General Description

The Microsoft Word Certificates are meant to give users recognizable documents that show that they have mastered significant knowledge of the features and functionality of Microsoft Word . There are two separate Word Certificates that you can earn. The Word Basics certificate is based on mastering the basics of Word operation, formatting of both fonts and paragraphs, tabs, columns, lists and basic drawing and illustration functions. The Word Intermediate certificate covers advanced illustration, tables, newsletter layout, custom templates and mail merge.

Word Basics Certificate

Candidates must attend ITS Computer Workshops D01 through D05 as decribed in Module D (link at left). Alternatively, if a candidate feels that they have the skills covered in some or all of those workshops, they can opt to either not attend, or to pick and choose.

To earn the certificate, all candidates must attend Course D20 which is the testing session. During this 2 hour session, candidates will complete a written exam and also a hands on skills assessment test. The instructor will ask questions and and give directions and will assess the candidates quickness and ability to perform the prescribed functions.

Word Intermediate Certificate

Candidates must attend ITS Computer Workshops D06 through D10 as decribed in Module D (link at left). Alternatively, if a candidate feels that they have the skills covered in some or all of those workshops, they can opt to either not attend, or to pick and choose.

To earn the certificate, all candidates must attend Course D21 which is the testing session. During this 2 hour session, candidates will complete a written exam and also a hands on skills assessment test. The instructor will ask questions and and give directions and will assess the candidates quickness and ability to perform the prescribed functions.

Assessment

A score of 75% is passing for the written exam and a score of 90% is passing for the hands on skills test. The written exam will ask some tougher, more theoretical questions reflecting discussions held in the various workshops. The hands on skills assessment will cover standard skill functions covered in the workshops. The grades will be used only internally for assessment purposes and not be noted on the certificate itself.