Microsoft is the #1 office suite in the world! Employers list proficiency in Word and Excel as must have skills. Microsoft Office classes provide a foundation to create documents, notes, spreadsheets, and more. Certifying in Microsoft products demonstrates expertise in administrative office skills.

Classes are held two days a week – M/W or T/TH. All classes are in-person, except for Microsoft Office Specialist which can be done in-person or online.

Microsoft Word

• Introduction to Word is a 2-week course which introduces students to Microsoft Word where they will create a resume, learn the fundamentals of creating professional letters and gain confidence with their typing and word processing skills.
• Intermediate Word is a 3 ½-week course that builds upon the foundational skills of the Introduction course. Students learn more complex commands and knowledge while preparing themselves to become certified in Word.
• MS Word Associate Certification is a 1-week course, consisting of a review and proctored examination, which allows students to prove their Word skills by achieving a Word Associate Certification from Microsoft (passing score is 70%).

Microsoft Excel

• Introduction to Excel is a 2-week course which introduces students to Microsoft Excel where they will learn ribbon commands, formulas and how to create and use spreadsheets.
• Intermediate Excel is a 3-week course the builds upon the foundation taught in the Introduction course. Students learn more complex commands and skills while preparing to become certified in Excel.
• MS Excel Associate Certification is a 1-week review and exam course, which allows students to sit for the proctored exam and earn their Excel Associate Certification with a score of 70% or higher.
• Advanced Excel is a 3-week course that delves deeper into the advanced functions of Excel, including pivot tables and data retrieval.
• MS Excel Expert Certification is a 1-week course which includes one night of review and one night for the proctored Expert Excel exam. Students passing with a score of 70% or higher will be awarded an Excel Expert Certificate from Microsoft.

Microsoft Office Specialist

• Microsoft Office Specialist or MOS is a 24-week, self-paced class that covers course work in Microsoft Office products. Through online exercises and practice exams, students prepare for Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint Associate (Intermediate level) certification. Students work at their own pace, so may take the proctored exams when ready. This course includes three official MOS certification exams from Microsoft. Students earn a certificate for each program they successfully pass (70%) and once they’ve earned 3 certificates in 3 different programs (2019 or 365 versions), they will be awarded an additional certificate designating them as a Microsoft Office Specialist.

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Contact the program coordinator for steps and registration options. Kendra Diviney 801-957-5223 kendra.diviney@slcc.edu