PART-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS COMAP-CT Computer Applications

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Overview

  • Certificate program
  • Microsoft Certification-aligned courses
  • Online delivery

Description

Develop your computer application skills and enhance your career opportunities by becoming certification-ready in today’s most popular office applications. You will gain hands-on experience using the latest Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite applications.

This program covers a range of relevant topics including word processing, spreadsheets, photo-editing software, accounting software, and more.

Except where a required prerequisite is noted, you do not require any prior experience to take a certification-aligned course.

Note: Many of the Microsoft 2013 & 2016 Applications classes follow the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification curriculum. Click to learn more about the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications. 

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission Requirements

  1. Successful completion of Grade 12.

Special Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older on or before September 30 in your year of registration, have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the special admission requirements.

Program Outline

You must successfully complete nine courses to earn a certificate.

If you are taking Microsoft Office courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer running Windows and the appropriate Microsoft Office software.

Core Courses:

  • Computers - Intro - C/D
  • Microsoft Word 2013 - D (Course content is Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Aligned) 
  • Microsoft Excel 2013 or Excel 2016 - D (Course content is Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Aligned) *Not suitable for MAC Software*

Elective Courses (combine six from any specialization):

Microsoft Office Specialization

  • Microsoft Excel 2016 - Advanced - D  (Excel Advanced classes are Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Aligned) *Not suitable for MAC Software
  • Microsoft Access 2013 - D (Access 2013 classes are Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Aligned)
Accounting and Office Management Software Specialization
  • Simply Accounting (PC) - C/D
  • Microsoft Project 2016 - D
  • Microsoft Outlook & OneNote Complete - D (Outlook and OneNote Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Aligned)

Web and Design Specialization

  • HTML5 - D
  • Photoshop 1 - C/D
  • Photoshop 2 - C/D

I.T. Specialization

  • IT Fundamentals - C/D 
  • Digital UX for Businesses 

Legend:

  • C/D - Classroom or Distance Delivery
  • C - Classroom Delivery
  • D - Distance Delivery 

Courses and Descriptions

(Click the course name to view the description of the course)
Year 1
Term 1Credit Hours
COMP-1237Excel 2016
3
COMP-1275Excel 2019
3
COMP-1218Word 2013
3
Electives
COMP-1222Access 2013
3
COMP-1198HTML5
3
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ACCT-1088Simply Accounting (PC)
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By using Sage 50 software, you will develop an understanding on how to enter business transactions into the general ledger, prepare and adjust entries, and print out financial statements. Sage 50 is used for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory.

Prerequisites:
COMP-1061I.T Fundamentals
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This course will enables you to identify and explain PC components, setup a basic PC workstation, conduct basic software installation, identify compatibility issues and recognize and prevent basic security risks. You will gain knowledge in the areas of Green IT and preventative maintenance of computers while becoming familiar with many of the hardware concepts in the industry. The course will prepare your to take the COMP TIA, Strata I.T.Fundamentals, Exam number:FC0-U41. Topics covered include operating systems, central processing units, memory management, data storage, printers, communication devices and backup systems.

COMP-1191Outlook & OneNote 2016
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Learn how to use Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft OneNote as powerful tools to get and stay organized. Whether you are trying to manage your personal life, or setting up a professional office, this course will teach you what you need to know about these two essential Microsoft Products. The first part of this class will show you how to use Outlook to its full potential to organize E-mail, Calendars, Contacts, Tasks and more. The second part of the class will walk you through the fine details of Microsoft’s ingenious, multi-user, information gathering tool called One Note, and show you how it can help you to organize your information like a pro.

Students who are interested in challenging the Microsoft Office Outlook or OneNote Certification will find that this class prepares you to meet all of the skills measured.

COMP-1198HTML5
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Current Web development is about creating sites that look and work great across a variety of devices. In this course, you will learn how to develop website content using the Responsive Web Design approach - a design approach aimed at creating web content that adapts to work across a variety of devices from desktop computers to smart phones. You will learn how to properly structure web documents using HTML5 and how to effectively use CSS3. Throughout the course, you will use a variety of development tools for writing HTML and CSS including Sublime Text, Brackets, and Dreamweaver. In addition, you will use JavaScript and JQuery to improve the user experience and build a variety of responsive websites using the skills you learn.

Note: The tuition fee includes a $40 non-refundable software activation fee.

COMP-1218Word 2013
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Learn the basics of word processing along with some advanced Word 2013 features. Skill areas covered will include: basic word processing, formatting and editing; inserting and customizing pictures and graphics; formatting for multiple page documents; utilizing wizards and templates; adding charts, tables, columns, and mail merging for letters, envelopes and labels.            

