Business Software Applications Certificate

Certificate Requirements:

• OFAD 107 - Introduction to PowerPoint 3 Credits.
• OFAD 160 - Computers in the Business World 3 Credits.
• OFAD 228 - Introduction to Microsoft Word 3 Credits.
• OFAD 229 - Advanced Microsoft Word 3 Credits.
• OFAD 231 - Desktop Publishing 3 Credits.
• OFAD 243 - Database Management 3 Credits.
• OFAD 246 - Spreadsheet Applications 3 Credits.
• OFAD 256 - Advanced Spreadsheet Applications 3 Credits.
• CSIT 123 - Authoring Web Pages 3 Credits.

Total Credits Required for Certificate: 27*

*A new college orientation requirement, completion of the one-credit ACDV 101  course, Transitioning to College, went into effect spring 2010. If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed college coursework at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 28 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. create documents and presentations using state-of-the-art software;
2. display, manipulate, and calculate data in worksheets; and
3. manage records and data electronically and manually.

Program Description:

This certificate option emphasizes software applications skills, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentations and will prepare students for Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification. All courses in this certificate are available online.

Gainful Employment Disclosure:

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/media/gainfulemployment/ge_ofadbussoft.pdf

Semester Sequence

• Business Software Applications Certificate Semester Sequence