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Beginning Windows Part I COMP-0151 0.50 Credit/8 contact hours
This course is a beginning, hands-on, basic Windows course. The course will focus on learning the fundamentals of using Windows, working on the Windows desktop, and Internet Explorer.

Beginning Windows Part II COMP-0152 0.50 Credit/8 contact hours
This course is a continuation of COMP-0151. The course will focus on working on the Windows desktop; learning file, document, and folder management; and using Windows Explorer.

Introductory Electronic Communications (Outlook) COMP-0171 1 Credit/15 contact hours
This will focus on effectively utilizing the various components of Outlook: e-mail, the Calendar, contacts, tasks, and Internet interaction.

Introductory Word Processing (Word) COMP-0120 1 Credit/15 contact hours
This course is an entry-level word processing course designed to introduce students to word processing. Students will prepare a simple word processing document, edit and proof documents, perform simple formatting of the text and pages, and create and work with tables.

Introductory Spreadsheets (Excel) COMP-0130 1 Credit/15 contact hours
This course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students will learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together.

Computer Skills for the Workplace COMP-0106P 1 Credit/15 contact hours
This course will focus on delivering training in five core areas: three hours of Windows and Internet Explorer, four hours of Microsoft Outlook, four hours of Microsoft Word, and four hours of Microsoft Excel. The student will have the opportunity to acquire the basic skills needed to operate a computer.

These training outlines are designed for a 2-4 hour training, for the following purposes.

• All 4 of these outlines are used for Computer Skills in the Workplace, a 1 Credit/15 contact hour class available through the PPHHS Training Academy.
• Each of these outlines can be delivered separately by local staff for new employee orientations, or a brush-up on existing skills.
• Each outline addresses the same objectives as the first part of the books that are used for the 1 Credit classes, allowing a student to start with this class, and either take the 1 Credit class next, or to study further on their own using the books.
• All of the modules are designed to train a user according to the following basic Computer User Training Standards.

Computer User Training Standards

Intro to Windows and Internet Explorer Brief

Electronic Communications Brief (Outlook 2003)

Word Processing Brief (Word 2003)

Spreadsheets Brief (Excel 2003)

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• Microsoft Office Training (Free online Office training and Quick Reference Cards from Microsoft.)
• How Does a Computer Work? (Self paced tutorial on the basics of computers and Electronic Health Records)
• Computer Training Tutorials
• Balloon Blast (Free typing training)
• Custom Solutions (Typing and Mouse tutorials)
• Learn2Type
• Typing Test
• TypingPal