ITI 494 - MS Word & Excel Foundations
Course Outline:
Course Description:
Novice users and those looking for formal training in MS Word and Excel will explore topics needed in the workplace or for personal business. Learn how to format and edit documents and spreadsheets, create labels, use shortcuts to work efficiently, use mathematical formulas in Excel spreadsheets, and create charts and graphs for presentations.
Prerequisites:
Computer Basics, Working with Windows or File Management Skills or equivalent experience.
Required Textbook & Materials
None
Materials:
Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Meeting Information:
- Days: East County Education Center, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Lab 140
- Day: Tuesday & Thursday
- Dates: 1/21/2025 & 2/6/2025
Lesson Plan:
Session 1 - 1/21/2025
- Ch 1: Core Hardware Components
- Ch 2: Peripherals &: Connectors
- Ch 3: Computing Devices & the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Ch 4: Operating Systems
- Ch 5: Software Applications
- Ch 6: Software Development
Session 2 - 1/15/2025
- Ch 7: Database Fundamentals
- Ch 8: Networking Concepts & Technologies
- Ch 9: Security Concepts & Threats
- Ch 10: Security Best Practices
- Ch 11: Business Continuity & Computer Support
- AI and Beyond
Class Presentations
| Session | Chapter | PowerPoint Presentation | PDFs |
| 1 | Chapter 1 - Hardware |  |
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| 1 | Chapter 2 - Peripherals | |
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| 1 | Chapter 3 - Devices & (IoT) | |
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| 1 | Chapter 4 - Operating Systems | |
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| 1 | Chapter 5 - Software Applications | |
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| 1 | Chapter 6 - Software Development | |
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| 2 | Chapter 7 - Databases | |
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| 2 | Chapter 8 - Networking | |
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| 2 | Chapter 9 - Security Concepts | |
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| 2 | Chapter 10 Security Best Practices | |
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| 2 | Chapter 11 - Business Continuity | |
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| 2 | AI and Beyond | |
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