Microsoft Office Specialist Credentials are recognized worldwide and will help your resume stand out. MOS credentials demonstrate your ability to solve real-world problems and function efficiently in the workplace. Credentialing also demonstrates your commitment to staying current in your skills.
Literacy Pittsburgh is excited to offer 12-week Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Excel Expert classes to help you prepare for the MOS certification exam.
Next Cohort:
MOS Excel Associate Class
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center
Mandatory Orientation Session: March 31
Class Dates: April 7 - June 25
The MOS Associate Excel class covers key Excel skills, from introductory through advanced, and meets all course objectives to prepare students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Associate (formerly Core) exam. We will practice the standards included in the MOS Associate Exam.
- Manage Worksheets and Workbooks
- Manage Data Cells and Ranges
- Manage Tables and Table Data
- Perform Operations by Using Formulas and Functions
- Manage Charts
Register by emailing vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org. The deadline to sign up is March 24.
About MOS Certification Courses:
- The courses are intensive 12-week classes that meet twice a week in person.
- Courses are offered as cohorts with specific start and end dates.
- Participants should also expect to work outside of class time to complete assignments.
- Students who obtain at least a 70% on graded assignments and tests are eligible for a voucher to take the Microsoft exam at no charge.
Prerequisites:
- Take a reading test and meet the minimum score.
- Attend required orientation.
- Basic working knowledge of the respective software.
- Commit to attending every class for the duration of the 12 weeks (maximum 3 absences).
- Commit to homework outside of class to be prepared for each session.
To learn more or register for our next cohorts, please email Vince at vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org.
This program is part of Literacy Pittsburgh's Ready & Relevant initiative, which is made possible through community project funding from the FY22 federal spending bill. The total cost of the Ready & Relevant program is $1,790,803. $675,000 (38%) is funded through a Federal Community Project grant. The other $1,115,883 (62%) is funded through other public contracts and private donations.
