Welcome to the Mel’shunum Office Assistant Program!
On the first class we will start to get to know each other. See Colin’s biography and education statement.
Classes will typically balance some Office skills with technology skills. Specific topics will be determined by the needs of the class, but will fall under these themes:
Office Skills
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- Self
- Other
- Communication
- Identify Strengths
- Self Reflection
![](https://wordpress.viu.ca/melshunumofficeassistant/files/2024/07/Writing.jpg)
- Free Writing
- Deadwood
- Grammar/Punctuation
- Write clear, concise communications
- Formatting
![](https://wordpress.viu.ca/melshunumofficeassistant/files/2024/07/Speaking.jpg)
- Using Media
- Managing Stress
- Being Prepared
General Office
- Typing
- Organization
- Filing
- Time Management
- Prioritize
- Event Planning
- Team Work
- Resource Management
- Problem solving
Technology Skills
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- Home Tab Features
- Working with Document Layout
- Insert Elements
- Collaborating on documents
![](https://wordpress.viu.ca/melshunumofficeassistant/files/2024/07/Excel-Logo.jpg)
- Workbooks
- Worksheets
- Formulas
- Formatting
![](http://wordpress.viu.ca/melshunumofficeassistant/files/2024/07/Publisher-Logo.jpg)
- Using templates
- Insert new objects
- Using building blocks
![](https://wordpress.viu.ca/melshunumofficeassistant/files/2024/07/365.jpg)
- Benefits of using 365
- Sharing documents
- Collaborating on documents
- Editing in desktop app