This program is designed to prepare students for employment in a wide range of positions in business. Students receive training using the latest office technology. Oral and written communication skills, as well as effective interpersonal skills are emphasized. Bookkeeping skills are also an integral part of this program. Graduates will have the necessary office skills needed to become productive employees immediately upon graduation.
Students may exit after Semester 1 with the Business Fundamentals Certificate if they complete all first semester courses successfully. Students who pass all courses in both semesters as well as attain a keyboarding speed of 50 net words per minute will receive the Administrative Assistant Certificate.
Business Fundamentals Certificate |
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Semester 1 – Fall (September to December) |
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ABTS |
110 |
Word Processing 1 |
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ABTS |
113 |
Keyboarding 2 |
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ABTS |
120 |
Introduction to Computers |
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ABTS |
121 |
Spreadsheets 1 |
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ABTS |
123 |
Databases |
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ABTS |
130 |
Business Communications 1 |
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ABTS |
140 |
Financial Accounting |
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ABTS |
150 |
Human Relations |
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Administrative Assistant Certificate |
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Semester 2 – Winter (January to April) |
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ABTS |
111 |
Word Processing 2 |
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ABTS |
112 |
Desktop Publishing |
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ABTS |
113 |
Keyboarding 2 |
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ABTS |
122 |
Spreadsheets 2 |
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ABTS |
124 |
Presentation Software |
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ABTS |
125 |
Integrated Project |
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ABTS |
131 |
Business Communications 2 |
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ABTS |
141 |
Computerized Accounting - Simply |
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ABTS |
142 |
Computerized Accounting - ACCPAC |
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ABTS |
151 |
Job Search |
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ABTS |
152 |
Practicum |
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ABTS |
153 |
Administrative Procedures |
Note: All courses offered in the Business Fundamentals Certificate and several of the courses in the Administrative Assistant Certificate can be done either on site or online. Contact the Program Coordinator for more information.