The Microsoft Excel Application Specialist technical certificate of credit program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform intermediate and advanced Microsoft Excel. Students are prepared with the skills necessary to obtain the expert user certification. Students may enter the Microsoft Excel Application Specialist certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Microsoft Excel Application Specialist certificate program must show initiative, be willing to continue education as technology advances, be interested in computer application software, be organized, have the ability to multi-task, possess a strong work ethic, and have a desire to work in an office setting.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Microsoft Excel Application Specialist certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment in the data entry/spreadsheet field. Skills include, setting up and preparing reports, letters, mailing labels and other text materials. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $1,231.00
Books & Supplies: See program advisor
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the approved programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:
- 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
- 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
- 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
- Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award
High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| CIST 2128 | Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques | 3 | 75 |
| XXXX XXXX | Computer Information System Elective | 3 | |
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| CIST 2128 | Comprehensive Spreadsheet Techniques | 3 | 75 |
| | CIS Elective | | |