Microsoft Office
Technical Diploma
10 Credits | 1 year part time
Online Program
Ashland*, New Richmond*, Rice Lake*, Superior*, Online
Outreach Centers: Balsam Lake*, Hayward*, Ladysmith*
*Combination of Online, Your Choice or On Site instruction. Select courses are available at the Northwood Tech Outreach Centers. Please contact your local campus for specifics.
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Upon completion of this technical diploma, you’ll be able to apply technology to complete various business and administrative tasks. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification industry credential.
Program Overview
Using the Microsoft Office suite, you’ll create letters, reports, forms or other material from rough draft, corrected copy or voice recording. In addition, you’ll create spreadsheets, databases, calendars, emails or slides for presentations.
Program Outcomes
Microsoft Office graduates will be able to:
- Apply Microsoft Office skills to workplace tasks
- Solve user level Microsoft Office issues
Master the Office Suite while using advanced features to enhance any document or presentation; create spreadsheets with in-depth formulas; develop databases; and customize the many components of email and calendars. This Microsoft software foundation allows the user to integrate multiple programs for numerous projects in business. In addition to the software, you'll receive experience with training tutorial software, web conferencing, and more.Take your classes in a variety of options including online, traditional classroom, or connecting to the classroom via web conferencing. Start the program in August, January, mid-semester or in the summer - you decide.
Current technology.
Flexible scheduling and start dates.
Multiple class start dates available.
Academics
Microsoft Office instructors use a differentiated approach to teaching, keeping YOU in mind when developing lesson plans, workbook exercises, lectures, projects and other interactive learning activities.
Microsoft Office classes are offered on all campuses (Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior) and outreach centers Balsam Lake, Hayward, Ladysmith. Conveniently take classes in a way that fits your lifestyle: Online, Your Choice, On Site or Flex.
Experienced Instructors
Northwood Tech is large enough to serve you but small enough to know you. Our experienced faculty are knowledgeable, approachable and eager to help. The sizes of your classes will allow for the attention you deserve.
Career Pathways
Start your education with a Microsoft Office technical diploma and continue to earn additional credentials! As a graduate of the Microsoft Office program, you can continue with your schooling to earn an associate degree in Administrative Coordinator.
Flexible Learning
Courses are available in a variety of formats, including Online, Your Choice, and On Site.
Curriculum
In this Career Pathway program, you can ladder into the Administrative Coordinator associate degree.
Featured Microsoft Office Courses
Microsoft Office is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Microsoft Office student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way.
You could take this first and get a credential.
Continue your education to obtain your bachelor's degree.
Administrative Coordinator Transfer Options
Admissions and Tuition
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Tuition and Fees
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Estimated Total Program Costs 2021-22*
Microsoft Office
10 Credits | Less than 1 year
$1,552
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Microsoft Office Program
Upon completion of the program, you will a Microsoft Office technical diploma.
Transfer Options
Transfer your Northwood Tech credits to a four-year college in Wisconsin to obtain your bachelor's degree and beyond.
Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
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