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PROGRAM OVERVIEW |
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COURSES:
Word
CSCI C121
CSCI C151
CSCI C161 Excel
CSCI C123
CSCI C153
CSCI C163
Access
CSCI C125
CSCI C155
CSCI C165
PowerPoint
CSCI C127
Outlook
CSCI C129
CERTIFICATIONS
Core
Expert
Master TIME TO COMPLETE:
as little as 2 semesters
REQUISITES:
CSCI C101 CONTACT:
Testing Center
testing@cerrocoso.edu
(760) 384-6166
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 The
Microsoft Office Specialist certification is the globally
recognized standard for validating expertise with the Microsoft Office suite
of business productivity programs. The program provides computer
program literacy, measures proficiency, and identifies opportunities for
skills enhancement. Earning certification acknowledges you have the
expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs.
Microsoft Office Specialist certified individuals report increased
competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as
increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing
employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement,
in addition to increased job satisfaction.
Cerro Coso offers both training and certification testing for the Microsoft
Office Specialist courses. If you are interested please contact the Testing
Center at (760) 384-6166 or email
testing@cerrocoso.edu.
Certification Testing Levels
The
Microsoft Office Specialist program offers two levels of certification: Core and Expert.
Individuals can also pass additional exams to achieve Master
certification.
 Core
Certification:
This level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of
the core features in specific MS Office applications. Students will be
awarded one certificate for each of the Core exams passed.
Expert Certification:
This level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of
the advanced features in specific MS Office applications and you have
passed one Expert exam. Students will be awarded one certificate for
each of the Core exams passed.
Master Specialist Certification:
This level indicates that you have a comprehensive understanding of
Microsoft Office. This certification will be awarded to any student who
passes all five of the required exams.
Certification Tracks
The following are the required courses to achieve the various
Microsoft Office Specialist certification levels. Click on any course to view it's course
information. Visit the Courses page for a complete list of CIS courses
and a schedule of course offerings to plan your
Microsoft Office Specialist track today!
Estimated Costs
The following fees are estimates only. Actual costs may vary. See
Admissions and Records for tuition and enrollment fees information or
questions about these.
California Resident
$ 140 Enrollment Fee Cost (7 units x $20 per unit)
$ 315 Approximate Book Fee (7 books x $45 ea)
$ 525 Testing Fees (7 exams x $75 ea)
$980 Estimated Total Cost
Non-California Resident
$ 1379 Enrollment Fee Cost (7 units x $197 per unit)
$ 315 Approximate Book Fee (7 books x $45 ea)
$ 525 Testing Fees (7 exams x $75 ea)
$ 2219 Estimated Total Cost
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