The Microsoft Office Academy integrates business needs and higher education expectations with the technical tools provided in the Microsoft Office programs.

Students will learn to navigate through and utilize the features of the latest Windows Operating system and allows students to gain hands-on experience using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.

MOA students have the opportunity to become certified through the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification track, which give students an appealing edge in the employment market. In addition to the available certifications, after the successful completion of this two year program students will obtain 30 college credits, which make it possible for students to reach their college goals before most of their peers.

Program length: 2 years

You will be able to:

• Refine Documents
• Create and utilize mail merges, charts, diagrams, and Tables
• Integrate information with other applications
• Create and utilize formulas, data tracking, budgeting, and manipulation of worksheets and workbooks
• Creating and utilizing databases and associated features
• Increase time management and organizational skills using electronic and manual methods
• Produce reports
• Create and refine presentations
• Integrate visual elements to enhance publications
• Various desktop publishing features

Students will enhance their skills in English grammar, composition, and spelling which are used to compose letters, presentations, resumes, and other publications; and to proofread documents.

Students will also enhance Math skills which are used in measuring, formula creation, budget management, and many other projects and in many office procedures.

MOA curriculum is aligned with the Illinois State Reading and Math Learning Standards.

You will be able to start your career as a(n):

• Administrator / Manager
• Administrative Assistant
• Human Resources
• Public Relations
• Desktop Publishing
• Event Planner / Coordinator
• Lawyer / Paralegal
• Health Services Manager / Asst.
• Purchasing Agent
• Accountant / Auditor
• Educator

CACC students are employed by:

• St. John’s Hospital
• Illinois Office of Educational Services
• State of Illinois
• Illinois Employment & Training Center
• Illinois State Board of Education
• Area Agency on Aging
• Springfield Service Corporation
• CMW & Associates
• State Farm Insurance
• Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance

2007 Graduate:
Amber Rhodes, August 2007

“I have and interview with Banker’s Life and Casualty Insurance on Monday morning and I am pretty excited about that….The reason I got the interview with this insurance company is because she was really impressed with the Microsoft Certifications. Even thought the lessons were difficult, I’m really glad I took your class because all of the hard work has really paid off for me.”