Computer Business Office Technology: Office Skills - Certificate of Accomplishment

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

Computer Business Office Skills is designed to provide the basic clerical and customer service skills needed to work in an office. Computer skills such as word processing and presentation software are emphasized along with customer service skills. This certificate contains six courses and is intended to allow students to move quickly into an office position.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate the use of software applications to accomplish appropriate tasks.

Communicate clearly and professionally.

Apply proper administrative operations and procedures for business.

Analyze and solve problems related to administrative operations.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

2 units
BUS 362
Management: People Skills
This class will examine personal and professional habits that enhance a leader's ability to create and sustain a healthy and productive organization. Not open to students who have taken BUS 387 or BUS 389.
            BUS 377
            Managing Service Quality
            An overview of the functions of quality customer service and their affect on the customer satisfaction process. Not open to students who have taken BUS 389.
                      CBIS 371
                      Intro to Excel
                      Provides the students with an introduction to the use of Microsoft Excel. This course covers fundamentals of spreadsheet design; date entry, use of formulas and operators, charting information and printing worksheets and graphs.

                                Spring Year 1

                                2 units
                                CBOT 360
                                Word - Basics
                                An introductory course in the basics of word processing. Learn to create letters, memos, reports, tables and flyers using word processing software.
                                          CBOT 361
                                          Intro to PowerPoint
                                          An introductory course in using presentation design software. Students will learn how to create dynamic presentations, with animation, transitions and graphics. Students will also learn how to use templates and modify design themes.