Requirements
MS-Office Part-time
Admission requirements
There are no prerequisites to the program. Every individual course has prerequisites. See course descriptions for details. It is not necessary to commit to the entire program prior to registering for individual courses.
- Computers - Level 1 (BSCM 501V) or equivalent skills.
- Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 High School Completion or academic equivalent or GED. This is a minimum requirement for most jobs that require computer skills.
- Strongly Recommended Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm, so that you can focus on learning new computer skills, rather than constantly searching for the right keys.
- Strongly Recommended: Two years of work experience in a business environment within the past five years. This will help you to better visualize how and where software solutions can best be applied to business problems.
Participation Requirements
- Participants must have access to a computer that is loaded with and capable of running the most recent release of the Microsoft Office software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Limited access to a Camosun College computer lab can be provided upon request.
- Although it is possible to complete all courses in as little as one semester, it is recommended that learners apply their learning in the workplace, and stretch the program out over more than one semester.
- The self-directed completion project (BSCM 540V) is the last course in t he program and must be completed within two months of registering for it. All courses must be completed within two years of starting the program.
- A training manual is provided with every course.
- Stationary supplies - $80 required for Completion Project
Completion Requirements
Students must complete all program courses, including the successful completion of BSCM 559V (MS Office Course Assignments) and BSCM 540V* (MS Office Completion Project).
* BSCM 540V (MS Office Completion Project) is the final course in the program. It can be started at any time, but must be completed within two months of registering. The project is graded (competency based).
MS Office FastTrack
Admission requirements
Please submit documented proof of all of the following with your application:
- A Camosun College Application Form & $36.41 fee
- Two years of work experience in a business or organization within the past five years. Please complete the “summary of work experience” form and/or submit your resume. The program is not designed for those fresh out of high school or for those that have never worked.
- Computers - Level I (BSCM 501G) or proof of equivalent basic computer skills (submit current resumé).
- Keyboarding speed of 25 wpm, with not more than 5 errors on a 5-minute typing speed test conducted within the past year. For Camosun College Keyboarding Speed Assessment schedule and registration call 250-370-3550 or see the website, www.camosun.ca/ce.
- Grade 12 High School Completion or academic equivalent or GED or approval of the Program Coordinator (submit current resumé). Please email your questions about this to sofbus@camosun.bc.ca.
Participation Requirements
- Participants must have access to a computer that is loaded with and capable of running the most recent release of the Microsoft Office software (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Limited access to a Camosun College computer lab can be provided upon request.
- Training manuals are provided.
- Stationary supplies - $80 required for Completion Project (details provided the first week)
