Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. The series includes instruction in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet searching, as well as data entry, practical business applications, business math and business communications. Required textbook: Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, 17e; James E. Deitz; James L. Southam ISBN:9781305506701, e-book or ISBN 978-1305506688, paperback.

Study of current office procedures including telephone skills, time management, travel and meeting arrangements, mail processing, and other duties and responsibilities in an office environment. Required textbook (e-book) is available through Blackboard at acconline.austincc.edu. Suggested prerequisites: POFT 1070 Administrative Assistant.

Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. Access to business communications web site and on-line study guide helps students develop their English skills with additional emphasis on spelling and vocabulary. Required textbook (e-book) is available through Blackboard at acconline.austincc.edu. Suggested prerequisites: POFT 1070 Administrative Assistant

Computer applications specific to business-related software. Emphasizes the concurrent development of office skills and computer knowledge. This skill development specifically includes MS Windows and Outlook. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist-level exam for Outlook. Formerly known as POFI 1204 Computer Fundamentals: MS Windows/Outlook. Required textbook (e-book) is available through Blackboard at acconline.austincc.edu. Suggested prerequisites: POFT 1070 Administrative Assistant

Instruction in the utilization of presentation software to produce multimedia presentations. Graphics, text, sound, animation and/or video may be used in presentation development. This course covers the required skill sets on the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) specialist level exam. Required textbook (e-book) is available through Blackboard at acconline.austincc.edu. Suggested prerequisites: POFT 1070 Administrative Assistant