Program: Microsoft Office Specialist

Microsoft Office Specialist certification, the premier Microsoft desktop certification, is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating desktop skills. Earning this certification acknowledges you have the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs. Certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office programs as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients. Office Specialist certification sets you apart in today’s competitive job market, bringing employment opportunities, greater earning potential and career advancement, in addition to increased job satisfaction.

 

Certification:
SLTATC Certificates of Skill Competency for individual course completion

Each section of this program will also prepare you for one of the following corresponding Microsoft certifications:
• Office Specialist – Word 2003
• Office Specialist – Excel 2003
• Office Specialist – PowerPoint 2003
• Office Specialist – Access 2003

Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit: Approximately 60 - 480 hours

Locations & Hours of Availability:
Salt Lake Campus
3760 S. Highland Drive, Suite 200
Salt Lake City
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays 		Rose Park Campus
1400 W. Goodwin Ave. (1145 North)
Salt Lake City
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays
   

Tooele Campus
66 W. Vine Street, Tooele
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday & Thursday
 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays

  

Math and English levels:
Math and English levels are not assessed prior to taking these courses.

Skills you will learn:
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office program(s) such as:
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Access
Business applications for specific Microsoft Office program(s)

Program Disclosure Documents
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in Business Technologies programs. Access the program disclosure documents here.

Courses in this Program
Recommended Prerequisities: (optional)
Course name
Hours
Computer Literacy (IC³ Skills)
90
Keyboarding I
60
   
Required Courses: (choose one or more sections)
   
Certification for Word 2003 OR 2007  
Word Processing Applications I
90
Word Processing Applications II
60
   
Certification for Excel 2003 OR 2007  
Spreadsheet Applications I
60
Spreadsheet Applications II
60
   
Certification for PowerPoint 2003 OR 2007  
Electronic Presentations
60
   
Certification for Access 2003 OR 2007  
Database Applications I
60
Database Applications II
60
   

Tuition and Fees Calculator

Tuition   Fees
    Registration Fee: $5 per course
    Lab/Supply Fee: $10 per month
    Textbooks & Materials:**
        2007 Textbooks, $228.75
              (covers all sections)
        2003 Textbooks, $67.50
              (per section)
*
months


General College Tuition & Fees
Amount
Tuition: 1-6 hours per week $ 3 per hour
Tuition: 7-11 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Tuition: 12-20 hours per week $ 1.75 per hour
Tuition: 21-40 hours per week $ 1.35 per hour
Late Payment $ 5.00
Registration - Program $ 40.00
Registration - Single Class $ 5.00
Re-enrollment $ 20.00
Schedule Change $ 5.00
Transcript $ 3.00
UCAT Graduation $ 15.00

Prices as of July 1, 2008. Subject to change without notice.

*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for in-state students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student’s schedule and progress. Public High School students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee information is published on the College web site. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College

**See bookstore for texts required by course and current pricing.

Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah State Board of Regents and the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition.