Certificate│8 Credits│Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
Office Software Specialist Certificate
Whether you want to land your first job or advance in your current career, a Microsoft Office Specialist certificate from Moraine Park will help you gain the skills you need.
Skilled users of office technologies continue to be in high demand across industry sectors and organizations. The Office Software Specialist embedded certificate offers learners a focused, short-term training opportunity that will help to boost confidence, knowledge, and skills in document processing, data management, presentation, and spreadsheet software. Potential careers include Office Technology Assistant and Administrative Support Specialist roles.
The Office Software Specialist embedded certificate provides a pathway into the IT Application Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree program and foundational learning to support student success in other Business programs at Moraine Park, such as:
What You’ll Learn
Office Software Specialist certificate students learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Office programs, focusing on Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Students will earn digital badges and prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams, and can later transfer credits earned toward a degree or diploma if taken independently.
Students with this certificate gain skills in the following areas:
- Create and run queries and reports using databases.
- Create and edit correspondence and other office documents using word processing software.
- Create, maintain, and enter/edit information in spreadsheets.
- Create reports using spreadsheets.
- Create and present using presentation software.
- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$1,429.60
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Dual credit provides students the opportunity to earn college credit during high school. The courses are taught at their high school by certified instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Have your previous life experiences helped to build the knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring to Moraine Park is easy! Submit your official college transcripts or get a free transcript review to transfer in prior college credits.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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