Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate (MF41)
The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Application specialist (MCAS) certification.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate are prepared for employment as office assistants and data entry clerks. This certificate may also provide promotional opportunities to a variety of administrative careers.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Microsoft Office Applications Professional Curriculum
The curriculum for the Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any term. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 22 semester credit hours for completion. The program requires a minimum of 435 contact hours and generally takes 2 terms to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (22 Credits)
Guided Elective (3 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $2,200
Fees ($370 per semester): $740
Books/Supplies: $850
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)