Gain job-ready skills with dynamic, digital training and boost your efficiency. Just like a fitness routine builds endurance or muscle, this program helps you progressively develop the Microsoft Office skills needed for today’s evolving workplaces. Whether you’re starting a new career, pivoting paths, or stepping back into the workforce, this is your training ground to become an expert in Word, Excel and PowerPoint—so you can manage and show information with ease.
Strengthen your confidence and professional career today.
Microsoft Office is an essential tool for our personal or professional lives. Whether you are an employee who knows the basics—or you want to change your career to work in an administrative environment—Microsoft Office certification is important to successfully and accurately organize or present documents, data, and figures in the home, office, or in schools.
This program is very practical and blends theory with hands-on practice. Through guided instruction and peer interaction, you'll build real-world skills using Microsoft Office tools. Your learning will culminate in a final project where you'll apply everything you've learned and showcase creativity, problem-solving, and practical workplace readiness.
By taking this program, you will accelerate your existing Microsoft Office skill set through a mix of online instruction and self-study. Move from basic to advanced skills with Excel training, Word proficiency, PowerPoint certification and more, in a matter of weeks.
Program highlights
Credibility The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a Micro-certificate
Manageable Our Microsoft Office Bootcamp program is designed with a busy lifestyle in mind. Learn at your own pace, set personal deadlines and propel your career journey forward.
Short-term This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve your professional goals in just six weeks.
Versatile Courses taken through this program can be transferable to other micro-credentials or non-credit programs.
Program outcomes
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
get a structured foundation in the following Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
understand how MS365, the cloud, and data sharing enables students to work and share documents on a cloud-based platform using customized Microsoft Office software
recognize when to use Microsoft Office skills to create professional documents
adapt the capabilities of Microsoft Office applications to business-related activities
Who is this program for?
Whether you're entering the workforce, transitioning into administrative roles, or looking to refresh your skills, completing this certification in Microsoft Office will lead to high efficiency and confidence in today's digital office environments.
If you see yourself reflected in any of the following, this program could be a good match:
Education and Professional Background
you are an early-career professional or recent graduate aiming to gain practical workplace skills
you are a mid-career individual transitioning to administrative, coordination, or support roles
you are seeking to return to the workforce and want to refresh your skills for today's office settings
you are new to Canada and want to receive recognized, digital credentials
you are an administrative professional who knows the basics but wants to build more advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs
Career Growth and Aspirations
you want to improve job readiness and gain confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and more
you want to gain a credential that shows your competence with digital office tools
you aim to be seen as a capable, tech-savvy team member in any workplace environment
Motivations and Values
you desire to feel more confident and efficient using Microsoft Office at work
you have a goal to qualify for a new role or career that requires digital and administrative skills
you are interested in bridging the gap between what you know and what employers expect
you are committed to lifelong learning and professional growth
you value practical, applied learning you can use right away
you appreciate flexible learning that fits around your busy life and responsibilities
Program planning
This program will be offered in the fall 2025:
Sep. 8–Oct.19, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6–8 pm
Required equipment/software:
Personal Computer
Microsoft Office 2013 or a more recent version. Learners are responsible for obtaining their own software. Microsoft 365 is available for free for students registered at Continuing Studies at UVic. View details.
Internet access
It is expected that students spend at least an additional 10 hours per week of studying and additional reading outside the mandatory class time. It is important to note that the time required will vary by individual.
Important Notice for Mac Users
Our Microsoft Office courses are designed to provide comprehensive training on the suite's features and functionalities. While Microsoft Office is available on both Windows and Mac platforms, there are some differences in user experience and feature availability. Mac users may encounter variations in the interface and the absence of certain advanced features found in the Windows version. Consequently, using Microsoft Office on a Mac device may not be as seamless as using Windows.
Career options
Some of our learners pursue careers in the following roles:
Upon successful completion of TECH130 and payment of a $20 program fee, learners will be awarded a micro-certificate.
All students enrolled in micro-credential programs will automatically be opted-in to receiving a digital credential through Accredible upon completion of their program. Please visit our digital credentials page for more information.
Admission requirements
No admission requirements outside DCS's requirement (e.g. age limit)
How to apply
No application is necessary. Simply select the course required for the micro-certificate and register for it independently. When registering, you will be charged a $20 Micro-certificate in Microsoft Office Bootcamp program fee.
Once you have completed your course, your certificate will be sent to you electronically. Certificates are sent approximately one month after the completion of the course.
Any requests to withdraw received more than a week prior to the course start date will be issued a full tuition refund. A refund—less an administrative fee ($60)—will be issued if you request to withdraw or transfer courses within the week prior to the course start date. No refunds will be issued after the course start date. Requests to transfer from one course section to another, or to withdraw from one course to another, are considered course withdrawals and will adhere to withdrawal deadlines noted above.
Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology
This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).
