Career Training · Computer Applications

Computer Applications Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit · hopetrainingacademy.org

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Computer Applications

Career Training · Computer Applications

Computer Applications Careers

Training by Hope Training Academy, a program of Video Game Palooza (501(c)(3)) · hopetrainingacademy.org

Nearly every office job runs on Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks, and proven proficiency in these tools opens administrative and bookkeeping roles across every industry. These are fast, certificate-based skills — no degree required — that you can learn online at your own pace. Certify in the software employers already use to step into stable, in-demand support and finance-adjacent positions.

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Career outlook · O*NET
$44,100
Median annual salary · Administrative Assistant
Average
10-year job outlook
Where it leads · O*NET

Careers you can train for

Roles these programs prepare you for, with typical U.S. wages from O*NET. Most are open with a certification, not a four-year degree.

Data Entry Specialist$34–46k

Enters and maintains accurate records in databases and spreadsheets; a common first office role.

Administrative Assistant$38–54k

Keeps an office running with scheduling, documents, and communication using Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Office Coordinator$42–58k

Coordinates workflows, files, and reporting for a team or department.

Bookkeeper$45–62k

Tracks income, expenses, invoices, and payroll in QuickBooks for small businesses.

Executive Assistant$55–78k

Supports leaders with calendars, travel, and reporting — a higher-paying office track.

Financial / Data Clerk (Excel)$48–70k

Uses advanced Excel — formulas, pivot tables, dashboards — to analyze and report business data.

What you'll earn

Credentials & certifications

Programs prepare you for the credentials employers screen for — many include the exam voucher.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): WordMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS): ExcelMOS Excel ExpertMicrosoft Office Specialist AssociateQuickBooks Certified UserIntuit QuickBooks Online CertificationGoogle Workspace proficiency
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Emphasis on Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and QuickBooks — the software behind most office and bookkeeping jobs.

Where this training leads

Built to lead somewhere real

Online self-paced courses certify you in the exact tools employers require — Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks — with many including exam vouchers. Our employer network and nonprofit mission connect graduates to administrative, office, and bookkeeping openings where certified skills stand out.

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Wage & outlook data: O*NET OnLine (U.S. Dept. of Labor). Hope Training Academy is a program of Video Game Palooza, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — 100% of proceeds fund free tech training.