Microsoft Office Classes

BCOT 96 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Units: 1.5 
This course introduces the student to Microsoft PowerPoint software applications. Topics include Microsoft PowerPoint functions: preparing, editing, and formatting a presentation, adding animation, using WordArt and creating organizational charts, adding visual elements, modifying a presentation, importing and exporting data, customizing and creating a slide show, and creating output and delivering presentations. This course prepares the student for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification for Microsoft PowerPoint.

BCOT 97 MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 
Units: 1.5
This course introduces the student to Microsoft Outlook software applications. Topics include Microsoft Outlook functions: sending and receiving e-mail, organizing schedules and events, and maintaining contact lists, to-do lists, notes, and a journal. This course prepares the student for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification for MS Outlook.

BCOT 112 MICROSOFT WORD
Units: 3.5 
This course introduces the student to Microsoft Word software applications. Topics include Microsoft Word functions: creating, printing, and editing word documents; formatting text and using help; enhancing the visual display and clarity of documents; working with multiple documents; formatting documents; creating and formatting tables; inserting graphic elements exploring the Internet; formatting with special features; merging documents and sorting and selecting data; working with shared documents; creating tables and indexes; recording, running, and editing macros; creating fill-in forms; and adding visual appeal to documents. This course prepares the student for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification for Microsoft Word.

TRANSFER CREDIT: CSU   

BCOT 113 MICROSOFT EXCEL
Units: 3.5 
This course introduces the student to Microsoft Excel software applications. Topics include Microsoft Excel functions: preparing and formatting an Excel worksheet, maintaining and enhancing a worksheet, moving data within and between workbooks, inserting formulas in a worksheet, creating a chart in Excel, inserting clip art images, creating maps, formatting Excel worksheets using advanced formatting techniques, working with templates and workbooks using advanced functions, working with lists, using Excel’s analysis tools, managing and auditing worksheets, collaborating with workgroups, and importing and exporting data. This course prepares the student for Microsoft Certifies Application Specialist (MCAS) certification for Microsoft Excel.

TRANSFER CREDIT: CSU   

BCOT 114 INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE
Units: 3.5 
This course is designed to teach students business applications software and office skills using Windows compatible computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to integrate the multifaceted tasks within the office environment. Concepts and skills include creating, editing, and printing letters, memos, reports, presentations, graphics, overheads, business figure analysis, miscellaneous office documents, and maintenance/modification of databases. 

TRANSFER CREDIT: CSU    

BCOT 118 MICROSOFT ACCESS FOR OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Units: 1.5
This course introduces the student to Microsoft Access software applications for administrative assistants and office technology. This course prepares the student for Level 1 Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification for Microsoft Access.

TRANSFER CREDIT: CSU

When completing all of the above classes, except BCOT 114, the Business Communications Office Technology Department will award you a MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATE. This is a special certificate awarded by the Department for those who want to use it when applying for jobs or need it for a promotion within their present jobs. Email Cindy Moriarty at cmoriarty@cerritos.edu or Jianli Hu at jhu@cerritos.edu.

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