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Field of Interest
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:
- Field of Interest
- Computer and Information Technology
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Microsoft Office Professional (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5132
- Total Credits Required
- 16-22
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2021
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.
This program replaces:
CCL/5146 Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic
CCL/5147 Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced
CCL / 5212业务分部办公室计算机应用
CCL/5213 Computer Usage and Applications
CCL/5214 Computer Applications Technology
CCL/5217 Computer Applications
CCL/5644 Business Applications Specialist
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Discuss the role of computer information systems in developing business solutions.
- 克雷亚te simple macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
- Prepare business documents using Microsoft Word.
- Develop spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- 克雷亚te 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.
Career Opportunities
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 Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. 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. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Data Entry Keyers
$37,521Show expanded career information for Data Entry Keyers
Office Clerks
$42,097Show expanded career information for Office Clerks
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
$40,041Show expanded career information for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto 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 FYE101 and FYE103. 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.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | 不es | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical courseGateway courseOR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | Critical course | 3 | ||
| CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
| BPC270or (CIS121AEand CIS122AE)or MST150++ |
A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Supportor(Windows Operating System: Level IandWindows Operating System: Level II)orAny 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 | 不es | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| (CIS124AA and CIS124BA)or CIS224 |
(Project Management Software: Level IandProject Management Software: Level II)orProject 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.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | 不es | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPC/OAS111AA | Computer Keyboarding I | OR Permission of Program Director | 0–1 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical courseGateway courseOR Permission of Program Director | CS | 0–3 | |
| CIS113DE | Microsoft Word: Word Processing | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | 不es | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| CIS118DB | Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint | 3 | |||
| BPC270or (CIS121AEand CIS122AE)or MST150++ |
A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Supportor(Windows Operating System: Level IandWindows Operating System: Level II)orAny 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 | 不es | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 | |||
| (CIS124AA and CIS124BA)or CIS224 |
(Project Management Software: Level IandProject Management Software: Level II)orProject Management Microsoft Project for Windows | Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. | 2–3 |
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Course Area Key
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
Disclaimer
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.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=162481).