Course
Title: Diploma in Application Software (Skill
Development )
Course
Duration: 6
Months
Course Objectives:
- Equip students with proficiency in essential application software used in businesses and creative industries.
- Enable learners to acquire skills for self-employment, freelancing, or enhancing career opportunities in office administration, accounting, and graphic design.
- Provide hands-on training in industry-standard software for creating documents, managing financial data, and designing digital content.
- Empower students to gain confidence in managing software independently, allowing for more career flexibility and self-sustained employment.
Course Overview:
This 6-month, part-time course is designed for Indian students seeking practical skills that directly translate to employment or entrepreneurship. Covering software such as MS Office, Tally Prime, GST, and design tools like Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Illustrator, and InDesign, the course offers both technical knowledge and applied experience. This curriculum provides a pathway to gain proficiency in essential business and design applications, supporting students’ goals for self-employment and freelance work.
Teaching Methodology:
- Interactive Lectures: Conceptual knowledge with demonstrations for each software tool.
- Hands-On Training: Practical sessions in labs to solidify students' skills.
- Project-Based Learning: Real-world projects to simulate professional tasks, building confidence for self-employment scenarios.
- Assessments: Weekly and monthly evaluations through quizzes, assignments, and software tasks.
- Flexibility in Curriculum: Tailoring certain modules to meet local demands or specific learner requirements.
Career and Self-Employment Benefits:
- Career Advancement: Students can apply for roles like Office Assistant, Accounts Executive, Graphic Designer, and more.
- Freelancing Opportunities: Skills in software like Photoshop and Illustrator open doors to freelancing in graphic design, print media, and marketing.
- Self-Employment: Knowledge in MS Office, Tally, and GST provides the ability to manage a small business or consultancy independently.
- Industry Demand: High demand for professionals with skills in office administration, digital accounting, and graphic design across various sectors.
Syllabus Outline
Module 1: MS Office (1 Month)
- MS Word: Document formatting, templates, tables, graphics, mail merge, creating reports.
- MS Excel: Data entry, formatting, formulas, data analysis, pivot tables, charts, and financial functions.
- MS PowerPoint: Slide creation, formatting, animations, multimedia integration, and presentation skills.
- MS Outlook: Email management, calendar organization, task scheduling.
- Practical Assignment: Create a business proposal document, an Excel-based budget, and a presentation.
Module 2: Tally Prime with GST (1 Month)
- Introduction to Tally Prime: Interface, features, and navigation.
- Accounting Basics: Ledger creation, vouchers, journal entries, trial balance.
- Inventory Management: Stock groups, categories, units, godowns, and inventory tracking.
- GST in Tally: GST configuration, input tax credit, GST returns, GST adjustments.
- Reports and Analysis: Profit & Loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and inventory summary.
- Practical Assignment: Setup a sample company in Tally with GST and generate monthly reports.
Module 3: Photoshop (1 Month)
- Introduction to Photoshop: Interface, tools, layers, and workspace customization.
- Image Editing Basics: Cropping, resizing, adjusting colors, brightness, contrast.
- Advanced Editing: Using layers and masks, blending modes, and retouching.
- Text and Typography: Adding and formatting text, applying effects.
- Design Elements: Creating banners, social media graphics, and marketing materials.
- Practical Assignment: Design a logo, social media post, and photo collage.
Module 4: CorelDRAW (1 Month)
- Interface and Tools: Navigating CorelDRAW and understanding vector graphics.
- Drawing Shapes and Objects: Creating basic shapes, complex objects, and grouping elements.
- Vector Illustration: Using bezier tools, shapes, nodes, and color fills.
- Text and Layouts: Working with typography, layout creation for posters, and brochures.
- Design Techniques: Advanced tools for logo design, packaging, and print-ready designs.
- Practical Assignment: Design a business card, flyer, and product packaging template.
Module 5: Adobe Illustrator (1 Month)
- Introduction to Illustrator: Interface, tools, and setting up documents.
- Vector Graphics: Pen tool, shapes, and the use of paths.
- Illustration Techniques: Creating icons, symbols, and vector-based illustrations.
- Typography and Text Effects: Custom typography, effects, and creating text outlines.
- Graphic Layouts: Posters, infographics, and basic branding.
- Practical Assignment: Create an infographic, brand logo, and custom typography art.
Module 6: Adobe InDesign (1 Month)
- InDesign Basics: Interface, tools, setting up pages, and workspace organization.
- Layout and Design: Creating multi-page documents, grid systems, and styles.
- Text and Typography: Text frames, paragraph and character styles, advanced formatting.
- Image Integration: Working with images, links, and image effects.
- Project Preparation for Print: Bleeds, crop marks, export settings for print-ready files.
- Practical Assignment: Design a multi-page brochure or magazine layout.
Customizations Based on Learner/Location Requirements
The curriculum can be adapted to focus on specific software or skill areas according to the local industry demand or individual career goals. For instance, if learners are located in regions with high demand for bookkeeping and accounting, Tally and GST modules can be expanded further. Alternatively, more time on graphic design tools can be allocated for regions with demand in print and media.
