🎓 DIPLOMA IN OFFICE AUTOMATION (DOA)

Course Level: Diploma

Duration: 6 – 12 Months

Eligibility: 10th / 12th / Any Stream

Medium: English & Tamil

Mode: Theory + Practical

Objective: To develop strong office automation, documentation, data handling, communication, and bilingual typing skills (English & Tamil) for clerical and administrative jobs.

📘 UNIT 1: Computer Fundamentals

• Introduction to Computers
• Characteristics and Applications of Computers
• Types of Computers
• Hardware and Software
• Input & Output Devices
• Memory Units (Bit, Byte, KB, MB, GB, TB)
• Primary Memory (RAM, ROM)
• Secondary Storage Devices
• Introduction to Operating System

🪟 UNIT 2: Operating System – Windows 10

• Introduction to Operating System
• Features of Windows 10
• Desktop, Icons, Taskbar, Start Menu
• File & Folder Management
• Create, Rename, Copy, Move & Delete Files
• Recycle Bin
• Control Panel & Settings
• Task Manager
• System Tools
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Windows Security & Updates

⌨️ UNIT 3: Typing Skills – English

• Introduction to Keyboard
• Finger Placement (Touch Typing Basics)
• Home Row Keys
• Alphabet Practice
• Word & Sentence Typing
• Paragraph Typing
• Speed & Accuracy Practice
• Formatting using MS Word
• English Typing Speed Test

Target:

✔ Minimum 30–40 WPM with accuracy

⌨️ UNIT 4: Typing Skills – Tamil

• Introduction to Tamil Typing
• Tamil Keyboard Layouts
• Tamil 99
• Inscript
• Unicode
• Tamil Fonts & Unicode Concept
• Tamil Word & Sentence Typing
• Paragraph Typing in Tamil
• Typing using Tamil Input Tools
• Tamil Typing Speed Test

Target:

✔ Minimum 25–30 WPM with accuracy

📄 UNIT 5: MS Word (Office Documentation)

• Introduction to MS Word
• Creating, Saving & Opening Documents
• Text & Paragraph Formatting
• Page Setup
• Bullets & Numbering
• Tables
• Insert Images, Shapes & Symbols
• Header & Footer
• Mail Merge
• Spell Check & Printing

Practical:

✔ English & Tamil Letters

✔ Resume

✔ Office Circular

📊 UNIT 6: MS Excel (Office Data Management)

• Introduction to MS Excel
• Workbook & Worksheet
• Data Entry & Formatting
• Cell Referencing
• Basic Formulas
• Functions: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, MIN, IF
• Sorting & Filtering
• Charts & Graphs
• Page Setup & Printing

Practical:

✔ Salary Sheet

✔ Attendance Register

✔ Marksheet

📽️ UNIT 7: MS PowerPoint (Presentations)

• Introduction to PowerPoint
• Creating Slides
• Slide Layouts & Themes
• Insert Text, Images & Shapes
• Animations
• Slide Transitions
• Slide Show
• Printing Slides

Practical:

✔ Office Presentation

✔ Seminar Presentation

📧 UNIT 8: Email & Office Communication

• Introduction to Email
• Creating Email Account
• Sending & Receiving Emails
• Attachments
• CC & BCC
• Email Signature
• Email Etiquette
• MS Outlook Basics

🌐 UNIT 9: Internet & Online Office Tools

• Introduction to Internet
• Web Browsers & Search Engines
• Website & URL
• Downloading & Uploading
• Cloud Storage (Google Drive)
• Online Forms
• Cyber Safety
• Social Media Basics

🧰 UNIT 10: Office Equipment Management

• Printer (Inkjet, Laser)
• Scanner
• UPS
• Photocopier
• Projector
• Keyboard & Mouse
• Basic Troubleshooting
• Maintenance & Safety

📝 EXAMINATION PATTERN (Suggested)

ComponentMarksTheory40Practical40Typing Test (Eng + Tamil)10Viva10Total100

🧠 SKILLS GAINED

• Office automation & documentation
• English & Tamil typing proficiency
• Data entry & reporting
• Email & online communication
• Presentation skills
• Office equipment handling

🏢 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Office Assistant
• Data Entry Operator
• Typist (English / Tamil)
• Computer Operator
• Front Office Executive
• Admin Assistant

🎓 DIPLOMA IN OFFICE AUTOMATION (DOA)

• Course Level: Diploma
• Duration: 6 – 12 Months
• Eligibility: 10th / 12th / Any Stream
• Medium: English & Tamil
• Mode: Theory + Practical
• Objective: To develop strong office automation, documentation, data handling, communication, and bilingual typing skills (English & Tamil) for clerical and administrative jobs.

📝 EXAMINATION PATTERN (Suggested)

ComponentMarksTheory40Practical40Typing Test (Eng + Tamil)10Viva10Total100

🧠 SKILLS GAINED

• Office automation & documentation
• English & Tamil typing proficiency
• Data entry & reporting
• Email & online communication
• Presentation skills
• Office equipment handling

🏢 JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Office Assistant
• Data Entry Operator
• Typist (English / Tamil)
• Computer Operator
• Front Office Executive
• Admin Assistant