Microsoft® Office Specialist, Workplace Certificate
Demonstrate Expertise. Boost Your Productivity.
Sharpen your software skills with the Microsoft® Office Specialist certificate. Whether you're entering the workforce or want to strengthen your resume, this certificate helps you validate essential competency in Office applications—skills that nearly every workplace expects today.
What You’ll Learn
- Create professional documents, reports, and formatting using Word and Publisher
- Build spreadsheets, manage data, and use formulas in Excel
- Develop dynamic presentations with PowerPoint
- Use Access databases and collaboration tools to organize, share, and manage information
- Gain confidence to pass Microsoft® Office Specialist certification exams
Program Requirements
This workplace certificate requires 21 credits, typically completed over two semesters. Courses cover key Office applications—Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher—and collaboration tools.
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Job Market Outlook
View real-time career data and explore where this program can take you. You can change the region or salary level to match your goals.
Where This Certificate Can Take You
With validated Office skills, graduates are ready for roles that require productivity, precision, and digital collaboration—helping you move into administrative, support, or business‑operations positions with confidence.
Possible roles include:
- Administrative Assistant
- Data Entry Specialist
- Office Coordinator
- Microsoft Office Trainer or Support Role
You could be employed in:
- Corporate offices and small businesses
- Nonprofit and government agencies
- Educational institutions
- Healthcare administration offices
- Any organization that needs strong digital communication and document management
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