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NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

3609 Sheppard Ave. East, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K8

Tel: 416-335-6178, Fax: 416-335-6179

 

 


Course Outline

 

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007

 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

MS-OFFICE is highly effective and fully integrated office management software. Whether you are a novice or a more experienced user, this course will have you master the tips and techniques needed to get up and running fast on the most popular office management tool in the market.

 

 

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

 

CURRICULUM

·        Microsoft Word 2007

·        Microsoft Excel 2007

·        Power Point 2007

·        Microsoft Access 2007

·        Microsoft Outlook 2007

 

FUTURE COURSES:

o       WEB PAGE DEVELOPER: HTML, JavaSript, Front Page

o       A+ Certification

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO WORD 2007

 

Level Beginner

 

What will I learn?                      

You'll learn to create, format, proof, print and save documents in Word. This means you'll be able to write letters make a simple report or even open a document of someone else's to edit it.

The following topics will be covered:

 

Looking at the components of the Word


Ø      Windows XP

Ø      Inserting text

Ø      Using word wrap

Ø      Moving the insertion point

Ø      Using the arrow keys

Ø      Moving the insertion point using special keys

Ø      Using key combination shortcuts

Ø      Removing text

Ø      Using the overtype mode

Ø      Highlighting text in a document

Ø      Deselecting text

Ø      Formatting a document

Ø      Changing a font

Ø      Using the font dialog box

Ø      Applying font styles

Ø      Using underline options

Ø      Applying character effects

Ø      Using the formatting toolbar

Ø      Aligning text

Ø      Saving a document

Ø      Starting a new document

Ø      Using templates to create a new document

Ø      Setting margins

Ø      Setting page orientation

Ø      Using indentation options

Ø      Setting line spacing options

Ø      Adjusting tabs and Inserting date and time

Ø      Inserting auto text

Ø      Using the spelling and grammar features

Ø      Previewing a document and   Printing

Ø      Saving files

Ø      Adding bullets and numbering

Ø      Inserting a chart

Ø      Editing a graph's datasheet and resizing

Ø      Using the language tools

Ø      Using the thesaurus

Ø      Changing text case

Ø      Using format paint


Level Intermediate

             

What will you learn?

You'll learn how to apply more detailed formatting and options to a document. You'll also be able to create and modify many items that will enhance basic documents. You'll learn to create and modify headers and footers, tables, lines, objects and 3D shapes. Finally, You'll be able to perform a mail merge from start to finish using Word 2007.

 The following topics will be covered:

 


Ø      Starting Word 2007                             

Ø      Opening files

Ø      Applying automatic hyphenation

Ø      Using soft/non-breaking hyphens

Ø      Inserting/Removing page breaks

Ø      Inserting symbols

Ø      Explaining tab stops

Ø      Using tab commands

Ø      Setting tabs with leaders

Ø      Adjusting margins

Ø      Adding/Modifying page numbers

Ø      Creating a header/footer

Ø      Formatting a header/footer

Ø      Applying a page border

Ø      Modifying a page border

Ø      Opening a document

Ø      Entering text

Ø      Creating an outline

Ø      Saving HTML files

Ø      Organizing text in Outline view

Ø      Collapsing/Hiding text

Ø      Moving text

Ø      Saving documents

Ø      Keying/Editing text in columns

Ø      Balancing column lengths

Ø      Creating/Formatting tables

Ø      Adding a border/shading

Ø      Revising a table

Ø      Entering table text

Ø      Modifying table structure

Ø      Aligning text vertically

Ø      Adding rows

Ø      Merging cells

Ø      Adding graphics

Ø      Positioning/Sizing graphics

Ø      Deleting graphics

Ø      Editing pictures

Ø      Drawing/Modifying lines

Ø      Adding/Altering a 3-D effect

Ø      Preparing charts

Ø      Replacing data

Ø      Titling a chart

Ø      Importing data

Ø      Using the Mail Merge Helper

Ø      Creating a main document

Ø      Locating an alternate data source

Ø      Inserting text

Ø      Examining query options

Ø      Sorting/Merging records

Ø      Printing envelopes

Ø      Creating labels


 

 

 


INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL 2007

Level Beginner

 

  After completing this course you’ll be on your way to creating your own spreadsheets; whether it's for tracking sales or investments, recording inventory, comparing income and expenses or for any other type of data. This means you'll have the necessary skills to create, edit, format, calculate and print your spreadsheet data.

