Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59^th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS  240-720 Clock Hours (6 months)

Postsecondary and High School Students

This hands-on course teaches components of a computer system, the basics of an operating system, and the latest software packages used by businesses for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and multimedia presentations. Microsoft Office Specialist certification is also available.

Employment Opportunities:

Computer technician, software trainer, word processing or data entry clerk, computer specialist, secretary, etc.

Starting salary range = $12-13 per hour
Experienced salary = $50,000-60,000 per year

Program Overview:

·         Orientation/Study/Math/Job Seeking Skills

·         Windows Basics

·         Advanced Windows and DOS

·         Keyboarding/Document Formatting I & II

·         Introductory Microsoft Word

·         Advanced  Microsoft Word

·         Introductory Microsoft Excel

·         Advanced  Microsoft Excel

·         Introductory Microsoft Access

·         Optional Advanced Studies

o      Microsoft Outlook

o      Introductory Microsoft PowerPoint

o      Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

o      Advanced Microsoft Access

 Three Computer Applications certificate options are available: (Call for details)

·         Computer Application

·         Word Processing

·         Introduction to Computers

A 720 hour INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS is also available from 11:20am - 2:15pm. This course covers the design, construction and installation of cabling systems, and basic knowledge necessary to enter the networking field. Call (913) 627-4141 for details.