Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate (MF41)

Effective Fall Semester 2023, this program will no longer be accepting new applicants.  Please contact Anne Johnson, Student Success Coach, at ajohnson@ogeecheetech.edu or 912.486.7811 for help deciding the best program for you.

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)

COLL 1010College & Career Success Skills

3

BUSN 1400Word Processing

4

BUSN 1410Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications

4

BUSN 1420Database Applications

4

BUSN 1430Desktop Publishing & Presentation Applications

4

Guided Elective (3 Credits)

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $2,200

Fees ($385 per semester): $770

Books/Supplies: $850

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)