How to become a Microsoft Certified Professional Mcp
Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is not a simple task. It is a process that requires time and money. The process however is simple, and if your true objective is to obtain an MCP certification then you can get started by visiting the Microsoft.com website for instructions on registering for classes. For those readers who are looking for certification in Microsoft Office products, but are unable or unwilling to spend the necessary time and money to become an MCP,GCFlearnfree.orgis a recommended option.
GCFlearnfree is an authorized IACET (International Association for Continuing Education & Training) provider. The website grants you access to free online tutorials and offers free online classes which will teach you to become more efficient at using programs like Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Upon completion of these classes you will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion in the program you have registered for as well as a Continuing Education Credit. This is a simple, powerful way to bolster your knowledge, experience, and your resume.
Here is an outline of what you could expect to learn from the interactive lessons provided by GCFlearnfree.org for the Microsoft Excel 2010 class:
Excel Basics
1: Getting Started with Excel2: Cell Basics3: Modifying Columns, Rows, and Cells4: Formatting Cells5: Saving6: Creating Simple Formulas7: Worksheet Basics8: Printing
Common Tasks in Excel
9: Creating Complex Formulas10: Working with Basic Functions11: Sorting Data12: Outlining Data13: Filtering Data14: Formatting Tables
Doing More with Excel
15: Reviewing and Sharing Workbooks16: Using Templates17: Working with Charts18: Working with Sparklines19: Using Conditional Formatting20: Creating PivotTables21: Using What-If Analysis
On average classes take about two weeks to complete. The classes are not a bunch of fluff. They do require time and focus to complete, and if you are interested in becoming more skilled in the subject matter the tutorials can be very captivating. There is a pre-test at the beginning of the course, a test at the end of each section, and a final test at the end of the course. There are also work assignments given at the end of each section. These work assignments must be completed and emailed to your instructor within a specified timeframe in order for you to be able to move on to the next section. If the work assignments are not completed in a timely fashion you will be dropped from the course.
If you are ready to begin the process of becoming Microsoft Certified, this article should help you on your way.