If you are taking courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software


* This class is recommended for students with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students who need to upgrade their computer skills prior to taking this class should take  Computers - Intro (Comp-1081).

COMP-1222Access 2013
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Become familiar with good design principles to create Access databases with related tables. Gain knowledge of table relationships, field types and become familiar with formatting table fields and objects. Create and edit forms to input data, extract data using queries and design print reports. Explore sharing and integrate information between programs to increase productivity. Construct macros to automate tasks and write visual basic for applications code to perform operations. Manage and secure a database. Course textbook and content follow the MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2013 exam skills being measured.

COMP-1236Microsoft Project 2016
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Take an in-depth look at Microsoft Project 2016 for entering, updating, and reporting on project activities, time and people. This course will provide you with a detailed look at tracking, baseline and variance, what-if scenarios, Gantt chart formatting, task linking and organizing, time-tracking, variance, customization, and tracking of project financials. You will explore new concepts such as peak units and task inactivation. 

 
A study of the ‘Scheduler’ is included.

COMP-1237Excel 2016
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Become familiar with spreadsheet concepts, use basic features, obtain skills for further training and be able to use Excel 2016 in the workplace environment. Topics covered include using worksheets to make decisions, planning, building, testing and documenting worksheets, formatting and printing, functions, formulas and absolute references, charts and graphing, solving complex problems, and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.

* This course is recommended for students with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students who need to upgrade their computer skills prior to taking this class should take COMP-1313 Introduction to Computers.

Distance Delivery:
Students must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software.
Excel 2016 and Excel 2016 Advanced are not suitable for use with Mac computer software
Required textbook sold separately and can be purchased at the Campus Store.

COMP-1259Digital UX for Businesses
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Digital experiences are all around us. The advance of digital technologies combined with the expansion of the Internet across all things made it such that we live most of our lives through those technologies. This means that the quality of our life experiences are directly affected by those technologies. 


This course is a practical introduction to digital user experience design. The course’s main objective is to provide business leaders, managers, user experience professionals, and anyone who aspires to become a user experience professional the necessary knowledge and foundation to deliver exceptional digital user experiences. 

Students will learn the business rationale and the fundamental notions of sound digital experience design in a fast and changing landscape. 

Topics will include:
  • User experience theory
  • The place of digital experience design in an organization and its relationship with technology
  • Digital design necessary skills
  • Processes and tools
  • The measurement of user experience to maximize business success

COMP-1275Excel 2019
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(No description available at this time)

Prerequisites:
COMP-1313Introduction to Computers
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In this course, students will be introduced to software in the Microsoft 365 productivity platform. Students will explore the fundamentals of editing and formatting text in a variety of documents in Word and the essentials of working with data in Excel spreadsheets. Then, students will learn how to work collaboratively using sharing platforms and create slide decks with a presentation program. By the end of this course, students will be prepared to further their skills using specific Microsoft applications.

COMP-1483PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 1
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Professional digital image editing and image manipulation at its finest.  Learn the comprehensive basic program functions of PhotoShop including the use of painting and editing tools, making selections, colour correcting images, working with channels, preparing images for print. Learn many of the shortcuts and tips used by more experienced PhotoShop users.

COMP-2054Excel 2016 Advanced
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By using advanced features such as what-if analysis and Business Intelligence tools, you will develop the skills to analyze data. You will develop Excel applications and become more efficient with automation features such as macros and through collaboration with workbooks and the integration of Excel with other Office applications. Other topics include advanced formula function and enhanced formatting tools.

* This course is not suitable for use with Mac Software

Prerequisites:
COMP-2275Excel 2019 Advanced
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(No description available at this time)

Prerequisites:
MUME-2112PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 2
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Receive instruction in advanced creative image manipulation, experimental illustrative techniques and prepress operations. Delve into some of the more complex operational features of this software program.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.

Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.


Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.

