Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Word · Excel · PowerPoint — 8 Weeks
Get certified in the tools every employer expects. This hands-on program covers document creation, data analysis, and presentation design — then prepares you to pass the official MOS exams and put those skills to work immediately.
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Fall Term I: Aug 18 to Oct 10
MOS Word:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:30AM – in person.
MOS Excel:
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Aug 23, Sept 6, Sept 20, Oct 4) 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fall Term II: Oct 27 to Dec 19
MOS Excel:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM – in person.
MOS PowerPoint
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM – in person.
MOS Word:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 13) 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Spring Term I: Jan 12 to Mar 6
MOS Word:
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28) 12:30 to 4:30 – or opposite Saturday mornings
MOS Excel:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 – in person.
Spring Term II: Mar 23 to May 15
MOS Word:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9) 8:00 to 12:00
MOS Excel:
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9) 12:30 to 4:30
Summer Term: June 1 to July 24
MOS Word:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 – in person.
MOS Excel:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (June 6, June 20, July 4, July 20) 8:00 to 12:00
MOS PowerPoint:
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (June 6, June 20, July 4, July 20) 12:30 to 4:30
Computerized Accounting — QuickBooks Certification Bookkeeping · Payroll · Financial Reporting — 8 Weeks
Master the #1 accounting software used by businesses everywhere. This hands-on program covers bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and reconciliation — then prepares you to earn your QuickBooks certification and step into a confident accounting role.
8 weeks
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Fall Term II: Oct 27 to Dec 19
Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 13) 12:30 to 4:30
Spring Term II: Mar 23 to May 15
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 – in person.
Social Media Marketing Certification Facebook · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn & More — 8 Weeks
Learn to grow brands, run paid campaigns, and prove it with a certification. This hands-on program covers content strategy, audience engagement, analytics, and paid advertising — everything you need to land a role as a social media marketer or coordinator.
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Spring Term I: Jan 12 to Mar 6
Social Media Marketing:
Monday and Wednesday 5:00 to 8:00 (Synchronous online)
4 Saturdays (Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28) 8:00 to 12:00
Summer Term: June 1 to July 24
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 – in person.
Entrepreneurship Essentials Business Strategy · Finance · Marketing & More — 8 Weeks
Turn your idea into a real business. This hands-on program covers market research, financial planning, branding, and pitching — giving you the mindset and tools to launch confidently and compete in today’s marketplace.
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Spring Term I: Jan 12 to Mar 6
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00 to 11:30 – in person.
Business Plan Writing Research · Strategy · Financial Planning — 8 Weeks
Walk away with a real business plan — not just a template. This course guides you through every component, from executive summary to financial projections, so your vision is backed by strategy and ready to present to investors, lenders, or partners.
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Spring Term II: Mar 23 to May 15
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 – in person.
Dr. Belinda Armstead, Business Instructor
Dr. Armstead is a dedicated Business Instructor with over a decade of professional experience in education, administration, and organizational leadership. A recent Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) graduate from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Dr. Armstead brings a research-informed, equity-focused approach to teaching core business concepts.
With a background in both public and private sectors—including roles in higher education, technology, local government, and nonprofit administration—Dr. Armstead integrates real-world applications into the classroom, fostering engagement, critical thinking, and professional growth among diverse learners. Her instructional style emphasizes inclusion, innovation, and practical skill-building, drawing from her expertise in areas such as leadership, ethics, DEI, and strategic management.
Passionate about empowering the next generation of professionals, Dr. Armstead aims to create a collaborative learning environment that supports students from all backgrounds in reaching their academic and career goals.
If you have questions or want more information, please give us a call at (651) 666-1564.
Tuition-free for eligible students, other options available:
Important Enrollment Notice
Submitting an application does not guarantee enrollment. Acceptance into our programs is based on available funding and seat availability at the time of review.