This course covers basic formatting for business documents, including letters, memos, reports, and tables. Straight-copy skill development for speed and accuracy will also be included.

Prerequisites: A typing speed of 35 words per minute with five or fewer errors. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 4 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course is an extensive, comprehensive study of English grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, number usage, capitalization and abbreviation rules, and proofreading.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 2 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course incorporates the skills that are needed to be an effective receptionist. Topics such as: scheduling techniques using various software, typing skills, interpersonal communications, customer service.

Prerequisites: None

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

This course covers basic information on the history of computers and their impact on society, computer hardware and desk application software. Students will learn the fundamentals of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Students will also be introduced to use of the Internet and e-mail. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

Prerequisites:

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

This course covers basic information on the history of computers and their impact on society, computer hardware and desk application software. Students will learn the fundamentals of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation applications. Students will also be introduced to use of the Internet and e-mail. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement.

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Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

This course is designed to advance the training of business and office students in the use of desktop publishing documents, real-world business projects, web site analysis, and web browser. .

Prerequisites: OFFC1018 and OFFC1005. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

This course covers the basics of Microsoft Publisher for Windows software using IBM networked computers. The student will learn to create, edit, save, delete, and print professional looking applications including business cards, flyers, brochures, and newsletters. The spell checker, auto features and Wizards will be introduced.

Prerequisites: OFFC1130 or equivalent. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Students must spend the amount of time necessary to complete this course within the semester time frame.

This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for Word.

Prerequisites: OFFC1005, Keyboarding/Formatting or equivalent. Offered: Fall/Spring

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers training in the preparation for students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam for PowerPoint

Prerequisites: OFFC1145, MS PowerPoint or equivalent.

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least five hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the development of oral communication skills in the following areas: one-to-one communication, oral presentations to groups, use of MS PowerPoint in presentations and student evaluation of speeches. Students will also learn successful employment interview strategies as well as how to find various job leads, write a successful resume, application letter, and follow-up letter.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

This course covers the process of communication, including writing techniques and strategies. Students learn by completing a range of writing exercises and critical thinking cases. Specific applications focus on letter and memorandum writing and formal and informal reports. Communication skills are emphasized along with e-mail usage.

Prerequisites: OFFC1010, Business English Skills or concurrent enrollment. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, emotional communication, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course is designed to integrate and reinforce the skills and knowledge learned in previous courses in the program. Project emphasis will develop the students' awareness of work flow, chain of command, and creation/integration of office documents. The use of electronic tools and the integration of documents created in various Microsoft Office Suite programs is the primary focus of this course.

Prerequisites: OFFC1005, OFFC1020 and OFFC1018. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 5 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning.

Prerequisites: Must pass Accuplacer test or successfully complete ENGL0130 - English Essentials or receive instructor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

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