West Valley Occupational Center is a designated test site for Microsoft’s MOS, MCAS and MCAP programs. WVOC is also a member of the Microsoft IT Academy Program and a Certiport Testing Center. This means that WVOC students as well as “Walk-ins“ can now use WVOC testing facilities to take Microsoft certification tests.

Computer Application/
Programming

From basic computer skills to programming and graphic design West Valley Occupational Center offers a wide range of classes. Click on the following links to see detailed information of the classes for each Program.

Summer Specialty Courses involve subject matter which is unique to the summer program or which will be covered in greater detail than it is during the regular term. Any certificates earned will be limited to the topics covered as indicated below and competencies mastered may apply to a full certificate where indicated.

Typist
Computer Application Classes
Computer Networking and Repair
Graphic Communications

Typist

Typist Keyboarding (21-13-72) - Evening Class: Summer Specialty Course
Students will review keyboarding techniques, alphabetic, numeric and speed and accuracy. These topics are covered in greater detail during the 2010 summer session. The competencies mastered will be applied to the same course offered in Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.
Prerequisite(s): None. Certificate: No.

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Computer Application Classes

Computer Operator (Basics) (21-01-55)
This course provides an introduction to the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. Topics include performing basic mouse operations, understanding keyboard shortcuts, starting an application and creating folders. Other topics include basic word processing, drawing in Windows, and file management using Windows Explorer.

Computer Operator Literacy (21-10-73)
This course provides an introduction to the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. Topics include performing basic mouse operations, understanding keyboard shortcuts, starting an application and creating folders. Other topics include basic word processing, drawing in Windows, and file management using Windows Explorer.

Computer Operator: Software Applications (Basics) (21-10-74)

Computer Operator: Software Applications (21-10-70)
This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will learn the fundamentals of each program. This course covers only an introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite.
Prerequisites: Type 35 wpm (typing test is given on the first day of class) and proof of Computer Operator (Basics) (see above) completion or passing of literacy challenge test.
Computer Challenge Tests: Call Dr. Gooden at (818) 346-3540 ext. 264 to make an appointment to take the test. New students may omit the following classes by passing a Challenge Test: Computer Operator/Literacy and Computer Operator/Software Applications.

Computer Operations/4: Presentation/Medisoft (21-18-53) - Summer Specialty Course
Students will review in depth how to create basic PowerPoint slides. Using Medisoft software students will also review how to schedule appointments, enter patient information and bill electronically. This topic is only offered during the 2010 summer program.
Prerequisite(s): None. Certificate: No.

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Computer Networking and Repair

Networking Technician (29-10-83) - Summer Specialty Course
Students will learn the preparation for the Cisco CCNA and Network Microsoft Exam and Novell exams, advance Cisco routing and switching. These topics are covered in greater detail during the 2010 summer session. The competencies mastered will be applied to the same course offered in Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.
Prerequisite(s): Certified Network Administrator Part 1/ Introduction to networking 69-45-60. Certificate: None.

Computer Repair (29-10-80) - Summer Specialty Course
Students will learn Windows Server 2008. Hands on training configuring DHCP server, configuring DNS, configuring a file server, and configuring windows server as a domain controller. This is a six week crash course. The competencies mastered will be applied to the same course offered in Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.
Prerequisites: Intermediate/Advance desktop technician experience. Certificate: None.

Graphic Communications

Graphic Design Fundamentals (29-04-65) - Summer Specialty Course
Students will explore Adobe PhotoShop software. Instruction will include: Creating, manipulating, and combining raster images to develop graphic illustrations and advertisements. These topics are covered in greater detail during the 2010 summer session. The competencies mastered will be applied to the same course offered in Fall 2010 or Spring 2011.
Prerequisite(s): none. Certificate: No.

Graphic Web Design (21-13-51) - Summer Specialty Course