Data Processing Technology

MISSION

Our society has become dependent on personal computers. Many of our daily activities involve the use of computers. In order for them to assist people, data must be entered into the computers. The process of entering data into a computer system is called data entry.

The Data Processing Technology program prepares the student to perform the various data entry programs and systems commonly found in today’s workplace.

WHO MAY ENROLL

Interested persons who are at least 18 years old with an employment objective may apply for admission.

ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE

Students are placed on a waiting list according to date of application and testing are enrolled as vacancies occur.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Day program: 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday

COST OF TRAINING

The estimated cost of this program is $1354. This includes books, supplies, and quarterly fees (tuition).

UNITS OF STUDY

The Data Processing Technology training course covers a broad range of duties. The course is designed to give the student skill and knowledge in the areas of keyboarding and data entry on IBM compatible computers and applications with a broad range of software (Dbase, Windows, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word). Students also train in the concepts of customer service. Performance standards are set to prepare students for positions as data entry/computer operators.

LENGTH OF COURSE

Course length is 8 months (2 trimesters) 864 clock hours. Instructional time, however, will vary depending upon student’s keyboarding skills or previous training/experience when entering the program.

For More Information Contact:

Pam Reece Phone - (615) 425-5527 PReece@ttcnashville.edu