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If you’d like to learn more about the Microsoft Office program, we’d love to talk with you. We’re here to answer any questions and guide you through our application process step-by-step. Send us your contact information, and we’ll help you get started right away!
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Program Overview
In the Microsoft Office program, you will learn how to use the latest software which is utilized in so many career paths. Our instructors are here to help you every step of the way. We also have a dedicated lab if you need homework help. Check out the Accounting and Business Lab virtually or in person.
Program Details
Students the Microsoft Office diploma program can attend full or part-time.
Microsoft Office classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Microsoft Office Careers
Madison College's Microsoft Office diploma graduates are ready for a range of professional positions, including:
- Administrative Professional
- Executive Assistant
- Word Processing Specialist
- Secretarial Assistant
- Program or Clerical Assistant
- Document Specialist
- Customer Service Representative
- Office Support Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Data Entry Operator
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2023-2024 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
- View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
- Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
- Visit campus to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Microsoft Office career.
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Microsoft Office Diploma program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Manage an office effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2020 2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 14 25 14 Number of Surveys Sent 14 25 14 Number of Surveys Returned 1 24 13 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 1 8 7 Percent Available for Employment 100.00% 57.10% 77.80% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.00% 114.30% 66.70% Available for Employment
2020 2021 2022 Graduates Employed 1 5 7 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 62.50% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 1 5 3 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.00% 100.00% 42.90% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 4 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.00% 0.00% 57.10% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 3 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 37.50% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 2 3.5 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 1 14 9 Very Satisfied (4) 0 7 4 Percent Very Satisfied 0.00% 50.00% 44.40% Satisfied (3) 0 7 5 Percent Satisfied 0.00% 50.00% 55.60% Unsatisfied (2) 1 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 100.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 0 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 1 24 13 Preparation for Getting a Job 0 6 4 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 0.00% 25.00% 30.80% Career Change 0 3 2 Percent Career Change 0.00% 12.50% 15.40% Improvement of Existing Skills 1 3 1 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 100.00% 12.50% 7.70% Preparation for Further Education 0 12 6 Percent Preparation for Further Education 0.00% 50.00% 46.20% Personal Interest 0 0 0 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2020 2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 1 5 7 Before Enrollment 1 4 4 Percent Before Enrollment 100.00% 80.00% 57.10% While Attending the College 0 1 2 Percent While Attending the College 0.00% 20.00% 28.60% After Training at the College 0 0 1 Percent After Training at the College 0.00% 0.00% 14.30% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2020 2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 1 5 6 In College District 1 3 5 Percent In College District 100.00% 60.00% 83.30% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Outside of Wisconsin 0 2 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 40.00% 16.70% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend 2020 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 1 4 3 Average Monthly Wage $4,435 $4,716 $4,071 Average Hourly Wage $25.78 $27.42 $23.67 Average Work Hours per Week 40 40 40.7 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 0 Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week 30 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2022 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Adecco Administrative Assistant Dallas TX Madison Gas & Electric Customer Account Representative Pick'n Save Floral Manager Columbus * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
