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Introduction
This course will prepare you to take the Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS) certification exams for MS Word 2002 at the Core AND Expert
levels. Subject content in all materials is organized exactly like
that of the MOS certification exams themselves. A total of
thirteen groups of skills, called Skill Sets, must be
mastered on the MOS certification exams; the same Skill Sets
are covered in this course. Skill Sets 1 to 6 represent the
content of the Core level MOS certification exam; and, Skill
Sets 7 to 13 represent the content of the Expert level
MOS certification exam. You may use this course to prepare for both
levels or for either level of MS Word 2002 MOS certification.
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Required Course Materials
- Pinard, Katherine T. Certification Circle: Microsoft
Word 2002. EXPERT edition. ISBN: 0-619-05716-5
- SAM XP & TOM 3.0: Student Version Assessment &
Training. Thomson Course Technology, 2002. ISBN:
0-619-17309-2.
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Additional Materials (Recommended, Not Required)
- Microsoft Office XP MOUS Exam Reference Pocket Guide.
Thomson Course Technology, 2002. ISBN: 0-619-10939-4.
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Course Structure at a Glance
Each of the following hyperlinks leads to a webpage that
represents an important part of this course. Carefully read each
page so that you understand its place in the course, and
ultimately in your preparation for the MOS MS Word 2002
certification exam. It is not necessary for you to follow the
sequence outlined below exactly; you will have the freedom to
adapt these steps to your own needs. A number of different
sequences and options are described in the hyperlink to
alternate approaches.
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Explanations and Comments
Welcome to the Mount's Technology Training and Testing Center
course on MS Word 2002! You will have access to all
materials posted on the web portal for a period of three months.
Once you set up your account on the Thomson Leaning server (by
means of the SAM XP CD), you will have online access to the
TOM and SAM programs for a period of six months.
This will give you sufficient time to master the thirteen Skill
Sets that make up the substance of the MOS MS Word 2002
certification exam.
Carefully examine the entire website linked from this page and
from the Coursework section of the web portal.
Look over all materials; download the data files from the
Handouts section of the web portal; and, install the SAM XP
CD on your PC. Detailed directions and step-by-step procedures are
on the pages hyperlinked above. Think about the specific structure
you will follow, as outlined in the alternate approaches
section; or, come up with your own unique approach. Then, jump in
and get started! Prepare, observe, practice and apply the skills
on which you will be tested, and before you know it, you will be
ready to pass the MOS MS Word 2002 certification exams. If
you are local to the Mount, you
may take the exams of your choice on the Mount's campus. If
you are not local to the Mount,
there are many other locations world-wide at which you can
take the MOS certification exams.
Refer to the Microsoft site itself for answers to frequently asked
questions about the certification process.
In order to derive maximum benefit from the materials in this
course, you must set aside adequate time each day to practice the
individual skills that make up the Skill Sets on which you
will tested. Discipline and perseverance are the two most
important criteria for success; and, as with most learning
experiences, remember that practice does indeed make perfect! Also
remember, however, that we are here to help you. Use the
discussion Forum on the web portal to initiate a discussion,
and/or email us by means of the email link above to get help. We
will respond in a timely manner, and we will make every reasonable
effort to answer your questions and to assist you with any
problems you might have in the course.
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