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Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
A Firebrand Training
7
Day Course
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Overview
The goal of this seven-day accelerated Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is to provide information technology professionals expertise with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity programs.
This is a performance-based course designed upon job-related tasks a professional must perform.
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is the globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills with the Microsoft Office suite of business productivity applications. Earning the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work efficiently and effectively with Microsoft Office applications.
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certification certification is appropriate for candidates in the following career tracks: Communications, Database Administrator, Database Specialist, Help Desk (Applications) Support, Product Specialist, Software Specialist, Web Professional.
Firebrand Training is unlike any other "boot camp". With Firebrand Training, you will learn more. We offer accelerated certification training courses that ensure professionals will emerge with thorough knowledge of the products as well as their certifications.
Instructors are available at all times to provide individual and group attention, lead lab exercises and practice sessions, and ensure the students' success. Our attention to detail shows in our unsurpassed instruction and customer service, our classroom and testing facilities, and our individual and corporate success stories.
From the skilful crafting of our unique curriculum to our careful selection of courseware to every detail of your training comfort, Firebrand Training is the best way to obtain your Microsoft Office Specialist Certification. Other training providers cannot match our commitment to quality instruction-led training and top-notch educational facilities.
Firebrand Training's accelerated program for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is the MOSt comprehensive educational format available.
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Benefits
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Curriculum
Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals, obtain hands-on skills and earn your certifications. You will emerge able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.
7-Day Camp Schedule
Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary for certification.
Firebrand Training uses Microsoft Office Specialist courseware for the highest standard training of MOS certified professionals:
- Master Track Word 2000
- Master Track Excel 2000
- Master Track PowerPoint 2000
Through lecture, group discussion, and lab work, you will learn the following concepts and skills:
Microsoft Excel 2000
Working With Cells and Cell Data
- Insert, delete, and move cells
- Enter and edit cell data including text, numbers, and formulas
- Check spelling
- Find and replace cell data and formats
- Work with a subset of data by filtering lists
Managing Workbooks
- Manage workbook files and folders
- Create workbooks using templates
- Save workbooks using different names and file formats
Formatting and Printing Worksheets
- Apply and modify cell formats
- Modify row and column settings
- Modify row and column formats
- Apply styles
- Use automated tools to format worksheets
- Modify Page Setup options for worksheets
- Preview and print worksheets and workbooks
Modifying Workbooks
- Insert and delete worksheets
- Modify worksheet names and positions
- Use 3-D references
Creating and Revising Formulas
- Create and revise formulas
- Use statistical, date and time, financial, and logical functions in formulas
Creating and Modifying Graphics
- Create, modify, position, and print charts
- Create, modify, and position graphics
Workgroup Collaboration
- Convert worksheets to Web pages
- Create hyperlinks
- View and edit comments
Microsoft Word 2000
Inserting and Modifying Text
- Insert, modify, and move text and symbols
- Apply and modify text formats
- Correct spelling and grammar usage
- Apply text effects
- Enter and format date and time
- Apply character styles
Creating and Modifying Paragraphs
- Modify paragraph formats
- Set and modify tabs
- Apply bullet, outline, and number format to paragraphs
- Apply paragraph styles
Formatting Documents
- Create and modify a header and footer
- Apply and modify column settings
- Modify document layout and Page Setup options
- Create and modify tables
- Preview and print documents, envelopes, and labels
Managing Documents
- Manage files and folders for documents
- Create documents using templates
- Save documents using different names and file formats
Working With Graphics
- Insert images and graphics
- Create and modify diagrams and charts
Workgroup Collaboration
- Compare and merge documents
- View and edit comments
- Convert documents into Web pages
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
Creating a Presentation
- Create presentations (manually and using automated tools)
- Add slides to and delete slides from presentations
- Modify headers and footers in the Slide Master
Inserting and Modifying Text
- Import text from Word
- Insert, format, and modify text
Inserting and Modifying Visual Elements
- Add tables, charts, clip art, and bitmap images to slides
- Customize slide backgrounds
- Add OfficeArt elements to slides
- Apply custom formats to tables
Modifying Presentation Formats
- Apply formats to presentations
- Apply animation schemes
- Apply slide transitions
- Customize slide formats
- Customize slide templates
- Manage a Slide Master
- Rehearse timing
- Rearrange slides
- Modify slide layout
- Add links to a presentation
Printing Presentations
- Preview and print slides, outlines, handouts, and speaker notes
Working with Data from Other Sources
- Import Excel charts into slides
- Add sound and video to slides
- Insert Word tables on slides
- Export a presentation as an outline
Managing and Delivering Presentations
- Set up slide shows
- Deliver presentations
- Manage files and folders for presentations
- Work with embedded fonts
- Publish presentations to the Web
- Use Pack and Go
Workgroup Collaboration
- Set up a review cycle
- Review presentation comments
- Schedule and deliver presentation broadcasts
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Exam Track
Certification candidates must pass one or more certification exams to earn MOS certification. The exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating overall comprehension of Microsoft applications. They test the ability to use the advanced features of the products and to integrate the products with other software applications.
Word 2000 Core Exam
This exam covers core competencies of Microsoft Word 2002. These include Inserting and Modifying Text, Creating and Modifying Paragraphs, Formatting Documents, Managing Documents, Working with Graphics, and Workgroup Collaboration.
