Enhance your Microsoft 365 knowledge.
Become proficient in Microsoft Office applications and stand out in today鈥檚 workplace.
This certificate prepares you to use tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with confidence and efficiency.
Designed for individuals looking to advance in their current role or expand their career opportunities, this program focuses on real-world applications used in a variety of professional settings. Courses also prepare you to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, helping you validate your skills and enhance your resume.
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Advance your career as a Microsoft Office Specialist
This program prepares students for careers in administrative support and first-line supervision.
Depending upon a student鈥檚 area of concentration, graduates will qualify for positions as an administrative assistant, legal office assistant, medical secretary, graphics and desktop publisher, web design assistant or office manager.
Students completing this program are expected to possess excellent keyboarding, proofreading and document-formatting skills. This includes: advanced computer application skills, strong communication skills, broad administrative support skills, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and professionalism. Students completing this program may be expected to supervise lower-level clerical staff.
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about one year.
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate at Moraine Valley can typically be completed in about one year when attending full time.
This program prepares students to build proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Graduates develop the skills needed to work efficiently with business software while preparing for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. This certificate can also be applied toward the Administrative Professional certificate or the A.A.S. degree in Office Systems and Applications.
Program prerequisites: keyboarding skill of 40 words per minute by touch (students who need to reach this skill level must enroll in , Keyboarding & Basic Formatting). Students with little or no knowledge of microcomputers should also enroll in CIS-100, Personal Computer Basics.
Potential careers as a Microsoft Office Specialist
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate prepares you for roles that rely on strong computer application skills across a variety of industries, including business, healthcare, education and government. Graduates are prepared for positions where proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential. In these roles, you鈥檒l use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to manage documents, organize data, create presentations and support daily operations.
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These degree and certificates are part of the same program and allow you to explore specialized areas, with some designed for graduates looking to advance their skills.
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Moraine Valley’s Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate program will expose students to the full Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Learn more about how to enter this growing field.
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Students with Previous Work Experience
Achieved Prior Learning (APL) is a way to earn credit at Moraine Valley for what you already know from prior learning or work experience. It is designed to help students at Moraine Valley obtain college credit without repeating material. Faculty members assess your knowledge through written examinations, interviews and performance tests.
Students with work experience and advanced skills should contact the program coordinator for assessment and course substitution information.
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Small Business Owners
This certificate can also benefit small business owners by building practical skills to manage daily operations more efficiently. You鈥檒l learn how to use tools and systems that support real business needs, including:
Excel to track inventory and create schedules
QuickBooks to manage finances and budgets
Outlook to organize meetings and calendars
PowerPoint to create professional presentations
Customer service and communication skills to better support clients and train employees
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Program Details
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1456 | Computer Information & Office Technology |
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