Microsoft Office Application Specialist

Qualifications

Qualifications are an important part of learning and by the end of this course you will have attained experience of the three main Office 2007 applications, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. The knowledge gained from this course will provide you with a platform to begin a long and successful career.

Not only will the course give you that something extra on your CV, it will also put you in full control of your career and make you stand out in the crowd.

The Microsoft Office 2007 course will allow you to demonstrate an understanding of Microsoft whilst fulfilling your development. It will also provide you with the opportunity to show potential employees your knowledge of Office 2007.

On completion of the course you will be given the opportunity to sit the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exam. The exam will cover Word, Excel and Powerpoint and success will provide you with an industry-recognised qualification.

Study Plan

Typing letters
Preparing reports
Inserting data files
Setting up spreadsheets
Performing calculations
Setting up charts
Creating presentations
Using animation
Designing slides
Producing diagrams
Setting up pages
Editing your work
Using the toolbars
Customising spreadsheets
Using formulas and functions
Producing graphs
Adding artwork
Applying design

Study Details

The Microsoft Office 2007 course is divided into 11 units and can be completed within approximately 120 hours of study on average. Each unit will gradually lead you into different features of Microsoft Office 2007.

At the end of each unit you will be given the opportunity to complete an assignment to send to your personal tutor. Upon receipt of your assignment your tutor can assess your progress and provide you with important feedback.

In order to complete the course you will be required to sit three online exams at a local centre.

You do not need to have any knowledge of the subject prior to starting the course.

Note: The minimum computer hardware requirements for this course are:

500MHz or faster processor
256MB RAM or higher
1.5GB of available hard disk space for installation
CD-ROM or DVD drive
1024 x 768 or higher resolution screen
Your operating system must be at least WindowsXP(SP2), Windows 2003 or Windows Vista.