Word Certification Certificate

Career Certificate
Cost
$1,098*

Be a Word power user

Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Word—one of the world’s most widely used software applications—in just two classes. This 6-hour certificate prepares you to be a Word power user capable of performing complex word processing tasks with just a few clicks. Upon program completion, you earn a college certificate, and you have the knowledge needed to gain Microsoft’s own Word certification.

What can you do with a certificate in MS Word?

With this certificate, you master the many aspects of Microsoft Word. You learn how to:

  • create and manage documents
  • format text, paragraphs and sections
  • create tables and lists
  • apply references
  • insert and format objects

Highlights

  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.

  • Program Length: 4 Months

    Full-time students finish in 4 months.

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    AMT 113

    AMT 113 Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

    Class Description

    This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, merge, macros, outlining, templates, styles, themes, footnotes/endnotes, headers/footers, and graphics. Several projects will be completed during the semester.
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    AMT 213

    AMT 213 Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

    Class Description

    In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.
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    • Course Code AMT 113
      Course Title

      AMT 113 Comprehensive Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

      Class Description

      This is a comprehensive course in the use of word processing software on a computer. Topics include entering, editing, formatting, saving, retrieving, using writing tools, and printing. Advanced and specialized topics to be covered include tables, merge, macros, outlining, templates, styles, themes, footnotes/endnotes, headers/footers, and graphics. Several projects will be completed during the semester.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code AMT 213
      Course Title

      AMT 213 Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word

      Class Description

      In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

Total Credit Hours

6

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.



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