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SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
Sem. Hrs.
ITSC 1309
Integrated Software Applications I ................................................................................................3
ITSW 1304
Electronic Spreadsheets .....................................................................................................................3
ITSW 1307
Introduction to Database Management .......................................................................................3
ITSW 1310
Introduction to Presentation Graphics Software.....................................................................3
POFI 2301
Word Processing I .................................................................................................................................3
BCIS 1305
Business Computer Applications ....................................................................................................3
POFT 1429 Basic Keyboarding................................................................................................................................4
POFI 2340 Advanced Word Processing ............................................................................................................3
Total Semester Hours .............................................................................................................................25
*This program is not designed for transfer.
The Software Application Specialist certificate will prepare students to become a Certified Microsoft® User.
A Certified Microsoft ® User is someone who has demonstrated a mastery-level performance on a particular
Microsoft® software application by successfully passing an examination. Certification exams are
“performance based” so that the testing occurs on the software application rather than by answering
questions about the application. Certification provides a valuable industry credential- proof that an
individual has the skills required of a proficient or expert user.
Certification exams are available for these Microsoft® Office Programs: Word--- Excel,--- Access,--- and---
PowerPoint.
NOTE: Each certification exam is $120 for an exam voucher. It is recommended that students practice on
the practice exam software before taking the actual examination. The practice software is available for a
cost of $40 per application or $ 100 for all of the practice tests for Office 10.
