In todays job market, any advantage can make all the difference and becoming a Microsoft Office expert is one way to make a resume stand out. Now, thanks to the Lone Star College-North Harris continuing education program, it can be done from the comforts of home.

The four online classes offer in-depth instruction in a particular Microsoft Office program: Access, Excel, PowerPoint or Word. In addition to being available online, the courses can be started anytime and completed in just 12 weeks.

Each class prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist or Certified Application Specialist exams. As a certified specialist, students can broaden their employment opportunities and increase their earning potential. The cost for each class is $297 and they are available for 2003 or 2007 versions of the programs.

Those interested may register online at LoneStar.edu/CE or by phone at 281.618.5634. Lone Star College continuing education schedules are available at any Lone Star College location.

Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 East, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris.

With more than 62,000 students in credit classes in spring 2010, and a total enrollment of nearly 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the second largest and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. LSCS consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.