Microsoft Certification Courses

In 2008, the Kogod School of Business joined a select group of institutions who are part of the Microsoft's IT Academy program.  As an IT Academy member, Kogod can deliver classes that equip students for certification.  Microsoft Certification is one of the most demanding and respected endorsements in the industry, stressing both knowledge of Microsoft software and real-world experience.  By earning a Microsoft Certification, students:

  • Validate their technical knowledge and skills.

  • Have a competitive edge in the job market.

  • Demonstrate a reliable benchmark in addition to an academic credential.

  • Enable a career development path for ongoing advancement of Microsoft skills.

Kogod offers certification in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Access.  Specific scheduling details can be found here.

Excel 2007 Certification Workshop

This workshop uses real-life examples to teach students the skills demanded by today's employers.  The hands-on workshop helps you acquire the additional skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam for Excel 2007.  All enrolled students will take the certification exam on the second day of the workshop.  The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate skills using Microsoft Excel 2007.

Access 2007 Certification Workshop

This workshop uses real-life examples to teach students the skills demanded by today’s employers.  The hands-on workshop helps you acquire the additional skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam for Access 2007.  All enrolled students will take the certification exam on the second day of the workshop.  The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate skills using Microsoft Access 2007.

Powerpoint 2007 Certification Workshop

This workshop uses real-life examples to teach students the skills demanded by today’s employers.  The hands-on workshop helps you acquire the additional skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam for Powerpoint 2007.  All enrolled students will take the certification exam on the second day of the workshop.  The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is the only performance-based certification program approved by Microsoft to assess and validate skills using Microsoft Powerpoint 2007.