Computer Skills Bootcamp Syllabus

Program: Computer Skills Bootcamp

Educational Objective: The class is designed to prepare incoming students for participation in the core training or pursue other educational options outside of CTP. The class focuses on file management, online office applications, and other software. It is also designed to make new students familiar with the resources available on CTP’s network.

Length of program: 4 weeks

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 10 am - 1 pm

All program materials are available on CTP’s eLearning platform (no textbooks are required): https://training.ctpskillcenter.com/

Instructional mode or methods: Classes are conducted in real-time in instructor-led sessions via Zoom

Class Outline

Computer Skills Bootcamp Week 1

Orientation
1st Day Introductory Class Questionnaire
Review training website: www.ctpskillcenter.com
Presentation: Professional Email Addresses
Assignment: Create a professional Gmail account
Accessing class from Google Calendar
Introduction to: Call-Off Assignment.
Homework: Complete the phone portion of the Call-Off Assignment
Presentation: Professional Call-Offs
Introduction to: SkillSoft
Presentation: Web Browsers and Setup for Class
Class Project: Google Slides Project
Homework: Resume Worksheet
Presentation: Efficient Usage of Windows Part 1
Presentation: Computer Terminology
Presentation: SkillSoft Introduction
Presentation: Step-by-Step Instructions for Accessing SkillSoft
Assignment: Take the "Communicating Effectively with Customers" course on SkillSoft
Presentation: Professional Outgoing Message Guidelines
Presentation: Virtual Professional Etiquette
Presentation: Dress for Success
Evaluation: Math Skills Evaluation
Evaluation: Language Skills Evaluation
Homework: Dress Business Casual for the last day of class
Homework: Record a professional outgoing voicemail message

Computer Skills Bootcamp Week 2

Presentation: Professional Accountability
Presentation: Efficient Usage of Windows Part 2
Presentation: G Suite Introduction
Introduction to: Email Attachments
Accountability Assignment: Professional References
Presentation: Essential Functions of the Job
Assignment: Continue working on the Google Slides Project.
Assignment: Recipe Example
Assignment: Continue working on the Google Slides Project.
Review: Eden I & R
Review: Schedule A, LEAP, and ACE Government Employment Programs
Review resource: DOR Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Review resource: State Employment Hiring Workshop Recordings
Review resource: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Assignment: JAN Project
Presentation: Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace
Presentation: Examples of Reasonable Accommodations
Evaluation: Raven
Homework: Accommodation Request
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Computer Skills Bootcamp Week 3

How to search for a job (video)
Assignment: Career Research Project
Presentation: What is Networking
Presentation: Types of Employment Video: Types of Employment
Assignment: Assemble your Career Research Packet
Career Exploration Project: Students interested in customer service or office-based employment will: Explore the Google Suite
Career Exploration Project: Students interested in Technology: Virtualization Project
Presentation: Workplace Personality Tests: An Overview
Assignment: Workplace Personality Test
Assignment: Career Skills Pitch Directions and Template
Assignment: Catch up on any missed assignments and work on projects or SkillSoft.

Computer Skills Bootcamp Week 4

Presentation: Adversity in the Workplace
Assignment: Adversity in the Workplace
Presentation: Computer usage skills and class review
Introduction to the: Resume Project
Presentation: G Suite Document Types and Features
Assignment: Google Sheets Project
Assignment: Cover Letter Template
Presentation: Self-Esteem
Assignment: Crafting a Personal Mission Statement
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