Microsoft Office / Office Automation
Learn to prepare professional documents, organise information in spreadsheets and communicate ideas through clear presentations.
About Office Automation
Office Automation focuses on the computer tasks used in many workplaces and educational settings. You learn to create and edit documents in Microsoft Word, work with figures and tables in Excel, and organise information into presentations with PowerPoint.
The three-month course also covers internet and email, printing and scanning. The supplied course information specifies use of an updated version of Microsoft Office. The aim is to help you practise useful tasks rather than simply recognise application names.
Who should join?
- Students preparing assignments and presentations.
- Job seekers who want to practise everyday office tasks.
- Beginners learning spreadsheets and document formatting.
- People who need to manage email and digital files more confidently.
Before you start
- Bring a willingness to practise regularly.
- Be ready to follow instructions and repeat computer exercises.
- The supplied information does not list a formal entry requirement. Ask SSCI if you need to confirm whether previous computer experience is necessary.
Course outline
The programme covers five listed areas. Each one supports a different part of day-to-day computer work.
Microsoft Word
Create and format documents, organise headings and paragraphs, and prepare readable work for printing or sharing.
Microsoft Excel
Enter information into worksheets, organise rows and columns, use spreadsheet calculations and present data clearly.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Arrange text and visuals into slides that communicate a topic in a clear, logical order.
Internet & Email
Practise using online resources and handling email for routine communication and file sharing.
Printing and Scanning
Prepare documents for printing and learn the basic steps for scanning paper documents into digital files.
What you will practise
Practice tasks may include formatting a formal letter, preparing a table, organising a simple record sheet, calculating totals, making a short presentation and sending a document by email. You can also practise preparing files for printing and scanning.
Tools and software
The listed tools are Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, internet and email services, and printing and scanning equipment. The course information says it uses an updated Office version but does not specify a version number.
How classes run
The course lasts three months. Learning is organised around practical office applications and common digital tasks. To get the most from it, practise the same operations more than once and try to complete tasks without relying on step-by-step prompts.
Batch timings are not listed. Contact SSCI for current schedules and availability at Jamshed Road (morning campus, near Pick and Save Mart, Jamshed Road No. 1) or PIB Colony (evening campus, 2137–38, opposite Ibrahim Market).
Where these skills can help
Office software skills can support applications for office assistant, administrative support, data entry and other roles that involve documents, spreadsheets, presentations or email. They are also useful for school, college and personal projects. Employers may require additional skills or experience depending on the role.
Fee at a glance
| Course fee | Rs. 8,500 |
|---|---|
| Admission fee | Rs. 500 |
| SBTE registration and exam fee | Rs. 3,800 (one time) |
Board fee and admission fee are not included in the monthly fee. The monthly fee is paid at the time of admission. Confirm the applicable payment details with SSCI.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
The listed duration is three months.
Which Office applications are included?
The outline lists Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with internet and email, printing and scanning.
Which Office version will be taught?
The supplied information says the course uses the updated Office version but does not name a specific version number.
What is the course fee?
The listed course fee is Rs. 8,500. The one-time SBTE registration and examination fee is Rs. 3,800, and the admission fee is Rs. 500.
How can I check class timings?
Contact SSCI to confirm the current timetable, available campus and next batch.
Take the next step
Sir Syed Computer Institute · Affiliated with Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE)
Jamshed Road: Near Pick and Save Mart, Jamshed Road No. 1, Karachi.
PIB Colony: 2137–38, opposite Ibrahim Market, Karachi.
WhatsApp / Phone: 0331-2637769
Email: info@ssci.edu.pk