School administrators, teachers, and businessmen will find this work-study guide useful in developing courses to teach the disadvantaged to be operators of automatic data processing equipment. Fourteen course units cover fundamental principles of programing, specific programs such as FORTRAN and COBOL, and the skills required for the position. Each unit outlines training time, objectives, and the basic course material, and includes when available teaching aids, instructor reference materials and suggested trainee activities and materials. Sections of the guide are devoted to sources of visual aids, occupational information, trainee qualifications, and suggestions for course organization and operation. A glossary and a bibliography are included. Appended are suggested equipment and supply lists and a training facility plan, and sample forms and records. (JS)