OAM – Office Administration

This course will teach the student how to plan, develop, edit, and format a worksheet, including the entering of formulas and functions. In addition, the student will learn how to create, edit, and format charts. The creation of a table and data manipulation tools will be covered, as well as how to efficiently work with multiple worksheets, use collaboration tools, and distribute workbooks. The student will explore multiple what-if-analysis tools as well as management tools for working with multi-sheet workbooks.

The major objective of this simulation is to prepare students to work with a variety of office records by giving them hands-on practice with various methods of filing. Upon completion, students will be able to manage records through their entire life cycle by using rules compatible with ARMA International, the leading authority in records management. The following topics will be covered: alphabetic, consecutive numeric, terminal-digit numeric, subject, and geographic filing procedures; explaining the benefits of color-coding files; applying the processes of records retention, transfer, and disposition; define databases and create tables.

Students will learn a word processing program (Microsoft Word) in which they will incorporate features used in personal and business settings with emphasis on skills such as: creating, editing, and formatting documents; creating tables, columns, and graphics; mail merge process; creating reports, including endnotes and footnotes; and using writing tools.

This course provides students with opportunities to develop skills using word processing and desktop publishing software. By utilizing software packages, students will create and design business and personal documents; prepare promotional documents and newsletters; and create a variety of PowerPoint presentations.