The program description has been revised: This certificate is a study of the concepts and technology trends essential to office productivity applications.
Students will explore the principles, practices, features, and functions of the word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and communications applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.
These courses use the Microsoft Official Academic Course curriculum that is aligned with Microsoft’s Exam 77-881: Using Microsoft Office Word 2010, Exam 77- 882: Using Microsoft Office Excel 2010, Exam 77- 883: Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010, and Exam 77-884: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2010.
The books meet the topical requirements for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office Word 2010 certification, Microsoft Office Excel 2010 certification, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 certification, and Microsoft Office Outlook 2010 certification.
This certificate also examines Internet concepts and emerging technologies such as Web 2.0. An undergraduate student, regardless of field of study, may enroll in this certificate.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time3 years: total time allowed to complete
Courses include:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Minimum required score:
The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
International applicants are required to pay each course in full using a U.S. credit card or money order. The Automatic Debit Plan (ADP) payment option is available when used with a credit card drawn from a U.S. institution.
Suggestions for international students seeking financial assistance to fund their studies at APUS:
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.