The ATTAIN Lab is excited to offer Microsoft Office 2007 Certification training and testing over the summer! This is an amazing opportunity for individuals interested in working in any type of computer support or office environment. We offer training in all pieces of the 2007 Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Our summer program is an intense, three-week course designed to get you in and out and ready to go!
For more information or to apply to the program, contact the ATTAIN Lab Manager at wallam@morrisville.edu.
What is Microsoft Certified Application Specialist training?
Microsoft certifications (based on globally recognized standards) demonstrate your computing skills and help advance your career prospects in a competitive job market. The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft. Managers who hire or promote candidates with a Microsoft Business Certification credential reduce the amount of training new employees need to be ready to contribute to the overall level of organizational effectiveness.
Who can benefit from becoming a Microsoft Certified Application Specialist?
Microsoft® Certified Application Specialists are a part of a global community of distinguished achievers. This Microsoft certification credential tells the world you have demonstrated proficiency in the newest standard of the world's foremost desktop computing applications. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certifications are primarily for office workers who use Microsoft Office programs as a vital part of their job functions. These certifications cover the entire Microsoft Office Suite, encompassing: Word 2007, PowerPoint® 2007, Excel® 2007, Outlook® 2007 and Access® 2007, as well as Windows Vista®.
How long is the program?
Each Microsoft Office 2007 Certification training program is scheduled for 60-90 hours, depending on the program. Classtime is typically broken down into nine hours a week. This training is intensive, and will require that you attend class everyday. In addition to the lessons, there will be practice exercises, quizzes, and a pre-test. You may need more or less than the designated alloted hours, and your instructor will help you determine what is best for you.
Are there any prerequisites?
Yes - beginning the Certification course requires that you have at least an intermediate understanding and proficiency with the Microsoft Office application you are studying, but your experience may be with either Office 2007 OR 2003 versions. Students at the Syracuse EOC that have completed the Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access will be eligible to take the respective certification course. Other applicants will be accepted on a case-by-case basis dependent upon their documented experience with the program, referrals from an employer, or other appropriate qualifications. ALL applicants will be required to a take pretest that will ascertain a student's exisitng skill levels.