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CIST 2120: Using Application Software

CIST 2120: Using Application Software

This course provides students with knowledge in the following areas: word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

Students will learn how to use Microsoft Word for creating, customizing, and organizing documents by using formatting and visual content that is appropriate for the information presented. Students will use Excel to create and manipulate data, format data and content, create and modify formulas, present data visually, and collaborate on and secure data by creating a Spreadsheet. Students will also learn how to use Powerpoint to create and format presentations using masters and templates, create and format slide content, work with dynamic visual content, and collaborate on and delivering presentations. 

Additional Resources & Links

Thumbnail Office 365: Migrating and Managing Your Business in the Cloud 

PC Learning Zone

FREE tutorials available on YouTube. The most popular topics are Microsoft Access and Excel but have other tutorials as well including Windows, Word, Visual Basic, ASP, and lots more.

Presentation Software

An introduction to using Microsoft PowerPoint from OpenEd.

Word Processing Essentials - Available from OpenStax

Word Processing with Microsoft Word  (Saylor)

Beginning Excel 

This textbook was written for a community college introductory course in spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Excel 2016 - In this free Excel 2016 tutorial, learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.

PowerPoint 2016 - In this free PowerPoint 2016 tutorial, learn how to use themes and background styles, add pictures and clip art, modify charts and lists, and do more to create standout presentations.

Microsoft Curriculum - Office 365 Training Center

Word 2016 (GCF)

book cover Business Computers 365 by Marcus Lacher (2019): Marcus Lacher. 

Beginning Excel 2019 by Noreen Brown, Barbara Lave, Hallie Puncochar, Julie Romey, Mary Schatz, Art Schneider, and Diane Shingledecker (2019): Open Oregon Educational Resources.

Relational Databases and Microsoft Access by Ron McFadyen (2016): Ron McFadyen. 

Computer Applications for Managers (Lumen)

Microsoft Word collection 

Microsoft Education 

Microsoft 365 basics video training