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Computer Skills Assessment

Offered at Nanaimo campus ONLY

This three-part assessment will measure computer skills in Microsoft Office 2007:

Word, Excel and Outlook.

Computer Skills Assessment is available for community members at a cost of $75 (per person) for all three assessments or $25/ section and is payable at time of testing.

Area of Study

Details

Time

Part A: Word

Various formatting functions within a word document:

  • Border Features
  • Tables
  • Insert symbols, hyperlinks and tabs

Approximately
60 minutes

Part B: Excel
  • Use common excel formulae
  • Copy/paste data within worksheets
  • Cell references
  • Basic formatting functions

Approximately
60 minutes

Part C: Outlook

Perform various functions using Outlook:

  • Compose email with signature
  • Send attachments
  • Enter contact information
  • Schedule appointments

Approximately
30 minutes

The assessment is on the computer and is approximately 2 ½ hours for all three sections

A certified copy stating the areas of proficiency will be provided at the end of the assessment.

Resources:  http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/FX100485361033.aspx?pid=CL100605171033

To book a Computer Skills Assessment, please call:   Nanaimo at 250.753.3245 Local: 2831