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Office Assistant Certificate


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Degree: Certificate
HEGIS Code: 5005
Curriculum Code: 0935
Campus Location: City
Business & Public Service Division

Program Description

The Office Assistant program certificate program is for the student who wants to attain new skills or update skills. Training will be conducted on state-of-the-art equipment and software.

The program is intended to prepare students for entry-level office positions in both the public and private sector.

For students desiring on-the-job experience, an internship course may be available. A prior business background is not essential.

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Office Assistant certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the computer and keyboarding equipment to produce and format documents for mailable copy
  • Utilize current software programs for word processing, spreadsheets and databases
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process and its role in verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communications
  • Develop communication skills essential for securing an office position
  • Transcribe letters, reports and other documents from various methods of input to produce mailable copy with appropriate grammar, punctuation and layout
  • Keyboard at 40 net words per minute
  • Keyboard and format office documents from rough draft copy
  • Perform basic arithmetic operations, with or without a calculator
  • Apply basic arithmetic functions to business problems.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving abilities by applying technical skills to office situations

Curriculum

Total Degree Credits: 24.0

First Year, Fall Semester


First Year, Spring Semester


Note:


* Students with previous instruction may take proficiency exam to determine placement.

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