Format
5 required courses (60 hours)
Delivery
Classroom | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 4 months, or up to 2 years
MS Office is a versatile and powerful office productivity software bundle that includes Word and Excel.
Update your computer skills and expand your employment options by enhancing your proficiency in Microsoft Office. This certificate includes basic and advanced skill development in Word and Excel, the most commonly used software included in Microsoft Office suite. Learn from expert instructors in our PC computer labs on campus.
Build basic skills in Word, including formatting, indents, tables, find and replace, page numbering and more. Discover the basics of an electronic spreadsheet and the Excel environment, including terminology, mouse and keyboard movements, and data entry. In our advanced courses, maximize the capabilities of Word and Excel. Learn advanced features in Word such as columns, web page creation, borders, templates, mail merge and macros. Sharpen your Excel skills with two advanced courses. Learn how to use a spreadsheet as a database, create pivot tables, share workbooks and effectively use analysis tools and functions.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects
Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals
Gain hands-on experience | Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers
Expand your administrative skills
Add to your proficiency in Word and Excel by developing skills in writing, customer service and communication with the Administrative Assistant Extension Certificate. Two courses - Word, Level 1 and Excel, Level 1 - can be applied to both certificates.
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Course schedule
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Word, Level 1 | CL | CL | CL |
| MS Word, Level 2 | CL | CL | CL |
| MS Excel, Level 1 | CL | CL | CL |
| MS Excel, Level 2 | CL | CL | CL |
| MS Excel, Level 3 | CL | CL |
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this program intended for?
This program is intended for anyone needing professional or personal proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel; this may include students, office professionals, job seekers, and individuals looking to enhance their productivity either at work or in their daily lives.
What type of career options are available if I complete this certificate?
Positions that require MS Office Essentials are found in every industry/sector including: administration, technology, marketing, accounting, management, project management, education, etc.
Note: additional education and training may be required for some positions.
Do I have to take the courses in order?
No, each course is designed to stand alone, but we suggest that you take the courses in order of their levels.
How will I be graded in each course?
Each course has several graded assignments. These assignments vary per course; however, they are all designed to assess the outcomes of each course. These assessments include individual assignments that are completed in-class.
How many hours am I expected to work on each course?
You need to attend all in-person classes as scheduled.
Do I need to have MS Word and MS Excel on my computer at home?
No, students will complete assignments during the scheduled classes.
How many courses can I take at a time?
You can take as many courses as your schedule will allow. There are no restrictions on the number of courses you can take at one time.
Will I get a job once I'm done the certificate?
While having a professional certificate will certainly put you in a favourable position when looking for employment, there are many factors to consider for each individual that it would be impossible to pre-determine your employment success. Our graduate statistics have shown that a significant percentage of past students have experienced a measurable increase in salary, responsibility, and/or activity after completing our programs.
Will Mount Royal help me locate career opportunities?
No, Mount Royal does not have a system in place to assist students with career opportunities upon completion of our certificate. However, there are periodic job postings advertised on our website.
Additional information
Refer to CE Student Information for more information.
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