Program Overview

The Computer Operations courses were designed to introduce students to the Microsoft (MS) Office software suite. The MS Office Suite is a collection of applications produced by MS and bundled together to provide a common user interface throughout each application. Each software enables users to create, format, revise, collaborate, and share files quickly across multiple devices. The MS Office applications that are covered in the courses include Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. In addition, aside from learning the MS Office Suite, students will also obtain soft skills (i.e., customer service, résumé preparation, proper interviewing techniques), computer terminology, concepts & history throughout their training.

The competencies in all of the following courses are aligned with the California High School Academic Content Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS 1: FOUNDATIONS

This course is the first in a series of four courses, appropriate for students of all career pathways. Students are provided a comprehensive understanding of basic computing and the Windows 10 operating system. 

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Microcomputer Applications 1: Word Processing (90 Hours)
Brief Course Description: This competency-based course is the first in a sequence of five courses designed for computer operation. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic computer operation. It includes an introduction, safety and ergonomics, computer ethics and security, computer hardware and media storage, computer software, operating systems, and virus protection, word processing introduction, file management, the Internet, editing, formatting, graphics, borders, and shading, themes, styles, and templates, tables, citations and references, mail merge, employability skills, and résumé preparation.