes pages and handouts
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
Methods for assessing prior learning may include exams, portfolios, interviews, and other evaluations.
Please contact the Department for details. If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect an ‘S’ grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations
See VCC’s D.3.5 Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Policy and Procedures for more information.
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.