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In-depth distance learning course of 8 units

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The title of this course is Business Skills, and that is exactly what it covers. What skills do you need in business? You will cover anything from getting a job, writing a letter or a report, doing a presentation, word-processing and other computer applications. As you can see there are many different skills involved in these varied functions. Many of the skills you will cover will also benefit you in your studies.

The areas covered are also fundamental to your everyday life whether you are applying for a job, writing a letter to apply for a grant or a mortgage, working out your personal finances on your computer, speaking at a special anniversary or conducting a meeting of your local music society. Whatever your career or your interests, in today�s business environments you need to be able to communicate and to use a computer!

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

Study Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Approaches to learning
Organising yourself for study
Reading skills
Getting to know your textbooks
Notetaking skills
Preparing assignments
Unit Summary
References

Business Communication
Introduction
Communication: Some Theories and Models
Barriers to Communication
Formal and Informal Communication

Effective Business Writing
Introduction
Introduction to Effective Business Writing
Writing Letters, Memos and Faxes
Writing Effective Reports

Presentation and Social Interaction Skills
Introduction
Objectives
Oral Presentations
Business Meetings
Self Presentation for Job Selection
Organisational Culture and Recruitment

An Introduction to Computers and Windows
Introduction
An Introduction to Windows
Controlling windows
Using Computer Disks
Launching Applications 2
Working with Files
Filing Structures
Computer Viruses
Changing Your Windows Settings

Wordprocessing with Word
Introduction
What Can Your Wordprocessor Do?
Finding Your Way
Basic Styles
More Wordprocessing Techniques
Formatting Paragraphs
Other Features
Finishing Your Documents and Moving Forward

Spreadsheets using Excel
Introduction
Introduction to Spreadsheets
Basic Excel Techniques
Using Formulae and Functions
Formatting: Changing the Appearance of the Worksheet
Basic Charting
Advanced Functions
Using a Worksheet for �Database� Activities
Worksheet Construction

Databases Using Access Introduction
Database Basics
Creating a Table and Using Forms
Reports
Relational Databases and Queries
Field Validation
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