Digital Information Technology - Year Long Course

* High School Credit

This core course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and trends, and to introduce students to fundamental skills required for today's business and academic environments. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental computer skills. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Digital Information Technology includes the exploration and use of: databases, the internet, social media, spreadsheets, presentation applications, management of personal information and email, word processing and document manipulation, HTML, web page design, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.

This course will introduce students to:

 Windows 10 Operating Systems
 Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
 Adobe Photoshop (if we have time at the end of the school year)

The students will demonstrate their learned skills by getting industry certified and developing a digital portfolio which will include a resume, a cover letter, personal budget, and complete career research.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:

•  MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST: Microsoft Office Excel 365
•  MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST: Microsoft Office Word 365
•  MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 365
• MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST: Microsoft Office Word Expert
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Associates