University of Limerick CPU Team
The Microsoft Office Specialist certification program is the only comprehensive, performancebased certification program approved by Microsoft to validate desktop computer skills in these
Microsoft Office desktop productivity programs:
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Microsoft Office Word
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Microsoft Office Excel
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Microsoft Office Outlook
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Microsoft Office PowerPoint
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Microsoft Office Access
Successful candidates receive a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. MOS training enables
employers develop a standard for all employees in desktop literacy within their company.
Employees in diverse roles can benefit equally from desktop training and can confidently adapt
to new environments wherever they are needed. MOS skills will empower them to approach new
tasks and roles and facilitating swifter and smoother development and growth within the firm.
The certificate is a valuable credential that is recognized worldwide as proof that an individual
has the desktop computing skills needed to work productively and efficiently.
The CPU team at UL offer both training and certification under the MOS program. We are now
offering a selection of courses to interested parties from outside of the university staff. Initially
the courses on offer are:
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Microsoft Office Word Expert Level
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Microsoft Office Excel Core Level
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Microsoft Office Access Core Level
Further courses will be added to this selection in the near future. In addition we offer the
opportunity to sit the MOS exams on the campus.
Further details regarding can be made
available upon request.
Course-day Details
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All courses are run over a single day usually 9AM to 5PM
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Refreshments are delivered first thing in the morning
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Coffee/Tea breaks in the morning and afternoon at 10:30/15:30 with scones/biscuits
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Lunch provided on campus at one of our restaurants
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All food and drink costs are included in the quoted price
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Please inform us when booking of any special dietary or other requirements
Course fee is €150.00
This includes the above refreshments, MOS manual for the course taken, training & parking.
Exam fee is €50
This includes an exam voucher (entitling the candidate to a free re-sit if required), full exam
facilities & parking.
Program Overview
Access Core is an excellent course for candidates with a limited knowledge of MS Access, or
indeed those who wish to gain a greater understanding of further features available in Access
and to reaffirm their knowledge. On the course, the attendees cover everything from the very
basic concepts of relational databases, right through to the creation and management of their
own database. The topics covered within the course include, the creation of databases and the
creation and modification of Tables, Forms and Queries and they’re associated relationships.
Also dealt with in this course is the viewing and organization of information and the utilization of
Reports. Upon completion of this course, the candidates will be capable of creating and
maintaining their own efficient databases.
Excel Core offers candidates an introduction to the Excel application and can also be used as a
refresher course for those who have used Excel in the past. On the course, attendees become
comfortable at interacting with the Excel interface, enter data, text and other inputs. In addition
formatting of tables for both on-screen and printing views are practiced along with
comprehensive printing options available to the user. Candidates learn to create and edit graphs
and charts and their source data, perform basic calculations and are introduced to some of the
functions Excel offers to users to sort, filter and manipulate data.
Word Expert is designed for candidates that wish to expand their expertise in the use of Word.
The course is designed to introduce users to a wide range of advanced features that users may
be unaware of, yet may greatly enhance and facilitate their work. The primary topics covered
during the course include; advanced document formats, working with tables and charts,
customising work to meet the needs of the individual user, mail merging, the use of macros,
creating forms, using the track changes feature to review and edit documents, working with
tables of contents and indexes, and working with long documents.
MOS – Access Core 12th March 2009
ABOUT MOS
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) qualification is Microsoft’s official certification in the Microsoft Office desktop
applications. It is a globally recognised qualification that enables individuals to prove their skills in Microsoft Office and
helps to fill the growing demand for qualified, knowledgeable people in the workplace.
By earning MOS certification, individuals will have the expertise to work competently with Microsoft Office programs.
MOS certified individuals report increased competence and productivity with Microsoft Office applications as well as
increased credibility with their employers, co-workers and clients.
MOS CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office Specialist certification is available for:
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Word (Core & Expert)
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Excel (Core & Expert)
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Access (Core Exam and Expert Courseware)
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PowerPoint
Outlook
Project
COURSE DETAILS
This series facilitates classroom learning, letting students develop competence and confidence in using MS Office
Applications. This course addresses core-level skills in Microsoft Access.
TARGET AUDIENCE & PREREQUISITES
This course is aimed at participants who wish to gain an industry qualification in the Access database environment.
Candidates should have an understanding of the Windows environment and be relatively comfortable Managing Files and
Folders, Searching for Files and Folders, Using the Control Panel, and Viewing System Information.
COURSE OUTLINE - CORE
(1) Understanding Databases
(4) Creating and Using Queries
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Starting and Opening an Existing Database
Moving Around in Access
Understanding Datasheet View & Design View
Using the Mouse Pointer to Navigate
Using the Keyboard to Navigate
Creating and Running a Query
Specifying Criteria in a Query
Using Comparison Operators
Creating a Calculated Field
Creating a Multiple-Table Query
Printing a Query
(2) Creating Tables
(5) Designing a Form
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Creating a Database
Creating a Table Using the Wizard
Creating and Modifying a Table
Adding Fields to Tables
Adding and Editing Records
Printing Tables
Moving and Deleting Fields
Deleting Records
Creating a Form Using AutoForm
Creating a Form Using the Form Wizard
Adding Controls to a Form
Modifying Control Properties
Resizing and Moving Controls
Entering Records into a Form
Creating Calculated Controls
(3) Working with Tables
(6) Designing a Report
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Formatting a Table
Modifying Field Properties
Sorting Records in a Table
Finding Records in a Table
Using Filters with a Table
Establishing Relationships Between Tables
Creating Subdatasheets
Importing Records From an External Source
Creating a Report Using AutoReport
Creating a Report Using Report Wizard
Adding a Control to a Report
Formatting a Report
Resizing and Moving Controls
Creating Calculated Controls
Previewing and Printing
MOS – Excel Core 4th March 2009
COURSE DETAILS
This series facilitates classroom learning, letting students develop competence and confidence in using MS Office
Applications. This course addresses core-level skills in Microsoft Excel.
