FBLA Production Events are individual competitions that assess a competitor’s ability to use business software applications to create professional documents, spreadsheets, databases, or presentations.** These events test technical proficiency, accuracy, speed, and formatting skills in a timed environment.
Event Format:
Objective Test – Some production events include a multiple-choice test covering industry-standard software knowledge, formatting rules, and business application concepts.
Production Test – Competitors complete a hands-on, performance-based task where they must create or edit business-related documents using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, or Google Suite.
Evaluation Criteria – Judges assess the accuracy, formatting, efficiency, and adherence to business standards.
List of FBLA Production Events:
Word Processing – Competitors create and format business-related documents such as letters, reports, press releases, meeting minutes, and memos.
Spreadsheet Applications – Participants use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to create charts, formulas, pivot tables, and perform financial calculations.
Database Design & Applications – Competitors manage business data using Microsoft Access or SQL, including creating queries, reports, and forms.
Computer Applications – A combined event where competitors create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases based on real business scenarios.