Microsoft Office Specialist 2010
Course Details
Microsoft Office is the world’s leading computer operating system and is currently used by over 90% of UK businesses. The Microsoft Office 2010 course is designed to teach you how to use the three main Microsoft Office 2010 applications, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
The Microsoft Office 2010 course is aimed at those who want to enhance and progress their knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and will provide you with the expertise in three key applications to be an asset to any business.
The Microsoft Office Specialist qualification authenticates your skills in operating the Microsoft Office 2010 system and proves you have the latest skills on the Microsoft platforms. Successful completion of the Microsoft Office 2010 course will demonstrate to employers that you have met performance standards recognised around the world.
Furthermore, once you have gained the Microsoft Office Specialist certification you are granted access to an exclusive website that verifies your certification and allows you to print copies of the certification as proof of your qualification.
Please Note – Microsoft Office 2010 software is not included.
Entry Requirement: Basic PC skills.
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 2010 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 2010 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 2010.
On completion of the course you will be given the opportunity to sit the Microsoft Office Specialist 2010 exams (exam costs not included). The exams will cover Word, Excel and Powerpoint and success will provide you with an industry-recognised qualification.
Study Plan
- An Introduction to Using Word 2010
- Typing in Word
- Printing Your Letter
- An Introduction to Using Excel 2010
- A Closer Look at Excel
- Entering Information into a Worksheet
- An Introduction to Using PowerPoint 2010
- The PowerPoint screen
- Saving Your Slideshow
- Previewing Your Presentation
- Checking Spelling
- Adding Punctuation
- Font Formatting
- Simple Cell Navigation
- Moving around the Worksheet
- Inserting and Removing Columns
- Deleting Cell Contents
- Adding and Customising Pictures
Study Details
The Microsoft Office 2010 course is divided into 12 study books and can be completed within approximately 120 hours of study on average. Each unit will gradually lead you into different features of Microsoft Office 2010.
As you work your way through the course materials you will be required to complete 11 assignments 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.
Careers
Successful completion of the course will equip you to use your skills to operate the Microsoft Office 2010 system and display them on Microsoft platforms.
You will find that your Microsoft Office Specialist Certification will open up a lot of new career avenues for you. Previous Microsoft Office Specialist students used their training to move to jobs in the following areas:
- Front Office - £30,986 (IT Jobs Watch)
- First Line Support - £21,530 (IT Jobs Watch)
- Help Desk - £19,202 (IT Jobs Watch)
Not only are the job opportunities interesting, they can be very rewarding too with salaries paying up to £28,000* a year and sometimes more.
Source: Reed Employment Services
