Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement is designed to recognize the development of foundational office skills required for entry level office employment. Courses included in this certificate prepare students to take the corresponding Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams, industry-recognized credentials that demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply office skills in a broad range of entry-level office positions.
Certificate of Achievement Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI 64 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSC 109 | Keyboarding | 1 |
| BUSC 140 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word | 1 |
| BUSC 150 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel | 1 |
| BUSC 160 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | 1 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills | 2 |
| or WORK 97 | Service Learning Work Experience | |
| or WORK 98 | Exploratory Work Experience | |
| or WORK 99 | Career-Focused Work Experience | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSI 64 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSC 109 | Keyboarding | 1 |
| BUSC 140 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word | 1 |
| BUSC 150 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel | 1 |
| BUSC 160 | Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | 1 |
| WORK 96 | Professional and Essential Skills or Service Learning Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Career-Focused Work Experience | 2 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |