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Personal Computer (PC)

In this page you will learn about MRI's PC course.

 

                                               

Become computer savvy

Computers have become the one skill employers request the most. This course will give you the edge you have been waiting for!

Learn how to write letters, memos, reports, print labels, banners, draw graphics, charts, presentations, work with numbers and more. We give you plenty of time to practice. Our lab rooms and instructors are available all day for your convenience.

Course description
The course, part of a customized training program, is designed to provide students with a basic working knowledge of computers in general and of the basic components of Microsoft Office 20000 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
○ The emphasis is on practical experience, the learning by doing and an emphasis on how to use the extensive help support system
○ Utilizes instructor to provide introduction, start up and to answer questions
○ Students utilize extensive interactive computer training to practice what was learned
○ Students complete series of exercises

Material used:
○ Interactive CD training Office 2000
○ Interactive CD training specific components
○ Interactive exercises
○ Case studies
○ Manuals
○ Instructor support as needed and periodic classroom presentations
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Content:
○ Introduction to computers
○ Windows

○ Office XP, (Word, Excel, Power Point)
○ Internet basic search
○ See curriculum next page

Prerequisites:
○ none

Expected results:
○ Working knowledge on the basics of MS Office 2000
○ Experience in the practical use of Word, Excel and Power Point.
○ Can produce professional looking documents
○ Can produce professional presentations
○ Can do cost analysis and projections

Certificate:
○ “Office PC Specialist” PC BASICS CURRICULUM

 

 

Syllabus (Details)  (course details can change based on the introduction of new software versions)
Module 1 -  Introduction to PCs
Introduction to Personal Computers
-Navigating the Desktop, getting to know the keyboard
-Typing and saving documents
-Connecting to an Internet Service Provider
Writing and sending e-mail
Using the Internet
Shutting down your computer
Module 2 -  Microsoft Windows
-Using menus, toolbars, the taskbar and Start button
-Elements of a Window
-The desktop interface
-Files and folders
-Using the utilities. Backing up files
-Adding and removing applications
-Creating custom toolbars
Module 3 - Microsoft Word
-The fundamentals
-Working and editing text
-Formatting characters and paragraphs
-Formatting Pages
-Working with tables
   
Module 4 - Microsoft Excel
-The fundamentals
-Editing a worksheet
-Formatting a worksheet
-Creating and working with charts
-Managing your workbooks
   
Module 5 - Microsoft PowerPoint
-The fundamentals
-Editing a presentation
-Formatting your presentation
-Drawing and working with graphics
RN - 6/19/04 - MRI Personal Computers Basics Course.xls - Syllabus

Class Outline

DayFormatSubjectTasksLocationMaterialsModuleHours
1Video Introduction to Introduction to PC Basics & GoalsVideo roomVideo 2
  PC BASICSBeginners Guide to Home CPU- Video 1Video room  3
   Beginners Guide to Home CPU- Video 2Video room  3
2Lab workHardwareHardware- Familiarization  Lab room  4
   Mouse exercise   4
3Lab workSoftwareWindows 98 videoVideo roomBook 3
   MS Office 2000- FamiliarizationLab room  5
4InstructorWindows 98Professor- Interactive CDClassroomCD1, 2, 3 & 47
 Class Review by Instructor earphones 1
5Lab workWindows 98Book exercisesLab roomBook1, 2, 3 & 47
   Review by Instructor   1
6Lab workWindows 98Professor- Interactive CDClassroomCD5, 6, 7 & 87
   Test 2. Basic Windows Skill Test earphones 1
7Lab workOFFICE 2000 BASICSLearn Office 2000 Video & CDVideo roomVideo 7
   Review by Instructor   1
8Lab workOFFICE 2000 BASICSBook exercisesLab roomBook 7
   Review by Instructor   1
9Lab workWORD 2000Professor- Interactive CDClassroomCD1, 2 & 37
   Review by Instructor earphones 1
10Lab workWORD 2000Book exercisesLab roomBook 7
   Review by Instructor   1
11Lab workWORD 2000Professor Interactive CDClassroomCD4, 5 & 67
   Test 3 & Review by Instructor earphones 1
12Lab workWORD 2000 Book exercisesLab roomBook 7
   Review by Instructor   1
13Lab work