Computer Technology
Program Overview:
These competency-based computer courses are designed to initially introduce students to the basic principles of the Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Gmail through the Computer Essentials course. Once students have completed this course, they have the option to take courses that have an in-depth study of Word and/or Excel in order to be certified as Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS).
Course Title: Computer Essentials (80 Hours)
Brief Course Description:
Basic computer fundamentals using the latest software in Operating Systems, Word processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations. Emphasis will be placed on virtual communication platforms such as Email, Zoom and other online applications
Cost of Tuition: Free
Cost of books and supplies: Free
Financial Aid may be available: See Advisor
Course Prerequisites: STEP Orientation
Reading assessment | CASAS GOALS reading score of 228
Math Assessment | No
Step Orientation | Yes
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Course Title: Microsoft Office Specialist [MOS]/1: Word (CORE/Expert Levels - 90 Hours)
Brief Course Description:
Designed to meet the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification requirements. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in two levels of Word training-core and expert. Emphasis is placed on working with texts, paragraphs, and documents, as well as file management, use of tables, and working with pictures and charts for the core level. The expert level emphasizes working with paragraphs and documents, using tables, working with pictures and charts, using mail merge and advanced features.
Cost of Tuition: Free
Cost of books and supplies: Under $100
Financial Aid may be available: See Advisor
Course Prerequisites: Completion of Computer Essentials
Reading assessment | Not applicable
Math Assessment | Not applicable
Step Orientation | Not applicable
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Course Title: Microsoft Office Specialist [MOS]/2: Excel (CORE/Expert Levels - 90 Hours)
Brief Course Description:
Designed to meet the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification requirements. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in two levels of Excel training–core and expert. Emphasis is placed on working with cells and files, formatting worksheets, page setup and printing, working with worksheets and workbooks and using charts and objects for the core level. The expert level emphasizes the use of templates and multiple workbooks, formatting numbers, printing workbooks, working with toolbars, using macros, displaying and formatting
Cost of Tuition: Free
Cost of books and supplies: Under $100
Financial Aid may be available: See Advisor
Course Prerequisites: Completion of MOS/1: Word
Reading assessment | Not applicable
Math Assessment | Not applicable
Step Orientation | Not applicable
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Maintenance Supervisor (LAUSD): Computer Essentials Practices (60 Hours)
Brief Course Description:
Basic computer fundamentals using the latest software in Operating Systems, Word processing, Spreadsheets and Presentations. Emphasis will be placed on virtual communication platforms such as Email, Zoom and other online applications.
Cost of Tuition: Free
Cost of books and supplies: Free
Financial Aid may be available: See Advisor
Course Prerequisites: Candidates must be employed with LAUSD as a Building and Grounds worker or Plant Manager. Also, STEP orientation, without reading/math tests, is required.
Reading assessment | Not applicable
Math Assessment | Not applicable
Step Orientation | Not applicable
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