Office Technology Certificate


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Dive into the world of digital literacy and master the use of information and communication technologies to locate, evaluate, create, and share digital media. Our Office Technology Certificate integrates Windows, Office 365, and current trends in technology to teach you essential computing concepts, the use of cloud and mobile devices, and methods to find and validate research results. Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other productivity tools, you will gain the skills to become an organized, creative, and effective communicator, while learning to collaborate with others to create content in modern digital environments. Additionally, our program emphasizes online safety, teaching you how to manage your online identity securely.

This course will help you prepare for all 3 levels of the IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6 certification exams. IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6 (GS6) is the latest version of the IC3 Digital Literacy program and is composed of three exams, each awarding its own certificate, that validate an understanding of each domain at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
  • Level 1 (basic) – introduces fundamental concepts and essential components.
  • Level 2 (intermediate) – builds on the knowledge covered in Level 1 to apply practical abilities to each of the seven domain skills at this level.
  • Level 3 (advanced) – focuses on concepts for an advanced understanding of digital literacy and builds a technical foundation of skills and knowledge to succeed in personal, educational, and professional environments.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain fundamental hardware and software concepts.
  • Cultivate, manage, and protect your digital reputation.
  • Use and refine criteria for online searches.
  • Create, edit, publish, and present original digital media content, such as documents and presentations.
  • Interact and collaborate with others in a digital environment using digital etiquette standards.
  • Describe how to avoid mental and physical health risks while using digital technologies.
  • Set up and use a personal digital calendar.
  • Manage online data collection, storage, and retrieval.
  • Communicate the importance of device and file security.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems with assistance.
  • Explain best practices for digital citizenship.
  • Evaluate digital information sources and multiple search results.
Requirements: You will need access to a PC computer and the Internet outside of class. You should bring a smartphone or mobile device to class. MAC computers are not recommended. Textbooks are required and are available at the KSU Bookstore. Call (470) 578-6261 or visit bookstore.kennesaw.edu/home for pricing and availability. When contacting the bookstore, please identify yourself as a CPE student.
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Class Details

18 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
KSU Center

Instructor
Natalie Silver 

CEUs : 6

Fee:  $999.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
2/9/2027 - 4/8/2027 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Kennesaw, KSU Center  Map, Room: 218 Natalie Silver  ClassRoom

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