Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate Program
MF41 - 201003
**Special Notice**
The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program (MF41) is scheduled for termination, to be replaced by a new Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program (MF81). No new students will be admitted to this old Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program effective Summer 2023. Beginning Fall 2023, new students will be accepted into the new Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program (MF81). Currently enrolled students should contact the Program Chair, Elizabeth Ortiz, (eortiz@laniertech.edu, 678-341-6654) for more information.
Program Description
The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate of credit 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 foundational skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) certification. Graduates of the program receive a Microsoft Office Applications Professional Technical Certificate of Credit.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow, Online
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 19 Hours
Specific Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 22
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| COMP 1000 | Intro to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Two
Total Credit Hours: 22
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.