MS 7000
Microsoft Office Specialist
This program teaches basic computer competency, business communication, business etiquette, problem-solving and more.
Program Overview
Certification earned
Whether entering the workplace or advancing your career, expertise with Microsoft Office applications is essential for office administrators and clerical support staff. Microsoft Office is a popular suite of software used to create memos, spreadsheets and presentations, manage calendars, organize contacts and to store and manage data.
- Prepare, edit and enhance documents in Microsoft Word
- Apply methods to organize, calculate and analyze information using Microsoft Excel
- Utilize multiple options for exchanging information and managing activities using Microsoft Outlook
- Create professional-level presentations that are engaging and exciting using PowerPoint
- Apply methods to store, organize, and maintain data using Access database
What You’ll Learn – MS 7000 Microsoft Office Specialist
Our comprehensive Microsoft Office certification online courses provide training that starts at the fundamental level to ensure the basics are covered – which is perfect for a beginner or those in need of a basic refresher. The curriculum gradually builds into intermediate and advanced topics, but only after you’ve demonstrated mastery of the preceding subject matter.
This set of courses will provide the range of skills needed to create professional-quality documents while teaching to store, transmit, and modify data using a variety of Microsoft Office applications. You’ll learn to effectively communicate and collaborate within an office environment using these tools. The content covered includes how to create, edit and enhance documents in Microsoft Word, how to organize, calculate and analyze information in Microsoft Excel, how to exchange information and manage your activities in Microsoft Outlook, and how to create effective and robust presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. Additional skills include gaining an understanding of basic database design principles and maintaining basic Microsoft Access database objects, including tables, relationships and data entry forms.
Graduating from this program makes you eligible for five (5) Microsoft certification exams, administered by Certiport – which has testing sites located across the United States. Passing any one of these exams results in certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). MedCerts will cover the cost of ONE (1) exam of the student’s choosing, in addition to the corresponding practice test.
Prerequisites:
Students must have a working version of Microsoft Office installed on their computer throughout the term of their enrollment. Because the MedCerts training is aligned with Microsoft Office 2019 and Microsoft Office 365, it is required that students have either version installed on a computer with a WINDOWS Operating System. Upon program completion, students will be eligible for a hands-on practice test (paid for by MedCerts) that mimics the format of the actual certification exam. Please note: the version of the practice test ordered must match the version of the certification exam taken.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- A working version of Microsoft Office 2019 or Microsoft Office 365.
- A WINDOWS Operating System
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Microsoft Office Specialist
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
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Tuition Cost
Microsoft Office Specialist Online Training
- Interest rates from 0-12%
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
Microsoft Office Specialist Online Certification Training Program: Frequently Asked Questions
A Microsoft Office Specialist is a certified professional skilled in using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. They are trained to create, manage and enhance professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations and databases.
The career outlook for Microsoft Office Specialists is positive, with 7% growth in the next 10 years.
Salaries can range from $30,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific company.
To become a Microsoft Office Specialist, complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts. This program covers:
- Creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word
- Organizing and analyzing data in Microsoft Excel
- Managing information and activities in Microsoft Outlook
- Creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Basic database design and maintenance in Microsoft Access
The program prepares you for the MOS certification exam administered by Microsoft
In the MedCerts online Microsoft Office Specialist certification training program, you will learn how to:
- Prepare, edit and enhance documents in Microsoft Word
- Apply methods to organize, calculate and analyze information using Microsoft Excel
- Utilize multiple options for exchanging information and managing activities using Microsoft Outlook
- Create professional-level presentations that are engaging and exciting using PowerPoint
- Apply methods to store, organize and maintain data using the Access database
The enrollment requirements include a high school diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.
- A working version of Microsoft Office 2019 or Microsoft Office 365 and a Windows Operating System are also required.
Tuition is competitively priced at $2,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your examination.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $173 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs such as:
The total program duration is 7 weeks.
The program is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The program includes expert-led video-based training, competency assessments the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, Microsoft. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
Disclaimers
- Prerequisites: Students must have a working version of Microsoft Office installed on their computer throughout the term of their enrollment. Because the MedCerts training is aligned with Microsoft Office 2019 and Microsoft Office 365, it is required that students have either version installed on a computer with a WINDOWS Operating System. Upon program completion, students will be eligible for a hands-on practice test (paid for by MedCerts) that mimics the format of the actual certification exam. Please note: the version of the practice test ordered must match the version of the certification exam taken.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
