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 PowerPoint classes to help you prepare for the MOS certification exam.
Next Cohorts:
- MOS Excel Certification
- MOS Word Certification
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center.
Mandatory Orientation Session: Tuesday, September 10
Class Dates: September 17 - December 12
Register by emailing vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org. The deadline to sign up is September 3.
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 Associate level 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.
