AY25 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Microsoft Word Application Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit

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.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • North Campus (Sandersville)
  • South Campus (Dublin)
  • Online (Distance Education)

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

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

105

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

75

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

105

CIST 2127Comprehensive Word Processing Techniques

3

75