The topics will be covered.

 

 


Ø      Exploring the Excel workspace

Ø      Examining a worksheet

Ø      Locating/Opening an existing  workbook

Ø      Moving between worksheets in a   workbook

Ø      Selecting cells  and   Go to a specific cell

Ø      Entering text and numbers

Ø      Applying number formats

Ø      Modifying the size of columns

Ø      Using AutoFit   and   Modifying the size of rows

Ø      Creating a new workbook

Ø      Inserting worksheets

Ø      Moving/Deleting worksheets

Ø      Renaming a worksheet

Ø      Working with series (AutoFill)

Ø      Editing cell content

Ø      Using Save/Save As

Ø      Modifying alignment of cell content

Ø      Merging cells

Ø      Applying Font Styles

Ø      Entering formulas in a cell

Ø      Using Copy/Paste commands

Ø      Entering a formula using the Formula  bar

Ø      Entering a function using the formula  palette

Ø      Using AutoSum

Ø      Clearing cell content/formatting

Ø      Using Undo/Redo

Ø      Copying a worksheet

Ø      Checking Spelling

Ø      Examining Print Settings

Ø      Printing an entire workbook

Ø      Setting page margins/centering

Ø      Setting up headers/footers and Setting


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level Intermediate

 

  After completing this course, you'll be on your way to creating, formatting, and setting up data; whether it's for tracking your company’s profits or budgeting household expenses. In addition, you'll be able to view and compare data, work with named ranges and complete routine tasks quickly by using and creating your own templates.

 The following topics will be covered.

 


Ø      Changing zoom settings  

Ø      Zooming specific cells

Ø      Splitting a worksheet

Ø      Freezing columns and rows

Ø      Unfreezing panes

Ø      Hiding/Unhiding columns and rows

Ø      Inserting/deleting selected cells

Ø      Deleting individual cells

Ø      Inserting columns and rows

Ø      Inserting multiple columns/rows

Ø      Moving selected cells

Ø      Utilizing the office clipboard

Ø      Merging and centering

Ø      Adding named ranges and Selecting named ranges

Ø      Naming single cells

Ø      Inserting rows in a named range

Ø      Preparing formulas

Ø      Deleting named ranges

Ø      Revising formulas and Printing selections

Ø      Changing page scaling

Ø      Applying borders/shading

Ø      Using Paste Special

Ø      Removing a format style

Ø      Hiding/Displaying gridlines

Ø      Rotating text and Changing indents

Ø      Defining/Applying styles

Ø      Merging styles

Ø      Applying AutoFormats

Ø      Creating templates

Ø      Customizing an invoice

Ø      Applying templates

Ø      Editing templates

Ø      Saving templates

Ø      Applying date formats


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO POWER POINT 2007:

Level Beginner to Intermediate

 

What will you learn?

 After you complete this course, you'll be able to identify the components in PowerPoint 2007 to create a presentation. You'll learn how to add clip art, charts, speaker notes and handouts to PowerPoint slides. After learning how to create and modify a slide show, you’ll learn how to present the show to an audience.

 

 The following topics will be covered.

 

Ø      Opening a presentation

Ø      Viewing a slide show

Ø      Discussing the PowerPoint window

Ø      Using menus

Ø      Demonstrating toolbars

Ø      Changing views

Ø      Using the AutoContent wizard

Ø      Entering data in a presentation

Ø      Using the Outline view

Ø      Moving between slides

Ø      Adjusting text

Ø      Using the Slide Master

Ø      Adding Clip Art to a slide

Ø      Creating/editing a chart

Ø      Changing chart types

Ø      Modifying a chart

Ø      Saving a presentation

Ø      Creating speaker notes

Ø      Making handouts

Ø      Adding transition effects

Ø      Discussing advancement options

Ø      Using the Pen option

Ø      Printing a presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO OUTLOOK 2007

