Course Requirements

Suggested Materials:

The book we use in Encore is Welcome to Microsoft Office 2010, by Jill Murphy. You can purchase it used on Amazon by clicking here! In addition to the textbook, students are encouraged to bring their own pair of headphones and flash drive.

Please note that you are not required to purchase the textbook. We have plenty you can borrow while in the classroom. It is suggested to purchase the book if you plan on working at home in addition to your time in class.

Click the images below and you will be taken to Amazon.com to purchase the items of your choice. Please note, any headphones are fine as long as they are NOT Bluetooth. They must have an audio jack. I have linked the image to a suggested pair on Amazon, but local stores such as Target & Staples carries these as well (same with the USB Flash Drive)

Course Requirements:

Students are required to complete all competencies per program of study in order to receive a certificate.

Pre-Book Exercises:

• Entrance CASAS Tests
  • Math
  • Literacy
• Initial Assessment
  • Your teacher will determine which activities you are recommended to study before beginning the textbook. Theses may include:
    • Mouse Tutorial
    • Computer Basics
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Basic Typing
    • Email 101
    • Windows 10

Welcome to Microsoft Office 2010:

Word 2010 (Lessons 1-4)

• All Online Concept Reviews (Quizzes)
  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Lesson 4
• All Hands-On & Skill Builders from the Textbook
• Final Project (Pick One):
  • Business Portfolio
  • Resume Packet

Excel 2010 (Lessons 5-6)

• All Online Concept Reviews (Quizzes)
  • Lesson 5
  • Lesson 6
• All Hands-On & Skill Builders from the Textbook
• Final Project
  • Check Registry
    • Template Suggestion

PowerPoint 2010 (Lesson 7)

• Online Concept Review (Quiz)
  • Lesson 7
• All Hands-On & Skill Builders from the Textbook
• Final Project (Pick One):
  • Business Slideshow
  • Resume/Work Experience Slideshow

Access 2010 (Lesson 8 AND Lessons 22-26 in Office Essentials 2010)

• All Online Concept Reviews (Quizzes)
  • Lesson 8
• All Hands-On & Skill Builders from Both Textbooks
• Final Project
  • Business Database

Outlook 2010

• Complete all 5 Online Lessons
• Submit all 5 Quizzes
• Please note you do not need a book for this

Optional:

• Math Review
• English Review

Encore Exit Requirements:

To Earn a Certificate of Completion, you also need to....

• Create & Use an Email Account
• Submit Your Updated Resume to the Instructor (optional)
• Write an Exit Letter to Your Instructor
  • Mention what you learned, enjoyed and gained by being an Encore Student
  • Share what your plans are now that you are an Encore graduate (ie: take another class, obtain a better career, etc)
• Complete the exit CASAS test
  • Math
  • Literacy

*Encore Graduates are Required to Report to their Instructor Any Job or Income Changes for up to one year after Graduating.