Certified Office Automation Course: Master MS Office & Computer Basics

This MS Office course in Abbottabad is a complete 12-week computer course for beginners that takes you from switching on a computer to producing professional letters, CVs, Excel sheets, charts, reports and presentations. It is designed for students, job seekers, office staff and small business owners who need confident, practical computer skills for daily work. The Certified Office Automation Course is available on campus in Abbottabad, live online anywhere in Pakistan or hybrid, and the fee is Rs. 12,000 (regular Rs. 15,000), payable in 2 installments.

Course at a glance

What you will learn

• How a computer and its operating system work, and how to use them without fear.
• Managing files and folders, using USB drives, printing and basic internet use.
• English and Urdu typing with speed practice, the skill most office jobs test first.
• Microsoft Word for letters, applications, CVs, formatting and page setup.
• Microsoft Excel for tables, formulas, formatting and charts.
• Microsoft PowerPoint for clean slide design, transitions and presentations.
• Everyday office tasks: reports, data entry and formatting records properly.
• Basic computer maintenance, including installing and updating software.

Course outline

1. Introduction to Computers and Operating System
2. File Management, USB, Printing and Internet Basics
3. Typing Skills – English and Urdu (Speed Practice)
4. Microsoft Word – Letters, CVs, Formatting, Page Setup
5. Microsoft Excel – Tables, Formulas, Formatting, Charts
6. Microsoft PowerPoint – Slide Design, Transitions, Presentations
7. Office Tasks – Creating Reports, Data Entry and Formatting
8. Computer Maintenance Basics – Software Installation and Updates
9. Final Practical Exam and Certificate Distribution

Projects you will build

• Your own professional CV and job application letter in Word: correctly formatted, with proper page setup, ready to print or email.
• A monthly expense or sales sheet in Excel: with formulas for totals and averages, formatted tables and a chart that shows the trend at a glance.
• A business or school presentation in PowerPoint: a short slide deck with consistent design and transitions, presented to the class.
• A formatted office report: a multi-page report combining text, a table and a chart, the kind of document office staff prepare every week.
• A data entry task: entering and cleaning a set of records in Excel accurately and within a time limit, as you would in a real job.

Who should join

• Complete beginners who have never used a computer properly and want to start from zero.
• Students after Matric or Intermediate who need computer skills for college, assignments and future jobs.
• Job seekers applying for office assistant, clerk, receptionist, data entry or computer operator positions.
• Office staff and government employees who want to speed up their daily work in Word and Excel.
• Shop owners and small business owners who want to keep their own accounts, stock lists and letters on a computer.
• Housewives and anyone returning to work who wants a practical, useful skill in a short time.

Career paths after the course

• Office assistant or clerk: handling letters, records, files and printing in private offices, schools and organisations.
• Data entry operator: entering and formatting records in Excel and databases, where typing speed and accuracy matter most.
• Computer operator: a common requirement in government departments, hospitals, banks and NGOs, where MS Office skills are listed in the job advertisement.
• Receptionist or front desk staff: managing appointments, letters and simple reports.
• Freelance typing and data entry: small typing, formatting and data entry jobs on Fiverr and Upwork for those who want to work from home.

Because typing speed is such a big part of these roles, many students combine this course with our English and Urdu typing course. If you later want a broader qualification, the one-year DIT diploma includes office automation along with networking, programming, design and web development. You can also read our post on typing speed for jobs in Pakistan.

MS Office course in Abbottabad: on campus

On-campus classes for the MS Office course in Abbottabad run at the PSTA campus in Mandian, Old College Road, opposite FIMS College, Abbottabad. Every student practises on a computer during class, with the instructor walking around to correct typing posture, fix formatting mistakes and answer questions on the spot. The campus is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM (Sunday closed), with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend slots, which makes it practical for students and working people coming from Mansehra, Haripur and Havelian. Hybrid students can attend some sessions on campus and join the rest online.

Office automation course online in Pakistan

You do not have to be in Abbottabad to join. The same course is taught live online through PSTA's learning portal, where you attend classes with the instructor and watch recordings of every session afterwards. Online students sit the same final practical exam and receive the same PSTA certificate as campus students. Learners join from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Quetta, as well as towns and villages across the country.

Fee and admission

The fee for this computer course is Rs. 12,000 against a regular fee of Rs. 15,000. You can pay in 2 installments: half at admission and half mid-course. To apply, click the Enroll button on this page or send a WhatsApp message to +92 314 5424399 with your city and preferred mode (on campus, online or hybrid). The team will confirm the next batch date and your timing slot. Details of the process are on the admission page, and you can browse other short courses at all courses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fee of the MS Office course?

The fee is Rs. 12,000 (regular fee Rs. 15,000), and you can pay it in 2 installments: half at admission and half mid-course.

How long does the course take?

The course is 12 weeks long. It ends with a final practical exam, after which certificates are distributed.

Is this computer course available online?

Yes. You can study on campus in Abbottabad, live online from anywhere in Pakistan, or in hybrid mode. Online students get live classes and recordings through the PSTA learning portal.

Do I need any prior computer knowledge?

No. The course starts with an introduction to computers and the operating system, so it is suitable for complete beginners. Being able to read basic English on screen is helpful.

Is this course enough for an office job or data entry job?

It teaches the skills most office and data entry job advertisements list: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, typing, file management and printing. Typing speed matters a great deal for these roles, so keep practising after the course; we cannot promise a job, but you will have the practical skills employers ask for.

Will I get a certificate, and how is it verified?

You receive a PSTA certificate after passing the final practical exam. Anyone, including an employer, can verify it at psta.com.pk/certificate using your student ID or certificate serial number.

When does the next batch start and what are the timings?

A new batch starts every month, with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend slots. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 314 5424399 to confirm the slot that suits you.