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This course introduces the basics of computer usage and provides training for Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, and Publisher, along with Adobe Acrobat Reader. The objective is to allow students to be more comfortable working with personal computers daily. Completion of the PTI 101 Workshop is encouraged.

In this course students learn beginning typing and 10-key skills. The objectives are for students to learn how to type by touch and how to take a timed keyboarding/10-key test for accuracy and speed.

Students learn how to use Microsoft Word for basic and advanced word processing including performing Mail Merge, organizing long documents, creating macros, and creating fillable surveys using Developer.

Students learn how to use Microsoft Excel for basic and more advanced spreadsheet creation including tables, charts, PivotTables, and PivotCharts. Students will practice creating formulas using absolute and relative cell references and using functions like COUNTIF and SUMIF to answer questions and solve problems using business scenarios.

This course emphasizes basic punctuation and grammar rules and covers sentence structure. The focus is on writing sentences which demonstrate a grasp of basic syntax and usage and writing sound paragraphs which express a main idea clearly and develop it fully with a minimum of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.

Students will review the basic operations of arithmetic, understand, and manage their personal finances, as well as the fundamentals of business finances. This course should prepare students to be smart shoppers, informed taxpayers, and valued employees. Basic math skills will be covered in a step-by-step manner, building student confidence along the way.

Students learn how to create and use databases in Microsoft Access to organize, format, and manipulate large amounts of data for business purposes.

In this course, students learn how to improve their accuracy and typing/10-key speed. Students also learn formatting for personal and business letters, memoranda, simple tabulation techniques, proofreading, and editing.

This course provides instruction in delivering speeches and developing presentation materials. Students will create a variety of charts, graphs, and interactive presentations with the primary use of PowerPoint. Students will be encouraged to complete the MOS certification in PowerPoint.

This course is designed to teach students how to write a professional cover letter and resume, participate in career networking, search for positions, apply for positions, and negotiate a position in an administrative field.

This course covers the basics of etiquette relevant to business and professional relationships inside and outside the office.

This course is a continuation from Business English I and basic punctuation and grammar rules and covers sentence structure. The focus is on writing sentences which demonstrate basic syntax and usage and writing sound paragraphs which express a main idea clearly and develop it fully with a minimum of errors in sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling.

In an introduction to accounting, students are taught accounting concepts and procedures to include debits and credits, the general journal, general ledger, accounting cycle, banking and cash handling procedures, and payroll entries. The objective of this course is to give students a foundation in accounting.

This course is designed to prepare students to manage an office and provides office-related situations including decision-making and critical thinking activities.

Students are taught how to apply the basic concepts of business. Topics include the business environment, business formation, financing a business, management motivation and leadership, and operations management.

Students are taught how to apply the basic concepts of marketing. Subjects included are an overview of marketing, analyzing market opportunities, product decisions, promotion and communication strategies, and pricing decisions.

Students learn various forms of written business communications and effective verbal communications including emails, memos, and letters using real life scenarios and case studies, and working effectively in teams.

Topics including job satisfaction, motivation, learning and decision making, and personality and cultural values will be covered as they relate to job performance and organizational commitment, all with a focus on scientific evidence.

Students are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures by learning how to account for sales and cash receipts, purchases and cash payments, the worksheet for a merchandise company, bad debts, notes, merchandise inventory and accounting for property, plant, and equipment. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with standard accounting procedures that are found in various companies.

This course focuses on developing and writing a complete business plan. Students will develop a business idea and learn how to bring their idea to market. Students are taught how companies finance, choose employees, purchase assets, develop and define a market, set a pricing structure, create a marketing plan, and then present the idea to industry experts for review.

This course examines the ethical challenges facing individuals and businesses in modern society. The course utilizes case studies of professionals working in various areas of business and provides opportunities for students to learn through discussion.

This course is designed to help students understand the basics of economics such as demand, supply, opportunity cost, and key economic indicators. Students will develop an understanding of how economics affects their everyday lives, how to analyze economic data, and how to use economics to make business decisions.

Business Law will focus on legal issues in the workplace and the legal system as it pertains to business transactions. Topics include contract formation and performance, real property, product liability, and employer/employee relations.