LEVEL BEGINER TO INTERMEDIATE

 

Course Contents:

 

Ø      Create a hyperlink

Create a hyperlink to connect a word or phrase in one document to another Document or web page

Ø      Display the web toolbar

J3Display the web toolbar to help browse documents containing hyperlinks

Ø      Move between documents

After selecting hyperlinks in documents, easily move back and forth between these documents

Ø      Open the document

Open the document that is on the computer.network.corporate Intranet or the Internet

Ø      Return to a document

Ø      Stop the Connection

If a web page is taking a long time to appear, you can stop the transfer of information.

Ø      Refresh a Document

While you are viewing a document, the author may changes to the document. You can easily transfer a fresh copy of the document to your computer.

Ø      Display the start page

The start page is the first page that appears when you start a web browser

Ø      Display the search page

The search page helps you find information of interest.

Ø      Add document to favorites

You can add documents you frequently use to the favorites folder. This let you quickly open these documents at any time.

Ø      Open document in a favorites

Ø      Save document as a web page

You can save document as a web page. This lets you place the document on your company’s Intranet or on the web.

Ø      Start outlook

Outlook can help you mange your messages.appointments.contracts.tasks, and activities

Ø      View Inbox

The Inbox lets you exchange electronic mail (e-mail) messages with friends, family members, colleagues and clients.

Ø      Display the mail folders

Outlook stores your messages in different folders

Ø      Open a message

You can easily open a message to view its contents.

Ø      Delete a message

You can delete a message you no longer need.  This prevents your folders from become cluttered with messages.

Ø      Send a message

You can send a message to exchange ideas or request information.

Before you can send and receive message, you must be connected to a service that allows you to exchange messages. These services include an office network, a commercial online service or an Internet service provider.

Ø      Reply to a message

You can reply to a message to answer a question, express an opinion or supply additional information.

Ø      Forward a message

After reading a message, you can add comments and then send the message to a friend or colleague.

Ø      Create a note

You can create electronic notes that are similar to paper sticky notes

Ø      Open a note

You can easily open note to view its contents.

Ø      Resize the note

You can change the size of a note. This is useful when the window is too small to display all the text.

Ø      Create a Task

You can create a list of related tasks that you want to accomplish.

Ø      View Calendar

The Calendar helps you keep track of your appointments.

Ø      Add an Appointment

You can add appointment to the Calendar to remind you of activates such as meetings, lunch dates and doctor’s appointments.

Ø      Day. Week and Month view

You can view your appointments by day, week or month.

Ø      Add a Contact

Outlook supplies an address book where you can keep detailed information about your friends, family members, colleagues and clients.

Ø      Update a Contact

You can easily update or add additional information to a contact in your list.

Ø      Print

            You can produce a paper copy of your e-mail messages, contacts, tasks, notes journal and           

            calendar.

 

 

 


INTRODUCTION TO MS ACCESS 2007:

 

LEVEL BEGINER TO INTERMEDIATE

 


Course Contents:

Ø      What is a Database

Ø      Planning your Database

Planning is important

Determining what table you’ll need

What form you will use

What Report will you want to produce?

Ø      Starting and Exiting Access

Starting Access

Parts of the Screen

Exiting Access

Ø      Creating a New Database

Choosing the right way to create your Database

Creating a Blank Database

Creating a database with Database wizard

Ø      Saving Closing and Opening a Database

Ø      Creating a Table with the Table wizard

Why create Table

Creating Table using the Table wizard

Ø      Creating a Table without a wizard

Why not use a wizard

Creating a Table in table design view

Understanding Data typed and Formats

Setting the primary key

Switching between design and Data sheet views

Ø      Modifying a Table

Editing fields and their properties

Adding fields

Deleting fields

Hiding a fields

Deleting a Table

Ø      Entering Data into a Table

Entering a Record

Moving around in a Table

Printing a Table

Closing a Table

Ø      Editing a Data in a Table

Changing a cell’s content

Replacing a cell’s content

Editing cell’s content

Selecting Records

Inserting New Records

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