Office Technology (OFT)

OFT-100. Keyboarding & Basic Formatting. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to develop basic alphabetic keyboarding skills, numeric keypad skills, and fundamental keyboarding techniques, as well as speed and accuracy development and document formatting. The skills developed in this course are necessary for success in Office Systems and Applications programs. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-102. Document Formatting. (3 Credits)

This course reinforces proper keyboarding techniques with further instruction in the creation of business letters, interoffice communications, reports, tables, and administrative documents. Emphasis is on document production and accuracy using popular word processing software. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-103. Office Language/Writing Skills. (3 Credits)

This course prepares students to plan, write, and revise letters, memos, and other documents common in personal and business communication. Students will learn the basics of English grammar, vocabulary building, sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and expression. (4 contact hours)

OFT-104. Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy. (1 Credit)

This course is intended to refine keyboarding skills using an individualized diagnostic/prescriptive method for developing accuracy and speed. Emphasis is on the development of skill in the use of alphanumeric keys, symbols, and the numeric keypad. This course also introduces students to real-world data-entry projects and applications by using software which focuses on the fourth row of the keyboard (numbers and symbols) and on the numeric keypad. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

OFT-116. Microsoft Outlook. (1 Credit)

This course features the concepts, terminology, and techniques involved in utilizing a popular messaging and personal information management program, specifically Microsoft Outlook. Students will use tools and commands to send email, manage mail with folders, process messages with rules, manage contacts, manage the calendar and meetings, manage tasks, and incorporate the use of categories and Outlook data files. Students must be familiar with the Windows environment. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft certification exam for Outlook. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

OFT-122. Microsoft Excel. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to develop advanced spreadsheet application skills and techniques. Professional-looking workbooks are created with Microsoft Excel or other popular spreadsheet software. Advanced features are presented including formulas, functions, charts, templates, macros, auditing tools, and pivot tables. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft Excel certification exam, a globally recognized standard that certifies a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-145. Microsoft Word. (3 Credits)

This course offers students an opportunity to develop intermediate to advanced word processing skills on a personal computer with Microsoft Word. Students will review basic word processing features such as text entry, editing, formatting, and spelling verification, and will then study topics including choosing fonts, manipulating tabs, merging documents, creating headers, footers, footnotes and endnotes, adding borders, frames and pictures, creating and using templates, writing and editing macros, and developing forms. Students should possess the ability to keyboard a minimum of 35 nwpm prior to enrollment in this course. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft certification exam for Word. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-230. Microsoft PowerPoint & Presentations. (3 Credits)

This course is an introduction to professional business presentations. Planning, organizing, and delivering effective presentations will be emphasized. Students will create professional-quality slide presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and other current graphics software. Students must be familiar with the Windows environment. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft certification exam for PowerPoint. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-243. Business Writing. (2 Credits)

This course prepares students to plan, write, and revise letters, memos, reports, and other documents common in personal and business communication. Emphasis is on organization, clarity, and professionalism as well as anticipating the reader's reaction to such documents. Traditional and electronic job search techniques also are covered. Students will use the Internet as a resource for some activities. Word processing and file management skills are strongly recommended for successful completion of this course. Also recommended are OSA-103 and the ability to keyboard a minimum of 25 nwpm. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

OFT-246. Microsoft Office Integration. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to develop advanced integrated PC application skills and techniques required for the completion of business projects. This course focuses on the use of the Microsoft Office Suite. Content includes the integration of advanced features such as merging, tables, charts, automated entries, styles, templates, forms, columns, graphics, and master documents. Students will use the Internet as a resource for some activities. This is a capstone course which should be taken near the completion of a student's program. Completion of or co-enrollment in OFT-122, OFT-230, and OFT-257 is strongly recommended for successful completion of this course. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft certification exam for Word. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-249. QuickBooks for Office Professionals. (3 Credits)

This course will assist students in developing an understanding of accounting principles and procedures. Students will learn how each step of the accounting cycle relates to the operations of today's business office. Students will analyze and record transactions and will develop and interpret financial statements. Students will study a manual accounting system first and will then enter transaction data into a computerized accounting system and print reports. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-255. Administrative Office Procedures. (3 Credits)

This course is a capstone course for administrative assistant training. It provides students the opportunity to utilize and build on skills they have previously developed. OFT-255 covers decision-making competency, human relations techniques, technical and personal skills needed to meet requirements in diverse national and international offices, telecommunications and telework, records management techniques, document creation skills, organizational skills, online research skills, travel and meeting planning, formal meeting documentation preparation, presentation skills and ethical and legal considerations in the work environment. This course also introduces the student to basic transcription techniques. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-257. Microsoft Access. (3 Credits)

This course presents the features of Microsoft Access or other current database management systems. Topics include identifying terminology associated with database software, designing the structure of tables in a relational database, designing queries and reports, creating screen forms to facilitate data entry, and designing macros. Students will also examine database utilities used for backing up and securing databases as well as techniques for importing and exporting data. Students must be familiar with the Windows environment and possess file management skills. Students who successfully complete this course will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take the Microsoft certification exam for Access. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

OFT-258. Internship. (3 Credits)

This course is a planned and supervised career field experience related to the student's occupational program in Office Systems and Applications. The work experience will provide the student with an opportunity to utilize and strengthen technical and interpersonal skills learned in the classroom. The intern will continue to develop and enhance all aspects of his/her professionalism while on the job. The student must work a minimum 225 hours. Students are encouraged to complete OFT-260, Seminar, prior to pursuing an internship. Fee is required. (15 contact hours)

OFT-260. Seminar. (1 Credit)

This capstone, professional development course helps students sort through the many career options available in today's offices. Included are tips for polishing their professional images and engaging in productive communication. Students outline the difference between a job and a career, explore areas of specialization, and prepare for job interviews. Ethics, teamwork, certification, business etiquette and protocol, and changes in the workplace are examined. Students utilize the World Wide Web extensively when completing assignments. This course is a capstone course and should be taken near the completion of the certificate or degree program and is recommended for students planning to enroll in OFT-258, Internship. (1 contact hour)