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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
"I found the co-location of accomodation and training environment particularly helpful as it allowed maximised utilisation of the facilities and trainer."
Christopher Frost, Airbus UK.
"Great fun, very intense and covered exactly what I needed to pass. Overall the course offered more than I hoped for and completely justified the price."
Ian Hiddleton, Myself.
"Excellent instructor and methods. The instructor really knows his stuff."
Neil Grant, Artesia - opentext.
"Full on, no distraction, focused learning. Excellent instructor with a huge volume of theoretical and practical experience who made a very long day interesting and pass extremely quickly."
J.H, BT.
"Work hard and you will be rewarded - no exam is easy but you are given every opportunity to pass at Firebrand Training. Rewarding.
Pre-course reading and preparation helps you throught the week. The Firebrand instructors are excellent at driving the information home with further clarity though.
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HH, Arqiva Services Ltd.
"Whether you are a working proffesional or university graduate, the course structure along with the professional training will ensure you learn as you go along the 5 days. Having a ISC2 professional teaching, definitely has its benefits, that other institutions might not be able to offer. "
RP, Arcsight.
"An excellent week! I achieved all I set out to achieve at the beginning of the week."
Adrian Shaw, Vigence.
"An ideal environment for intensive and focused professional education/training. "
Prince Ankrah, BT.
"Although the course comprised long days, the time went by very quickly. One of the advantages of intensive courses like this is that there is no time to get bored!"
David Leighton, Capita.
"Without a doubt a very intense 2 weeks. The ethos at the start of the course was you will get out of it what you put in and that is certainly true! The instructor was exceptional at delivering material, and giving us appropriate time for breaks and one to one where it was needed. Better than I ever expected!"
C.H., Azetch IT Solutions.
"This was the most enjoyable of the course that I have sat."
JA, Business Services and Solutions Ltd.
"The exams are tough but Firebrand gives you the best shot at passing."
Neil Barton, Self.
"Intense and effective. Did exactly what I needed."
AP, Self employed.
"I enjoyed the course although it was a long and tiring week. The instructor was wonderful and certainly knew his subject matter. I learnt an awful lot during my stay and would recommend it to someone else."
Helen Martin, Stockport College.
"Get hands on before you come and expect a full on non stop experience!!!"
Dan Cannon, NHS.
"Superb quality of instruction in a friendly environment. The intense approach really seems to work."
Dave Magee, CSC.
"WELL, REALLY GOOD. I CAN THINK ABOUT MY FUTURE FROM HERE . "
MU, STUDENT.
"The course is long, hard but worth it. Im now fully qualified MCTS Web, Windows and Distributed Apps."
Luke McGrane, ICS Group UK.
"An excellent training experience that met all my expectations. Excellent instruction that was well focused and very informative. "
Craig Goodwin, Optimum MBA.
"Excellent as ever, quality lecturer, material and location. Hardwork but very enjoyable."
Robert Fullagar, Self employed.
"I had a good time training here. The atmosphere was extremely conducive to learning and improving my knowledge. It was hard going but overall very satisfying."
Benjamin McGeachie, Brandwidth Marketing Ltd..
"i thoroughly recommend Firebrand Training whether for taking exams or furthering your knowledge - the staff are extremely knowledgeable and caring - the facilities are great and the overall experience is a very positive and encouraging one - recommended to all without a doubt."
Amonn al-Mahrouq, A.N.A Publishing Limited.
"I never thought I would get through 8 days of training 12-14 hours a day, plus doing homework. However the ideal environment, helpful staff and amazing instructor all helped us to focus on the task at hand and our common goal, rather than what time of day (or night!) it was. Truly an experience, not just your regular training. "
Azim Husain, PA Consulting Group.
"If you need to get your certification, this is the place to go. The instructor is helpful and makes sure your ready to tackle the exams."
Paul Shoesmith, Pilotbean Ltd.
"This was very useful even though it was intense. If youre prepared to study and put the allocated time in, then this is for you!"
Simon Clark, Volkswagen Group UK.
"The course was very hard going but very good. The centre, all the staff and the food were all excellent. The only thing that I would advise is that you have a very good understanding of computers and IT before you come. This was a complete career change for me and I had very little computing knowledge when I started, unlike everyone else on the course, but I worked hard and manged to get my first IT qualification. So it can be done. Would definitley recommend Firebrand Training. "
MP, un-employed.
"The training was very effective with an excellent instructor who gave us all the support we needed. The course was exhausting but made bearable by the excellent staff and food. "
Daniel Jones, Bond Pearce LLP.
"Although my training at Firebrand Training was extremely hard work, it was an enjoyable experience. I came away having learnt a great deal of knowledge and passed the exams comfortably.
I will definitely consider Firebrand Training for any future education I require."
Ceri James, Thomson Broadband UK Ltd.
"I would use them again and recommend them to anyone."
RW, RBS.
"An excellent training experience that met all my expectations. Excellent instruction that was well focused and very informative. "
Craig Goodwin, Optimum MBA.
Office Specialist Certification Course Dates
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04/01/2009 |
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23/02/2009 |
01/03/2009 |
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23/03/2009 |
29/03/2009 |
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20/04/2009 |
26/04/2009 |
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