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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

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

Domestic fees

$604.17

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are two offerings of COMP 2010 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 60290

Duration

Sat May 25 - Sat Jun 29 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 60290
  • Domestic fees $604.17
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 25 - Jun 29 Sat 09:00 - 16:00 Online
Instructor

Julie Niebel

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$604.17

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. 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 June 29 (Canada Day).
Status

CRN 60287

Duration

Thu Apr 11 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 60287
  • Domestic fees $604.17
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jun 27 Thu 18:30 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Julie Niebel

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$604.17

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. 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.

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 with a co-op option.

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Applied Computer Information Systems (ACIS)
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  2. Computer Systems
    Diploma Part-time
  3. Technical Writing
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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