MICROSOFT OFFICE SPECIALIST
Microsoft (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Certificate of Completion
50 Clock Hours
4 Weeks
Overview
This program is designed to enhance skills and prepare students for proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite of Applications. This program provides ample training in the use of personal computers, their operating systems and the most popular and widely used word processing, database management, presentation aids and spreadsheet software. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be issued a diploma contesting to his/her completion of the course curriculum.
Program Description
The core training for this program is defined by the competencies emphasized in attaining the (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist. This certification ensures that the holder possesses competencies in administering the Microsoft Office 2016. Students in the MOS Program will be provided with hands-on learning in order to ensure that they receive ample experience in both structured learning and “real world” environments. Coursework will focus on all facets of the Microsoft Office Professional Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist Program aims to teach its students the expertise and skills necessary to validate them as advanced users to experts in the Microsoft Office 2016 Suite of business productivity applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Being a proficient user of Microsoft Office products sets the student apart from others in the job market thus enhancing job opportunities, earnings potential and career advancement.
Microsoft Office Word 2016 Exam Objectives
Successful candidates for the Microsoft Word 2016 exam will have a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They will demonstrate the correct application of the principle features of Word 2016 by creating an editing 2-to 3-page documents for variety of purposes and situations. Document examples include professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, resumes, and business correspondence.
Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Exam Objectives
Successful candidates for the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016 certification exam will have a fundamental understanding of the Excel environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. They will know and demonstrate the correct application of the principle features of Excel 2016. Candidates wil create and edit a workbook with mulitple sheets, and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.
Microsoft Office Powerpoint Exam Objectives
Successful candidates will have the fundamental understanding of the Powerpoint environment and demonstrate the correct application of Powerpoint 2016. Candidates create, edit, adn enhance presentation and slideshows. Presentation examples include professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slideshows.
Microsoft Office Outlook Exam Objectives
Successful candidates will create and edit professional-looking email messages, maintain calendars across time zones, and schedule tasks for a variety of purposes and situations. Candidates will use Outlook 2016 to enhance professional correspondence, create calendars, and schedule appointments. Application examples include coordinating building resources, sending messages for marketing campaigns, planning staff meetings, and assigning meeting action items.
The objective of the Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate Program is to prepare a student to achieve Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification by passing the following exams:
- Exam: 77-725 MOS: Microsoft Office Word 2016
- Exam: 77-727 MOS: Microsoft Office Excel 2016
- Exam: 77-729 MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2016
- Exam: 77-731 MOS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2016
