Computer Business Technology
4 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
CBTE 140 Beginning Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for students, office support personnel, and business owners who require a competency in performing tasks in Microsoft Excel. Students receive hands-on instruction on how to create, modify, and enhance workbooks, charts, and formulas.
CBTE 143 Intermediate Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for students preparing for a career or job in which a competency in intermediate-to-advanced Excel functions is required to perform daily tasks. Students receive hands-on instruction on charts, PivotTables, PivotCharts, functions, formulas, data validation, autofilters, what-if analyses, templates, macros, Visual Basic for applications, and integration of Excel with other programs.
CBTE 164 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 12 - 13.5 hours lecture/12-13.5 hours lab
This course is an introduction to the features of Microsoft Outlook. Students learn how to manage messages, schedule appointments, organize and manage tasks and contact lists, and customize Outlook. This course is designed for students intending to use Microsoft Outlook for academic, professional, and/or personal purposes.
CBTE 180 Microsoft Office
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for students interested in an overview and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional suite for personal and/or professional purposes. Emphasis is placed on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations, and the integration of data within and between the programs.