PUBM 565 - Computer Skills for Public Administration

3 credit hours

Hands-on computer applications training. This course includes tips and tricks for working more quickly and efficiently, as well as strategies and techniques that work in all Office applications. Class sessions involve working with Word for annual reports, grant proposals and other long documents, Excel for budgets and forecasting as well as for statistical tracking and policy analysis. PowerPoint designing and delivering professional presentations. The final project will display an understanding of the skills gained in all software applications covered during the course. Elective.