CTE - Business, Management & Administration

Digital Communication Tools is a technology intensive course introducing students to the most current computer-based training required for success in today ’s digital communication world. Instruction includes emerging technology combined with internet-based software training in the basics of Word, PowerPoint and Excel. It is a foundational course for students in the Business and Marketing Pathway and prepares students for any of the Pathway strands. All of these tools will continue to be used throughout the high school exploratory and preparatory sequence. Dual credit may be available for this course. Credit for Graduation: CTE. Dual College Credit: BTC INFO101 5 credits; PC BTECA110, 111, 121, 122, 130 5 credits.

Microsoft Office Certification 1 teaches the Core competencies for PowerPoint and Word. These skills are necessary to earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certification which is valuable for employment and college scholarship applications. Students will create properly formatted PowerPoint presentations which display information such as text, images, graphics, charts, animations, audio and transitions. Students will also learn to create and edit professional-looking documents in Microsoft Word which involves basic skills such as creating tables, newsletters, mail merge and graphics. Learning includes configuring AutoCorrect settings, creating hyperlinks, and formatting tables of contents and indexes. Upon completion of each unit, students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification tests. DUAL CREDIT: BTC AOA110&204—5 CREDITS; CPTC CAS121&141—3 CREDITS; PC BTECH200A, B, C, D & BTECH225A—4 CREDITS* Credit for Graduation: CTE

Microsoft Office Certification 2 continues instruction toward additional Specialist Certifications. This course teaches the Core and Expert competencies for Excel. Skills include creating and formatting worksheets using formulas, functions, macros and pivot tables to solve authentic application problems. Students will use tables, charts, styles and themes to display information in a professional manner. Students will also gain Expert level skills in Word including sharing documents, tracking changes, performing mail merges, and managing macros. Upon completion of each unit, students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification tests. DUAL CREDIT: BTC AOA203—3 CREDITS; CPTC CAS130—3 CREDITS; PC BTECH210A, B, C, D—3 CREDITS* Credit for Graduation: CTE

Microsoft Office Certification 3 provides instruction toward additional Specialist Certifications. This course teaches the competencies for Access and Outlook. Skills gained in Access include entering and editing data, building tables, building forms, creating and managing queries, and designing reports. Students will demonstrate the efficient use of email software by creating and formatting Outlook items, managing email messages, managing contacts, organizing calendar objects, and working with tasks and notes. Upon completion of each unit, students will take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification tests. Students who pass four specific tests earn Microsoft Office Master Certification. BTC AOA205&AOA111—5 CREDITS; CPTC CAS151—3 CREDITS* Credit for Graduation: CTE

Project Management prepares students to work collaboratively to plan and organize large and small projects for the community and business. Students will learn and practice a variety of skills needed to successfully complete projects from concept to fruition in various settings such as business, community, and non-profit. Credit for Graduation: CTE