The Microsoft Word Application Specialist technical certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, and presentation applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers. Students are accepted in the Microsoft Word Application 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 Word Application Specialist certificate program must be able to work in a business setting, type and produce business documents, show initiative, work with people, work as a team member, multi-task, display a professional appearance, work with computers and computer application software, and have a strong work ethic.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Microsoft Word Application Specialist certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment in a data entry/word processing 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: $1,321.00
Books & Supplies: See program advisor
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
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 |
| BUSN 1440 | Document Production | 4 | 105 |
| CIST 2127 | Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques | 3 | 75 |
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| BUSN 1440 | Document Production | 4 | 105 |
| CIST 2127 | Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques | 3 | 75 |