Business Computer Applications Certificate
Credential: Mohawk College CertificateProgram Number: 915
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Whether you need documentation to show your competence with computers or you want to be able to use your home computer more effectively, this program offers courses to meet the needs of today’s computer users. You can take a variety of courses in a number of software applications. Some courses in this program are also offered through Distance Education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Courses are open to ALL students. It is assumed that participants in each course will have some understanding of the Windows computer environment. You are strongly urged to complete (INFOBW001) WORKSHOP FOR WINDOWS, before taking other courses.
eLEARN AND MOCOMOTION
All computer courses make use of eLearn. Students will use this portal site to email their instructor and to access course outlines, assignments, and related course materials. Assignments and exams will also be submitted through eLearn. The Computer Basics with Windows 7, Word and Excel (INFO10156) will teach you how to use eLearn.
Click here to view the eLearn Student Manual online (PDF format).
MoCoMotion is used to access your grades, tax receipts and other important information.
Click here to view the MoCoMotion Student Manual online (PDF format).
SOFTWARE VERSIONS
- Microsoft Office 2010 - upgraded for the Fall 2011 semester! Click here to view a flyer with details on the upgrade. Click here for a free trial.
- Windows 7
- Adobe Photoshop CS5.5. Click here for a free trial.
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 9.
There are computers available at Mohawk College that you may use to complete your course work and assignments. Hours of operation are available at each location.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Students will need to buy a textbook from the Mohawk College bookstore for each course. A USB drive is also required for saving classroom work.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Courses are of different lengths, but each course requires the submission of assignments and the completion of an exam during the final class. You should be prepared to spend at least 2 hours of study for every course hour.
Not all courses are offered each semester. See the tentative schedule of offerings below.
To qualify for an Acknowledgement of Completion, you must complete the THREE (3) Mandatory Courses. Click here for information on applying for the Acknowledgement or Certificate.
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||||||||
| In Class | DE | In Class | DE | In Class | DE | ||||||
Mandatory Courses: |
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| Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel or Computer Basics with Windows Vista, Word and Excel or Computer Basics with Windows 7, Word and Excel |
36 |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
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| INFO10077 | Word Core |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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| INFO10078 | Excel Core |
36 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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To obtain the Business Computer Applications Certificate, you must complete an additional SIX (6) courses chosen from the list below:
| Course Number | Course Name | Course Hours | Tentative Schedule* | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Spring | |||||||
| In Class | DE | In Class | DE | In Class | DE | ||||
Option Courses (choose 6): |
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| INFO10081 | Access Core |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| INFOBW305 | Access Expert |
18 |
counts as 1 option |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
| INFO10069 | Adobe Photoshop Elements |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
| INFOBW410 | Desktop Publishing with Word |
18 |
counts as 1 option |
|
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
| INFO10079 | Excel Expert |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| INFOBIN56 | Outlook |
18 |
counts as 1 option |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| INFO10149 | Photoshop (Adobe) |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| INFO10082 | PowerPoint |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| INFO10000 | Project |
24 |
counts as 1 option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| INFOBW115 | Publisher |
18 |
counts as 1 option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| INFO10157 | Publisher Core |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
| INFO10045 | Visio |
18 |
counts as 1 option |
|
X |
|
X |
|
X |
| INFO10080 | Word Expert |
36 |
counts as 2 options |
X |
X |
|
X |
X |
X |
| * Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings | |||||||||
| View the program brochure (PDF) | |||||||||
SUBJECT SPECIALISTS
Subject Specialists are being phased out and will no longer be available after the Spring 2012 semester. Please email the Program Manager if you require further details.
