George Mason University School of Information Technology and Engineering

Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (120 Hours)

Series: Fundamentals and Technology Series

Audience and Prerequisites
Overview
Course Outline Detail

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AUDIENCE AND PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certificate program. Students may have experience using the internet.

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OVERVIEW

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential validates skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and the Windows Vista operating system, meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies. Candidates are taught the subject matter in a hands on approach and guided to prepare for the certification exam.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Windows Vista for the Business Worker

  • Protecting Your Computer
  • Managing Mobile and Remote Computing
  • Managing Software, Disks, and Devices
  • Managing Files and Folders
  • Collaborating with Other People
  • Customizing Your Windows Vista Experience
  • Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Computer

Microsoft Office Word 2007

  • Creating and Customizing Documents
  • Formatting Content
  • Working with Visual Content
  • Organizing Content
  • Reviewing Documents
  • Sharing and Securing Content

Microsoft Office Excel 2007

  • Creating and Manipulating Data
  • Formatting Data and Content
  • Creating and Modifying Formulas
  • Presenting Data Visually
  • Collaborating on and Securing Data

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

  • Creating and Formatting Presentations
  • Creating and Formatting Slide Content
  • Working with Visual Content
  • Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

  • Managing Messaging
  • Managing Scheduling
  • Managing Tasks
  • Managing Contacts and Personal Contact Information
  • Organizing Information

Microsoft Office Access 2007

  • Structuring a Database
  • Creating and Formatting Database Elements
  • Entering and Modifying Data
  • Creating and Modifying Queries
  • Presenting and Sharing Data
  • Managing and Maintaining Databases

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