Business Applications

The Business Applications (BAPP) program is a comprehensive software training course designed to teach students how to effectively use Microsoft applications and other essential tools for today’s digital workplace. Each session builds on the last, providing you with the skills needed to advance your career or work from home.

You will learn to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more, gaining the confidence to tackle complex tasks and boost your productivity. Our hands-on approach includes real-world projects that allow you to apply your knowledge immediately, making you a competitive candidate in the job market.

With a focus on job placement, this course equips you with in-demand skills that employers seek, especially for remote roles. Enroll in our Business Applications training program today and take the first step toward a successful career!

Hands-on, Instructor-Led live classes - 8 weeks (3 days per week) - Executive level training

TRAINING DETAILS

File Management- 4 Hours

File Management
It’s not enough to be organized with files and folders in the filing cabinets. Now it’s just as important to keep good, organized records in a PC. This File Management class will give the students a better understanding of how to do just that by learning how to create, save, edit, delete, and navigate folders to help them find folders quickly and be more efficient on the job. This class will show students how to back up, use cloud storage, work with flash drives, and save attachments.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

Microsoft Word - 36 Hours

Day 1: Tour Word Interface
Learning Objectives:

Understand the basics of Word.
Explore the Ribbon and Excel interface.
Access templates for various document purposes.
Customize Word options to suit your needs.
Navigate the Word interface efficiently.

Outcome: Participants will become familiar with Word’s interface and be able to access templates for creating documents.

Day 2 Creating and Editing Business Documents (Chapter 1)
Learning Objectives:

Create a Thank You letter.

Create a Bulleted List from Software, Skills and Education.
Show Quick Search

Selection/Navigation techniques
Save File

Outcome: Participants will gain the skills to create and edit professional business documents efficiently.

Day 3 Build a Report with a Table (Chapter 2) Learning Objectives:

Create a Title Page
Add Pages/section breaks.
Apply basic formatting.
Add Paragraph Titles
Build a table.

Outcome: Participants will be able to create structured reports with tables.

Day 4 Edit a Report (Chapter 3)
Learning Objectives:

Columns
Styles
Headers and footers.
Footnote/Endnotes

Outcome: Participants will learn advanced editing techniques for reports.

Day 5 Creating Reports cont. (Chapter 3)
Learning Objectives:

Margins
Indents
Tabs
Special Paragraph Formatting

Outcome: Participants will refine their report formatting skills.

Day 6 Adding Reference content to a Report. (chapter 3 cont.)
Learning Objectives:

Alignment
Citations
Captions
Table of Contents/Table of Figures
Comments
Explore Track Changes

Outcome: Participants will learn to incorporate references effectively in reports.

Day 7/8 Adding/Editing Graphical Content and AI (chapter 4)
Learning Objectives:

Insert Graphical objects.
Edit and format graphical objects.
Word Art
Link Text Boxes
Add Smart Art diagram.
Print Part of Document
Explore AI editor.

Outcome: Participants will master the integration of graphical content and AI in Word documents.

Day 9 Mail Merge (chapter 5)
Learning Objectives:

Explore Mail merge components.
Build and edit a data source.
Insert Merge fields.
Conduct a Merge

Outcome: Participants will understand and apply mail merge techniques efficiently.

Microsoft Excel-40 Hours

Day 1: Getting Acquainted with Excel
Learning Objectives:

Understand the basics of Excel.
Explore the Ribbon and Excel interface.
Access templates for various spreadsheet purposes.
Customize Excel options to suit your needs.
Navigate the Excel interface efficiently.

Outcome: Participants will become familiar with Excel’s interface and be able to access templates for creating spreadsheets.

Day 2: Tracking Customer Data Chapter 1
Learning Objectives:

Navigate worksheets and understand selections.
Create and format a spreadsheet.
Explore print options.
Learn techniques for data entry, auto-fill, and formatting.

Outcome: Participants will gain proficiency in creating and formatting spreadsheets for data tracking and reporting.

Day 3: Calculating Using Basic Formulas Chapter 2
Learning Objectives:

Understand basic formulas, cell references, and math operators.
Learn how to rearrange data effectively.
Manage multiple sheets and perform calculations.

Outcome: Participants will be able to use Excel to perform basic calculations and organize multiple sheets.

Day 4 & 5: Performing Calculations Using Functions Chapter 3
Learning Objectives:

Master the use of Excel functions with various reference types.
Learn to name ranges and use them in functions on worksheets.

Outcome: Participants will gain the ability to perform complex calculations using Excel functions and named ranges.

