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 Cohort:
MOS Excel Expert Class
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Literacy Pittsburgh Downtown Center
Mandatory Orientation Session: April 1
Class Dates: April 8 - June 26
The MOS Expert Excel class will prepare students for success on the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert Excel 2019 exam. Expert workbook examples include custom business templates, multiple-axis financial charts, amortization tables, and inventory schedules The text and other resources will focus on the standards covered on the expert exam which include:
- Managing workbook options and settings (macros, referencing data, restricting and protecting worksheets and cell ranges, language options)
- Managing and formatting data (Flash Fill, advanced Fill Series options, data validation, custom number formats, conditional formatting, etc)
- Creating advanced formulas and macros (logical functions, lookup functions, advanced date and time functions, data analysis, troubleshooting, and macros)
- Managing Advanced charts and tables (advanced charts, pivot tables, pivot charts)
Register by emailing vdestefano@literacypittsburgh.org. The deadline to sign up is March 25.
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.
