Business Information Technology Essentials

The Business Information Technology Essentials Program combines the CompTIA Strata Certificate course in the Fundamentals of IT Technology with the Microsoft Office Specialist tracks for Microsoft Office 2007 0r 2010 Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The combination of these courses prepares the student to enter the workforce both confident and competent to perform tasks varing from internet based research with Internet Explorer, statistical analysis using Excel to minor computer peripheral equipment configuration and repair.

The Business Information Technology Essentials Program begins with the in-depth Fundamentals of IT Technology Course where the candidate will learn the basics of computers, networks and how to efficiently use the internet as a research tool. The program then moves into intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preparing the student to become expert with these programs and to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams. All business careers require a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and the knowledge to use the internet to find necessary research or statistical data.

CompTIA and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credentials are globally recognized standards that validate a candidate’s skill. These credentials meet the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft and CompTIA. These certifications provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating the ability to use the advanced features in the 2007 or 2010 Office system products and to understand and solve real-world business office IT problems.

Prerequisites:
Typing skills and a familiarity with computer basics.

Objectives:
Upon completing this program, the student will have the technical proficiency to function as a highly skilled associate in fields such as Market Research, Financial Analysis, and Human Resources. The student will understand the technology and will be prepared to successfully pass the CompTIA Strata: IT Fundamentals of Technology exam and the MOS exams associated with the following Microsoft 2007 or 2010 applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

CLASS TITLE - (Click on title below for course information) EXAM HOURS
CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals FCO-U41 40
Microsoft Word® 2007/2010 77-601 32
Microsoft PowerPoint® 2007/2010 77-603 20
Microsoft Excel® 2007/2010 77-602 32
Microsoft Outlook® 2007/2010 77-604 20
Microsoft Access® 2007/2010 77-605 32
Total Hours: 176

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  • Transcender© practice exams
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  • Hands-on instruction for each student