Excel Applications Support Specialist Certificate

* Milestone Courses should be taken in the order shown. This will help you stay on track and graduate on time.

Semester 1

CIT-110 Applications/Concepts Credits: 3 *
CIT-133 Introduction to Microsoft Office Credits: 3 *
CIT-162 CISCO Networking I Credits: 3 *
CIT-182 PC Hardware & Software Credits: 3 *
OIM-100 PC Keyboarding Techniques Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13

Semester 1 Advising Note

Students can also complete the Challenge Exam for OIM-100 . Please email pla@bhcc.edu for more information.

Semester 2

CIT-118 Principles of Internet & Info Security Credits: 3 *
CIT-230 Help Desk Techniques Credits: 3 *
CIT-234 Decision Support Using MS Excel Credits: 3 *
CIT-250 Collaboration, Communication, and Integrating Credits: 3
ACC-101 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2 Advising Note

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Upon Completion of This Concentration Graduates Will Be Able To:

Use spreadsheet models, analyze and evaluate revenues, expenses and cash flows.
Understand and utilize collaboration techniques of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Understand the requirements of securing data and computer systems.

Career Outlook

Most organizations, across all industry segments have increased utilization of Excel software. As a result, the employment prospects for students completing this certificate program are extremely high. Over 1,500 requests for Excel skills can be found through Boston-area searches of job placement websites.