OFAD - Computer Concepts 

This class is the basic class on using Microsoft 365 Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  This class is available online and in person.

If you are taking a different OFAD class, not the introductory 1150, which was created specifically for your program (ex., BUSN 1100, BUSN 2232), you may have more and different types of assignments.  Some business OFAD classes may include Microsoft Access, the database program.

General Class TIPS:

• Don't get behind!  The assignments take some time, and you don't want them to pile up.

• Don't wait until the last minute to submit assignments.  If something happens and you are even 5 minutes late, many instructors will not accept a late assignment.

• Read the instructions carefully and follow them precisely, even if you are already familiar with the topic and do it differently.

• Participate in the discussion board.  It counts for significant points toward your grade.

• If you are having trouble, contact your instructor as soon as possible and/or go to tutoring.

• If you are not familiar with the programs, you should probably take the class that runs for an entire semester (15 weeks) to give you time to do the work without being stressed.

Study TIPS:

• There are many tutorials available online on YouTube.  Add specific keywords when you search (ex., Microsoft Excel adding 3-D models; Microsoft PowerPoint slide master).

OFAD Assignments can include:

• Creating a PowerPoint Presentation

  • • Create a theme for a presentation

    • Add text to the slides

    • Inset photos and 3-D images

    • Add a slide master

• Creating Word documents

  • • Create a resume

    • Create a cover letter

    • Create a title page for a report

    • Insert tables and images into the document 

    • Inserting page numbers

    • Inserting a Table of Contents

• Excel spreadsheets

  • • Create a budget using a template

    • Edit the budget with Your Estimate Date

    • Add a SUM function to your budget

    • Use the COUNTIF function

    • Create a chart

    • Create a Pie chart

    • Create a Bar chart

    • Insert an Excel Chart