Office Applications Certificate–Prep for Microsoft Certification

Pathway:

Office Applications - Prep for Microsoft Certification

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.OAP.CERT (C407O)

Total Program Credits: 6

Designed to prepare the student to take the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) exam in all of the following areas: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Vista.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Office Applications-Prep for Microsoft Certification Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions.
  2. Utilize appropriate functions and commands of Microsoft Office software applications to create or modify business documents.
  3. Demonstrate competency with Microsoft Office to pass the Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) Exam.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
BUS 107 Microsoft Office in Business Applications

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:6
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 150 # Computer Systems Applications

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:3
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See CIS course descriptions.

Note: Credit for BUS 107◊, CIS 101◊ and CIS 150◊ will not be granted towards this certificate if taken prior to Fall 2007.

Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)