Workplace Software and Skills

• Preface
• Chapter 1 - Technology in Everyday Life and Business
• Chapter 2 - Essentials of Software Applications for Business
• Chapter 3 - Creating and Working in Documents
• Chapter 4 - Document Preparation
• Chapter 5 - Advanced Document Preparation
• Chapter 6 - Preparing Presentations
• Chapter 7 - Advanced Presentation Skills
• Chapter 8 - Content Management Systems and Social Media in Business
• Chapter 9 - Working with Spreadsheets
• Chapter 10 - Advanced Excel Formulas, Functions, and Techniques
• Chapter 11 - Advanced Excel Spreadsheets: Statistical and Data Analysis
• Chapter 12 - Using Excel in Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Chapter 13 - Understanding and Using Databases
• Chapter 14 - Advanced Database Use
• Chapter 15 - Integrating Applications
• Index

Workplace Software and Skills is designed to flexibly support a range of courses covering computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite applications. The textbook covers both hard and soft skills that are applicable to a broad range of academic majors and careers. Chapters combine studio learning and guided practice with scaffolded activities designed to reinforce a student’s ability to perform higher-order tasks independently. Workplace Software and Skills leverages complementary product features in spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and similar applications. Modules are designed for maximum flexibility by including both Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications, in order to best reflect the skills needed for today’s workforce. Authentic activities and real-world contexts develop a cumulative and thorough understanding, which reinforces the importance of cross-platform proficiency. Highly visible features also note Apple/Mac functions as needed.