Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement

Completion of this certificate allows students to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Office programs by passing the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The MOS certification credential is a globally recognized standard demonstrating software skills widely used in current office environments. Students will also learn essential soft skills which are key to building relationships, gaining visibility, and creating more opportunities for career advancement.

Expected annual completer projection is 40 students.

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certificate prepares students to take the Core and Expert level MOS certification examinations for Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, then use job search techniques to target employment opportunities for certified candidates. Earning MOS certification verifies that the student has the expertise to work with Microsoft Office programs and sets the individual apart from other workers. A MOS Certification brings more employment opportunities, greater earning potential, career advancement, and job security.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Manage advanced Outlook email features and collaborative information management tools.
• Create and manage professional Word documents for a variety of specialized purposes and situations.
• Construct, manage, and distribute professional Excel spreadsheets for business use.
• Use Access for database management design.
• Design, edit, and enhance PowerPoint presentations and slideshows.
• Apply soft skills needed for workplace success.

This certificate program requires the completion of 16 units.

Course	Units
First semester courses:
MABS 50 - Microsoft Outlook and OneNote	3.00
MABS 391 - Word Processing/Microsoft Word	3.00
MABS 101 - Microsoft Excel	3.00
Total:	9.00
Second semester courses:
MABS 202 - PowerPoint Presentations	3.00
MABS 67 - Database for Business/Microsoft Access	3.00
GNBS 100 - Essential Skills for Business Professionals	1.00
Total:	7.00
Total:	16.00

The goal of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate is to validate marketable skills to improve employment opportunities and career growth. Microsoft Office Specialist certifications are industry-recognized credentials that validate proficiency in technical skills using software applications.

College of Marin offers a MS Office Specialist Skills Certificate (10.5 units) which includes Certiport certification exams.