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Program Description for Microsoft Access 2007	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

4/1/2013

Description

This is a non-credit course offered completely online through WMU's Extended University Programs department The Microsoft Access 2007 Online Training Program is a comprehensive, performance-based certification preparation program that will validate your business computer skills using Microsoft Access 2007 software. You'll not only gain basic knowledge of the software, including how to use and design tables, forms, and queries, but you'll also learn how to link information, automate data entry, and more! Certification can help you differentiate yourself in today's competitive job market, broaden your employment opportunities, and garner greater earning potential. Certification can also help you advance in your current job. Mastering more skills increases your effectiveness and efficiency. Research indicates that Office-certified professionals are more confident and productive with Microsoft Office programs. Many employers consider certification in determining who to hire. Certification can be the difference in whether or not you get a job, or get a better job. Students who complete Microsoft Office Specialist training earn more (about 12%) than employees who are not certified. In addition, 82% of the students who get certified report getting a bonus upon receiving their certification. You will need to have Microsoft Word and Access 2007 on your computer This is a self-paced module in which you need to complete 35 online hours on your own time

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-4200

Contact URL

www.wmich.edu/offcampus/professional/non-credit.php?cid=112&s=business

Course Length

120 Hours

Admission Requirements

Students who enroll in the Microsoft Access 2007 program should have the equivalent of six months of hands-on computer experience. You should be able to manage files, including saving, updating, and backing up files. This program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers. You'll need the following Microsoft products already installed on your computer in order to take this program: Microsoft Word and Access 2007.

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Online Certificate

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, www.gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

1 Weeks

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$595

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

0.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

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Training-Related Placement Rate

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for Microsoft Access 2007