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Word Level 1

1. Preparing a Word Document
2. Formatting Characters and Paragraphs
3. Customizing Paragraphs
4. Formatting Pages and Documents
5. Inserting and Formatting Objects
6. Managing Documents
7. Creating Tables
8. Applying and Customizing Formatting

Word Level 2

1. Applying Advanced Formatting
2. Proofing Documents
3. Inserting Headers, Footers, and References
4. Creating Specialized Tables and Navigating in a Document
5. Customizing Objects and Creating Charts
6. Merging Documents
7. Managing Building Blocks and Fields
8. Managing Shared Documents

Word Level 3

1. Designing with Styles
2. Managing Merge Options
3. Managing Macros
4. Creating Forms
5. Creating a Table of Authorities and Index
6. Using Outline View
7. Integrating and Sharing Documents and Data
8. Customizing Word

Excel Level 1

1. Preparing an Excel Workbook
2. Inserting Formulas in a Worksheet
3. Formatting a Worksheet
4.  Enhancing a Worksheet
5. Moving Data within and between Workbooks
6. Maintaining Workbooks
7. Creating Charts and Inserting Formulas
8. Adding Visual Interest to Workbooks

Excel Level 2

1. Advanced Formatting Techniques
2. Advanced Functions and Formulas
3. Working with Tables and Data Features
4. Summarizing and Consolidating Data
5. Using Data Analysis Features
6. Exporting, Importing, and Transforming Data
7. Automating Repetitive Tasks and Customizing Excel
8. Protecting and Distributing a Workbook

Access Level 1

1. Managing and Creating Access Tables
2. Creating Relationships between Tables
3. Performing Queries
4. Creating and Modifying Tables in Design View
5. Creating Forms
6. Creating Reports and Mailing Labels
7. Modifying, Filtering, and Viewing Data
8. Exporting and Importing Data

Access Level 2

1. Designing the Structure of Tables
2. Building Relationships and Lookup Fields
3. Advanced Query Techniques
4. Creating and Using Custom Forms
5. Creating and Using Custom Reports
6. Using Access Tools and Managing Objects
7. Automating, Customizing, and Securing Access
8. Integrating Access Data

PowerPoint

1. Preparing a PowerPoint Presentation
2. Modifying a Presentation and Using Help and Tell Me
3. Formatting Slides
4. Inserting Elements in Slides
5. Creating Tables, SmartArt Graphics, Charts, and Photo Albums
6. Using Slide Masters and Action Buttons
7. Applying Custom Animation and Setting Up Shows
8. Integrating, Sharing, and Protecting Presentations

Dynamic Training

Cirrus course content for the Benchmark Series includes the following interactive assignments to guide student learning.

• Watch and Learn Lessons 
• Check Your Understanding Quizzes
• Guide and Practice Tutorials 

Practice and Assessment Activities

The following practice and assessment activities for each chapter reinforce and assess student learning.

• Hands on Activities
• Exercises and Projects
• Skills Exams
• Concepts Exams
• Unit-Level Projects