MF81

Program Description

The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. 

Prerequisite: Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Business Technology degree program.

Employment Opportunities

Microsoft Office Specialist, Software Applications, Applications Help Desk Assistant, or Virtual Assistant. Daily job routines in these roles typically involve using Microsoft Word to create and format documents, Excel for managing data and creating spreadsheets or reports, PowerPoint for designing presentations, and Outlook for managing emails, calendars, and meeting schedules. These professionals are often responsible for organizing digital files, preparing professional correspondence, maintaining records, and supporting teams with a wide range of office support tasks.