Business & Industry Certificates

Program Information

Students in this program will gain valuable experience and skills making them more sought after in most careers than their peers. Certifications are widely recognized as evidence of Microsoft Office skills mastery, indicators of immediate productivity, and differentiating factors among other applicants. Employers regularly use certifications as selection criteria for hiring and promotion, and are often willing to pay certified professionals more.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

Completion Requirements

To receive this degree or certificate, a student must:

• Attain a grade of C or higher in each required course.
• Attain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 (C).
• Take at least 3 nationally recognized Microsoft Office certification tests.

Contact Information

Karen Waddell
Co-Department Chair, Professor
316.322.3176
BOE 216A
kwaddell@butlercc.edu

Lisa Schmidt
Co-Department Chair
316.322.3392
Office: BOE 216B
lschmidt7@butlercc.edu

First Term: 9 Credit Hours

• BE 165. Introduction to Word Credits: 1
• BE 170. Introduction to Excel Credits: 1
• BE 175. Presentation Graphics Credits: 3
• BE 180. Introduction to Access Credits: 1
• BE 115. Microsoft Outlook Level 1 Credits: 1
• BE 116. Microsoft Outlook Level 2 Credits: 1
• BE 196. MOS Test Preparation and Certification Credits: 1

Total Certification Credit Hours: 9