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14 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0133

This 14 credit-hour certificate prepares students for the use of advanced Microsoft Office software tools in a business office environment. The program emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making skills. Today, virtually all business jobs, at all levels, require an extensive use of Microsoft Office, including advanced features. This program will allow the student to gain experience with frequently used advanced features.

Completion of this certificate can lead students to obtain positions of Administrative Assistant, Office Administrator, Executive Assistant, Data Analyst, Research Analyst, and other office positions in any industry. Moreover, courses in this certificate align with the skill set needed to prepare for the Microsoft Office Expert Certification. A full-time student can complete this certificate in one semester if taken in Fall.

Course List
Code Title Hours
CAB 110Windows Fundamentals1
CAB 125Word Processing Using Word2
CAB 130Presentation Software Using PowerPoint2
CAB 135Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel2
CAB 140Database Application Using Access3
CAB 150Visio Fundamentals 12
CAB 235Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel2
Total Hours14
1

Offered in fall semester only

Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate Pathway

The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate. 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall SemesterHours
CAB 110 Windows Fundamentals 1
CAB 125 Word Processing Using Word 2
CAB 135 Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel 2
CAB 150 Visio Fundamentals 1 2
 Hours7
Spring Semester
CAB 130 Presentation Software Using PowerPoint 2
CAB 140 Database Application Using Access 3
CAB 235 Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel 2
 Hours7
 Total Hours14
1

Offered in fall semester only

Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Full-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss an alternative pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Employ appropriate utilization of advanced application tools within each software program.
  2. Plan, research, write, revise and publish documents and presentations to meet specific informational needs.
  3. Use advanced functions to examine and manage data, including logical, lookup and database functions.
  4. Run multiple applications concurrently, transfer data between applications while managing files and folders.
  5. Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems.
  6. Demonstrate preparedness for the Microsoft Certification exam.
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