Microsoft Office Application Specialist
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate program enables the student to upgrade his/her microcomputer application software skills and prepare for certification.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
| CIST 2126 Comprehensive Presentations and E-Mail Techniques This course provides students with knowledge in PIM (Personal Information Management) and presentation software. Presentation topics include: creating and formatting presentation masters and templates, creating and formatting slide content, working with dynamic visual content, and collaborating on and delivering presentations. Personal information manager topics include: e-mail, calendar, task manager, contact manager, note taking, a journal and web browsing.16495 | 3 |
CIST 2127 Comprehensive Word Proc Tech This course provides students with knowledge in word processing software. Word processing topics include creating, customizing, and organizing documents by using formatting and visual content that is appropriate for the information presented.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Microsoft Office 365 Access 2016 Comprehensive, ISBN 978-1305871014, $155.25
4320 | 3 |
CIST 2128 Comprehensive Sprsheet Tech This course provides students with knowledge in spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet topics include creating and manipulating data, formatting data and content, creating and modifying formulas, presenting data visually, and collaborating on and securing data.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Course pack assigned by instructor.
4321 | 3 |
CIST 2129 Comprehensive Database Techniques This course provides a study of databases beginning with introductory topics and progressing through advanced development techniques. Topics include: advanced database concepts, advanced development techniques, data integration concepts, and troubleshooting and supporting databases.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Systems Analysis and Design, ISBN 978-1285171340, $101.99
4322 | 4 |
| *16 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
