Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective:
Description: Desktop Application Administration Certificate Program
Competencies to be achieved: Students will begin with learning basic computer skills. They will master the Microsoft Application Suite with includes Windows, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel with a focus on Pivot Tables. Students will learn the Google G-Suite of applications. Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and InDesign will give students the fundamentals be successful in creating documents for business use. Visio will give students the tools needed for projects and organization charts. Students completing the program will be taught business writing skills to allow them to be communicate effectively when writing in business documents.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$ 7,500.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Using Google G Suite
Adobe Photoshop – Part 1, Adobe Photoshop – Part 2
Adobe InDesign – Part 1, Adobe InDesign – Part 2
Microsoft Windows
Word – Part 1, Word – Part 2, Word – Part 3
Outlook – Part 1, Outlook – Part 2, Outlook – Part 3
PowerPoint – Part 1, PowerPoint – Part 2, PowerPoint – Part 3
Excel – Part 1, Excel – Part 2, Excel – Part 3
Excel: Tables, Pivot Tables and Conditional Formatting
Adobe Acrobat – Introduction, Adobe Acrobat – Advanced
Visio – Part 1, Visio – Part 2
Writing for the Business Professional
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
None required
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jon Struebing
Email: jstruebing@careerdevelopmentsolutions.com
Phone number: 520-589-1002
F. Direct Website link to the program:
https://www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/career-training-program-catalogs
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
None required
• Other requirements needed:
None
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/hubfs/CDS%20-%20www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/Arizona%20Files/AZ%20Refund%20Policy.pdf
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft
https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Adobe/ACA/Overview
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Microsoft/MOS/Overview
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, Microsoft MOS and Adobe ACA Certifications are industry-recognized certificates
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: No
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
17
Hours
294
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Career Development Solutions Tucson
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
6377 E Tanque Verde Road Suite 200, Tucson, AZ
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
Industry Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIOA, VA, Voc Rehab, TAA, MyCAA, DOR
Refund Policy
https://www.careerdevelopmentsolutions.com/hubfs/C
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Adobe, Microsoft
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$522.00
In-State Tuition
$6,978.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,978.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$7,500.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,500.00
