New Microsoft Training Available to University Employees

University of Arkansas Human Resources has teamed up with the Global Campus Computer Training Network to offer University employees the opportunity to enroll in Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels of different Microsoft training at a reduced rate of $99 per person. Each course includes hands-on instruction led by Microsoft Certified instructors using Microsoft Office Specialist courseware (textbook included) and a certificate of completion from the University of Arkansas.

These courses will help participants prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exams. For comprehensive certification training, participant should complete the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced courses for the Microsoft Programs in which they wish to certify. To register for these classes, please visit the Global Campus Computer Training Network website with your department cost center. A schedule of the upcoming classes is also found below:

DATE (each Friday) — COURSE

  • Jan. 6, 2012 — Excel 2010 Basics
  • Jan. 13, 2012 — Word 2010 Basics
  • Jan. 20, 2012 — PowerPoint 2010 Basics
  • Jan. 27, 2012 — Access 2010 Basics
  • Feb. 3, 2012 — Excel 2010 Intermediate
  • Feb. 10, 2012 — Word 2010 Intermediate
  • Feb. 17, 2012  — PowerPoint 2010 Advanced
  • Feb. 24, 2012 — Access 2010 Intermediate
  • March 2, 2012 — Excel 2010 Advanced
  • March 9, 2012 — Word 2010 Advanced
  • March 30, 2012 — Access 2010 Advanced
  • April 13, 2012 — Outlook 2010 Basics
  • April 20, 2012 — Publisher 2010 Basics
  • April 27, 2012 — Outlook 2010 Intermediate
  • May 4, 2012 — Excel 2010 Macro Programming
  • May 11, 2012 — Outlook 2010 Advanced

All classes are held at the Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., Downtown Fayetteville from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour for lunch (lunch is not provided). Employees may cancel their enrollment in the class up to the week (7 days) prior to class. Afterwards, there will be assessed a $30 class cancellation fee. If you have any questions, please contact the University of Arkansas Global Campus at 479-575-6653. There are only 12 spots available for each class, so hurry and register if you find one you would like to take!

Contacts

Aria Andrus, Program Coordinator
HMRS
575-4432, amandrus@uark.edu

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