Course details
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 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 in October, and COMP 2362 MS Excel Advanced in June. 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 PTS 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
Cost
$579.76 - $619.28 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of COMP 2010 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 60287
Duration
Thu Apr 13 - Thu Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 60287
- $579.76
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jun 29 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Cost
$579.76
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.
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Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Students must provide their own PC or laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 in order to participate in this course successfully. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 60290
Duration
Sat May 06 - Sat Jun 17 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 60290
- $605.65
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06 - Jun 17 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$605.65
Important information
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This is an intensive delivery course. Students must attend all classes. Course is 36 hours on campus. Students must provide their own PC or laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 for homework. Late registration is not permitted. No class May 20 (Victoria Day).
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2023
Below are three offerings of COMP 2010 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 37962
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Oct 21 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 37962
- $619.28
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Oct 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 389 |
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$619.28
Important information
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This is an intensive delivery course. Students must attend all classes. Course is 36 hours on campus. Students must provide their own PC or laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 for homework. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session September 30 (Truth & Reconciliation). No class October 7 (Thanksgiving).
Status
CRN 37965
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 37965
- $592.17
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$592.17
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.
-
Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Students must provide their own PC or laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 in order to participate in this course successfully. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 37964
Duration
Mon Oct 30 - Wed Dec 06 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 37964
- $592.17
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 - Dec 06 | Mon, Wed | 09:00 - 12:00 | Online |
Instructor
Julie Niebel
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$592.17
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.
-
This is an intensive delivery course. Students must attend all classes. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Students must provide their own PC or laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 in order to participate in this course successfully. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session November 13 (Remembrance Day).
Status
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:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Applied Database Administration and Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Diploma Part-time
- Technical Writing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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