Computer Essentials

Learn everything you need to know to use a computer like a pro. U.S. Career Institute prepares you to do word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, multimedia and even Web pages. You get everything you need to know in easy-to-understand lessons that take you step by step from the basics through advanced capabilities.Here’s an overview of all of the custom learning materials and bonus items you’ll receive in your course.

Lessons

1. Welcome to the World of Computers
2. The Nuts and Bolts: Computer Hardware
3. The Tools: Computer Software
4. Microsoft® Operating System: Computer Connections
5. Navigate in Microsoft® Windows Vista: Basic Operations

Bonus Items

• Course Introduction
• Computer Buyer’s and User’s Guide Supplement
• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Home and Work Environment Supplement
• Flash pen
• You Can Do It! CD

Pack 2

Lessons

1. Create Documents in Microsoft® Word I
2. Create Documents in Microsoft® Word II
3. Desktop Publish in Microsoft® Word I
4. Desktop Publish in Microsoft® Word II
5. Microsoft® Excel Basics

Bonus Items

• Computer Essentials CD
• U.S. Career Institute Sticky Notes
• Accounting Services Forms Kit, Part 1
• Professional Development, Part 1

Pack 3

Lessons

1. Work with Data in Excel®
2. Microsoft® PowerPoint: The Anatomy of a Presentation
3. Put Microsoft® PowerPoint to Work

Bonus Items

• Gel Wrist Rest
• Professional Development, Part 2

Pack 4

Lessons

1. The Internet and the World Wide Web
2. Research Using the Internet and the World Wide Web
3. Security in the Information Age
4. E-mail Etiquette

Bonus Items

• Mouse Pad
• CD case
• Professional Development, Part 3

Pack 5

Lessons

1. Organize with Microsoft® Outlook
2. Put Outlook to Work
3. Put It All Together

Bonus Items

• Professor Teaches® Microsoft® Office Tutorials
• Career Starter Kit