It is a well known fact that in order to qualify for the majority of job openings, you must have some computer experience. The question is what do some of these computer programs do, and which one is used for what jobs.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processing program which allows the user to write letters, documents, reports and create flyers.
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that is used for creating any kind of document where numbers and calculations are involved. Microsoft Excel works in a table format. You can use these programs to create lists, invoices and financial statements. Some people may use this program to keep inventory or create invoices.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation application. It allows the user to create Presentations, Slides, Overheads, Handouts, Organizational Charts, etc.
Microsoft Outlook is included in Microsoft Office. It allows you to manage contacts, schedule appointment, manage notes, and it works like a personal organizer.
Microsoft Access is a database program and is used for filing. It allows you to keep lists and perform queries on data. An example of a query is a client list or mailing labels according to a particular zip code.
QuickBooks Pro is a accounting program. It allows the user to write and print checks, create profit and loss reports, keep track of income and expenses, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, payroll, purchase orders and more.
Quicken is a personal check writing/printing and accounting program. It allows the user to write and print checks, create Profit and Loss Reports, keep track of income and expenses as well as accounts payable and receivable.
Microsoft Windows is an Operating System with graphical user interface (GUI). By learning Windows you will be able to organize and manage your computer.
Mac is a computer that is similar in operation to computers with Windows. The Mac is most widely used desktop publishing and graphic design.
You can use the Internet to search libraries of data. You also create your own web page to advertise and promote products or services that you provide. The language in which web sites are created is the HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).
| Microsoft Word | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft PowerPoint | Microsoft Outlook |
| Microsoft Access | QuickBooks Pro | Quicken | Microsoft Windows |
| Mac | Internet |
Web Design Certificate Programs
Adobe Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver is an ideal tool for Web site design. You can use this innovative software to create Web sites visually and create the most advanced features possible on the Web. Dreamweaver is a text editor for HTML & JavaScript to make web design easier. Students will use Dreamweaver to make their own web pages and site.
Adobe Flash
Use Flash to create brilliant and interactive animated web sites that attract and engage visitors to your web site.
Adobe Photoshop
This is a graphics program which allows the user to manipulate photos. You can scan photos into photoshop. You can edit photos such as changing the color of items or erasing items. Photshop can be used to create graphics to be placed in Internet Web sites.
Adobe Illustrator
This program allows the user to create illustrations on the computer. These illustrations can be used standalone or transferred to a layout program like QuarkXpress.
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