Computer Software Applications - Certificate of Achievement

This program has been discontinued or temporarily suspended. Currently enrolled students may complete their program of study, but new students will not be admitted.

Program Info

Year Established
2024
Program Code
COMPSOFTAPP.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Diane Smith: 313-845-9702, dlsmith1@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-319D

Program Description

Description

Provides students with the opportunity to improve their computer software applications literacy and job skills required, in today's modern business environment, by many occupations. Students in the program will receive training in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and web pages applications software. The certificate in Computer Software Applications offers evidence to employers of a certain level of proficiency in the application of computer software.

The certificate is often combined with an associate's degree to improve a employability. The certificate can be used as a building block toward a Certificate in Office Administration and/or a degree in Administrative and Information Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Operate word-processing software using Microsoft office.
  2. Operate spreadsheet software using Microsoft office.
  3. Operate database software using Microsoft using office.
  4. Operate presentation software using Microsoft office.

Registry / Certification / Licensure Exam Information

Successful completion of BCA-143: Word Processing, BCA-145: Spreadsheet Applications, BCA-147: Database Applications, and BCA-152: Presentation Graphics will provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Program Requirements

Minimum Total Credit Hours
17.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2024 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.