Microsoft Office Certification
Go from knowing nothing about working with computers to becoming prepared for Microsoft certification exams with a series of courses from Wake Tech.
Courses cover the following:
- Navigating computers and the internet
- Essentials for word processing and spreadsheets
- Data analysis and visualization tools, including SQL, Tableau and Power BI
- Methods and technology skills for office administrative work
Each course prepares students for a different Microsoft certification exam.
Industry-recognized credential(s): Microsoft Office Specialist
Complete course(s) in: Three to nine months
Financial assistance available
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Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Courses
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
Course ID: OST-3100UE | Overview
Wouldn't it be great to learn how to effectively use all the advanced Excel features? In this practical and information-packed Microsoft Excel training, you'll see how to truly maximize this program's functions and capabilities. After all, most organizations rely heavily on Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report data and want their employees to be proficient in this important program. This Excel training class gives you the skills you need to impress your current or future employer—and its online format means you can take this class from anywhere, at any time. With exercises, quizzes, and all the latest information, the best online Excel training is right here in this course. The lessons will simplify some of those tricky Excel concepts that might seem hard to grasp, so you can discover how Excel 2016 table tools actually take the complexity out of spreadsheet creation and management. When you've completed this course, you'll be able to accomplish just about everything Microsoft Excel has to offer in displaying, analyzing, reporting, and tracking data—and you'll understand it so well, you'll even be able to share your newfound skills with your friends and colleagues.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312045 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 77.00 | 20 | Register |
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016
Course ID: OST-3100WE | Overview
If you work with numbers, you need to master Microsoft Excel 2016! This hands-on course will teach you dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully-formatted worksheets quickly and efficiently. You will also learn the secrets behind writing powerful mathematical formulas and discover how to use the function wizard to quickly and automatically calculate statistics, loan payments, future value, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, designing custom charts and graphs, creating three-dimensional workbooks, building links between files, endowing your worksheets with decision-making capabilities, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. You will also learn Excel 2016 features, including Quick Analysis, Flash Fill, and new charting capabilities. This is not a tutorial, but an in-depth class. By the time you're done, you will be using this vital Office 2016 application like a pro.
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
Course ID: OST-3100YE | Overview
Harness the power of Excel and become a master user of this powerful program. You will learn how to create informative, eye-catching charts and graphs, and AutoFilter commands. In addition, you will find out how easy it is to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. You will also discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems. Set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX
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Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016
Course ID: CIS-3165HE | Overview
Learn to use the basic features of Word 2016 (now available through Office 365) to type, edit, format, spell check, and print professional-looking documents, letters, and reports.
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Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016
Course ID: CIS-3165IE | Overview
Learn how to use the more advanced features of Microsoft Word 2016 (now available through Office 365) including how to add graphics, use templates, and merge data.
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Microsoft Excel - Pivot Tables
Course ID: OST-3100ABE | Overview
Master all the features of Excel pivot tables, including little-known options and settings, layouts, calculated fields, multi-level subtotals, Pivot Charts, Timelines, and Slicers.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311400 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 77.00 | 19 | Register |
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Microsoft Excel 2016 Level 3
Course ID: SEF-3001JT2 | Overview
Microsoft Excel has become an integral part of business around the world. It is used in organizations, academia, and personal settings to analyze, visualize, and store data. Learn how to use data analysis, auditing, Sparklines, and forecasting in Excel. You will also learn how to graphically display relationships between formulas and cells, find records quickly, represent information visually, show trends, and use data mapping to help resolve problems.
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Microsoft Excel 2019 Level 1
Course ID: SEF-3001JX2 | Overview
Microsoft Excel is a globally-used program essential for business and academic settings. In this part 1 of a 3-course series, students will develop foundational knowledge and skills, which can be built upon. By the end of the course, learners will be able to create and develop worksheets, perform calculations, and understand how to manage workbooks.
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Microsoft Office 2016 Master Certification Training
Course ID: SEF-3001AOG | Overview
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is an essential skill in any profession, whether you are an experienced professional or just preparing for an entry-level position. This Master Certification training will prepare you to work at an advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2016. You will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exams: 77-727 and 77-728 (Excel), 77-725 and 77-726 (Word), 77-729 (PowerPoint), and 77-731 (Outlook). Certification can help you get ahead in the workplace!
