Overview:

The Advanced Certificate in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint (AMS) is a one-year professional-level training programme offered by the National Council of Training Academy (NCTA). This advanced course is designed for learners who wish to master Microsoft Office applications for professional, academic, and business use. It focuses on advanced-level skills in document design, data analysis, reporting, and presentation development.

The programme provides comprehensive theoretical and practical training to help participants gain proficiency in advanced tools and techniques of MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint. It is ideal for office professionals, data analysts, educators, administrators, and individuals seeking to boost productivity and career growth.

Course Curriculum:

The AMS course offers extensive practical training, advanced tools, and project-based learning.

1. Advanced MS-Word
   1. Advanced Document Formatting & Templates
   2. Table of Contents, Indexing & References
   3. Working with Forms & Fields
   4. Advanced Mail Merge (Multiple Data Sources)
   5. Macros & Automation in Word
   6. Collaboration Tools & Document Version Control
   7. Advanced Page Layouts & Printing Settings
       
2. Advanced MS-Excel
   1. Advanced Formulas & Functions (IFERROR, INDEX-MATCH, INDIRECT, etc.)
   2. Data Validation, Protection & Audit Tools
   3. Advanced Charts, Graphs & Conditional Formatting
   4. PivotTables, PivotCharts & Dashboards
   5. Data Consolidation & What-If Analysis
   6. Macros & VBA Basics for Automation
   7. Power Query & Data Import from External Sources
3. Advanced MS-PowerPoint
   1. Advanced Slide Design & Master Slides
   2. Creating Custom Templates & Themes
   3. Embedding Excel Data & Charts
   4. Advanced Animations & Motion Paths
   5. Interactive Presentations & Hyperlinks
   6. Presentation Delivery Techniques & Timing
   7. Exporting Presentations (PDF, Video, Online Sharing)
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4. Practical Sessions & Projects
   1. Designing Company Reports in MS-Word
   2. Creating Automated Financial Dashboards in MS-Excel
   3. Designing Corporate Presentations in MS-PowerPoint
   4. Integrated Project: Word, Excel & PowerPoint for Business Proposal
       

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the AMS course, learners will be able to:

1. Design and manage complex documents using advanced MS-Word features.
2. Perform detailed data analysis, automation, and reporting in MS-Excel.
3. Create professional, interactive, and data-driven presentations in MS-PowerPoint.
4. Integrate all three tools for seamless professional and business communication.
5. Apply advanced Microsoft Office techniques to improve efficiency and productivity.
    

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the AMS course can work as:

1. MIS Executive
2. Data Analyst Assistant
3. Documentation Specialist
4. Administrative Officer
5. Corporate Presentation Designer
6. Office Automation Executive
    

Salary Expectations:

Professionals with advanced MS-Office skills can expect salaries ranging from ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 per month, depending on experience, role, and organisation. Those proficient in advanced Excel (macros, dashboards, reporting) and PowerPoint design often earn higher packages. With experience and certifications like Microsoft Office Specialist Expert, salaries can significantly increase.