This course will cover the Microsoft products of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. It is intended to be a first course for those individuals seeking to learn the basics of Microsoft Office. Total time allotted for this class consists of a breakdown: Microsoft Word (3 hours), Microsoft PowerPoint (2 hours), and Microsoft Excel (3 hours). At the end of the class, the students will be able to compile and create professional documents and presentations.

Topics to cover include:

Microsoft Word

Gain familiarity with the menu items

Ability to use basic tools in creating a new Word document

Learn the Table of Contents feature

Create a document that includes a chart and/or images

Microsoft Excel

Learn the layout of a spreadsheet

Ability to use basic functions and formulas in compiling information

Create a spreadsheet that utilizes colors and borders

Design a chart using the information inputted into the spreadsheet

Microsoft PowerPoint

Attain familiarity with the menu items

Learn the basics of PowerPoint layouts and designs

Create a slideshow that utilizes basic animation schemes and transitions