Microsoft Office Training in Detroit, MI

Operation ABLE:
Operation ABLE of Michigan is a nonprofit employment and training agency that provides career counseling, computer instruction, and job-search assistance, primarily to mid-career and older adults (aged 40 and older). We offer a range of computer and skill-building workshops that will help adult learners improve their skills in using the Microsoft Office products and brush up on the reading and math skills that many employers test at the time of an application.

Computer / IT Certificate Programs for Students Ages 40 and Over:
Operation ABLE of Michigan is the premier provider of computer and job training to the mature worker aged 40 and older. We offer a range of computer and skill-building workshops that will help adult learners improve their skills in using the Microsoft Office products and brush up on the reading and math skills that many employers test at the time of an application.

Microsoft Office Professional I:

Course Description:
This course will prepare participants for employment in an office setting in entry level clerical or customer service positions. The course will include an introduction/review and skill building of keyboarding, an introduction to computers, basic and intermediate applications of word processing, application of basic spreadsheets, business communications, office procedures, customer service principles and employability skills.

This 240-hour course will meet five days a week for six hours per day for 8 weeks. Upon meeting the course objectives and completing a minimum of 192 hours of class time, participants will receive a certificate of completion of Operation ABLE’s Office Professional Program I with the designation of 240 Contact Hours. Students, who are not employed at the end of formal class time, are expected to spend a minimum of 60 hours of job search in the Operation ABLE Career Center.

Program Goal:
To provide the student with basic computer skills, office procedure/business communications knowledge, and customer service ability in order to qualify for an entry-level office or customer service position.

Microsoft Office Professional II:

Course Description:
This course will prepare participants for employment in an office setting in intermediate or advanced level clerical or customer service positions. It is designed for individuals who have some office or customer service experience, some keyboarding skills but limited computer skills. The course will include a review and skill building of keyboarding, an introduction to computers, basic and intermediate applications of word processing, application of basic spreadsheets, applications of PowerPoint for presentations, applications of Access as a database, customer service principles and employability skills.

This 240-hour course will meet five days a week for six hours per day for 8 weeks. Upon meeting the course objectives and completing a minimum of 192 hours of class time, participants will receive a certificate of completion of Operation ABLE’s Office Professional Program II with the designation of 240 Contact Hours. Students, who are not employed at the end of formal class time, are expected to spend a minimum of 60 hours of job search in the Operation ABLE Career Center.

Program Goal:
To prepare graduates for an intermediate positions in an office or customer service setting, requiring intermediate level Microsoft Office applications, an ability to apply customer service principles, and demonstrated skill in office procedures and business communications.

Computer Savvy Manager/Professional:

Course Description:
This course will prepare participants to re-enter management positions requiring a knowledge of computers. It is designed for individuals who have some management or professional experience but limited computer skills. The course will include a review and skill building of an introduction to computers, basic and intermediate applications of word processing, application of basic spreadsheets, applications of PowerPoint for presentations, applications of Access as a database, customer service principles and employability skills and information related to application of software to management issues.

This 240-hour course will meet five days a week for six hours per day for 8 weeks. Upon meeting the course objectives and completing a minimum of 192 hours of class time, participants will receive a certificate of completion of Operation ABLE’s Computer Savvy Manager with the designation of 240 Contact Hours.

Program Goal:
To prepare students to apply basic and intermediate computer skills in carrying out the responsibilities of a management or professional role.