Microsoft Applications Specialist Certificate
What can I do with this?
The Microsoft Applications Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- Prepares students to develop software specialist skills using Microsoft Office
- Provides students with skills to provide customer, helpdesk, and office support, demonstrating an understanding of the higher-level features in the Office program
This program prepares students for careers as:
- Computer Operators
- Help Desk Technicians
- Office Specialists
- Database-entry Specialists
- Computer Operator
- General office positions
What will I learn?
- To interpret and use technical information in communications, to solve common business programs using Information Technology systems and applications.
- To demonstrate the ability to support strategies in client computing and user support, including the ability to configure, install, diagnose, and support hardware and software issues.
- To design, analyze, and support computer networks.
- To implement and evaluate network security solutions, related to servers, storage and virtualization.
What courses do I take?
Note: Some courses within the major have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the Department Chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation and verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please see a counselor for more information about the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Required Core: Complete all of the following courses:
| Course | Title | Unit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| IT C075 | Computer Literacy | 1 |
| IT C101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| IT C121 | Microsoft Word | 3 |
| IT C123 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| IT C125 | Microsoft Access | 3 |
| IT C127 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
Program Pathways
All classes needed for this certificate are available at the following campuses: CC Online
See Counseling for specific help with enrolling and completing this major.
How can I afford it?
This degree requires 16.0 units and will likely take 2 semesters.
Approximate Total Costs
CA Residents
16.0 units
at $46 per unit
Equals $736 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $960* for books and supplies
Total cost $1,696 for 2 semesters
Non-residents
16.0 units
at $389 per unit
Equals $6,224 in tuition and fees
Plus approximately $960* for books and supplies
Total cost $7,184 for 2 semesters
*This is an estimate. Actual costs will vary.
Need help? Financial Aid can help with fee waivers and scholarships and other aid. Make sure to fill out your FAFSA every January.
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