| Who is it for? |
Adult learner 19+ |
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| Qualification: |
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist |
| Location: |
Distance Learning |
| Start date: |
Ongoing |
| Duration: |
120 recommended study hours – one years' tutorial support |
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Become a whizz in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Over 90% of UK businesses use Microsoft Office to undertake every day functions. This course will show you how to operate the three main Office applications: Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets) and PowerPoint (presentations and graphics).
No prior knowledge required
The course starts with the very basics and will teach you to undertake a range of activities including setting up spreadsheets, creating presentations, producing graphs and adding artwork. By the end of the course you will be in a position to take three online exams leading to Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) status.
Being made redundant was the trigger for me deciding to learn new skills and I felt that improving my PC knowledge would allow me to apply for a broader range of jobs. Home Learning College made it possible for me to study from home and gain a recognised qualification that would be valued by employers. As a result of this Microsoft Office course I have gained a new job that utilises my past experience and my new found knowledge."
Trevor, County Antrim
View a short selection of our Course Content and Sample Materials for Microsoft Office 2007.
Course Snapshot
- Level 2 qualification - comparable to studying at GCSE or higher diploma level
- Accredited by Microsoft
- No entry requirements
- 12 downloadable books containing three modules and 20 assignments*
- Three exams taken at an external assessment centre:
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in Word 77-601
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in Excel 77-602
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist in PowerPoint 77-603
- Approximately 120 recommended study hours
- Flexible payment options
- Pathway option available – take advantage of two courses in one economical package
- It is essential that students have a PC with Windows XP Home (SP3) operating system or higher and Microsoft Office 2007 software**
What's Included?
- One year's unlimited tutorial support
- Bespoke course materials written by industry experts
- Exam booking service**
- 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Community – the UK’s biggest online campus
- Free Career Management Centre services
- Optional access to student rewards
- Optional NUS card - the definitive student discount card with a range of exclusive discounts
*Printed course books can be ordered seperately on request
**Please note that software and exam fees are not included in the course price.
Before you enrol on a Home Learning College Course, please ensure that you have read and understood the pre-requirements below:
- You have a valid UK address (students outside the UK will receive an additional postage charge).
- You are over the age of 18 or have a third party payee for any financial agreement.
- You have a solid grasp of the English language.
- You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period.
- You have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Community.
- You are fully committed to your studies.
System Requirements
To check your computer is compatible with the software provided with this course please review our Computer Compatibility and Specification Requirements.
Please note that you will require a copy of the Microsoft Office 2007 Software which is no longer available to purchase in the UK. If you can't access this software then you may wish to consider our Microsoft Office 2010 course instead.
Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost?
That’s why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider.
- Pay in full now and receive 20% off the price
You can split your course fees over one, two or three instalments at no extra charge and still benefit from the 20% discount.
Alternatively you can choose to pay by 12 monthly instalments at 12.9% APR
Speak to one of our course advisers for further details.
Gaining Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) status in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, will demonstrate your proficiency in working with these popular applications.
Having completed this course, you can continue your studies in this subject by working towards MOS status in additional applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Access. You could also advance your IT knowledge via our CompTIA Strata course which is designed for a beginner and teaches everything you need to know about operating a PC with confidence.
Almost all office jobs nowadays will require you to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. With this course under your belt you will be in a position to apply for a wide range of administrative roles earning up to £23,005* per annum.
*Source: Payscale, May 2011
View the Microsoft career progression pathway.
Office Administrator
£23,005*
*Source: www.payscale.co.uk, May 2011