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Information Technology

Certificate of Completion: Microsoft Office Specialist #5222
23 Credits

{The Microsoft Office Specialist certificate program seeks to prepare individuals to assume productive positions in the dramatically expanding field of office computer support.  Integrated concepts of modern office systems are included in the program.

Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course in the Required Courses area. "++" or "+" after a course number indicates any module.

Required Courses: 17 Credits
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC114AE and Excel: Level I 1  
BPC114BE and Excel: Level II 1 Yes
BPC114CE Excel: Level III 1 Yes

Or

BPC114CE Excel Spreadsheet 3  
BPC117AM and Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level I 1  
BPC117BM and Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level II 1 Yes
BPC117CM Database Management: Microsoft Access - Level III 1 Yes

Or

BPC117DM Database Management: Microsoft Access 3  
BPC118AB and PowerPoint: Level I 1 Yes
BPC118BB and PowerPoint: Level II 1 Yes
BPC118CB PowerPoint: Level III 1 Yes

Or

BPC118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint 3  
BPC135DK Word: Level I 2 Yes
BPC235DK Word: Level II 2 Yes
BPC/CIS121AE Windows Operating System: Level I 1  
OAS101 Computer Typing I: Keyboarding/Formatting 3  

Restricted Electives: 6 credits
Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
Course Name Credits Prerequisites
BPC101AA Introduction to Microcomputers I 1  
BPC101BA Introduction to Microcomputers II 1  
BPC101CA Introduction to Microcomputers III 1  
BPC106AH MS Outlook: Level I .5  
BPC106BH MS Outlook: Level II  .5  
BPC110 Computer Usage and Application 3  

Or

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3  
BPC217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management 3 Yes
BPC224 Project Management Microsoft Project for Windows  3  
OAS102 Computer Typing II 3 Yes
OAS201 Computer Typing III 3 Yes
OAS296++ Cooperative Education 1-3  

Or

CWE198++ Career/Work Experience 1-3  

Materials presented on these pages were taken from the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog and do not encompass all the specific requirements of our certificate and degree programs.  Please consult the PVCC 2005-2006 Catalog or contact an advisor for specific program details. 

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Comments or suggestions: gary.smith@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Last Revised: 03/06/2006