The Southwest Virginia Community College Computer Learning Center continuously provides a starting point for those who want to begin learning how to use computer systems, as well as courses geared toward more advanced skill levels. When you decide to take a course at the center, it is helpful to determine where you want to begin and what you plan to do with your computer skills after you have completed the courses. The center is also available to businesses and organizations that wish to use their own trainer or  schedule specific training with one of our college instructors. For more information and scheduling, contact the SwVCC Business Division.

New Microsoft Business Certification offers two levels of certifications:

• Microsoft Certified Application Specialist

• Microsoft Certified Application Professional

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   

  

Many participants take classes to prepare for entry level positions or to update their computer skills. Others use the courses to meet specific job requirements and renew certifications. New courses are scheduled frequently, especially when students need to learn a new program or several people are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes. If you don't see a class on the schedule, you might want to contact the center to inquire about scheduling a class for your group or organization.

Authorized Testing Services:

Certiport, Inc. is the official testing service for Microsoft Business Certifications, Microsoft Office Specialist, Internet and Core Computing Certification (IC³) and Adobe Certified Associate..
Prometric Online Testing System for the Certified Internet Web Master (CIW) program offered by ProSoft Learning.

Internet and Core Computing Certification (IC³)

• Computer Fundamentals

• Living Online

• Key Applications

Microsoft® Office Specialist Certifications - 2003 and 2007

• Word Core or Expert (Word Processing)

• Excel Core or Expert (Spreadsheets)

• Access (Database Management)

• PowerPoint (Presentations)

• Outlook (E-mail)

  Adobe offers two areas in which to gain certification for entry-level skills:

• Web Communication using Dreamweaver 8
• Rich Media Communication using Flash 8

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