In this module, the students will explore the Essential Skills that people require for work, learning and life, which provide the foundation for learning various other skills.

In this module, the students will explore the basic system operating functions of Microsoft Windows, which include managing the desktop, files and folders, running applications, system settings and tools.

In this module students learn to compose and format formal business letters, reports, tables and other business forms. They will enter and edit text in documents and tables, change page layouts, and format using tabs and font styles to produce professional looking documents. Discover how to save and retrieve documents, activate spell-checking tools, use the mouse to activate the Tabs and create and edit documents.

The module focuses on how to input and organize data; format and print worksheets and charts; as well as how to edit, move and copy text, formulas and files. In addition to creating formulas, graphs and pie charts, work with multiple worksheets, use advanced formatting techniques to track and analyze business operations and produce presentations and financial reports.

This module focuses on teaching students how to create dynamic business presentations and slide shows. Students are taught how to create and modify presentations using edit text, add colour, change fonts, layouts and background styles. Further, students will be able to use PowerPoint templates, tools and formatting techniques to import and incorporate ClipArt, and charts from other programs.

This program of the Microsoft Office Suite, will teach students how to use MS Access to manage business data. Students will learn how to enter and edit data using tables and forms that they have created, how to query, sort and create reports using Wizards.

Students can expect to cover such information as email composing, formatting as well as inserting attachments. As well, more advanced email manipulation topics and customizations are addressed, such as filtering mail, creating folders, templates and rule wizard applications. In addition to email components, Outlook�s Calendar and Task�s features can be integrated for sharing of information between users.

Upon completion of this course, students will understand the major concepts from communication theory, be able to recognize these concepts in their own experience, and be able to build on their own personal communication styles.

This course will help the student develop the skills necessary to function in writing and communication in the modern business setting. There will be a review of grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation as they apply to business communication. Formats for a variety of written business communications and effective verbal presentation techniques will be taught. Students will complete various exercises with the emphasis on improving basic skills in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, and apply them to writing of letters, memoranda, newsletters, and reports. Students will complete a variety of public speaking exercises to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Acquire administrative skills and procedures needed for competency in an office setting, including reception and scheduling. Develop professionalism, interpersonal communication, flexibility, responsibility, and skills in customer relations and teambuilding.

This module introduces the students to the basics of bookkeeping and the fundamentals of accounting. At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to understand the usefulness and importance of accounting procedures as office-workers.

This module focuses on providing students with effective job search strategies, cover letter and strategic resume writing, effective interviewing skills and interview preparation to ensure their success in the career search process.