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.

This course is an introduction to the computer system unit, the Internet and social Web, hardware and software, system software, Google applications and emerging office technology.

This course presents a general orientation to the business world geared toward the office worker. Studies include exploring global and domestic business offices, investigating business functions and learning how departments fit together for one common mission of the organization.

Learner will develop keyboarding skills and basic document formatting skills using word processing software.

This course is designed for learners to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of the writing process. Planning, organizing, writing, editing and revising are applied through a variety of activities. Students will analyze audience and purpose, use elements of research, and format documents using standard guidelines. Individuals will develop critical reading skills through analysis of various written documents.

This course focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities, and other projects.

Students will be required to complete 36 hours of an on the job work experience. Students will also spend time in the classroom enhancing their employability skills.

This is a foundational course that introduces students to the principles of marketing. The course explores the entire marketing mix including: segmentation, targeting, positioning, marketing research, consumer behavior, Product development, pricing policies, distribution and overview of promotion. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the exciting world of marketing.

This course explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.

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.