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About the Courseware
Copyright: 2026
Author: Audrey Roggenkamp
Contributions by: Nita Rutkosky & Ian Rutkosky
The Marquee Series prepares students to work with Microsoft 365 applications for business or personal use. Incorporating an accelerated, step-by-step, project-based approach, this courseware helps students build competency in effectively using Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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Information Technology Essentials
Getting Started
Word
Introducing Word
Getting Started
Section 1: Creating and Editing a Document
Section 2: Formatting Characters and Paragraphs
Section 3: Formatting and Enhancing a Document
Section 4: Formatting with Special Features
Excel
Introducing Excel
Getting Started
Section 1: Organizing and Analyzing Data
Section 2: Editing and Formatting Worksheets
Section 3: Using Functions, Adding Visual Elements, and Setting Page Layout
Section 4: Working with Multiple Worksheets, Tables, and Other File Formats
Integrating Applications
Access
Introducing Access
Getting Started
Section 1: Maintaining Data in Access Tables
Section 2: Creating Tables and Relationships
Section 3: Creating Queries, Forms, and Reports
Section 4: Summarizing Data and Calculating in Forms and Reports
Integrating Applications
PowerPoint
Introducing PowerPoint
Getting Started
Section 1: Preparing a Presentation
Section 2: Editing and Enhancing Slides
Section 3: Customizing a Presentation
Integrating Applications
Key Features
- New imagery to match the latest Microsoft Office and Windows 11 updates
- Refreshed Information Technology Essentials sections that address Communication Tools in Microsoft and AI
- Updated Microsoft office projects, exercises and skills in the VDI
- Added Mac-focused nomenclature throughout activities and instruction
A Platform that Delivers
Powered by Cirrus 2.0, Marquee Series:
- Integrates seamlessly with your institution's learning management system.
- Works on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
- Offers Instructor Resources and ongoing support.
- Provides students with immediate feedback.
- Includes streamlined activities and simulations.
- And more!
Instructor Resources for the Marquee Series
Instructor resources include:
- Planning resources, such as syllabus suggestions, course performance objectives, skills lists, and student completion time estimates
- Delivery resources, such as teaching tips, suggestions for using Cirrus demonstration elements in the classroom, and discussion questions
- Assessment resources, including live and annotated PDF model answers for section work and review and assessment activities, rubrics for evaluating student work, Knowledge Check completion exercises, section-based concept exam item banks, and new Capstone Projects that allow students to demonstrate their creativity and skills mastery
See What Educators Are Saying
"I am particularly impressed with the Marquee Series offered by Paradigm. This series effectively prepares students to work with Microsoft Office Suite applications for both business and personal use. The accelerated, step-by-step, project-based approach of the Marquee Series helps students build the necessary competencies to use these applications efficiently."
Jane Jones, Dean of Business & Information Technology Division
Mountain Empire Community College
"The Marquee and Benchmark Series offers a comprehensive suite of applications that cater to a wide range of computer skills. Students gain proficiency in essential areas like database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. The software's intuitive interface makes it easy for students to grasp complex concepts quickly, allowing them to focus on mastering the material rather than struggling with cumbersome software. We value the content, the service we’re provided by our account representatives, and technical support being there to support our students when required."
Dennis Sigur, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Dillard University