Course Description

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.

This course is designed for individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. It enhances the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes following advance application of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills in day to day workplace applications.

Skills Covered

This course covers the following key areas;

·Design and produce word processed documents : create, save, edit, format and print a word processed document, spell check, proper design and layout, borders, indentation, page breaks, appropriate fonts and formats, mail merge, headers and footers, create and print a simple table and import a spreadsheet file.

·Design and produce a spreadsheet using:  simple formulae and functions including SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN; efficient linking between worksheets, format and print a spreadsheet document according to specified criteria; construct and print charts using spreadsheet data and link and embed into a word processing document.

·Design and create a simple PowerPoint presentation using:   slide sorter, promoting and demoting points, inserting graphics including charts, simple transitions and animations, design template, viewing the slide show and printing handouts

Accredited Courses BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents