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Course Code : OFFSYS
Course Title : Office Systems

The course is designed for those without a background in computers. It covers all the basic subjects (and packages) required for a first time user of computer systems in an office environment. This approach avoids the need to attend several individual courses thereby saving time and money.

Duration

Part Time : 2.5 hours per day for 10 weeks
Course Days : Monday - Friday

Objectives

1. To provide participants with adequate knowledge of computing required to understand the functionality and operation of computer systems.
2. Introduce and acquaint participants with the standard application packages used in an office environment.
3. To provide adequate practical exposure in the use of the office systems.

Course Structure

Introduction to computers
- Computer System Structure
- Usage in modern offices
- General devices and their functions
- Operating system and functions
- Keyboard skills

Microsoft Windows '95
- General introduction
- Desktop
- Explorer
- Standard settings and user configuration
- Standard utilities and their usage, e.g. calculator, calendar, notebook

Word Processing
- Introduction to Microsoft Word Ver. 7.0
- Menu structures and usage
- Editing
- Formatting
- Inserting drawings, pictures, cliparts, etc.
- Tabulation
- Forms design and usage
- Merging
- Document management

Spreadsheet
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel Ver. 7.0
- Spreadsheets - features and functions
- Menu structures and usage
- Functions
- Editing and formatting
- Scenario management
- Drawing and Charting
- Database facilities

Presentation Graphics
- Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint package
- Standard settings
- Designing Text Slides
- Designing Drawing Slides
- Setting up a presentation
- Special Effects

Database Management
- Introduction to Microsoft Access Ver. 7.0
- Creating and Updating Tables
- Designing Forms
- Data Query
- Data Update
- Report design and Printing

Internet User Training
- Introduction to the Internet
- Services on the Internet
    - E-mail
    - E-mail to fax
   - FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
    - Newsgroups
    - Surfing the web
    - Searching on the web

Assessment

By practical tests

Course Award

A Certificate will be awarded to candidates who successfully pass the tests.

Course Cost

The cost of the course is Tshs. 200,000.00.

Course Venue

First Floor, 37 Bibi Titi (Former UWT) Road
Opp. UNICEF Offices
P.O. Box 21692
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel : (051) 119037/8, 0811 324476
Fax : (051) 119039