Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS®) 2007
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS®) credential is a globally recognized standard that validates skills with using the 2007 Microsoft Office system. The successor to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credential, the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential meets the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft.
The MCAS credential validates the skills that individuals and organizations depend on. Candidates who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam prove that they meet globally recognized performance standards and are able to work productively and efficiently. In addition, organizations that use the MCAS credential as a tool for quantitative skills measurement to facilitate identifying, hiring, promoting, and retaining qualified individuals can benefit from a streamlined recruitment process, greater individual productivity, and increased employee satisfaction.
Candidates must pass a certification exam in order to earn the MCAS credential. MCAS exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating the ability to use the advanced features in the 2007 Office system products or Windows Vista to solve real-world business problems.
Prerequisites:
This is an entry-level or career-changer course. Basic computer literacy and mastery of basic typing skills are required.
Objectives:
Give students a foundation in computer technology using Microsoft XP and Microsoft Office 2007 as the learning platform. Prepare the students to successfully pass one or more MCAS exams associated with the following Microsoft 2007 applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
| CLASS TITLE | EXAM | CONTACT HRS. |
| Computer Fundamentals & Vista® Operating System | 12 | |
| Microsoft Word® 2007 | 77-601 | 32 |
| Microsoft Excel® 2007 | 77-602 | 32 |
| Microsoft PowerPoint® 2007 | 77-603 | 16 |
| Microsoft Outlook® 2007 | 8 | |
| Microsoft Access® 2007 | 4 | |
| Total Hours: | 104 |
Hyperlearning Program
- Small class sizes
- Microsoft Press Step By Step Guide
- ElementK Student Manuals
Features
- Transcender© practice exams
- Certiport exam vouchers
- Hands-on instruction for each student