Program Overview

Microsoft Office Core, Certificate of Completion

The Microsoft Office Core certificate prepares students for positions in beginning administrative support, reception, customer care, and sales/marketing support. Graduates will also be eligible for entry into a variety of certificate programs (Web maintenance; publication/sales/marketing support; project management support; customer service/product support; or Microsoft Office applications) as well as the full degree program.

For this certificate, I-BEST support is available. I-BEST support provides students in-class help in writing and math, notetaking, presentation, study skills, and career readiness.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Program Requirements

Required Course Sequence

• Quarter One
  • BTE 105 Keyboarding I 3 credits
  • BTE 111 Word I 5 credits
  • BTE 120 Business Computer Management 3 credits
• Quarter Two
  • BTE 112 Excel I 5 credits
  • BTE 124 PowerPoint 4 credits
  • BTE 135 Outlook 4 credits

Total Program Credits: 24