Microsoft Office Skills Assessment
Overview
IT Training created assessment exams for JMU employees. The exams are connected to specific Microsoft Office 2016 courses, including Excel Basic, Word Basic, and PowerPoint Basic.
Who can use this Service?
How can I get this Service?
Complete the request form, or contact IT Training at ittraining@jmu.edu or call 568-8046.
Where can I get Help/Support?
IT Training at ittraining@jmu.edu
Microsoft Office Skills Inventories:
FAQs
Why should I take an assessment?
If you successfully pass the specific assessment, you will not need to take the related IT Training course.
What topics are included in the assessment?
See the above listing of skills inventories. The assessment draws questions straight from the course material.
How does the assessment relate to the Administrative Assistant Certificate Program?
If you pass the specific assessment connected to the specific module in Module 5 Technology, you will not need to take the specific IT Training course. Table below shows the assessments connected to the specific modules:
Passing Software Assessment |
Equivalent |
Training Credit |
Excel: Basic Assessment Test |
IT376 Excel Basic |
Same training credit in MyMadison |
Word: Basic Assessment Test |
IT467 Word Basic |
Same training credit in MyMadison |
PowerPoint: Basic Assessment Test |
IT426 PowerPoint Basic |
Same training credit in MyMadison |
Example: If you register for the Word: Basic assessment and pass it, you will have completed module #5.13 for the Administrative Assistant Certificate Program.
How do I schedule an assessment?
Contact IT Training to schedule the assessment(s) you want to take. Email ittraining@jmu.edu or call 568-8046.
How long does the assessment last?
The table below shows the maximum time periods for each assessment: you have up to an hour to complete an assessment. If you are doing the IT369 Excel Refresh to Test, allow an additional hour prior to taking the assessment for Excel.
Software Assessment |
Specific Time |
Excel: Basic |
60 minutes |
Word: Basic |
60 minutes |
PowerPoint: Basic |
60 minutes |
What's the passing score for an assessment?
All of the assessments are consistent with the same passing score, 80%.
Where do I go to take the assessment?
Go to the IT Training Center.
Who do I contact for questions?
Email IT Training at ittraining@jmu.edu