In this course, learners develop and edit business-related worksheets and charts. They link worksheets and workbooks to each other to create linking of data between them. Learners examine advanced topics such as data tables, GoalSeek, Scenarios, and Solver, and they perform "what if" calculations on data. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to apply financial functions and macros to worksheet data and to create reports. They will also be prepared to earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert certification

In the course, students will create print-ready newsletters, brochures, flyers, forms business cards, and other business publications using current publishing software including MS Publisher, MS Word, and Adobe.

In this course, learners focus on preparing the payroll for a business. Students examine current payroll tax laws and regulations to calculate gross and net pay of employees, determine the employer's liability for payroll taxes, and prepare related journal entries. Students complete a Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax form. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use computerized accounting software to enter and prepare a company's payroll and related reports.

In this course, learners investigate Intuit's cloud-based software. They set up a business and record customer, vendor, inventory, banking, credit card, general ledger, and payroll transactions. Learners generate financial statements and other financial accounting related reports. Upon completion of the course, learners are able to pursue the Intuit QuickBooks Certified User exam.

Accounting Principles is an introduction to the field of accounting. Fundamental concepts of the accounting process including financial statement preparation, journal entries, posting, adjusting and closing entries. Cash, inventory, receivables, payables, and plant assets including depreciation methods are also covered.

This course introduces students to the use of a PC through hands-on practice. Students explore the fundamentals of using digital technologies to connect, learn, and engage. Students will use the version of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) in use at Gateway Technical College. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to use MS Office applications.

This course introduces students to the use of a PC through hands-on practice. Students explore the fundamentals of using digital technologies to connect, learn, and engage. Students will use the version of Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) in use at Gateway Technical College. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to use MS Office applications.

In this course, learners explore basic federal and state income tax laws for personal income tax returns. Students will prepare manual and electronic Federal and Wisconsin individual tax returns, including supporting schedules. Students will also examine gross income, deductions, credits, capital gains/losses and other important current tax topics. Upon completion of the course, learner will be able to accurately complete personal income tax returns.

Accounting Principles is an introduction to the field of accounting. Fundamental concepts of the accounting process including financial statement preparation, journal entries, posting, adjusting and closing entries. Cash, inventory, receivables, payables, and plant assets including depreciation methods are also covered.

Learn to identify the different lifecycle stages of plant pests in the greenhouse and landscape and how to control them using cultural, physical and biological control methods. Learn about beneficial insects and how to use predators, parasites and pathogens to control insects and diseases of plants.