Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) Test

What is SAM?

SAM tests live-in-the-application for Microsoft Word 2002 and Microsoft Excel 2002, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.

All Microsoft Office application commands are available as SAM presents the student with tasks to be performed in actual documents. In addition, SAM maps to all of Microsoft Office 2002 textbooks recommended by the teacher. The student will be able to print a study guide for each exam taken that shows what to review and provides a page reference in the textbook to find the information.

SAM evaluates software skills by watching the completion of tasks live within Microsoft Office 2002, using any method allowed by the application.

SAM automatically generates reports that calculate and interpret exam results. Instructor reports display overall class scores and detailed information about performance.

Use SAM to . . .

• Monitor skill level before, during, and after the course using the predefined SAM exams.
• Place students into, or test them out of, a course using SAM's challenge exams.
• Take classes, get tested in Microsoft Office Applications...

What Microsoft Office applications can I learn?

• Access 2003
• Excel 2003
• PowerPoint 2003
• Word 2003

Where can I get this training?

At any of the Continuing Education campuses of the San Diego Community College District.

Benefits of the SAM Certificate to you and to your employer:

• Verifies that an employee is capable of working efficiently and businesses can maximize their investments in hardware and personnel
• Provides a certificate to show employer to verify new skills mastered
• Demonstrates proficiency
• Improves marketability and offers a competitive edge

Can I take the classes without going for certification?

Certainly! It's up to you.