Microcomputer Productivity Software (Certificate N0660)

Business Division
Certificate N0660

The Microcomputer Productivity Software certificate is designed to prepare students for careers that require extensive knowledge of business-related productivity software. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that enables students to maintain and troubleshoot a Windows operating system, learn advanced features of Excel, Access and PowerPoint software; and create commercial Web sites. Emphasis is placed on customizing, optimizing and securing a Windows-based computer; developing spreadsheet pivot tables and macros; using Access to create and maintain database tables, forms, reports and queries; creating and manipulating PowerPoint slide shows with multimedia content; and using HTML and web page editors to create and publish Web sites. Students will demonstrate the ability to use software to store and retrieve data, solve business problems and create commercial Web sites. Opportunities available after the completion of this certificate include systems analyst, administrative assistant and office manager.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
CISB 15Microcomputer Applications3.5
CISB 21Microsoft Excel3
CISB 51Microsoft PowerPoint3
CISD 11Database Management - Microsoft Access3
CISD 11LDatabase Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory0.5
CISN 21Windows Operating System3
Total Units16

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  • Properly configure Microsoft's operating system to stay secure while interacting with internetworks.
  • Effectively use the printer configuration utility to install and test a printing device.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall TermUnits
CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications 3.5
CISB 21 Microsoft Excel 3
CISB 51 Microsoft PowerPoint 3
 Units9.5
Spring Term
CISD 11 Database Management - Microsoft Access 3
CISD 11L Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory .5
CISN 21 Windows Operating System 3
Certificate: Microcomputer Prod. Software N0660 0
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 Units6.5
 Total Units16
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