- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This hands-on course follows on from COMP 1002 - Applied Computer Concepts and is aimed at students who are already able to use a Windows 11 PC and able to manage files on a network, in the cloud. Topics include essential skills for proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint using a student version of MS Office 365, hosted by BCIT. COMP 2010 includes lectures, lab exercises and assignments outside of class in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Students will also receive an introduction to simple databases with MS Access and be prepared to move on to the follow-on 6-week courses offered once per year: COMP 2361 MS Word Advanced, and COMP 2362 MS Excel Advanced in the April (spring) term. COMP 2010 is required in the Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS) Associate Certificate. It is an elective in the Technical Writing Associate Certificate and the Computer Systems FLEX Diploma from BCIT Computing. Upon successful completion, students will be able to create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in the cloud.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$611.04
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the user interface components in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Demonstrate creating, editing, saving, and printing data using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate formatting and improving the appearance of documents, workbooks and presentations.
- Apply, modify, and create styles in MS Word.
- Insert, modify and format table layouts and design in documents, workbooks and presentations.
- Apply basic formulae and functions in MS Excel.
- Apply Relative, Absolute and Mixed cell references.
- Create, modify, and format charts.
- Analyze data using the Subtotalling tool in Excel.
- Create and summarize data with Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts in Excel.
- Modify slide elements, apply themes, animation, and transitions in MS PowerPoint presentations.
- Insert and format graphic elements in documents and presentations.
- Define MS Access database terminology and components.
- Create tables, forms, queries and reports in MS Access using the Wizard.
- Sort and filter data in MS Access and MS Excel.
- Integrate data between Microsoft applications using exporting, linking/embedding and merging.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
MS Office Applications (COMP 2010) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of COMP 2010 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 37965
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 37965
- $611.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 is required in order to participate in this course successfully. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2010 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 78425
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 78425
- $611.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. You should prepare to spend 2-3 hours on homework for every 1 hour of class time. This course may require an average total time commitment of 9-12+ hours per week. 3 hours of synchronous class time and 6-9+ hours per week for homework. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT Computing is primarily a Microsoft Windows environment. Students must provide their own current model Windows-compatible PC with microphone and video camera. Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 is required in order to participate in this course successfully. i5 or higher equivalent processor, with 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. Highspeed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Mac users must have the ability to manage and support their iOS computer. They may need to create a virtual Windows environment using Parallels or VMWare Fusion. COMP instructors may not be able to assist Mac users with software compatibility issues. BCIT does not provide access to Parallels or support for students to use a Mac to run Windows.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.