This six-week computer skills course taught by Joann Miller at West Contra Costa Adult Education aims to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The daily format includes typing exercises, lectures, hands-on practice assignments, and weekly typing tests. Students must maintain at least a 90% attendance rate, type 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy, and complete 90% of assignments with minimal errors to receive a certificate of completion and skills sheet documenting their proficiency at the end of the course.

1. Computer Skills for the Business Office West Contra Costa Adult Education Instructor: Joann Miller/Computer Skills Course Overview

2. Course Description Six Weeks – 24 meetings Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 1:00pm Develop computer MS Office Suite applications skills

3. Course Objectives Effective use of the computer in a business office setting Develop proficiency in MS Office applications Word - Excel - PowerPoint - Outlook Using the Internet

4. Course Objectives (continued) Develop typing skills (40 wpm minimum) Send e-mail (with attachments) Prepare a resume and cover letter Perform job search

5. Daily Format Typing Exercises Lecture Hands On exercises and assignments OPAC Weekly Typing Tests Computer Skills Assessments

6. Requirements for Certification Cannot miss more than 4 classes Typing speed - 40 wpm with 90% accuracy Must complete 90% of exercises assigned with minimum errors Class Participation

7. Typing Certificate At the end of 6 weeks students will receive…..

8. Certificate of Completion

9. Skills Sheet Indicates skills student demonstrates proficiency

10. Graduation! Celebration Certificate of Completion Following the last day of class!

11. Orientation Thursday, Feb.11, 10am, Room 4 Course overview Expectations Question & Answer session Meet the instructor

12. First Day of Class Monday, February 22, 2010 9:00 am Room 4