Course Details

Keyboarding I introduces you to the computer keyboard and is designed to help you develop proper keyboarding techniques with an emphasis on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy to a minimum job-market level of 40 wpm. During this course, you will be given intensive skill building practice using drills and timed tests.

This course prepares students to perform basic business math calculations using the touch method on the 10-key calculator and a spreadsheet application. These calculations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, and combining operations. Attention will be given to speed and accuracy on the 10-key and basic spreadsheet formulas.

In this course, students will learn essential skills needed to successfully use a computer in school and at work. They will learn how to maneuver within the Windows environment through hands-on activities, including launching programs, working with Windows and the taskbar to enable multitasking, customizing the desktop, managing files, learning to use both a USB drive and the cloud for file storage, and finally, students will learn how to use the Internet to efficiently search for information on the Web and send and receive email.

In this course students will learn essential skills needed to successfully use a computer in school and at work. Students will be introduced to the essential spreadsheet features needed to create worksheets by entering and editing data. They will also learn to format worksheets and will explore the use of formulas, functions, and charts.

Word Processing I focuses on basic word processing features used in creating and managing business documents in Word. You will create new documents, as well as modify existing documents. You will practice formatting text, paragraphs, and sections to create professional business documents. You will practice enhancing those documents by inserting and customizing visual elements, such as, tables, lists, shapes, SmartArt graphics, and images. You will also use the reference options to organize and improve readability with endnotes, footnotes, citations, and captions. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam for Word.

Email Applications focuses on basic email features used in creating, sending, and receiving email messages in Outlook. Practical business applications involving managing email messages, contacts, tasks, notes, and journal entries, as well as using the calendar features, will be covered. Successful completion of this course prepares you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Outlook 2019 exam.

Business English emphasizes essentials of business English. Throughout this course, you will study writing, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.

Students in this course will develop the skills and attitudes necessary to build strong customer relations and provide outstanding customer service in a diverse workplace serving a diverse population. Students will be able to define exceptional customer service and identify the benefits of both internal and external service environments. Students will also complete a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis relates to developing a customer service strategy. This course covers how time, stress, and anger management relate to customer service.

Introduction to Sales provides a knowledge and understanding of the career opportunities in the sales industry. Students will learn the ethics involved in sales, how to approach and sell to different personality types, and the basics of using customer relationship management (CRM) software.

This course is an introduction to basic accounting principles for all students including those who do not plan to pursue a career in accounting. It provides step-by-step guidance on completing each stage in the accounting cycle. The course includes a comprehensive capstone project that will assess students’ ability to evaluate, record, and understand transactions and financial statements.

Workplace Success is designed to help students develop essential work habits and attitudes as well as human-relation skills needed to maintain gainful and satisfying employment. Topics include common challenges faced in the workplace, such as presenting yourself professionally, developing a professional work ethic, developing interpersonal skills, navigating office politics successfully, and planning and managing your career.

Keyboarding II is designed to help you develop proper keyboarding techniques with an emphasis on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy to a minimum job-market level of 60 wpm. During this course, you will be given intensive skill building practice using drills and timed tests.

Google Drive examines the features and uses of Google Drive applications using a hands-on approach. During this course, you will explore the uses of Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Google Drawings. You will create documents, pie charts, forms, sheets, and drawings using the various application found in Google Drive.

Spreadsheets I introduces basic spreadsheet functions and applications using Microsoft Excel. You will practice creating, formatting, and managing worksheets and charts. You will also work with data and use formulas, functions, analysis tools, and management techniques. Successful completion of this course prepares you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Core exam.

Database applications focuses on the design and creation of databases and introduces the application of database capabilities for information management and data manipulation. Students will practice designing, creating, manipulating, extracting, and presenting data using Microsoft Access. This course further provides students with more advanced skills in database design and creation, data extraction and presentation, database relationships, and data interconnectivity. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam for Access.

Sales Techniques and Presentations emphasizes the necessary skills to create and execute an effective sales pitch in different sales environments. Students will practice determining customer needs and overcoming objections when selling. Students will demonstrate fundamental selling techniques and negotiations required for success in sales. Students will also develop the necessary skills to deliver an effective presentation.

QuickBooks Pro is for small business owners who want to automate their bookkeeping functions. The course provides the basics of the QuickBooks application for small business owners who do not have or need skills as a trained accountant. This hands-on course trains the small business owner on how to set up and maintain the financial processes within the business using QuickBooks. Areas covered include Payroll, Inventory, and Job/Time Tracking. Through this course, you will customize company file reports, graphs invoices, letters, and fiscal year closing. You will also use the QuickBooks application to practice the functions and features and to complete problems and case studies using sample QuickBooks companies.

Accounting I introduces accounting through hands-on exercises and problems, including web-based assignments and quizzes. Students will demonstrate basic recordkeeping concepts, including analyzing, journaling and posting transactions. By the end of this course, students will be able to complete the accounting cycle, close the books and make correcting entries.

Accounting II builds on the Accounting I’s experiences to broaden the student’s accounting skill set through hands-on exercises and problems, web-based assignments and quizzes, and online resources. Students will work with internal control of cash, receivables, liabilities, and payroll accounting. The course concludes with exercises in adjusting entries, financial statements, and closing procedures.

Accounting III builds on the Accounting II experiences to broaden the student’s accounting skill set through hands-on exercises and problems, web-based assignments and quizzes, and online resources. In this course, students will practice accounting for: Accounts Receivable, Uncollectible Accounts, Notes Payable, and Notes Receivable. They will also apply the processes of managing assets, resources, and accounting information systems.

