Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Specialist 2007

Course Details

Over 90% of UK  businesses use Microsoft Office, the world's leading computer operating system. The Microsoft Office course will show you how to operate the three main Microsoft Office applications, Word (word processing), Excel (Spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (Presentations and Graphics).

This Microsoft Office course is suitable for those who want to develop or improve their knowledge and expertise of Microsoft office applications and with expertise in these three packages you will become a valuable asset to any employer.

Note - The Microsoft Office 2007 software is not included.

Qualifications

At the end of the Microsoft Office 2007 course, you will have a knowledge of the three main Office 2007 applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).  This course will provide you with the opportunity and tools to begin a successful career, and you could soon become a valuable asset to any employer.

You will be able to put yourself in charge of your career, to develop and grow at a pace to suit you, and stand out from other applicants when job hunting.

This Microsoft Office 2007 course will add value to your CV by demonstrating your understanding of Microsoft, whilst maximising your personal development, and helping you find your dream job, by showing a potential employer your commitment to the job and knowledge of Office 2007.

Study Plan

The Microsoft Office course is put together in 11 study modules.  There are a wide variety of topics covered within each study module:

• 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

Assignments

At the end of each unit you will complete 11 assignments and submit this to your tutor.  Your personal tutor will use your assignments to assess your progress on the course and make sure you are getting the most from your training.

Study Details

This course Microsoft Office 2007 course is divided into 11 units, which will start at the very beginning and gradually introduce you to different aspects of Microsoft Office 2007.  You will be able to see yourself steadily progress through the course material which most of the students complete within approximately 120 hours of study.

In order to obtain the full Microsoft Certified Application Specialist qualification you will be required to sit 3 online exams at a local test centre.

You do not need to know anything about the subject before you start.

Note: The minimun 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.

Careers

With the Microsoft Office training course you will be able to apply for jobs as a Microsoft Office Specialist and could earn up to £28,000* per annum.

*Source: Reed Employment Services - Salary Survey 2006