📚 Typical Course Content & Modules

Below is a representative outline of topics that are usually covered in an Office Automation course like the one at Infodesk Computer Education (mirroring standard syllabi in the field):

1. Computer Fundamentals

• Introduction to computers and hardware
• Operating system basics (Windows)
• File & folder management
• Keyboard and mouse skills
• (Fundamental skills needed before advanced topics)

2. Microsoft Word (Word Processing)

• Creating, formatting, and saving documents
• Working with fonts, paragraphs, lists, tables
• Headers/footers, page layout
• Mail merge (bulk letters/envelopes)
• Printing and document review tools

3. Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)

• Entering and editing data in worksheets
• Basic formulas and functions
• Cell formatting and tables
• Sorting, filtering data, charts
• Pivot tables and basic data analysis

4. Microsoft PowerPoint (Presentations)

• Creating and editing slides
• Themes, layouts, animations
• Adding multimedia (images, audio, video)
• Slide transitions & presentation delivery

5. Email and Internet Tools

• Setting up and using email (Gmail/Outlook)
• Sending attachments, managing contacts
• Basics of browsing and web research
• Online communication tools (e.g., video calls)

6. Office Communication & Productivity

• Business writing basics (letters & emails)
• Effective document organization
• Data entry accuracy and best practices

7. Optional/Advanced Topics (if included)

• Introduction to database tools (e.g., MS Access)
• Cloud storage & collaborative tools (Google Drive)
• Advanced Excel functions
• Cybersecurity basics and safe computing