Improve Your Career

10 weeks
1 Great Portfolio
5 Microsoft Applications  
Program financing available
     for eligible students

Develop your own Office portfolio
Through our hands-on instructor-led labs, create your own personal portfolio of documents and deliverables that you can confidently present to your current or future employer.

Get Microsoft Office Certified
Acquire skills and expertise that will prepare you for Microsoft Office certification. Instructor to student ratio will never exceed 1 to 12 for classes and labs ensuring individualized attention.

Convenient class times & start dates
The Microsoft Office program is offered with on-going and variable start dates. Classes are 4 hours in length and are available mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Experienced, Certified Instructors
Our instructors are highly proficient in their area of instruction and have several years of computer and training experience.
 

Program Overview

Program Overview:
The Microsoft Office Portfolio Program is designed for students seeking to become certified in the five major Microsoft Office desktop applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook). Students will create and keep copies of actual MS Office application documents created during class in a personalize document Portfolio. Those new to computers and Microsoft applications as well existing users will benefit from this hands-on certification readiness program.

Potential Career Fields/Areas:
Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Database Entry and Management, Office Administration and Management, Word Processing and Document Development, Communication, Management, Retail, and Desktop Computer User Support.

Clock Hours:  188

Prerequisites:
Basic experience in Windows, HS diploma, GED, ATB, and 24 words per minute typing ability

Program Goals:
Completion of student document Portfolio and Microsoft Office Professional (MOP) Certification

Required Courses & Descriptions
 

Windows Introduction and Windows Intermediate
In-classroom Instruction (8 hours)
This course is for students who have experience using Windows operating systems as well as those students who are brand new to Windows. Students will review the basics behind operating in Windows as well as extend their knowledge to operate a personal computer efficiently. Students will learn how to create new documents, and open existing documents without opening the associated application beforehand. You will also learn how to customize the Start menu and Desktop with shortcuts, and many more tools to better organize your files and information.


Excel Introduction - Advanced (Includes Labs, Certification Preparation, and Exam)
In-classroom Instruction (44 hours)
In this course students will learn the principals and basics in creating an Excel spreadsheet. As they progress through the course they will practice utilizing Excel features such as formulas, pivot tables, charts, graphs, and templates to mange, organize, maintain, report, and control data. Students will also learn advanced Excel functions and Macros to automate processes and simplify complex Excel tasks. A combination of Instructor-led classes and Instructor-led application labs are complemented by a study and review session to help students prepare for the Excel certification exam.


Word Introduction - Advanced (Includes Labs, Certification Preparation, and Exam)
In-classroom Instruction (44 hours)
This course offers students the skills necessary to become a specialist in Microsoft Word. Students will learn first how to navigate Word basics such as creating new documents, and utilizing toolbars. Students will then sharpen their skills by learning tasks such as bullets, tables, using styles and formatting tools, mail merge, and web friendly forms. Finally students will learn how to use Word to simplify tedious tasks such as table of contents, and comments. A combination of Instructor-led classes and Instructor-led application labs are complemented by a study and review session to help students prepare for the Word certification exam.


Access Introduction - Advanced (Includes Lab, Certification Preparation, and Exam)
In-classroom Instruction (44 hours)
This course introduces students to principals of databases. Students will learn to work with database objects including tables, queries, forms and reports. They will practice important database management skills such as data normalization, referential integrity, extracting data, and records maintenance. A combination of Instructor-led classes and Instructor-led application labs are complemented by a study and review session to help students prepare for the Access certification exam.


PowerPoint Introduction - Advanced (Includes Labs, Certification Preparation, and Exam)
In-classroom Instruction (24 hours)
In this course students will learn to create professional and dynamic presentations by utilizing PowerPoint tools such as schemes, slide layouts, charts, tables, and special effects like slide transitions and animation. Students will also learn how to utilize hyper-links in their presentations and make a presentation web-ready. A combination of Instructor-led classes and Instructor-led application labs are complemented by a study and review session to help students prepare for the PowerPoint certification exam.


Outlook Introduction - Advanced (Includes Labs, Certification Preparation, and Exam)
In-classroom Instruction (24 hours)
In this course students will learn the basics of Outlook communication such as sending, replying and forwarding messages, and setting email options. After the basics you will learn how to utilize more advanced Outlook features such as the creating appointments, assigning tasks, sharing your calendar, assigning permissions, and automating process. A combination of Instructor-led classes and Instructor-led application labs are complemented by a study and review session to help students prepare for the Outlook certification exam.