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Business Computer Applications Certificate

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 915

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Whether you need documentation to show your competence with computers or you want to be able to use your home computer more effectively, this program offers courses to meet the needs of today’s computer users. You can take a variety of courses in a number of software applications. Some courses in this program are also offered through Distance Education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Courses are open to ALL students. It is assumed that participants in each course will have some understanding of the Windows computer environment. You are strongly urged to complete (INFOBW001) WORKSHOP FOR WINDOWS, before taking other courses.

eLEARN AND MOCOMOTION

All computer courses make use of eLearn. Students will use this portal site to email their instructor and to access course outlines, assignments, and related course materials. Assignments and exams will also be submitted through eLearn. The Computer Basics with Windows 7, Word and Excel (INFO10156) will teach you how to use eLearn.
Click here to view the eLearn Student Manual online (PDF format).

MoCoMotion is used to access your grades, tax receipts and other important information.
Click here to view the MoCoMotion Student Manual online (PDF format).

SOFTWARE VERSIONS

There are computers available at Mohawk College that you may use to complete your course work and assignments. Hours of operation are available at each location.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Students will need to buy a textbook from the Mohawk College bookstore for each course.  A USB drive is also required for saving classroom work.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Please Note:  The Program of Studies has changed effective Fall 2012.  Students who started in the program prior to that date should contact the Continuing Education Business Department with questions regarding graduation requirements.

Each course requires the submission of assignments and the completion of an exam during the final class. You should be prepared to spend at least 2 hours of study for every course hour.

Not all courses are offered each semester. See the tentative schedule of offerings below.

To qualify for an Acknowledgement of Completion, you must complete the THREE (3) Mandatory Courses.  Click here for information on applying for the Acknowledgement or Certificate.

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring
In Class DE In Class DE In Class DE

Mandatory Courses:

INFO10156

Computer Basics with Windows 7, Word and Excel

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

INFO10077 Word Core

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

INFO10078 Excel Core

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

To obtain the Business Computer Applications Certificate, you must complete an additional THREE (3) courses chosen from the list below:

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring
In Class DE In Class DE In Class DE

Option Courses (choose 3):
INFO10081 Access Core

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

TBA Access Expert

36

   X

X

X

 X

X 

X

INFO10069 Adobe Photoshop Elements

36

 

X

 

X

 

X

INFO10178 Desktop Publishing (Word)

36

 

X 

 

 X

 

X

INFO10079 Excel Expert

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

INFO10175 Outlook Essentials

36

 

 X

 

 X

 

 X

INFO10149 Photoshop (Adobe)

36

X

X

X

X

X

X

INFO10082 PowerPoint

36

X

X

 

X

 

X

INFO10173 Project Essentials

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFO10157 Publisher Core

36

 

X

 

X

 

X

INFO10174 Visio Essentials

36

 

X

 

X 

 

X

INFO10080 Word Expert

36

X

X

  X

X

X

X

* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings

CHALLENGE EXAMS

Do you have computer skills, but lack a certificate? The Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition process can help you earn a certificate faster. Visit Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) on the web or contact them by email plar@mohawkcollege.ca to arrange a challenge exam for any of the courses in this certificate program.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Upon program completion, employment may be found in the following areas - Word Specialist, Excel Specialist, Access Specialist, PowerPoint/Graphics Specialist, MS Office Specialist.