# Microsoft Office Professional (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business Applications & Technology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36107/34905/36055

Program Code: SAC.BAMSO.AA

Program Control Number: 08709

Professional Microsoft Office training in Microsoft 365 and cloud-based business applications used to create, manage, and share professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Develop advanced hands-on skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Access, along with supporting tools such as OneDrive, OneNote, and Adobe Acrobat for collaboration and file management. Learn to integrate multiple Microsoft applications for comprehensive business projects and apply AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance productivity, communication, and workflow efficiency.

This program includes preparation for multiple Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams including Word Expert, Excel Expert, Access, and the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam in Adobe Acrobat for advanced PDF and document management skills. Earn industry-recognized certifications that validate technical proficiency and expand career opportunities. This certificate provides a clear pathway to the Microsoft Office Professional A.A. Degree, as well as the Business Applications and Technology, Computer Fundamentals for Business, Office Management, and Digital Publishing certificate and degree programs.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Create, manage, and present professional business documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases using Microsoft 365 applications.
2.  Integrate advanced features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Access to complete comprehensive business and data projects.
3.  Use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT to enhance productivity, analysis, and creative design in business documents and communication.
4.  Apply advanced file management, data organization, and collaboration techniques using OneDrive, OneNote, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
5.  Prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert-level and Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certification exams in Acrobat to demonstrate advanced technical proficiency for administrative and business technology careers.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | | 22 |
| BA 146 | Computer Fundamentals | 1.5 |
| BA 147 | Microsoft Windows, OneDrive & OneNote | 1.5 |
| BA 110 | Computer Keyboarding Skills | 0.5 |
| BA 115 | Computer Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development | 0.5 |
| BA 125 | Microsoft Word | 2 |
| BA 190 | Microsoft PowerPoint | 2 |
| BA 126 | Microsoft Outlook | 2 |
| BA 127 | Microsoft Teams | 2 |
| BA 188 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| BA 189 | Advanced Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CMPR 167 | Microsoft Access | 3 |
| BA 163 | Adobe Acrobat | 3 |
| **Select 1 of the following elective courses:** | | 1.5-3 |
| BA 160 | Microsoft Designer – AI Design | 2 |
| BA 164 | Adobe Photoshop | 3 |
| BA 170 | Adobe InDesign – Page Layout | 3 |
| BA 182 | Google Apps & Google Drive | 2 |
| BA 102 | Professional Skills & Career Readiness | 3 |
| BA 153 | LinkedIn & Social Media Applications | 1.5 |
| BA 101 | Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology | 1-4 |
| **Total** | | **23.5-25** |