LSU's Desktop Applications Specialist Certificate Program is designed to help you develop and validate your skills in using the Microsoft Office suite of business software. The courses cover key concepts and skills and they also assist those preparing to seek certification as Microsoft Office Specialists (Please Note: Certification is optional).

The Microsoft Office Specialist program is designed for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more product proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Office Specialist certification.

The courses assume that you are familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard (basic typing skills are recommended). You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on your computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders.
For more information, contact Melissa Stafford at (225) 578-1263.

Core Courses:

• Introduction to Microsoft Word
• Mastering Microsoft Word
• Introduction to Microsoft Excel
• Mastering Microsoft Excel

• Mastering Microsoft PowerPoint
• Mastering Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access: Introduction to Relational Databases