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Microsoft Excel 2019 Level 2
Course ID: SEF-3001MW2 | Overview
Microsoft Excel has powerful graphing capabilities, letting users analyze large amounts of data and enhancing the ability to summarize and organize information. Learn how to create advanced workbooks and worksheets, perform data analysis, extract information from large data sets, and understand how to use Pivot Tables. Course participants will be able to leverage the power of data analysis and presentation in order to make informed and intelligent organizational decisions.
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Microsoft SharePoint 2019
Course ID: SEF-3001AUG | Overview
Would you like to build your skills to work in a SharePoint environment? SharePoint is the most popular content management system, so understanding how to use its features is valuable at any organization. You will be equipped with essential SharePoint skills, so you can navigate team sites; manage lists and libraries; and create columns, content types, and views. With these new skills, you will be the go-to user for SharePoint 2019 at your organization.
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Computer Technology Basics for Digital Literacy
Course ID: CIS-3100L2 | Overview
Course participants with little to no experience using computers will learn the basics. Instruction will focus on learning concepts and navigating computers, devices, and the Internet. By the end of the course, students will have understood computing hardware and software principles, online fundamentals for communicating, collaborating, and socially engaging, and application essentials for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Participants will also be prepared to take the Microsoft Word certification test MO-100 (Word and Word 2019).
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Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint for AAP
Course ID: CTP-A01 | Overview
Microsoft OneDrive is an Internet-based storage platform offered for free by Microsoft to anyone with a Microsoft account. In this course, you will learn the major features of OneDrive, including how to save and open files in OneDrive, how to share OneDrive files, and how to work with OneDrive files while you are online as well as offline. SharePoint is the most popular content management system, so understanding how to use its features is valuable at any organization. You will be equipped with essential SharePoint skills, so you can navigate team sites; manage lists and libraries; and create columns, content types, and views.
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Microsoft Office 365/Office 2019 for Office Administration
Course ID: OST-3100R2 | Overview
Learn the technology skills for administrative office work – jobs that are in high demand by local employers! This bundled course will show you how to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to perform essential administrative tasks. You’ll learn to create, manage, and edit electronic files as well as how to enhance business collaboration and communication. Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate work readiness, and you’ll be prepared to take core Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
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Microsoft Excel 2019 Level 3
Course ID: SEF-3001OM2 | Overview
Microsoft Excel has become an integral part of business around the world. It is used in organizations, academia, and personal settings to analyze, visualize, and store data. Learn how to use data analysis, auditing, Sparklines, and forecasting in Excel. You will also learn how to graphically display relationships between formulas and cells, find records quickly, represent information visually, show trends, and use data mapping to help resolve problems.
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Data Analytics for Business Professionals
Course ID: BAS-3120B2 | Overview
Develop essential data analysis skills that are in high demand by local businesses! With this bundled course, participants will build data literacy and learn how to use business tools, including SQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization. Students will learn how to read, write, and communicate data; understand data sources and constructs and use various analysis methods to inspect, cleanse, and transform data to discover insights, suggest conclusions, and support business decision-making. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to take the Microsoft Excel core certification exam.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312484 | 06/09/25 - 10/27/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 293.00 | 23 | Register |
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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019
Course ID: OST-3100AFE | Overview
Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft's powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce you to the program's basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. By the time you're done, you will know how to use this vital Office 2019 tool.
