This course provides students with essential skills and knowledge in business computing applications. It covers key IT concepts and practical applications relevant to today’s business environment, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. No prerequisites are required. Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to apply for prior learning credit through CCRI’s Department of Business and Professional Studies.
Learn to:
- Use word-processing software to format document, texts and paragraphs, pictures, tables, and charts
- Use word-processing software to create reports and mailings while collaborating with others
- Use spreadsheet software to format cells, use formulas and functions, and work with pivot tables to extract detailed data in order to draw conclusions
- Use spreadsheet software to format work sheets, manage the workbook, and add charts
- Use database software to create tables, forms, and reports
- Use database software to work with queries and analyze information
- Use presentation software to create slides with content and graphics, appropriate backgrounds, and effective use of typefaces and point size
- Use presentation software to create and deliver a presentation
This course meets in person at Woonsocket Education Center twice a week in the spring semester.
