Course: Basic Computer Skills for Professionals

Course Description
This course provides the student with a fundamental understanding of computers and computing.  Topics include computer hardware, operating systems, and introduction to Microsoft word 2003, Microsoft Excel 2003, Internet navigation, and e-mail applications. 

Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient basic computer skill based on competency exams in a professional setting. A Certificate of Technical Competency is available upon request.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

Competencies (skills you will learn)

  • Identify basic computer hardware, software applications, and operating systems
  • Learn to navigate and manage files and folders in the Windows environment
  • Gain basic knowledge of the two primary applications programs, Word and Excel
  • Learn to use online computing including internet and electronic mail

Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 30 hours.
Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Specific Course Admission Requirements
Students should have completed Keyboarding Basics or have equivalent competency (25 w.p.m. keyboarding ability). Also, courses in the Business Technology Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.

Textbooks & Materials
None

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Course Location and Schedule
Salt Lake Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday Rose Park Campus: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday
Tooele Campus: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. & Thur., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues. & Wed.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday

Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.

This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.