This sequence of courses is designed to teach students how to use computers as a business and personal tool through the use of application software. Various jobs in computer-related fields are examined and employability skills, proper work habits, and leadership skills are taught. The major part of the guide consists of 18 units of instruction: (1) "Proper Care of Equipment and Materials"; (2) "Basic Functions of a Computer System"; (3) "Current Issues and Careers"; (4) "Leadership Skills"; (5) "Database Management"; (6) "Spreadsheet"; (7) "Graphics"; (8) "Word Processing"; (9) "Integrated Software"; (10) "Telecommunications"; (11) "Utilities"; (12) "Project Management"; (13) "Management Support"; (14) "Desktop Publishing"; (15) "Presentation Graphics"; (16) "Evaluating Software"; (17) "Appropriate Work Habits"; and (18) "Seeking Employment." These units are written for courses to be offered during a 2-year period. Course outlines in the preface of the document suggest what should be taught in levels one and two. Each unit includes a table of contents, competency objectives, student activities, handouts, transparency masters, evaluation measures, a key to test items, and references. (DB)