__________________________________________________________________________________ CORE Microsoft Office 2019 3 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For individual use only—reproduction or duplication of this copyrighted material is prohibited. Introduction The Common Occupational Readiness Essentials (CORE) series of certifi cation preparation guides focuses on mastering the essential basic skills needed as a workplace-ready user of the software. The goal of each CORE certifi cation preparation guide is to provide practice in each essential basic skill required by employers who use the software. To prove workplace readiness, you will also be prepared to take the offi cial certifi cation exam for the software. CORE Microsoft Offi ce 2019 will help prepare you to take Microsoft Offi ce Specialist (MOS) 2019 certifi cation exams for Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook. This guide provides step-by-step instruction for the features and commands covered on the certifi cation exams. The focus of the lessons is to practice using the actual commands and features rather than creating a complete end product. All lesson content is created using the software. Files needed to complete a lesson or certifi cation simulation can be downloaded from the Certifi cation Prep Microsoft Offi ce 2019 companion website. In addition, each certifi cation preparation guide is broken down into small learning units to enable better comprehension and application of the software. Where required, answers are provided at the conclusion of each Microsoft Offi ce 2019 application. Earning certifi cation as a Microsoft Offi ce Specialist will enable you to demonstrate an aptitude with Microsoft Offi ce software. MOS certifi cation is offered for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft OneNote. Certifi cation exams are provided by Certiport, Inc., through various testing facilities. Visit www.certiport.com for more information on registering for certifi cation exams. About the Author D. Michael Ploor is the author of the CORE series of certifi cation preparation guides. Mr. Ploor’s students have achieved exceptional results with the CORE certifi cation preparation guides. His students collectively pass more than 500 industry certifi cation exams each year without the need for other preparation materials. Mr. Ploor has demonstrated the strength of integrating the CORE guides in a diverse mix of courses. Mr. Ploor is also the author of several textbooks on the subject of video game design: Video Game Design and Programming Concepts, Video Game Design Foundations, Video Game Design Composition, and Introduction to Video Game Design. He is a National Board Certifi ed Teacher in Career and Technical Education and holds an MBA degree from the University of South Florida. He maintains professional teaching credentials in Business Education and as an Education Media Specialist. Mr. Ploor is at the forefront of innovative teaching and curriculum development. He developed STEM curriculum while serving as the lead teacher in the Career Academy of Computer Game Design at Middleton Magnet STEM High School. Mr. Ploor has applied his skills as a STEM Curriculum Integration Specialist in designing innovative curriculum and by collaborating to construct the state standards for video game design in several states. He has also been instrumental in authoring competitive events for career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) such as the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). In addition to publishing textbooks and lessons, Mr. Ploor provides professional development as a frequent presenter at regional and national conferences to promote CTE education and video game design curriculum.