Excel 2000 Core Exam
This exam covers core competencies of Microsoft Excel 2002. These include Working with Cells and Cell Data, Managing Workbooks, Formatting and Printing Worksheets, Modifying Workbooks, Creating and Revising Formulas, Creating and Modifying Graphics, and Workgroup Collaboration.
PowerPoint 2000 Core Exam
This exam covers core competencies of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. These include Creating a Presentation, Inserting and Modifying Text, Inserting and Modifying Visual Elements, Modifying Presentation Formats, Printing Presentations, Working with Data from Other Sources, Managing and Delivering Presentations, and Workgroup Collaboration
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - What's Included
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification - Prerequisites
Students who are successful in the the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification course should possess:
- Windows operating system experience
- Microsoft Office experience
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
Office Specialist Certification Testimonials
"This was the most enjoyable of the course that I have sat."
JA, Business Services and Solutions Ltd.
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David Smith, St Regis Paper Company.
"As ever the Firebrand trainers know their stuff and made the whole process of learning easy and enjoyable."
Jan Eyres, Bond Pearce.
"The training style of the instructor was excellent, in terms of maintaining class focus, covering a complex subjectand ensuring key aspects were retained. "
Malcolm Bay, Poly Com.
"Firebrand Training was an excellent experience! It is certainly hard work and theres no escaping it...but it is worth it!"
David Smith, St Regis Paper Company.
"Firebrand Training was an excellent experience! It is certainly hard work and theres no escaping it...but it is worth it!"
David Smith, St Regis Paper Company.
"This was the most enjoyable of the course that I have sat."
JA, Business Services and Solutions Ltd.
"It has a good study environment that encourages student to meet objectives and excel in your career."
Robert Mengot, Hays Housing Construction and Property.
"Best course I have ever been on."
Jonathan Leather, Morrisons.
"Hard work but well worth it."
CP, ScS.
"WELL, REALLY GOOD. I CAN THINK ABOUT MY FUTURE FROM HERE . "
MU, STUDENT.
"Firebrand Training have established the perfect working environment. Food, drink and accomodation are all taken care of. The only thing you need to concentrate on is the work..... which there is lots of! If you are prepared to work hard you will reap the benefits. Excellent course, well worth the effort. "
JL, Lloyds TSB.
"Outstanding instructors, pleasant environment. Be prepared to work , it pays off. "
Ricky Hare, Damovo UK Ltd.
"Excellent facility and knowledgable instructor made for a very positive experience."
KE, KKE Consultancy Ltd.
"Great Class... Great Instructor... Great food. Fantasic experience!"
Jack Stalley, Firebrand Training.
"A very informative course with a very knowledgeable instructor who demonstrated a very indepth understanding of the products, its strengths, its weaknesses and how it has changed over time."
Lee Savidge, Preact Ltd.
"The training centre provided the best learning environment I have ever been in. The days were long, but productive and were made easier by a flexible attitude to breaks and modes of study. The lecturer was very well versed in his subject and his enthusiasm was infectious (well, almost!)."
Julia Halliday, Morrisons PLC.
"I found my time at Firebrand Training to be well spent. The instructor was on hand from the start of the day until late at night, providing expertise and real world applications. "
Michael Draisey, IMechE.
"Very focused and concise training to achive certification - with supportive trainers and environment."
BD, BMS (UK) Ltd.
"Great course, very intense. I am sure to come back for the management course."
Nigel Starkey, ...
"Great course. Very intense but worth it for the results."
David Taylor, RLSB.
"The staff at the centre are always willing to help. They want you to pass your exam with a passion."
Marc Collins, QGate Software Limited.
"Accelerated learning is not for everyone but the teaching methods are unmatched. The food is great, the rooms are functional and all staff are very helpful and friendly."
Stephen Brown, CGI UK Ltd.
"The course met all of my expectioans. I was dreading studying for 14 days but was pleasently surprised that the days were both rewarding and educational. I would definitely recommend the boot camp to work collegues."
Keith Mills, Steria.
"The setup, facilities and course tutors exceeded my expectations and promoted a thorough understanding of the whole product. Well done, will definately use Firebrand Training again!"
Michael Spence, Faceo FM UK Ltd.
"I would highly recommend the Firebrand Training courses to anybody including non-industry people.
The courses are intense, but the delivery of the content is first class."
Mark Gambrell, MTA Solicitors.
"Firebrand Training provide a good and a non distracted enviroment for the course I attended, focusing on realworld exercises as well as example scenarios."
Simon Jenkinson, DeveloperX Ltd.
"Great course. The Instructor was very knowledgable and was on hand at all times to help me. The food was excellent."
Mark Janner-Burgess, Aveva.
"I never knew I could learn or absorb so much material in such a short time. I definitely will be back. My IT friends will surely hear of Firebrand.
The instructor is the best IT instructor I have met in a long long time.
He seems to eat, drink, and sleep SQL."
Lawrence Nwogu, Sahara Group LTD.
"Guys you just only have to see the place and taste the food. You learn a lot of stuff and you have not even realized it because you felt in vacation. Great value for money."
Marco Ermini, Vodafone Group GmbH.
Office Specialist Certification Course Dates
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12/01/2009 |
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