Essentials Technology Course for Office Skills and pre-Diploma Course (50 hours) ($350)

The Main Purpose of this course

The main purpose of this 50 hours course is to teach users on how NOT to be alien to information technology that surrounds them especially with the advent of mobile technology. The main aim is also for users to be effective in their jobs and contribute value to the business, users need at least a minimal grasp of information technology. Exactly what they need to know varies greatly from environment to environment. But in most organizations, they should at least be able to understand and follow certain computing best practices, including how to effectively to report problems that they faced when using computers, how to safeguard their data, how to operate computers, how to use effective application software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations & etc function. This course is not an "upgrade" course for people who already know some knowledge of Technology by heart. Even if you're new to technology and don't know a megabyte from a turtle dove, you'll do just fine. And this course will also prepare you for the next step; Diploma In Interactive Media that are more practical based and someone whom are familiar with using the computer.

Prerequisites: Nil for all modules

Certification: Upon completion, student will get a certificate of Completion from AEC.

Todays Computer

• Different types of Computer
• Computer Peripherals and using keyboard, mouse etc
• Digital Camera / Mobile phone to PC Operations
• CD / DVD Burner
• Some recommended configurations and housekeeping
• Top 10 best practices when you change your PC
• Different types of Software for computers
  • Windows XP OS : Desktop, My Computer, Network, Control menu, file & folder operations & calculator, media player, setting system information, etc. Also covered here are Windows Vista, what to expect
  • Printing Software: Student will be taught on how printing software works & printer management.
  • Anti Virus: Student will be introduced to various leading anti virus software company. How this company antivirus software module has grown over time to include many modules due to more threats than only anti virus. Student will also be shown the Management of one of the antivirus software demo version.

Internet

Student will learn the Internet and its advantages and disadvantages, its impact on society and etc. Student will learn about the

• Internet Services
• Web browser like IE, Netscape etc
• Web Mail
• Search Engine like Yahoo, Goggles, Ask.com etc
• Chatting
• Blog
• Web page/Home page
• Internet music/video
• Singapore National Library system
• Email Software

These days, e-mail is used by just about everyone. Unfortunately, a lot of users out there don't use it right, flirting with security risks, consuming excessive bandwidth, and practicing lousy etiquette.

These basic usage guidelines, encompassing things like virus protection, e-mail scams, attachments, and forwarding practices, will help safeguard your organization and teach your users how to handle their e-mail responsibly. Topics covered will be

• What is email?
• What is the popular email software?
• Advantages of email
• Manage your inbox
• Compose message
• Proper use of CC & BCC
• Attachment
• etc

Duration: 9 hrs

Course Work : Students will be tested on

• Use the internet to search for 5 items
• Some aspect of email operations
• How to create, rename & delete files & folders, create shortcut
• What to do in anti virus software

Word Processing

MS Word. The aim of this module is to teach students the basic of word processing program up to intermediate level - professional working level.

Duration: 15hrs

Course Work : Students will be tested on

• 4 pages of document writing with some basics settings like bolding, italics, paragraphing, line spacing, insert graphics, table, ordered list, numbering & etc

Spreadsheet

MS Excel : The aim of this course is to teach students the basic knowledge of using spreadsheet program up to intermediate level - professional working level. MS Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet program. You will learn basic and intermediate excel and we have compile some very popular practical, time-saving excel tips that will help you make quick work of many common and not-so-common Excel tasks. From data entry and cell formatting to currency conversion and workbook sharing, users of all levels can improve their Excel skills with these valuable tech tips.

Duration: 12hrs

Course Work : Students will be tested on

• Producing Charts with sales tables
• Customizing their workspace
• Editing layout
• Some formulas

Presentation

PowerPoint. The aim of this module is to teach students The aim of this course is to teach students the basic knowledge of using spreadsheet program up to intermediate level - professional working level. It shows student the important of presentation and at the same time students have the opportunity to learn about the best presentation and most widely used presentation software: powerpoint. Students will learn basic powerpoint like creating simple slides, saving powerpoint slides, saving powerpoint slides for presentation purpose against for future editing and etc up to Simple animation can make PowerPoint slide shows sizzle, create custom design templates, creating PowerPoint presentations that reach out, take advantage of PowerPoint's notes feature, creating a series of click-activated instructions, adding the company logo to your PowerPoint slides and enhance your slide presentations by recording an audio background.

Integration between Words, Excel & PowerPoint

Student will learn how to integrate data from these 3 popular application programs to produce an effective and professional report. Student will learn about

• How to integrate data types (eg text, number, graphics, audio & video) into a single product and to format the product into a useful single application for professional presentation.

Duration: 14hrs

Course Work : Students will be tested on

• Producing a presentation slides for an Organization on a given subject