Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate
Certificate—22 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1456
This program is appropriate for any individual who wishes to become proficient in computer applications to further advance his or her current position or to open doors to new opportunities in the workplace. This certificate may be applied to the Administrative Assistant certificate and the A.A.S. degree in Office Systems and Applications. Students pursuing certificates and degrees in business should consider this certificate as well. Courses in this certificate prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist certification.
Program prerequisites: keyboarding skill of 26 nwpm by touch. Students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in OSA-100, Keyboarding I. Students with little or no knowledge of microcomputers should also enroll in IMS 100, Personal Computer Basics.
Required Career Courses
22 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (3 credit hours)
Semester 2 (6 credit hours)
Semester 3 (7 credit hours)
Semester 4 (6 credit hours)