Students in this course learn basic financial principles that, if applied in their personal lives, will help students succeed financially in today’s economy. This includes modules on setting goals, creating budgets, managing checking and savings accounts, building and maintaining good credit, planning for major purchases, such as cars and homes, and planning for the future.

Social Media Marketing teaches the fundamentals of marketing in the social media age. Throughout this course, you will study theories of marketing and put those theories into practice through a combination of short-answer assignments, quizzes, and social media applications.

Spreadsheet Applications II examines a variety of advanced features to create and format spreadsheets such as pivot tables, pivot charts, and financial documents using Excel. While in this course, you will practice how to use advanced functions and formulas, modify spreadsheets, and customize various Excel elements. At the end of this course, you will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Exams for Microsoft Office Excel.

This course is comprehensive and integrates student knowledge and skills. Students will apply decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in completing realistic business projects. This may be completed as part of an internship or externship.

Introduction to Digital Marketing explores how Web & Graphic Design is utilized in the real world. From product marketing and political campaigns to education and entertainment, students will experience how storytelling through digital marketing empowers all effective online communication. Upon completion of this course, students will have evaluated and elevated their online presence through the creation of professional emails, cover letters, resumes, portfolios, and social media accounts.

Students in this course will learn Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn the fundamental features of Photoshop for image editing and graphic design. Students will also learn more advanced skills such as enhancing and repairing photos, applying filters and patterns, creating color channels and actions, working with tools for web and 3D modeling.

Job Seeking Skills explores how to prepare and successfully apply to potential career opportunities. During this course, you will be presented with essential job-seeking skills needed to find gainful employment.

Keyboarding II is designed to help you develop proper keyboarding techniques with an emphasis on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy to a minimum job-market level of 60 wpm. During this course, you will be given intensive skill building practice using drills and timed tests.

Office Procedures facilitates the development and application of skills necessary to communicate effectively. It comprehensively covers workplace communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both formal and informal settings.

Google Drive examines the features and uses of Google Drive applications using a hands-on approach. During this course, you will explore the uses of Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, and Google Drawings. You will create documents, pie charts, forms, sheets, and drawings using the various application found in Google Drive.

Spreadsheets I introduces basic spreadsheet functions and applications using Microsoft Excel. You will practice creating, formatting, and managing worksheets and charts. You will also work with data and use formulas, functions, analysis tools, and management techniques. Successful completion of this course prepares you to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Core exam.

Database applications focuses on the design and creation of databases and introduces the application of database capabilities for information management and data manipulation. Students will practice designing, creating, manipulating, extracting, and presenting data using Microsoft Access. This course further provides students with more advanced skills in database design and creation, data extraction and presentation, database relationships, and data interconnectivity. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam for Access.

Electronic Presentations focuses on basic electronic presentation features used in creating and managing presentations in PowerPoint. You will create new presentations, as well as modify existing presentations. You will practice adding new layouts, adding background images, changing themes, and inserting headers and footers to create professional business presentations. You will enhance those presentations by inserting and customizing visual elements, such as tables, lists, shapes, SmartArt graphics, and images. You will also apply transitions, animate slide content, and set the timing for each one. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exam for PowerPoint.

Sales Techniques and Presentations emphasizes the necessary skills to create and execute an effective sales pitch in different sales environments. Students will practice determining customer needs and overcoming objections when selling. Students will demonstrate fundamental selling techniques and negotiations required for success in sales. Students will also develop the necessary skills to deliver an effective presentation.

Students in this course learn basic financial principles that, if applied in their personal lives, will help students succeed financially in today’s economy. This includes modules on setting goals, creating budgets, managing checking and savings accounts, building and maintaining good credit, planning for major purchases, such as cars and homes, and planning for the future.

Social Media Marketing teaches the fundamentals of marketing in the social media age. Throughout this course, you will study theories of marketing and put those theories into practice through a combination of short-answer assignments, quizzes, and social media applications.

Word Processing Applications II examines a variety of advanced features to create and format business documents such as online forms and personalized mailings using Word. While in this course, you will practice how to include reference tables, to manage and share multiple documents, and to customize various Word elements. At the end of this course, you will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Exams for Microsoft Office Word.

Spreadsheet Applications II examines a variety of advanced features to create and format spreadsheets such as pivot tables, pivot charts, and financial documents using Excel. While in this course, you will practice how to use advanced functions and formulas, modify spreadsheets, and customize various Excel elements. At the end of this course, you will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Exams for Microsoft Office Excel.

This course is comprehensive and integrates student knowledge and skills. Students will apply decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in completing realistic business projects. This may be completed as part of an internship or externship.

Introduction to Digital Marketing explores how Web & Graphic Design is utilized in the real world. From product marketing and political campaigns to education and entertainment, students will experience how storytelling through digital marketing empowers all effective online communication. Upon completion of this course, students will have evaluated and elevated their online presence through the creation of professional emails, cover letters, resumes, portfolios, and social media accounts.

Students in this course will learn Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn the fundamental features of Photoshop for image editing and graphic design. Students will also learn more advanced skills such as enhancing and repairing photos, applying filters and patterns, creating color channels and actions, working with tools for web and 3D modeling.

Job Seeking Skills explores how to prepare and successfully apply to potential career opportunities. During this course, you will be presented with essential job-seeking skills needed to find gainful employment.

The Business Administrative Services program provides students with the skills necessary to begin employment in a variety of business settings. Students will become proficient in business communication, office applications, and interpersonal skills. Once these fundamental skills are in place, students may specialize their studies in one of the following high demand business fields: accounting technician, administrative professional, or small business specialist.