Course Description: Designed primarily for students planning to major in business. Course will acquaint and train students in the use of full-featured business software focusing primarily on spreadsheets and database management with introductions to a variety of programs to include but not limited to word processing and presentation software beyond Google Workspace. Students will be able to:· Use an operating system or application to perform file management techniques.· Research and manage data and business communications safely. Apply basic security and privacy principles to data and technology.· Utilize word processing software to create, edit, and format business documents.· Utilize spreadsheet software to create and edit formulas and, functions, create charts and pivot tables to visualize data charts, pivot tables, and perform ‘what if’ analysis to interpret and apply results to solve business problems.· Use database software to create and design tables, forms, queries (selecting and filtering features), and reports.· Share information and materials for collaboration purposes.· Use presentation software to create and design presentations that include enhanced features, such as animations and effects, and web tools, such as online images, embedded links, etc.
REVISED: 11/20/2024 – Full revision applied across the description. Effective Spring 2025.