Computerized Microsoft Office Skills

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About the Course

CTI’s Computerized Microsoft Office Skills is a Microsoft MOS (Office Specialist Associate) class that offers training to prepare for certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in an instructor led online format using the Google Classroom LMS and supplemented with official resources like Microsoft Learn self-study guides, focusing on hands-on skills for performance-based exams. Preparation involves official study guides, practice files, instructor-led sessions, and Microsoft Learn modules, preparing you for practical application in Word, Excel , PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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Value of Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate Certification

Key Benefits for Individuals

  • Resume Gold: A globally recognized credential from Microsoft, it validates your skills beyond just listing them.
  • Career Advancement: Opens doors to promotions, new roles (Admin Asst, Project Coord, etc.), and shows commitment to professional growth.
  • Increased Earning Potential: Certified employees may earn more; studies show potential salary increases.
  • Boosted Productivity & Confidence: Sharpens your skills, making you faster and more confident using Office apps.
  • Industry Recognition: Signals to employers you meet industry standards for proficiency.

Benefits for Employers

  • Productivity: Ensures staff can maximize software use, saving time and money.
  • Skill Verification: Reduces training costs by hiring proven talent.
  • Valuable Asset: Organizations see certified staff as adding value, improving innovation, and increasing job satisfaction. 

Who Benefits Most?

  • Students & Early Career Pros: Gain an edge in a competitive job market.
  • All Office Workers: Anyone from admin to accounting to sales benefits from proving proficiency in essential tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
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What to Expect in Training

  • Focus on Practical Skills: MOS exams are performance-based, requiring you to perform tasks in the application (like creating charts or managing data) rather than just multiple-choice.
  • App Coverage: Training covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, depending on the certification track (Associate, Expert, Master).
  • Study Materials: Expect review materials, hands-on activities, downloadable practice files, and practice exams. 

Learning Outcomes

The Microsoft Office Skills Program is crafted to provide students with basic core competency of essential Microsoft Office applications, empowering them to meet and exceed the demands of modern administrative and business environments. This program focuses on practical, application-based learning, ensuring students graduate with a robust, versatile skill set that enhances productivity, supports organizational goals, and provides a competitive edge in professional settings. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Microsoft Word Basic Skills:

  • Create and manage high-quality documents through advanced formatting techniques for text, paragraphs, and sections.
  • Effectively utilize tables, lists, references, and other formatting tools to produce polished, professional documents tailored for business and administrative contexts.

Microsoft Excel Basic Skills:

  • Design, organize, and analyze data within well-managed workbooks, employing multiple sheets, formulas, and functions for comprehensive data analysis.
  • Generate clear visual representations of data through charts, tables, and graphic elements, effectively communicating information for decision-making.
  • Customize workbook settings and views to facilitate seamless data distribution and reporting, building foundational skills in data-driven decision-making.

Microsoft PowerPoint Basic Skills:

  • Develop impactful, visually compelling presentations that leverage a variety of multimedia tools, including images, animations, transitions, and text enhancements.
  • Arrange slide content using cohesive design principles, ensuring clarity and engagement for professional audiences.
  • Confidently configure multiple presentation modes, from kiosk displays to interactive training sessions, empowering students to convey ideas persuasively and with precision.

Microsoft Outlook Basic Skills:

  • Efficiently navigate and manage email communications, calendars, and contact lists, ensuring organized and productive time management and communication.
  • Use scheduling tools to plan meetings, manage appointments, and maintain task lists that enhance productivity and support team collaboration.
  • Personalize the Outlook interface and settings to optimize workflow, preparing students to handle diverse communication demands in fast-paced environments.

The Value

By developing these core competencies across the Microsoft Office suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, —students will acquire a comprehensive skill set that prepares them to execute a variety of tasks in business, administration, and beyond. The combination of these essential workplace applications will boost students’ productivity, refine their technical abilities, and provide them with a competitive edge in both academic and professional environments. This program’s commitment to skillful application-based training ensures that graduates are well-prepared to contribute effectively in diverse administrative and professional roles.

Certification Information

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019)

Certification Description

Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification in multiple Office programs.

Certifying Organization

Microsoft Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Certification Details

  • More than two years of education or training after high school required?    No
  • More than two years of work experience required?    No
  • Oral or Written Exam Required?    Yes

Exam Details

Third Party Exam Center
Microsoft certification exams are administered by Pearson VUE.

More Certification Information

Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) Website

Certification Details

Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification in multiple Office programs.

Important: To earn the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification, pass three of the following exams:

Test Resources

Student Test Preparation Resources:

Provided Student Resources and Support

  1. Hardware for purchase
    • Laptop or Desktop PC/Mac
    • Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse (Desktop)
    • Keyboard and Mouse (Optional for Laptop)
  2. Configuration Services
    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office
    • Remote Support
    • Google Classroom
  3. LMS Training
    • Gmail Account
    • Accessing Google Classroom
    • Basic Windows Navigation
  4. Student Support
    • eMail Support 24-hour response time
    • Remote & Phone Support by Appt
    • YouTube Training Videos
    • MOS Certification Exam Preparation Resources