Microsoft Office Specialist
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Office Specialist emphasizes advanced training on word processing, spreadsheet, and database software for business purposes. This certificate builds upon the knowledge and skills gained by the CCL in Microsoft Office Professional for use in various business settings. This certificate helps prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examinations. This certificate embeds into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology.
Details
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Microsoft Office Specialist (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5137
Total credits required
25-31
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
What You'll Learn
- Discuss the role of computer information systems in developing business solutions. (CIS105)
- Create macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). (CIS105, CIS114DE, CIS213DE, CIS214DE, CIS217AM)
- Prepare business documents in Microsoft Word using advanced word processing features. (CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS213DE)
- Develop complex workbooks using Microsoft Excel. (CIS105, CIS114DE, CIS214DE)
- Create advanced relational databases using Microsoft Access. (CIS105, CIS117DM, CIS217AM)
- Produce presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. (CIS105, CIS118DB)
- Manage files using the Windows Operating System. (BPC270, CIS105, CIS121AE, CIS122AE, MST150++)
- Utilize Microsoft Project to manage business projects. (CIS124AA, CIS124BA, CIS224)
- Integrate Microsoft applications to meet multi-faceted business needs. (BPC/OAS111AA, BPC270, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS117DM, CIS118DB, CIS121AE, CIS122AE, CIS213DE, CIS214DE, CIS217AM, CIS224, MST150++)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 25-31 | |
| The following courses are required and included in Microsoft Office Professional CCL | ||
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I (1) OR | |
| Permission of Program Director (0) | 0-1 | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| Permission of Program Director (0) | 0-3 | |
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 |
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 |
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
| CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: Powerpoint | 3 |
| BPC270 | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (3) OR | |
| CIS121AE | Windows Operating System: Level I (1) AND | |
| CIS122AE | Windows Operating System: Level II (1) OR | |
| MST150++ | Microsoft Windows (3) | 2-3 |
| CIS124AA | Project Management Software: Level I (1) AND | |
| CIS124BA | Project Management Software: Level II (1) OR | |
| CIS224 | Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows (3) | 2-3 |
| The following courses are required in Microsoft Office Specialist CCL | ||
| CIS213DE | Advanced Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 |
| CIS214DE | Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II | 3 |
| CIS217AM | Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
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