Advanced Computer Applications

One Term       Grades 10, 11, 12       Elective

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Application

This course will focus on developing advanced student skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. This course will help students prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will develop professional documents such as reports, multi-column newsletters, resumes, and business correspondence. Students will create workbook examples including professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs. Students will learn to develop professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slide shows. Students will learn database objects including tables, relationships, data entry forms, multi-level reports, and multi-table queries. This course may include participation in a Business Professionals of America (BPA) student organization.