Total Hours: 240  

Program Length: 12 weeks

This is a hands-on course where you will learn to use a computer to practice the most commonly used Microsoft programs including the Windows operating system, Internet Explorer for navigating the Internet, Outlook for managing your personal information and the four most popular programs within the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). You will also practice the basics of using a computer, mouse and keyboard. You will learn to be an intermediate level user of the Microsoft Office Suite.

This training and certification preparation program will help you acquire the skills and knowledge you need to successfully complete the mouscertification certification exam.

The Microsoft Office Specialist certification program provides computer program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for skills enhancement. This certificate is a valuable credential recognized worldwide as proof that an individual has the desktop computing skills needed to work more productively and efficiently.

The Microsoft Office Specialist program is committed to providing students and information workers with the opportunity to certify their Microsoft Office skills. Microsoft Specialists enjoy increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with employers, coworkers and clients.

Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, the student will be proficient in:

Microsoft Word 2003

• Formatting Content
• Organizing Content
• Formatting Documents
• Collaborating
• Customizing Word

Microsoft Excel 2003

• Organizing and Analyzing Data
• Formatting Data and Content
• Collaborating
• Managing Data and Workbooks
• Customizing Excel

Microsoft Power Point 2003

• Creating Content
• Formatting Content
• Collaborating
• Managing and Delivering Presentations

Microsoft Access 2003

• Structuring Databases
• Entering Data
• Organizing Data
• Managing Databases

Microsoft Outlook 2003

• Messaging
• Scheduling
• Organizing

Prerequisites:

Must have grade 12 or equivalent or 19 years of age, Must have good Command of written and spoken English

Course Outline

• Introduction to mouscertification 2003
• Word 2003 Basic and Intermediate
• Word 2003 Advanced
• Power Point 2003
• Outlook 2003
• Excel 2003 Basic and Intermediate
• Excel 2003 Advanced
• Access 2003

Career Possibilities:

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates can attain positions as an administrative assistant, executive secretary, training professional, legal or medical office professional or an office manager.