The OA program is the launching pad toward a successful career in a variety of business and office positions such as software applications specialist, bookkeeper, office administrator, secretary and office/clarical positions.

These types of positions are constantly in demand and serve as that first critical step up the ladder to long-term success in an office or business environment.

The first semester prepares students to take Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; and gives them a solid understanding of computers, software applications, and the Windows operating system. Other topics include: customer service, keyboarding and career planning.

Word Processing (Microsoft Word)

• Font and Paragraph Formatting
• Headers/Footers
• Mail Merge
• Outlines
• Inserting and Manipulating Graphics
• Business Correspondence

• Cell Formatting
• Entering and Calculating Data
• Formulas
• Charts
• Linking and Updating

• Tables
• Queries
• Forms
• Reports
• Linking and Updating Data
• Integration with Word and Excel

Computer Applications I (Microsoft PowerPoint)

• Slide Show Formatting
• Slide Transitions
• Custom Animations
• Graphics Usage and Customization
• Tables
• Presentation Options, Styles and Layouts

• Telephone Skills
• Problem Resolution
• Handling Difficult Situations

• Resume Preparation
• Portfolio Development
• Interview Technique
• Keyboarding I

In this semester students advance into more specialized subjects such as desktop publishing and computerized accounting. Career planning and keyboarding skills are continued into the second semester. This semester prepares students to take the National Registered Bookkeeper (NRB) certification exam.

Computerized Accounting

• Fundamentals of Accounting
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll
• Inputting, Processing, and Printing Checks, Statements, Subsidiary Ledgers, Financial Statements and Supporting Documentation
• Using QuickBooks Pro

• Introduction to Desktop Publishing
  (MS Publisher)
• Creating Newsletters and Presentations
• Introduction to Computer Graphics

• Various Forms of Business Communications
• Planning and Writing Logical Messages
• Effective Verbal Communication

• Interviewing Skills
• Job-Hunting Techniques
• Business Presentations
• Keyboarding II