Microsoft Office Professional

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Microsoft Office Professional emphasizes training on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software for business purposes. This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills requisite of various business settings. This certificate helps with initial preparation for the Microsoft examinations for certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS). This certificate embeds into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology and Certificate of Complete (CCL) in Microsoft Office Specialist.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Microsoft Office Professional (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5132
Total credits required
16-22
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

This program replaces:
CCL/5146 Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic
CCL/5147 Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced
CCL/5212 Business Office Computer Applications
CCL/5213 Computer Usage and Applications
CCL/5214 Computer Applications Technology
CCL/5217 Computer Applications
CCL/5644 Business Applications Specialist

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Discuss the role of computer information systems in developing business solutions.
  2. Create simple macros using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
  3. Prepare business documents using Microsoft Word.
  4. Develop spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
  5. Create relational databases using Microsoft Access.
  6. Produce presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
  7. Manage files using the Windows Operating System.
  8. Utilize Microsoft Project to manage business projects.
  9. Integrate Microsoft applications to meet business needs.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Data Entry Keyers

$34,260

Office Clerks

$38,580

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

$37,714

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Option 1 Sequence

This option may include variable full-time (12 to 18 credits per semester) and/or part-time (11 credit hours or less per semester) status by term due to course prerequisites and scheduling.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC/OAS111AA Computer Keyboarding I OR Permission of Program Director 0–1
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director CS 0–3
CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet Critical course 3
CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3
BPC270 or
(CIS121AE and
CIS122AE) or
MST150++		 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. 2–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
(CIS124AA and
CIS124BA) or
CIS224		 (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. 2–3

Option 2 Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
BPC/OAS111AA Computer Keyboarding I OR Permission of Program Director 0–1
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course Gateway course OR Permission of Program Director CS 0–3
CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3
BPC270 or
(CIS121AE and
CIS122AE) or
MST150++		 A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support or (Windows Operating System: Level I and Windows Operating System: Level II) or Any Microsoft Windows course Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. 2–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS117DM Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
(CIS124AA and
CIS124BA) or
CIS224		 (Project Management Software: Level I and Project Management Software: Level II) or Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows Students may be able to accelerate their learning by taking 8-week courses. 2–3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=16452318).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.