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Provider Information

Name:

Tough Start Incorporated

Provider Location Address:

8710 Bash Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

https://www.toughstart.org

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Instructors will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a computer related field, and or 5 plus years of experience using and teaching Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Program Description:

This course introduces the features of the Microsoft Office applications suite, Windows basics, and file management. Students will learn the essential concepts of the Windows operating system. They will build expertise in the following Microsoft programs: Word (word processing and document creation), PowerPoint (presentation creation), Excel (spreadsheet creation), Access (relational database management), and Outlook (email and task management).

The hands-on exercises, in-depth course material, and supplemental video demonstrations prepare students for the latest Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examinations. This certification (offered by a third-party) validates Microsoft Office program proficiency, demonstrating one can meet globally recognized performance standards. The MOS is ideal for those considering a career in Office Administration, Operational Support, or anyone looking to increase their current skillset.

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

52.0401 Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.

Program Prerequisite:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisites Description:

All applicants must supply proof of a high school diploma, its equivalent, or the proven ability-to-benefit, by obtaining a minimum acceptable Scale Score (SS) on an assessment test administered by Tough Start Incorporated through its Literacy Initiative to Further Education (LIFE) program.

Application Deadlines:

The application deadline is two (2) business days prior to the start of each 10-week program session.

Refund Policy:

https://toughstart.org/about-us/

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 100
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 50
- % Lab/Field Work: 0
- % Self-Study: 50
Times Offered: Day,Evening,Weekend,Online
Length of Training: 10 week(s)
Number of Credits: 160 instructional hours
Percent Admitted: 75%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$1,900.00

Admission Fees:

$100.00

Books:

$0.00

Supplies:

$0.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$12.50

Total Cost of Program:

2,000.00

Microsoft Office Specialist Associate:
- $120.00
- Included in the tuition:
- No

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

G. I. Bill
Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
Work Study Programs

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
No

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Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

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