Course Overview
This hands-on course is the next step in personal computer literacy after COMP 1002 - Applied Computer Concepts. It is aimed at students who are already proficient with a Windows 11 PC and able to manage files on a network, in the cloud. COMP 2010 is designed to provide proficiency in three key applications of MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Starting with short lectures and in class labs, participants will complete additional exercises and assignments outside of class, using a student version of MS Office 365 hosted by BCIT. Topics include essential skills in each of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. MS Access will also be used as a tool to demonstrate simple database design. Students use best practices to integrate data between Microsoft applications and to solve a wide range of productivity, communication, and collaboration tasks. They will be prepared to move on to the follow-on 6-week COMP 2362 MS Excel Advanced offered once per year 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 cloud-based Microsoft documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Domestic fees
$623.55
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Customize and 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 Winter 2026
Related Programs
Microsoft 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 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 2010 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 37965
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 37965
- $623.55 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 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
- 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. 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.
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