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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Certification Courses

The OAD courses listed below help prepare a student to take the associated MOS Certification Exam. The MOS Exam will be taken during the 7th week of the 8-week class, with an opportunity to re-test during the 8th week (if necessary). Cost of the exam and a practice exam CD are generally billed in addition to tuition when a student registers for one of these courses.

For a complete description of a course, go to Course Outlines , select the area of study and then the individual course from the drop down list.

*Important Software Note: Most courses in this area require software programs that are part of the Microsoft Office Professional Suite. A full version with educational pricing is available through Ivy Tech's Online Bookstore at the Terre Haute Campus for approximately $70.

OAD 103 Introduction to Computers with Word Processing
Microsoft Word 2003 (3 credits)

Prerequisite: Typing proficiency 30 GWAM

Introduces the concepts of word processing systems. Offers hands-on experience in the operation of a specific word processing software package.

OAD110 Presentation Graphics
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 (3 credits)

Prerequisite: None

Provides "hands-on" experience and familiarizes students with design and layout techniques and practical applications of business presentations.

OAD218 Spreadsheets
Microsoft Excel 2003 (3 credits)

Prerequisite: "C" or better in MAT050 (or demonstrated competency)

Provides an in-depth understanding of worksheet design, charting, what-if analysis, worksheet database creation and manipulation, and OLE. Knowledge will be applied to various business applications. Integration of spreadsheets in other applications will be addressed

OAD222 Database Applications
Microsoft Access 2003 (3 credits)

Prerequisite: "C" or better in ENG025 & ENG032 (or demonstrated competency)

Provides “hands-on” experience and familiarizes students with the creation and management of a database.

OAD286 Outlook
Microsoft Outlook 2003 (1 credit)

Prerequisite: CIS101

Provides students with the ability to utilize email components. Topics include managing schedules, managing folders and contacts, organizing work using tasks and notes, and customizing and using advanced email features.


OAD Program Chair: Danna Bishop
Anderson Campus
104 West 53rd Street
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 643-7133
(800) 644-4882
Muncie Campus
4301 South Cowan Road
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-2291
(800) 589-8324
Marion Campus
1015 East 3rd Street
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9843
(800) 554-1159


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