Software Applications Specialist Certificate

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The Software Applications Specialist Certificate is designed to expose students to Microsoft software.

These courses are business electives and may apply to diplomas or degrees. Many of these courses are offered on an arranged basis or online.

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates can find job opportunities in the following areas:

Software Specialist
Help Desk Support

For more specific information contact the NIACC Business Division.

Upon successful completion of the Software Applications Specialist curriculum (at least 17 semester hours) with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher, the student is awarded a Certificate.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

ADM - 123 Document Formatting (3 s.h.)
BCA - 129 Basic Word Processing (2 s.h.)
BCA - 136 Advanced Word Processing (3 s.h.)
BCA - 152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets (3 s.h.)
BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
BUS - 162 Workplace Professionalism (3 s.h.)

Software Applications Specialist Certificate

Career Opportunities

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Total Program Hours: 17 s.h.