Introduction to Word Processing (COMP 0831)

This course covers the basic skills needed to produce simple personal documents. Students learn how to enter and edit text; format words, paragraphs, and page layouts; and check spelling, replace text, and print documents in whole or in part.
Course code: COMP 0831
Credits: 0.0
Length: 96.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=COMP&number=0831

Prerequisites

Introduction to Windows (COMP 0735) or equivalent; Grade 9 English or equivalent (English 041, CLB 6, or ESL Upper Advanced).

Schedule 1†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41550January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
41677February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
41775March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
42741April 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
60668May 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew
60762June 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Blended
  Location: VCC Broadway Building A		Forster, Matthew

Schedule 2†

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41534January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Corbett, Jennifer
41554January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online		Corbett, Jennifer
41662February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Corbett, Jennifer
41681February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online		Corbett, Jennifer
41760March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: In Person/Online Option		Corbett, Jennifer
41779March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025		  See full schedule
  Delivery: Flexible (Self-Paced)
  Location: Online		Corbett, Jennifer

Additional Information

  • Creating a Document
  • Selecting and Editing
  • Formatting Characters
  • Writing Tools
  • Formatting Paragraphs
  • Tabs and Tabbed Columns
  • Move and Copy
  • Find and Replace
  • Margins and Print Options

For class based courses, please apply online or in person and provide official transcripts.

For Self-paced courses, please phone 604.871.7366.

For courses at Broadway Youth Centre, please phone 604.709.5640 or email ABEYouth@vcc.ca.

For Visually Impaired courses, please call 604.871.7338 or drop by the Broadway campus during regular business hours to speak with the services coordinator for students with disabilities..

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

This course is tuition free! Some fees apply: *

  • College Initiative: $8.50/course
  • Campus Resource: $9.60/course
  • Student Union: $69/term
  • UPass: $180/term (if applicable)

 

* Note: fees are approximate and subject to change.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.