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2019
Course ID: OST-3100ADE | Overview
Many businesses rely on spreadsheets to manage budgets, schedules, and tracking. Microsoft Excel is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. If you use Excel regularly and want to learn more advanced functions in this powerful software, this course is for you. You will learn how to harness the power of Excel's data analysis tools and AutoFilter commands and how to create macros that eliminate repetitive tasks. Set yourself apart from the casual Excel user by adding VLOOKUP, INDEX & MATCH, and other intermediate functions to your professional skill set. In addition, you will learn to create macros that let you manipulate data with the push of a button. You'll also discover how to use Goal Seek and Solver and apply them to real-world problems.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel 2019
Course ID: OST-3100AEE | Overview
Most organizations rely heavily on Microsoft Excel to consolidate, analyze, and report financial information and other important data. If you work with data of any kind, learning Excel's advanced functions can lead to taking on greater responsibilities in your organization. This course will help you master many features in Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 that many users are unaware of. You will learn the secret to using formula-based conditional formatting as a creative solution to common issues. You will also learn how to leverage Excel's Power Query tool to import and transform data from about any data source. By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 and will be able to better serve your company's data management needs.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 310311 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 77.00 | 19 | Register |
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Introduction Microsoft Word 2019
Course ID: OST-3100AKE | Overview
The ability to create documents in a word processor is essential in all industries. From writing reports to editing documents, knowing how to use Microsoft Word adds an important skill set to your professional profile. This course will introduce you to the 2019 version of Microsoft Word, available with the Microsoft 365 platform. You will learn the basics of Word 2019 needed to write and edit text and to create, format, and organize documents. By the time you're done with these hands-on activities, you will be able to use Word confidently at home or on the job.
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Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/365
Course ID: OST-3100AIE | Overview
This in-depth course introduces PowerPoint's functions and will teach you how to plan and create professional-quality presentations. You will learn how to catch your audience's attention with PowerPoint's visual features like photo album. As you become acquainted to Office 365, you will learn how to utilize OneDrive and PowerPoint Online's cross-functionality—saving, editing, and sharing your presentations online. This course is perfect for beginners looking to learn how to use the latest PowerPoint software. You will have the opportunity to create a custom presentation with content specific to your needs. By completion, you will be able to create captivating presentations and contribute to your company's business processes.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 312005 | 05/14/25 - 07/04/25 | Online | 77.00 | 19 | Register |
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| 310843 | 06/11/25 - 08/01/25 | Online | 77.00 | 20 | Register |
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Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2019
Course ID: OST-3100AGE | Overview
In today's world, being organized means tracking email messages and appointments, storing names and contact information, and creating to-do lists to help you complete projects. Many people rely on Microsoft Outlook 2019, a unique tool to help you manage email, appointments, tasks, and contacts in a single program. In this course, you'll learn how to use Microsoft Outlook 2019 for Windows, which you can buy separately or through a subscription to Microsoft 365. You will learn to save, sort, organize, and read email messages. Set appointments along with reminders, so you'll never miss an important date! Store and search through names of important people and create task lists to help you make progress. By the end of the course, you'll master how to effectively navigate Outlook's four main features: Mail, Appointments, People, and Tasks. Besides learning how to create email messages, appointments, task lists, and contact information, you'll also learn how to search and find information and sort and organize data. Whether you need to manage your personal life or your professional world, the step-by-step lessons in this course will help you master Outlook for use at home or work.
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Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019/Office 365
Course ID: OST-3100AJE | Overview
Microsoft Project is a staple for project management and remains the most widely-used project management software across all industries. If you manage projects, learning how to use this resource is key to successfully seeing them through to completion. In this course, you will discover how to effectively plan, implement, and control projects – sequencing tasks, producing a baseline, assigning resources and costs, tracking progress, and revising. Armed with this information, you will avoid stalling or overloading your schedule. And if you encounter trouble, you’ll know how to get your back on track!
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Microsoft Word Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Course ID: SEF-3001EFG | Overview
Successfully completing your Microsoft Word training and becoming certified demonstrates mastery of one of the most desired workplace software skills by employers of any industry. Adding this credential to your resume sets your professional profile apart from the casual Word user. It validates your skills and proficiency as well as demonstrates your initiative and dedication. This Microsoft Word course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification exam for Microsoft Word. You will learn to create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Word documents. You will then move on to learn advanced formatting, use Word drawing tools, create and manage tables, and work with column layouts. You will also learn more advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents, creating envelopes and labels, using Mail Merge, and protecting documents. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Office Specialist Expert certification exam for Word. This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility.
