Microsoft Office Applications Professional Certificate Program
MF81 - 202112
Program Description
The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate of credit provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database 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
3 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
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.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 13 Hours
Specific Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 16
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 16 hours in the above areas.
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
| BUSN 1450 | Computer Applications for the Business Professional | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Three
| BUSN 2130 | Expert Spreadsheet Analysis | 3 |
| BUSN 2140 | Expert Word Processing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 16
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.