Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate

MF41

Program Description

The Microsoft office application professional certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications. The hands-on instruction covers skills that are beneficial in any situation where computers are used. This certificate can extend and update current skills or provide skills to start a variety of careers. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in business technology. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

Employment Opportunities

Microsoft Office Specialist, software applications, applications help desk assistant, virtual assistant

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (21 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
BUSN 1400 - Word Processing Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1410 - Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1420 - Database Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1430 - Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 21

Elective(s):

Any BUSN not required in this certificate program completion. Recommended electives:

BUSN 1100 - Introduction to Keyboarding Credit hours: 3
BUSN 2200 - Office Accounting Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1190 - Digital Technologies in Business Credit hours: 2
BUSN 1240 - Office Procedures Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1250 - Records Management Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1300 - Introduction to Business Credit hours: 3
BUSN 1420 - Database Applications Credit hours: 4
BUSN 1440 - Document Production Credit hours: 4
BUSN 2160 - Electronic Mail Applications Credit hours: 2
BUSN 2170 - Web Page Design Credit hours: 2 AND/OR
BUSN 2180 - Speed and Accuracy Keying Credit hours: 1

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
3 credit hour BUSN elective