I. OBJECTIVES

To provide Hands-on training and usage of Application packages such as MS-Word, MS-Excel, Ms-PowerPoint, MS-Access

II. CLASS CONTENT

First Year

A. How Office 2000 Works for You 

     Getting Started with Office 2000

B. Formatting Text and Paragraphs

     Applying Text and Language Tools

C. Designing Pages with Columns and Tables

     Using Graphics for Extra Impact

     Using Styles, Outlines, and Templates

D. Creating Merge Documents in word

     1. Creating and Distributing Word Forms

         Making Documents Easy to Use

     2. Using Word in a Workgroup

E. Creating and Printing Excel Worksheet

     1. Managing Data with Worksheets, Reference, and Functions

        Creating Easy-to-Understand Charts

     2. Using Custom and Special Formats

         Managing Data with Excel

     3. Linking and Proofing Tools

         Using Excel’s Workgroup Tools

F. Creating a Basic PowerPoint Presentation

     Formatting Slides and Text

     Objects, Transitions, and Animation

G. Planning a Database

     Creating the Database Structure

H. Creating and Using Forms

     Creating Reports

     Creating Queries

III. TEXTBOOKS

A. Required Text:

     Mastering Office 2000, Professional Edition

     by Gini Courter & Annette Marquis,

B. Supplementary Texts:

     TBA