Word Processing Certificate

Take your Word Processing skills to the next level with MCC’s Word Processing Certificate. You'll learn skills like formatting text, paragraphs, and pages, document collaboration, track changes, forms, charts, tables, graphic elements, mail merge, and more!

As part of this certificate program, you will sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist™ (MOS) Word certification exam upon completion of the level II Word Processing course. This industry-recognized credential shows an employer you have the knowledge and skills desired.

The Word Processing Certificate is stackable, meaning credits earned may be applied towards the Microsoft Skills certificate, Virtual Office Assistant certificate, Administrative Office Technologies certificate, and Administrative Office Technologies AAS.

Contact (815) 455-8690 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $981.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 6

Weeks to Complete: 16


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What you need to know about getting your Word Processing Certificate (CIP 11.0602)

Total Word Processing Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $729 $1,974.9 $2,776.38 $2,776.38
Additional Costs $252.5 $252.5 $252.5 $252.5
Program Total $981.5 $2,227.4 $3,028.88 $3,028.88

What makes MCC's Word Processing Certificate program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

  • Credits earned in this certificate are stackable towards other AOT certificates and the AOT AAS degree (see above), helping you achieve your educational goals faster, earning multiple credentials as you go.
  • Students completing this certificate will complete the Word MOS certification exam, a nationally recognized credential.
  • Many AOT courses have reduced or zero textbook costs, with more courses added each academic year.
  • Classes include course projects common to industry.
  • You may participate in Scots for Non-Profits, volunteering at a local non-profit organization, toward earning graduation Silver Cord hours.
  • You'll learn from educated and experienced faculty who will share their valuable experience, knowledge, and troubleshooting skills with you.

How will MCC's Word Processing Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

Ask about internships for college credit and job shadowing opportunities!

Outside of the Classroom

To further your career, you may seek national certification credentials beyond MCC's certificate. Organizations offering certification exams include:

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.