Course Dates and Fees

2023 Spring Term - Distance Education
COMP-1222 Access 2013more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23J. Epps238275$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
238275
Cost
$569
COMP-1259 Digital UX for Businessesmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23J. Brugger238336$625
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Brugger
Section
238336
Cost
$625
COMP-1237 Excel 2016more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23J. Epps238345$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
238345
Cost
$569
COMP-1275 Excel 2019more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23J. Epps238351$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
238351
Cost
$569
COMP-2275 Excel 2019 Advancedmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23J. Epps238354$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
238354
Cost
$569
COMP-1061 I.T Fundamentalsmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23R. Ragbirsingh238374$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
R. Ragbirsingh
Section
238374
Cost
$569
COMP-1313 Introduction to Computersmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23TBA245278$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
245278
Cost
$569
COMP-1236 Microsoft Project 2016more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23C. Wilson238387$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
C. Wilson
Section
238387
Cost
$569
COMP-1483 PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 1more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23E. Von Santiago238403$519
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
238403
Cost
$519
MUME-2112 PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 2more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23E. Von Santiago238406$519
Location: Online
Dates
Jun 01, 23 - Aug 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
238406
Cost
$519

2023 Summer Term - Distance Education
COMP-1222 Access 2013more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23J. Epps239833$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23J. Epps240456$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
239833
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
240456
Cost
$569
COMP-1259 Digital UX for Businessesmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23J. Brugger240182$625
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23J. Brugger240183$625
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Brugger
Section
240182
Cost
$625
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Brugger
Section
240183
Cost
$625
COMP-1237 Excel 2016more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23J. Epps240188$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23J. Epps240189$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
240188
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
240189
Cost
$569
COMP-2054 Excel 2016 Advancedmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23J. Epps240190$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23J. Epps240191$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
240190
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
J. Epps
Section
240191
Cost
$569
COMP-1061 I.T Fundamentalsmore info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23R. Ragbirsingh240253$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23R. Ragbirsingh240255$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
R. Ragbirsingh
Section
240253
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
R. Ragbirsingh
Section
240255
Cost
$569
COMP-1236 Microsoft Project 2016more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23C. Wilson240264$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23C. Wilson240265$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
C. Wilson
Section
240264
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
C. Wilson
Section
240265
Cost
$569
COMP-1191 Outlook & OneNote 2016more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23TBA240272$569
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23TBA240273$569
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
240272
Cost
$569
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
240273
Cost
$569
COMP-1483 PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 1more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23E. Von Santiago240274$519
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23E. Von Santiago240275$519
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
240274
Cost
$519
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
240275
Cost
$519
MUME-2112 PhotoShop (Mac or PC) 2more info
Location: Online
DatesDeliveryInstructorSectionCostActions
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23E. Von Santiago240435$519
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23E. Von Santiago240437$519
Location: Online
Dates
Jul 02, 23 - Sep 30, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
240435
Cost
$519
Dates
Aug 01, 23 - Oct 31, 23
Delivery
Instructor
E. Von Santiago
Section
240437
Cost
$519

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

* Excel courses are not suitable for MAC Software
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, you should have the skills to:
  • Work effectively with a range of current, standard, Office Productivity software applications.
  • Evaluate, select and use office productivity software appropriate to a given situation.
  • Apply basic adult learning and assessment principles in the design, development, and presentation of material produced by office productivity applications.
  • Demonstrate employability skills and a commitment to professionalism.
  • Operate a variety of advanced spreadsheet, operating system and word processing functions.
  • Solve a range of problems using office productivity applications, and adapt quickly to new software releases.
  • Maintain quality assurance through critically evaluating procedures and results.

Recent Changes

Course delivery
  • Microsoft office 2010 classes will no longer be offered but will remain as credits to the program.
  • Except where noted, all distance courses will be taught with the expectation that students are using Windows 7  or later. If you are using another operating systems (Mac, Unix or earlier version of Windows) contact Customer Service at 204-694-1789 before you register to determine whether the course is suitable for your operating system.
  • Please note that Microsoft Office course resources and textbook are for Windows and you may need to make adjustments on your own if you are using a Mac

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Other Information

Computer Lab Accessibility
Some, but not all, labs are accessible after hours to students. You will require a RRC photo identification card to access the labs.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete your part-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise stated in the program outline.

A program GPA of 2.0 (60%) is required to graduate.

You will not be granted more than 75% of your credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.

When you have successfully completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply to graduate. For complete details on applying to graduate and convocation, see rrc.ca/convocation.

Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance.

Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:

School of Continuing Education
E113 - 2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB   R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073
Fax: 204-633-6489
Email: cde@rrc.ca

Interlake Campus
Box 304
825 Manitoba Avenue
Selkirk, MB   R1A 1T0
Toll-free: 1-866-946-3241
Phone: 204-785-5328
Fax: 204-482-7082
Email: interlake@rrc.ca

Steinbach Campus
Unit 2 - 385 Loewen Blvd.
Steinbach, MB   R5G 0B3
Phone: 204-320-2500
Fax: 204-346-0178
Email: steinbach@rrc.ca

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