Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VDCE-0001
Organization's ID:
40.00.01
Organization:
Virginia Department of Corrections
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
26 weeks (390 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Business Applications or Office Applications
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to gain a more advanced proficiency in keyboarding skills, gain proficiency in the configuration of operating systems and application software, and gain proficiency and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite software applications and its usage in the business environment. Students are also able to gain proficiency in navigating a networked or stand-alone system environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate understanding of basic computer networking terminology and concepts
  • Demonstrate understanding and utilization of basic operations and functions of spreadsheet software
  • Demonstrate understanding and utilization of presentation software
  • Identify and describe skills and techniques utilized in searching and applying for jobs, interviewing skills, and proper habits and behaviors suitable for the workplace
  • Identify key functional business aspects that a worker should know to succeed in the industry
  • Demonstrate keyboarding proficiency on the alphanumeric keyboard at a minimum rate of 55 wpm (words per minute) with accuracy
  • Demonstrate understanding and utilization of advanced features of Microsoft Word software
  • Create multipage professional business documents
  • Demonstrate understanding and utilization of basic database management and software
  • Demonstrate understanding and utilization of desktop publishing software
  • Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of software in a business setting
  • Create projects that require the integration of two or more software applications

General Topics:

  • Advanced word processing
  • Computer network concepts
  • Spreadsheet operations
  • Database management
  • Desktop publishing
  • Software installation, configuration, utilities
  • Presentation graphics
  • Employability skills
  • All aspects of the industry
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials