The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Office Professional emphasizes training on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software for business purposes. This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills requisite of various business settings. This certificate helps with initial preparation for the Microsoft examinations for certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). This certificate embeds into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology and Certificate of Complete (CCL) in Microsoft Office Specialist.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Discuss the role of computer information systems in developing business solutions.
- Create simple macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Prepare business documents using Microsoft Word.
- Develop spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Create relational databases using Microsoft Access.
- Produce presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Manage files using the Windows Operating System.
- Utilize Microsoft Project to manage business projects.
- Integrate Microsoft applications to meet business needs.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.
Data Entry Keyers
$31,240 Show expanded career information for Data Entry Keyers
Office Clerks, General
$36,150 Show expanded career information for Office Clerks, General
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
$35,420 Show expanded career information for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Option 1 Sequence
This option may include variable full-time (12 to 18 credits per semester) and/or part-time (11 credit hours or less per semester) status by term due to course prerequisites and scheduling.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | Critical course | 3 | ||
| CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
| BPC270 or (CIS121AE and CIS122AE) or MST150++ | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| (CIS124AA and CIS124BA) or CIS224 | (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Option 2 Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
| BPC270 or (CIS121AE and CIS122AE) or MST150++ | A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| (CIS124AA and CIS124BA) or CIS224 | (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Microsoft Office Professional (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=154971).
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