Courseware
Quality courseware serves as the foundation of every successful technology and education program.  Instructors prefer our courseware because it preps easily, flows smoothly, is packed with relevant examples, and can be customized to suit their needs. The courseware is written by subject matter experts and is based on years of experience in classroom instruction.

Teach to Global Computer Education Standards 
Validate Computer Knowledge and Skills
Better Utilize Technology in the Classroom


Courseware can be customized to meet client's needs.  It' easy to redo the order of a workbook, combine sections from different workbooks, delete activities, or add specific school projects.  Furthermore, most workbooks can be printed locally to save time and money.  If you would like to receive an evaluation copy of courseware, simply email us at FourthR@FourthR.com and request a copy.


Microsoft Office Specialist Series (MOS)

Microsoft Office Approved Courseware designed to match the MOS certification exams.  Appropriate for use in Junior High, High School, and Community College.  

Microsoft Office Specialist courseware is based on globally recognized standards for digital literacy and desktop computing proficiency.

Courses are available in both the Office 2003 and 2007 generations.
Many courses are available in Spanish and French.


● Access Part 1 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Access Part 2 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Dreamweaver
● Access Part 3 -
- Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Excel Part 1 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Excel Part 2 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Excel Part 3 - Microsoft Office Expert Approved
● FrontPage 
● Internet Explorer
● Introduction to Computers
● Outlook Part 1 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Outlook Part 2 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Photoshop
● PowerPoint Part 1 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● PowerPoint Part 2 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Project Part 1
● Project Part 2
● Publisher 
● Visual Basic
● Windows
● Word Part 1 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Word Part 2 - Microsoft Office Specialist Approved
● Word Part 3 - Microsoft Office Expert Approved

Internet and Computing Core Certification Series (IC3) 
IC3 Approved Courseware designed to match IC3 certification exams.  Appropriate for use in Elementary, Junior High, High School, and Community College.

The Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) provides a strong and dynamic standard on which to base educational programs for broad-based Internet and computing skills. IC3 provides students with the educational/training foundation needed to succeed not only in school, but also in any field or job position requiring the use of computers.

There are three course modules:
● Computing Fundamentals - IC3 Approved Courseware
● Key Applications Parts 1, 2, & 3 - IC3 Approved Courseware
● Living Online - IC3 Approved Courseware


Fundamental Technology Series (FTS)
Courseware uses a step-by-step project-based approach to teach computing skills to children aged 6-15. The curriculum is divided into levels corresponding to approximate grades. Appropriate for use in Elementary and Junior High.

FTS0A Elementary Concepts
FTS0B Logical Thinking
FTS0C Petit Picasso
FTS0D Young Einstein
FTS1A Getting Started 
FTS1B Graphic Projects
FTS1C Early Reading
FTS2A Adventures in Writing
FTS2B Multimedia Writing Projects
FTS3A Keyboarding Wizard
FTS3B Word Processing Magic
FTS3C Multimedia Director
FTS3D Multimedia Slideshow Projects
FTS4A Junior Techie
FTS4B Word Mania
FTS4C Integrated Projects Level 4
FTS4D Word Publishing and the Web
FTS4E Internet Surfing
FTS5A PowerPoint Super Slide Shows
FTS5B Excel Number Crunching
FTS5C Integrated Projects Level 5
FTS5D Word Professional
FTS5E Word Skill Builder Activities
FTS6A Excel Mania
FTS6B PowerPoint Mania
FTS6C Integrated Projects Level 6
FTS6D Hypermedia and Programming
● FTS6E Digital Photography Projects
FTS7A Excel Professional
FTS7B PowerPoint Professional
FTS7C Integrated Projects Level 7
FTS7D Programming and Robotics
FTS7E Excel Skill Builder Activities
FTS8A Word Master
FTS8B Publisher Desktop Pro
FTS8C Integrated Projects Level 8 
FTS9A PowerPoint Master
FTS9B Excel Master
FTS9C Integrated Projects Level 9  

Entry Level Technical Series
Entry level technical courseware includes lecture and lab components.  The most popular course length is a 40 hour block.  Entry level technical courses are not printed in local markets.  Appropriate for use in High School and Community College.

The most popular entry level technical courses are:
A+ Computer Technician (80 hours)
Network+ Network Administration (40 hours)

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