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IT Essentials: Computer Basics to Emerging Technologies
Course ID: CIS-3100O2 | Overview
This course is designed for individuals seeking to gain foundational skills in information technology (IT) and computing basics. This course introduces students to essential hardware, software, operating systems, and emerging technologies needed to succeed in today’s digital workplace. Topics include basic computer operations, file management, cloud storage, internet navigation, email communication, web development basics, and cybersecurity principles.
Additionally, the course covers emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Machine Learning (ML), and Data Analytics, which are reshaping industries and providing new career opportunities. Through hands-on, practical learning experiences, students will build the skills needed to confidently operate in a modern IT environment. Successful completion of the course can lead to industry-recognized credentials and further career development opportunities in IT-related fields.
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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900
Course ID: CIS-3119A2 | Overview
This course introduces students to the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on Microsoft Azure AI services. Students will gain a foundational understanding of AI workloads, machine learning principles, and Azure's capabilities in supporting AI-driven solutions. The course is designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) exam and provides essential knowledge for entry-level roles in the AI field.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311334 | 05/20/25 - 06/26/25 | BEC | 143.00 | 24 |
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Microsoft Excel Certification Training
Course ID: SEF-3001FLG | Overview
Get the Excel training you need to achieve success so you can manipulate data faster and more efficiently in most workplace situations. If your organization uses lists of any kind, you need to know how to use Microsoft Excel. Earning the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert certification sets your professional skill set apart from other Excel users. The course will prepare you for the Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert exam. In this online Excel course, you will first learn to create, modify, and format Excel worksheets, perform calculations, and print Excel workbooks. The course then moves on to teach you how to use advanced formulas, work with lists, work with illustrations and charts, and use advanced formatting techniques. You will also learn Excel's advanced features, such as pivot tables, audit worksheets, data tools, macros, and collaboration methods. Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared for the Microsoft Excel Expert certification exam, Exam MO-201 (for Microsoft Office 2019/2021 users), or Exam MO-211 (for Microsoft Office 365 users.) This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Course ID: NET-3100T2 | Overview
Designed for individuals with basic IT knowledge, such as an understanding of computer systems and networking, this course enables you to build a strong foundation in key cloud concepts. You will learn about cloud computing models, core Azure services, networking, security, and resource management. You will gain experience setting up and managing Azure resources using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. Upon completion, you will be prepared for entry-level cloud roles and ready to take the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 exam.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311610 | 07/08/25 - 07/31/25 | BEC | 82.00 | 24 | Register |
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Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel
Course ID: BAS-3120F2 | Overview
This course is designed to equip you with essential skills for data-driven roles and activities. You will use Excel’s powerful tools, including Pivot Tables and advanced data visualization techniques, to analyze and interpret complex datasets effectively.
Through hands-on learning, you'll gain proficiency in organizing, cleaning, and manipulating data, as well as creating insightful reports and visualizations. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to manage real-world data challenges and drive informed decision-making.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311738 | 06/16/25 - 07/28/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 233.00 | 23 | Register |
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Microsoft Power BI for Data Analysis
Course ID: BAS-3120E2 | Overview
This course is designed for individuals seeking to build foundational skills in data analysis and business intelligence using Power BI. Ideal for beginners and professionals looking to enhance their data visualization and reporting skills. Students will learn how to create interactive reports and dashboards, perform data analysis, and leverage Power BI for business insights. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in using Power BI to analyze and present data effectively.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311611 | 05/20/25 - 07/01/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 143.00 | 24 |
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Microsoft Teams Essentials
Course ID: CIS-3100P2 | Overview
Designed for professionals with foundational computer skills seeking to improve their virtual communication, collaboration, and project management skills. It covers core Microsoft Teams features, including setting up teams and channels, and managing meetings. Participants will gain hands-on experience with functionalities, such as managing messages and files and conducting video conferences. Learners will be equipped with the practical skills needed to boost productivity and optimize teamwork in today’s digital workplace.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 311614 | 06/03/25 - 07/24/25 | MS Teams Virtual Learning Platform | 143.00 | 24 | Register |
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