Target Audience & Prerequisites
This course is aimed at participants who wish to gain an industry qualification in the Excel environment. Candidates
should have an understanding of the Windows environment and be relatively comfortable Managing Files and Folders,
Searching for Files and Folders, Using the Control Panel, Viewing System Information.
COURSE OUTLINE - CORE
(1) Learning Worksheet Fundamentals
(5) Rows/Columns/Worksheets/Workbooks
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Creating Workbooks
Understanding MS Excel Window Environment
Selecting a Range of Cells
Entering Text/Numbers/Dates in a Worksheet
Entering a Range of Data
Editing Cell Contents
Moving Between Worksheets
Naming and Saving Workbooks
Opening Workbooks
Renaming Worksheets
Closing Workbooks and Quitting Excel
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Magnifying and Shrinking a Worksheet on Screen
Hiding and Unhiding Rows and Columns
Freezing and Unfreezing Rows and Columns
Moving Between Worksheets in a Workbook
Adding and Deleting Worksheets in a Workbook
Creating a Three-Dimensional Formula
Linking Workbooks
(2) Editing and Formatting Worksheets
(6) Working with Charts
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Formatting Numbers
Adjusting the Size of Rows and Columns
Aligning Cell Contents
Creating and Applying Conditional Formats
Finding and Replacing Cell Content
Inserting and Deleting Cells/Rows/Columns
Cutting/Copying/Pasting/Clearing Cells
Using Additional Paste Features
Creating Charts Using the Chart Wizard
Moving/Resizing/Deleting Charts
Modifying Chart Titles and Adding Axis Labels
Moving and Formatting Chart Elements
Changing the Chart Type & Organising Source Data
Updating Data and Formatting the Axes
Adding Gridlines and Arrows
Previewing and Printing a Chart
(3) Formatting Cells
(7) Performing Basic Calculations
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Formatting Text
Formatting Numbers as Currency
Using Format Painter
Adding Borders/Shading to Cells
Using AutoFormat
Creating and Applying Styles
Merging Cells
Building/Editing/Copying Formulas
Using the Sum Function and AutoSum
Using the Formula Palette
Using the Date Functions
Using Absolute and Relative Cell References
Using Basic Statistical Functions
Using Numbered Series and AutoFill
(4) Changing Print Options
(8) Using Basic Financial and Logical Functions
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Adding Headers and Footers
Changing Margins and Centering a Worksheet
Changing the Orientation and Scale
Adding and Deleting Page Breaks
Setting and Clearing a Print Area
(9) Using Excel with the Internet
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Creating and Editing Hyperlinks
Saving Worksheets and Workbooks as Web Pages
Sending Workbooks via E-Mail
Using the PMT Function to Forecast Loan Payments
Calculating Cumulative Interest
Computing Investment Value
Using the IF Function
MOS – Word Expert 23rd March 2009
COURSE DETAILS
This series facilitates classroom learning, letting students develop competence and confidence in using MS Office
Applications. This course addresses expert-level skills in Microsoft Word.
Target Audience & Prerequisites
This course is aimed at participants who wish to gain an industry qualification in the Microsoft Word environment.
Candidates should have an understanding of the Windows environment and be relatively comfortable Managing Files and
Folders, Searching for Files and Folders, Using the Control Panel, and Viewing System Information.
Participants must have completed, or be familiar, with all material covered in the Word Core course.
COURSE OUTLINE - EXPERT
(1) Advanced Paragraph & Picture Formats
(6) Merging Documents for Mailing
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Controlling Text Flow Options
Inserting Fields
Moving, Resizing and Deleting a Picture
Controlling Text Wrapping
Understanding Mail Merge
Creating a Main Document
Creating a Data Source
Adding Merge Fields and Merging Documents
Sorting/Filtering Data Records
Merging Documents with Different Data Source
Generating Mailing Labels
(2) Advanced Document Formats
(7) Using Macros
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Creating New Styles
Using Existing Styles
Applying Styles
Updating and Deleting Styles
Finding and Replacing Styles/Style Formatting
Creating Alternating Footers
Creating a Different First Page Footer
Recording a Macro
Assigning a Macro
Running a Macro
Editing a Macro
Copying a Macro
Renaming a Macro
Deleting a Macro
(3) Working with Tables and Lists
(8) Creating Forms
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Embedding and Modifying Worksheets
Linking Excel as a Table
Sorting Table Data
Sorting Lists and other Paragraphs
Adding Text, Drop-Down Form Fields
Adding Check Box Form Fields
Modifying and Protecting Form Fields
Testing and Password Protecting a Form Field
(4) Charts
(9) Working Collaboratively
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Creating a Chart
Modifying Charts
Importing Data into a Chart
Tracking Changes
Accepting and Rejecting Changes
Adding Comments
Protecting a Document
Creating Multiple Document Versions
(5) Customising Word
(10) Working with Tables of Contents & Indexes
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Moving and Organising Toolbars
Adding and Removing Toolbar Buttons
Creating a Custom Toolbar
Customising Menus
Customising Keyboard Shortcuts
(11) Long Document Formats
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Understanding/Inserting Footnotes and Endnotes
Locating Notes in a Document
Moving and Deleting Notes in a Document
Modifying and Deleting Notes
Modifying the Reference Mark Style
Creating and Using Bookmarks
Creating Master Documents and Subdocuments
Formatting and Compiling a Table of Contents
Updating a Table of Contents
Identifying Entries for an Index
Creating Cross-References in an Index
Formatting and Compiling an Index
Editing and Updating an Index