BECOME A COMPUTER
SKILLS SPECIALIST
Certified Computer Skills Specialist

Overview

 

Computer Skills Specialist are individuals that work in office using computers performing daily routine tasks and duties related to their job on the computer. The job of the computer skills specialist is to handle all the basic task to run the office efficiently, this includes, operating computer, typing, using basic software’s such as word processing, data management using spreadsheets, file management, drafting presentations, installing and uninstalling software’s, downloading and uploading documents, email management, web browsing and navigation, using e-commerce websites, printing documents, scanning documents, maintaining computer security, troubleshooting basic problem related to computer functions and the internet.

Requirements

Candidates registering for the exam must qualify in (at-least 1) of the GROUPS (A or B or C) as shown below. Training and experience may be completed within united states of america or outside united states of america. 

GROUP A

EDUCATION

Training or

Equivalent

(Nationally or Internationally)

GROUP b

experience

Have work experience

or

Equivalent

GROUP C

MILITARY

Must submit proof of education or experience.

 

Duties

Duties

General:

  • Word Processing Skills

  • Drafting Presentation Skills

  • Spreadsheet Skills

  • Email Skills

  • Web-Browsing Skills

  • Printing, Copying and Scanning Skills

  • Minor Troubleshooting Skills

  • Computer Application Skills

 

Exam Test Plan

The exam content topic includes the following:

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  • Word Processing

  • Presentation

  • Email Management

  • Spreadsheet

  • Web-Browser/ing

  • Trouble Shooting

  • Computer Application

 

Renewal

AECA believes in continuing education more frequently so that the candidate can have a constant touch with knowledge, Candidate’s are required to attend the continuing education units / credits every year to renew their certification.

Renewal: 

Certification is required to be renewed annually.

On submitting a renewal application the candidate will receive an email with links to CEUs that must be completed and submitted online. 

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Fee Schedule for Renewal

Renewal Fee: $50

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RENEWAL APPLICATION

Reinstatement

Certification that are expired must apply for reinstatement.

If you wish to apply to reinstate your expired certification you may proceed by submitting a reinstatement application. 

 

Fee Schedule for Reinstatement

Expired Less than 1 Year: $99  

Expired More than 1 Year but Less than 2 Years: $199

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REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION