Online Class: Office Skills 101

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20Lessons
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33Exams &
Assignments -
12Hours
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1.2CEUs
Course Description
Mastering the Modern Office: From Technical Prowess to Personal Growth
In today's fast-paced professional world, equipped with the right set of skills can make all the difference. This immersive online course on "Modern Office Mastery" not only equips you with the technical acumen required to excel in any office setting, whether boutique or multinational but also weaves in the softer skills, those intangible assets that often make the difference between good and exceptional.
There are two pillars on which this course stands:
- Technical Precision: Harness the tools and techniques crucial to navigate and flourish in any modern workplace.
- Personal Evolution: Cultivate the interpersonal and intrapersonal skills that propel you from being just an employee to a valued team member and potential leader.
Dive deep into twenty meticulously curated modules, each a blend of theoretical knowledge and actionable takeaways. Beyond just understanding, you'll gain insights into the 'why' and 'how' behind each skill, empowering you to integrate them seamlessly into your professional persona.
Here's a sneak peek into our extensive curriculum:
- The Art and Science of Written Communication
- Mastering the Spoken Word: Oral Communication
- Digital Age Fundamentals: Introduction to Computers
- Touch Typing: Start Your Journey
- Touch Typing: Ascend to Mastery
- Crafting with Microsoft Word
- Data Wizardry with Excel
- Presentation Mastery with PowerPoint
- Financial Insights: Basics to Bookkeeping I & II
- Navigating Standard Office Equipment
- The Heart of Business: Customer Service Skills I & II
- Navigating the Digital Wave: Introduction to Social Media Management
- Seizing the Day: Time Management Skills
- The Art of Order: Introduction to Organization
- Digital Age Archiving: Organizing Print and Digital Files
- Intellectual Curiosity: Introduction to Resourcefulness and Research
- Igniting the Inner Drive: Self-Motivation Skills I & II
After each illuminating lesson, test your newly acquired skills with comprehensive assessments. Successfully completing this transformative journey with a grade of 70% or above earns you valuable professional development CEUs, a testament to your dedication and prowess, ready to adorn your resume.
Whether you're an aspiring office administrator, a professional seeking skill enhancement, or someone passionate about personal and professional evolution, this course promises a transformative journey, honing the best version of your professional self.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Guide to Writing in Professional Settings
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-1-StudyGuide-19933.pdf
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam
Lesson 2. Speak and Be Heard: Essentials of Oral Communication
Lesson 2 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-2-HomeWork-19935.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam
Lesson 3. Navigating the Office Digital Landscape
Lesson 3 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-3-Downloadable-19937.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam
Lesson 4. Discover the Evolution and Importance of the QWERTY Layout
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-4-HomeWork-19939.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam
Lesson 5. Quick Keyboard Skills Upgrade
Lesson 5 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-5-WorkSheet-19942.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam
Lesson 6. Foundational Mastery of Microsoft Word: Enhancing Workplace Efficiency
Lesson 6 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-6-WorkSheet-19944.pdf
Complete: Lesson 6 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam
Lesson 7. Mastering Microsoft Excel: A Comprehensive Introduction to Key Spreadsheet Functions
Lesson 7 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-7-Downloadable-19946.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam
Lesson 8. Slide into Success with PowerPoint
Lesson 8 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-8-Activity-19948.pdf
Complete: Lesson 8 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam
Lesson 9. Mastering Bookkeeping for Business Success
Lesson 9 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-9-WorkSheet-19951.pdf
Complete: Lesson 9 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam
Lesson 10. Enhancing Bookkeeping: From Software to Teamwork
Lesson 10 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-10-StudyGuide-19953.pdf
Complete: Lesson 10 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 10 Review Exam
Lesson 11. The Tools of the Trade: Mastering Office Equipment and Supplies
Lesson 11 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-11-Activity-19955.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 11 Review Exam
Lesson 12. Enhancing Customer Experience: Key Characteristics and Strategies
Lesson 12 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-12-Downloadable-19956.pdf
Complete: Lesson 12 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 12 Review Exam
Lesson 13. Elevating Customer Service Excellence: Advanced Strategies for Success
Lesson 13 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-13-WorkSheet-19957.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 13 Review Exam
Lesson 14. Navigating the Digital World: Social Media Strategies for Success
Lesson 14 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-14-Activity-19959.pdf
Complete: Lesson 14 Activity
Assessment: Lesson 14 Review Exam
Lesson 15. Streamline Your Day with Proven Time Management Techniques
Lesson 15 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-15-Downloadable-19961.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 15 Review Exam
Lesson 16. Efficient Living: Unlock the Power of Organization
Lesson 16 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-16-Downloadable-19964.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 16 Review Exam
Lesson 17. Streamlining Your Workflow: Techniques for Efficient File Naming and Organization
Lesson 17 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-17-StudyGuide-19966.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 17 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 17 Review Exam
Lesson 18. Unlocking Resourcefulness: Essential Skills for Personal and Professional Success
Lesson 18 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-18-HomeWork-19968.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 18 Exam
Assessment: Lesson 18 Review Exam
Lesson 19. The Power of Persistence and Autonomy
Lesson 19 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-19-Activity-19971.pdf
Assessment: Lesson 19 Review Exam
Lesson 20. Mastering Workplace Adaptability and Advocacy
Lesson 20 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: Lesson-20-Activity-19973.pdf
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Course Comments
Assessment: The Final Exam
Assessment: Lesson 20 Review Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Identify effective proofreading techniques to enhance clarity and professionalism, such as reading aloud and peer reviews.
- Define the principles of clear and concise written communication, ensuring sentences are grammatically correct and coherent without using colloquialisms.
- Demonstrate the use of vocal variety by adjusting pitch, tone, and cadence to enhance listener engagement during a presentation.
- Organize a speech by systematically summarizing the main topic, outlining key points, and proposing solutions to maintain clarity and audience focus.
- Demonstrate effective email management by employing specific subject lines, concise content, and swift responses to enhance communication efficiency.
- Identify and compare the core functionalities and use cases of Windows and Mac operating systems in a modern office environment.
- Define the historical development of the QWERTY keyboard and its impact on modern computing by summarizing its origins and adaptations.
- Demonstrate effective touch-typing techniques by achieving a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with no more than two errors.
- Compare and adapt to different keyboard layouts by identifying key differences between Windows and Apple systems, enhancing typing proficiency and adaptability.
- Define and execute targeted typing drills to improve speed and accuracy in touch typing, demonstrating progress through tracked metrics like words per minute (WPM).
- Demonstrate the use of Mail Merge in Microsoft Word to create personalized documents efficiently for a specific purpose.
- Identify and apply Microsoft Word's 'Track Changes' and 'Comments' features for effective collaboration in a team setting.
- Understand and apply basic formulas such as SUM and AVERAGE to perform calculations on datasets within Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Student Testimonials
- "It was very helpful to me. Some concepts I had never heard of." -- Carolyn W.
- "This course is helpful." -- Gwendolyn P.
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