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Computer Readiness
The knowledge of Computer Readiness is critical to your performance. This workshop focuses on computer literacy and provides hands-on training in four areas of microcomputer application software: word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software. Use of a professional business integrated applications package is emphasized.

BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION

• Improved communication

• Better managed workflow

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Touring the desktop

• Using desktop icons

• Working with windows

• Switching between open windows

• Customizing the taskbar

• Accessing and using online help

• Creating and working with shortcuts

• Starting applications and accessing resources

• Creating and managing files and folders

• Using the find utility

• Formatting text and setting tabs

• Cutting, pasting, and copying text

• Navigating the network

• Using the control panel

• Setting printer properties

TRAINING DESCRIPTION

The basic principle of the Computer Readiness workshop is to introduce the computer beginner to the principal components of the computer and their functions. Provide practice exercises in opening, closing, and following on-screen directions in various software programs. Assure that each participant will be familiar enough with these basic operations to progress to the next level of computer instruction. The Computer Readiness workshop is an introductory course and assumes limited knowledge of working hardware and software.

For a more advanced employee environment, the Computer Readiness workshop can be adapted to include additional learning objectives.

HOURS AND COST

Your Computer Readiness workshop includes 8 contact hours for up to 10 employees. 0.8 IACET Approved CEUs will be awarded with successful completion of the 8 hour workshop. Pricing includes training administration, instruction, participant text, and an activity evaluation at the conclusion of training.

Suggested Retail Price: $1,999

(Additional participants may be available at an additional cost)


Request more information online or call 866-IVY-4ACT.