Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

The University of North Alabama is now offering certification courses, review courses and is a certified testing center for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist credential. This is a nationally recognized certfication.

The Unversity of North Alabama is pleased to announce that we are now an official testing center for the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams. Exams are being offered for the Office 2007 family of products as well as Microsoft Vista. Exam vouchers can be purchased for $99 with one retake. Exams may be scheduled by calling 256-765-4289.

The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential validates skills in using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and the Windows Vista operating system, meeting the demand for the most up-to-date skills on the latest Microsoft technologies.

Candidates who successfully complete the program by passing a certification exam show that they can meet globally recognized performance standards.

Candidates must pass one certification exam in order to earn the MCAS credential.

Exams Available:

  • MCAS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
  • MCAS Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Access 2007

In addition, you may earn the Microsoft Office 2007 Master certification by passing the following MCAS exams:

  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Word 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Excel 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
  • MCAS: Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

Course Information


UNA Offers Microsoft Office Certificate!

Earn a 36 hour UNA Certificate in Microsoft Word or Excel when you attend all three classes in the program. A quiz is required after completion of each course. Call or email Meghan Fike at 256-765-4289 or mmfike@una.edu for more information.


Microsoft Word 2007 Advanced Skills


    • Course: #09-CPT303
    • Date: November 16, 2009 - December 7, 2009
    • Time: 8:30am - 11:30am
    • Cost: $169 includes book
    • Location: UNA East Campus Room 106
    • Instructor: Diane Kutz, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist



Microsoft Excel 2007 MCAS Review


    • Course: #09-CPT310
    • Date: December 9, 2009 - December 9, 2009
    • Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Cost: $99 includes practice exam
    • Location: UNA East Campus Room 106
    • Instructor: Diane Kutz, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist



Microsoft Word 2007 MCAS Review


    • Course: #09-CPT308
    • Date: December 14, 2009 - December 14, 2009
    • Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
    • Cost: $99 includes practice exam
    • Location: UNA East Campus Room 106
    • Instructor: Diane Kutz, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist