Microsoft Office Advanced Specialist Certificate

14 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0133

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CAB 110	Windows Fundamentals	1
CAB 125	Word Processing Using Word	2
CAB 130	Presentation Software Using PowerPoint	2
CAB 135	Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel	2
CAB 235	Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel	2
Select five credit hours from the following:		5
CAB 140	Database Application Using Access
CAB 150	Visio Fundamentals 1
CAB 180	Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 1
CAB 225	Advanced Word Processing and Publishing 2
Select any other course from CAB or CIS (except CIS 101 or CIS 103)
Total Hours		14

1	Offered in fall semester only
2	Offered in spring semester only

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate competency in at least three software application packages.
2. Demonstrate competency and appropriate use by utilizing advanced application tools within each software program.
3. Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems.
4. Demonstrate competency in managing files and folders.
5. Demonstrate preparedness for the Microsoft Certification exam.

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
Semester One		Hours
CAB 110	Windows Fundamentals	1
CAB 125	Word Processing Using Word	2
CAB 130	Presentation Software Using PowerPoint	2
CAB 135	Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel	2
CAB 235	Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel	2
Select two of the following:		5
CAB 140	Database Application Using Access
CAB 150	Visio Fundamentals 1
CAB 180	Administrative Office Management and Professional Development 1
CAB 225	Advanced Word Processing and Publishing 2
Other CAB or CIS courses except CIS 101 or CIS 103
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	14

1	Offered in fall semester only
2	Offered in spring semester only

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