Centre High Career Pathways

Course Description:

In this course, students will pick from a variety of modules that deal with using Microsoft Office. Students can learn the ins-and-outs of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher. The skills taught in this course are skills often requested by employers as Microsoft Office is still used heavily in the working world.

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Modules Included:

INF1030: Word Processing 1
INF1050: Database 1
INF1060: Spreadsheet 1
INF1070: Digital Presentation
INF1910: INF Project A
INF2020: Keyboarding
INF2050: Word Processing 2
INF2070: Database 2
INF2080: Spreadsheet 2
INF3060: Word Processing 3

Earn up to 10 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers Related to this Course:

Administrative Assistant - Manages office duties and supports other staff using various Office tools.
Data Analyst - Uses Excel extensively for data entry, manipulation, and visualization.
Executive Assistant - Handles administrative activities and prepares presentations or reports using Office programs.
Accountant - Relies on Excel for financial tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
Project Manager - Utilizes Microsoft Project and Excel to manage project timelines and resources.
Marketing Coordinator - Uses Publisher, Word, and PowerPoint to create marketing materials and presentations.
Sales Manager - Employs Excel to analyze sales data and PowerPoint to create sales presentations.
Human Resources Coordinator - Uses Office to manage employee records and create HR documents.
Office Manager - Oversees office operations, using Office for a variety of administrative tasks.
Financial Analyst - Utilizes Excel for financial modeling and forecasting.

IT Support Specialist - Often helps other employees with their Microsoft Office problems and setups.
Customer Service Representative - Uses Outlook for communication and Excel for tracking customer issues.
Business Analyst - Uses all facets of Microsoft Office to analyze business data and improve processes.
Technical Writer - Employs Word and Publisher to create and format documentation.
Operations Manager - Uses Excel for logistics planning and resource management.
Educator/Trainer - Uses PowerPoint extensively to create educational presentations and teaching materials.
Database Administrator - Uses Access to manage databases and Excel for data analysis.
Event Planner - Utilizes Outlook for scheduling and Excel for event budgeting and planning.
Research Assistant - Relies on Excel for data collection and analysis, and Word for report writing.
Legal Assistant - Uses Word for document preparation and Outlook for client communication.

Possible Alberta Post-Secondary Connections to Course:

Campbell College Ltd.:

SAIT:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management

Keyano College:

Business Administration Human Resources Management Diploma

Grant MacEwan University:

Mount Royal University:

Post Bachelor's Certificate in Human Resources

Red Deer Polytechnic

Bachelor of Business Administration

NAIT:

University of Alberta:

Qualified Administrative Assistant Designation - Canadian Certified Administrative Professional