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WSB’s Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) program prepares adults who are blind or visually impaired to earn Microsoft Office certifications and develop the skills needed to work in an office environment or provide entry-level application support.

Students receive training in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Training is adapted to each student’s needs and may include screen readers, screen magnification, and other assistive technology.

The program is primarily self-paced, with scheduled instructional sessions and group activities. Assignments combine skills from multiple Microsoft Office applications, giving students opportunities to demonstrate their ability to use these tools in realistic workplace situations.

Students work toward earning Microsoft Office certifications in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Prerequisites

Applicants should have:

  • A high school diploma or GED

  • A typing speed of 35 words per minute; 45 WPM preferred

  • 12th-grade spelling skills

  • A print reading speed of 100 words per minute with at least 75% comprehension

  • Strong JAWS or ZoomText skills

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