Microsoft Office-Related Courses

Microsoft Office skills are highly valued by employers, with certifications like Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) boosting earning potential. These courses focus on practical, job-ready skills for office environments.

Course	Description	Duration	Credits	Notional Hours	Target Audience
Certificate in Microsoft Office Applications	Covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Focus on document creation, data analysis, presentations, and email management.	2 months (part-time, 8 hrs/week)	5	250	Students seeking administrative or clerical roles; management students needing productivity tools.
Advanced Excel for Business	Focuses on Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables), data visualization, and macros for business analysis.	1.5 months (part-time, 6 hrs/week)	3	150	Students in management/finance; aspiring analysts.
Microsoft Power BI for Data Visualization	Introduces Power BI for creating dashboards, reports, and interactive visualizations. Links to business intelligence.	2 months (part-time, 8 hrs/week)	5	250	Management students; those interested in data analytics.

Why Offer These?

Microsoft Office skills are critical for administrative, financial, and marketing roles, aligning with Diploma subjects like Business Communication and Fundamentals of Accounting.
Power BI bridges management and AI, enabling students to analyze data for decision-making, a skill relevant for Bachelor’s degree specializations.
Certifications are recognized globally and locally