Computer Business Office Software - 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.

This certificate is the foundation for students to learn the basics of computer system software and general office applications through a series of hands on coursework. The skills developed throughout the different courses will improve students’ productivity.

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.

Understand the fundamentals of business and how they relate to information systems needs of a business.

Use effective written and oral communication to support business information systems needs.

Develop technical skills to analyze and solve problems both independently and in teams, using a variety of problem-solving approaches and selecting the appropriate software.

Analyze/design/develop/deploy/maintain and manage business applications.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

5 units
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.
            CBIS 372
            Intro to Access
            Provides the student with an introduction to the use of a database management program. Learn Microsoft Access.
                      CBIS 301
                      Computer Fundamentals 1

                      A basic course for computer novices to learn how to operate a computer and use common software such as the Windows, operating system, Internet browser and Microsoft Office. Also covers using these skills for the workplace with the inclusion of soft skills in the business environment. Learn Windows operating system and update your computer skills. This is an excellent computer course for the computer beginner.

                      1. Advisories: CBOT 100

                              Summer 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.