Microsoft Office Software Certificate (Online)

The Microsoft Office Software Certificate Program was developed to provide comprehensive training to students seeking specialized skills and demanding quality instruction from industry professionals and dedicated faculty. This program, offered online, provides the flexibility and convenience required by today's busy individuals.

Course Content
The Zane State College Microsoft Office Software Certificate program consists of 14 online courses that account for 37 credit hours. Courses will cover Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint beginning with the basic courses and progressing to more advanced courses. Students will learn to simplify and automate many of the everyday tasks by using Microsoft Office to its fullest capacity.

       
Dept. No. Course Title Credits
Quarter (1)  
BUS 141 Keyboarding 2
BMC 120 Excel 3
BMC 140 Publisher 3
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3
BMC 102 Introduction to Windows 1
   
Total 
12
       
Dept. No. Course Title Credits
Quarter (2)  
AOA 140 Word I 3
BMC 130 Access 3
BMC 210 PowerPoint 3
BMC 220 Advanced Excel 3
BMC 116 Introduction to FrontPage 1
   
Total 
13
       
Dept. No. Course Title Credits
Quarter (3)  
AOA 141 Word II 3
BMC 230 Advanced Access 3
BMC 240 Advanced Integrated Applications 3
BMC 125 Introduction to Internet 3
   
Total 
12
   
Total Hours 
37
       
       
Convenience
While some contact with the professor is expected and tests will be administered on campus, the majority of the course work can be completed online. Students will have the flexiblity to complete coursework at the time and pace they choose within the quarter system. Students may begin the program any quarter.
   
Certification
After completing the program, students will receive a certificate from Zane State College and be eligible for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.
   
Contact Information
Becky Anderson
Professor, Microcomputer Applications Technology
(740)588-1336 • The Campus Center, 480E • banderson@zanestate.edu