Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate (MF81)

Microsoft Office Applications Professionals create/prepare electronic documents using Microsoft Word software, create/edit spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel software, manage databases using Microsoft Access, create/edit publications using Microsoft Publisher, and create/edit presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Employment Opportunities

Microsoft Office Applications Professionals create/prepare electronic documents using Microsoft Word software, create/edit spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel software, manage databases using Microsoft Access, create/edit publications using Microsoft Publisher, and create/edit presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

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	55	60	34	NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen)	224	236	229	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

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 16 credit hours for completion.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (16 credit hours)

COLL 1010	College & Career Success Skills	3
BUSN 1450	Computer Applications for the Business Professional	4
BUSN 2130	Expert Spreadsheet Analysis	3
BUSN 2140	Expert Word Processing	3
	Guided Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Program Costs

Tuition: ($100 per credit hour) $1,600

Fees: ($385 per semester) $1,155

Books/Supplies: $275

Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)