Certificate in MS-Office
Choose from part-time classes or the fast-track option.
Ask questions, meet the instructor, and find out all about the program at an Information Session.
Learn to use the world's most popular software!
This program is designed to quickly acquaint you with applied, practical skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint (2010 version). The courses are intensive, hands-on and instructor led. By the end of the program, you will have developed a portfolio of documents that demonstrate your new or updated software skills.
There are 10 courses in the program that range from 6 to 18 hours in length. Scheduling options include both daytime and evening classes. It is not necessary to commit to the entire program prior to registering for individual courses. A take-home assignment is required after each course and a tutor is available online to assist. To start receiving assignments, register for BSCM 559V ($250).
After you have completed the courses and take-home assignments, you will register for the Completion Project (BSCM 540V). This is the last course in the program and requires that you integrate the skills you have developed throughout your training. You will choose a company or organization, (fictitious or real) and build a portfolio of documents for the company that demonstrate your ability to use and integrate Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. This may include business cards, letterhead, brochures, spreadsheets, databases, invoices, presentation reports, and more.
More than just a credential, your completion project binder provides an example of the skills you have mastered in the program. Past students have shown their completion projects with pride to potential employers as evidence of their software skills.
“The knowledge and ability that I gained in the part time MS-Office certificate program have been invaluable to me. I had just switched from many to years of nursing to administration with no discernible office skills and this program has made me the “go to girl” in my facility for all things Office….. I really, really enjoyed it!” Shannon Karcolak, Graduate, Nov 2011, MS-Office Part-time Program
Eligible for sponsorship (free tuition) through most agencies, see Fees and Financial Aid for more information.
Students find the completion project to be a highly interesting and challenging experience. Sample completion projects are available for viewing in the School of Business office located at the Interurban Campus, Centre for Business and Access Building, second floor. The office is open Mon.-Thurs. 8am-7:00pm and Fri. 8am-4:30pm until May. Summer hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm.
Employment Opportunities for Graduates
This program is specifically designed for mid-career people. The type of job you will be qualified for after taking this program depends on your existing work history, education and experience. The program focuses only on software skills. If the one element that is holding you back from the job you want is current software skills, then this is the program for you.
Small Class Size
All classes are hands-on in a computer lab with one student
per station and enrollment is limited to just 14 learners per
class. A training manual is provided with each course.
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Credential Options:
- Certificate in MS-Office
