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Microsoft Office Specialist
MOS Certification Program
The Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate Program introduces students to the operation of computers and information processing. This certificate provides a study of word processing, desktop publishing, and the presentation of graphics. It also provides a study of spreadsheets and databases. Students can use this certificate program to learn new skills, upgrade their current skills or prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist and Master Certification Exams. The course begins with an on-campus class for one quarter and then continues online.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Be at least 16 years old
- Pass the Compass Exam
- Pay $25.00 Application Fee
Students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better each quarter to progress in this program of study. There are no academic prerequisites for this program.
Course Outline
| Program Credit Hours |
40 |
| SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 hours |
| BUS 108 Word Processing |
7 hours |
| BUS 202 Spreadsheet Fundamentals |
3 hours |
| BUS 105 Database Fundamentals |
3 hours |
| BUS 263 Electronic Mail Fundamentals |
3 hours |
| CIS 127 Advanced Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Techniques |
6 hours |
| CIS 2228 Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques |
6 hours |
| CIS 2229 Advanced Database Techniques |
6 hours |
| CIS 224 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - PowerPoint |
3 hours |
Testing Center
Columbus Technical College is an Authorized Testing Center (ATC) for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification. The Microsoft Office Specialist Program is an International Industry Standard of certification for the Microsoft Office software used by 90% of the Fortune 1,000 Companies!
Benefits of Certification
- Validates Skill Level
- Enhances use of technology tools
- Shows motivation
- Provides recognized international standard
- Offers lateral growth path
- Provides up-to-date target for computer literacy
- Opens Doors
- What is MOS Certification?
- The MOS Certification is the only comprehensive certification program to validate the desktop computer skills of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Project, and Outlook.
MOS Certification proves computer literacy, measures proficiency, validates productivity and identifies opportunities for skill enhancement.
Exams are real-world assignments performed on the computer.
Learn more about Microsoft Office Specialist certification by visiting www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/officespecialist/
- Which MOS Certifications are Available?
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| Access |
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(M) Master MOS Certifications can be earned for a Microsoft Office Suite of your choice, if annotated exams for each suite are successfully completed.- How do I prepare for a MOS Exam?
- There are no prerequisites for taking a MOS exam; however, to ensure that you are prepared for each exam, you can do one or all of the following:
- Take computer class at Columbus Technical College - Computer Training & Technology department, which offers Computer Workshops/Classes utilizing Microsoft-approved courseware that will help you prepare for the exam. A list of courses appears in the program information above.
- Click here to request skill sets evaluated for each exam.
- Practice, Practice, Practice!
- How do I schedule to take a MOS Exam?
- Tests can be scheduled by calling Computer Training and Technology at 706.649.1518.
- What is the cost to take a MOS Exam?
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- Cost for each exam, except Project, is $92.00 - Cost for each Project exam is $115.00
- Payment for each exam must be made at least three (3) days before your scheduled test
- Rescheduling of a test must be made at least 24 hours before a scheduled test
- Refunds may be requested three (3) working days before your scheduled test
Contact April Walker or Sarah Densmore for more information at 706.649.1518. Fax Number 706.641.5039.
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Last updated: May 2, 2008.
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