Microsoft Office Professional

A.A. Degree Business Applications & Technology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Required courses:22
BA 146Computer Fundamentals1.5
BA 147Microsoft Windows, OneDrive & OneNote1.5
BA 110Computer Keyboarding Skills0.5
BA 115Computer Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development0.5
BA 125Microsoft Word2
BA 190Microsoft PowerPoint2
BA 126Microsoft Outlook2
BA 127Microsoft Teams2
BA 188Microsoft Excel2
BA 189Advanced Microsoft Excel2
CMPR 167Microsoft Access3
BA 163Adobe Acrobat3
Select 1 of the following elective courses:1.5-3
BA 160Microsoft Designer – AI Design2
BA 164Adobe Photoshop3
BA 170Adobe InDesign – Page Layout3
BA 182Google Apps & Google Drive2
BA 102Professional Skills & Career Readiness3
BA 153LinkedIn & Social Media Applications1.5
BA 101Work Experience - Business Applications & Technology1-4
Total23.5-25

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