Day 6: Data Visualization and Images Chapter 4
Learning Objectives:

Create and modify charts for data visualization.
Insert and format images within Excel.
Implement conditional formatting for data representation.

Outcome: Participants will develop skills in data visualization and the effective use of images and conditional formatting in Excel.

Day 7: Organizing Large Worksheets Chapter 5
Learning Objectives:

Adjust views, sort data, and filter information.
Apply data validation rules.

Outcome: Participants will learn techniques for organizing large worksheets, including sorting, filtering, and data validation.

Day 8: Organizing Large Worksheets Continued: Chapter 5
Learning Objectives:

Explore Excel tables and understand printing options.
Apply logical functions for advanced data management.

Outcome: Participants will be proficient in using Excel tables, printing, and logical functions to enhance data organization.

Day 9: Reporting with Pivot Tables/Linking Files
Learning Objectives:

Understand linking and creating subtotals.
Organize data using Pivot Tables and create Pivot Charts.

Outcome: Participants will be able to create informative reports using linked data and Pivot Tables.

Day 10: Exploring AI in Excel
Learning Objectives:

Utilize Excel’s AI features, including Flash Fill and Dynamic Arrays.
Analyze data and use forecasting and PowerQuery.

Outcome: Participants will explore advanced Excel features, including AI tools, for data analysis and forecasting.

Microsoft Powerpoint - 20 Hours

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 1 (PPT1)
In part 1, students will learn to create presentations, add new slides, and know the difference between slide layouts and how to change the layout. We will show students how to navigate through each slide with ease as well as save, close and open files and select, edit redo, and undo slide and objects and create a photo album.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2 (PPT2)
Students will learn to create slide show effects such as transitions between slides and animations within a slide. Students work with themes, color schemes, and control the color of the slide show as well as work with the slide master, add text into shapes and insert and navigate 3D models. Print various types of handouts and notes pages as well.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 3 (PPT3)
Students will learn the art of animations on a slide. They will also learn to control timings with transitions as well as animations.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 4 (PPT4)
After showing students print options, we put the final touches on our presentation and hit play so we can sit back and watch the show!

Microsoft Outlook- 20 Hours

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 1 (OUTL1)
This workshop will include an overview of the different desktop tools including using Email, tracking appointments in the Calendar, keeping a Task List for “to do” items, using the Contacts module to maintain addresses and phone numbers and creating sticky notes to record important information.
Class Length: 4hrs

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 2 (OUTL2)
Taking basic email function Specific topics include creating distribution lists, using voting buttons, working with signature files and out of office assistant, creating and using rules, integrate Outlook contacts with Word to create envelopes and letters, use field chooser and customize views in Outlook and set up and use the Journal feature to track activities you want recorded on a timeline.
Class Length: 4hrs

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 3 (OUTL3)
In this class, we go beyond the essential email and calendar functions. Students will learn more about the options menu and how to customize signatures and themes for email as well as out of office assistant, creating and using rules, customizing views, and setting up the journal, tasks, and notes features.
Class Length: 4hrs

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK 4 (OUTL4)
Taking Outlook to a new level with changing views, creating, and managing rules, out of office assistant, voting buttons and creating email templates.
Class Length: 4hrs

ChatGPT - For Everyday Use - 4 Hours

The “Using ChatGPT and AI Basics for End Users” class is a comprehensive, 4-hour session designed to introduce new users to the world of artificial intelligence and how ChatGPT can enhance everyday tasks. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of AI, explore practical Ai applications, and learn how to interact effectively with ChatGPT to streamline workflows, solve problems, and boost creativity. This hands-on class will empower attendees with the tools and insights needed to confidently integrate AI into their daily routines
Class length: 4 hrs

Microsoft Copilot - 4 Hours

The “Using Copilot in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel” class is aimed at helping users maximize productivity by leveraging Microsoft’s AI Copilot in these key applications. Participants will learn how to use Copilot in the free copilot app online as well as how it integrates with the Office suite like Word for enhanced document creation and editing, in PowerPoint for designing impactful presentations more efficiently, in Outlook to streamline email communication and scheduling, and in Excel for advanced data analysis and automation. This hands-on class offers practical tips and real-world applications, empowering users to work smarter and more efficiently by leveraging AI to simplify tasks across these platforms

Career Strategizing - 10 Hours

Emotional Intelligence workshop
Time Management exercises
Goal Achieving
Job strategizing- One on one with our career coach
Skills checklist
Personality assessment
Transferability of skills
Employment opportunities in a remote world
Your personal online brand
What is Ideal, Realistic and Acceptable to you?
Resume review and edits
Linkedin Profile assessment and completion
Interview coaching – creating your perfect pitch