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Advance YOUR CAREER in office or administrative support

Core courses are listed in the order of the program’s recommended sequence.

required core courses for business information worker I and II certificates

Advance YOUR CAREER in office or administrative support

Core courses are listed in the order of the program’s recommended sequence.

required core courses for business information worker I and II certificates

Business Information Worker I
COMP 685Computer Keyboarding, Beginning
COMP 685Stop hunting and pecking at the keyboard with this short course. Learn the keyboard layout to build speed and accuracy. Course covers proper technique at the computer keyboard as well as 10-key keyboarding.
OTEC 100Office Essentials
OTEC 100A course that prepares students for an entry-level position in an office. Includes units on the office environment, becoming a professional, work ethics, and several elements of customer service.
OPTION 1
OTEC 210:
Computer Concepts and Applications I
and
OTEC 211:
Computer Concepts and Applications II
or
OPTION 2
OTEC 210:
Computer Concepts and Applications I
and
OTEC 200, 201, and 202:
Computer Concepts and Applications II A,B,&C
or
OPTION 3
IBEST
OTEC 215:
Computer Concepts and Applications
OPTION 1
OTEC 210:
This is the first course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part I introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in computers and information processing; hardware; system software; networks, security, and privacy; troubleshooting and maintenance; and application software. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
and
OTEC 211:
(Prerequisite(s): OTEC 210 Computer Concepts and Applications I and COMP 685 Beginning Keyboarding or Pass the Keyboarding Challenge Exam at a rate of 35 net words a minute with five or fewer errors per minute on a 5-minute timed writing.) This is the second course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part II introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in the internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing, Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
or
OPTION 2
OTEC 210:
This is the first course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part I introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in computers and information processing; hardware; system software; networks, security, and privacy; troubleshooting and maintenance; and application software. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications. (Advisory: OTEC 200, OTEC 201, and OTEC 202 are designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills.)
and
OTEC 200:
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II A introduces students to fundamental workforce skills on the Internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing and Windows.
OTEC 201
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II B introduces students to Microsoft Word.
OTEC 202
If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II is recommended. This course is designed for students who wish to focus on specific areas within the Computer Concepts and Applications II. Part II C introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Excel.
or
OPTION 3
OTEC 215:
This course introduces fundamental workforce skills in computers and information processing, hardware, system software; networks, security, and privacy; troubleshooting and maintenance; application software; the Internet, digital ethics and awareness, cloud computing, Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. It also prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
OPTION 4
OTEC 212:
Computer Concepts and Applications III
or
OPTION 5
OTEC 205:
Computer Concepts and Applications III A
and
OTEC 206:
Computer Concepts and Applications III B
OPTION 4
OTEC 212:
(Prerequisite: OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II) This is the third course in a series of three courses that serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workforce. Part III builds on the foundations learned in parts I and II and introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
or
OPTION 5
OTEC 205:
(Advisory: OTEC 205 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills.) If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended. This course serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workplace. Part III A introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft Access. The course will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
and
OTEC 206:
(Advisory: OTEC 206 is designed for individuals wanting to learn/enhance specific skills; If you are interested in the Business Information Worker certificate, OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III is recommended.) This course serves as a foundation for working in the office environment and focuses on the entry level skills students need to succeed in the workplace. Part III B introduces students to fundamental workforce skills in Microsoft PowerPoint. The course series will help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
Business Information Worker II
OTEC 105Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals
OTEC 105This course introduces students to Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn how to organize and manage emails, schedule appointments, create and manage task and contact records, and customize Outlook.
OTEC 110Business Math for Office Technology
OTEC 110Provides coverage of personal and business-related mathematics as well as reviewing the basic operations of arithmetic.
BMGR 415Written Communications for Business
BMGR 415This course introduces students to the basics of business finance for the non-financial manager. Financial statements will be covered along with discussions on sales and expenses, assets and liabilities, budgeting and planning, and financial analysis.
OTEC 230Electronic Records Management
OTEC 230(Prerequisite: OTEC 100 Office Essentials) This course introduces the fundamentals of traditional and electronic records and information management. Topics include the principles of records and information management (RIM) such as the roles within the RIM environment, the selection of filing systems and the major types of indexing (alphabetic, subject, numeric, and geographic filing systems) along with the selection of systems, equipment, and supplies; design, control, and maintenance of inactive records will be identified.
BMGR 431Finance for the Non-Financial Manager
BMGR 431This course introduces students to the basics of business finance for the non-financial manager. Financial statements will be covered along with discussions on sales and expenses, assets and liabilities, budgeting and planning, and financial analysis.
OTEC 225MS Office Integrated Projects
OTEC 225(Prerequisites: OTEC 211 Computer Concepts and Applications II and OTEC 212 Computer Concepts and Applications III.) This course is designed to apply knowledge and skills gained from Computer Concepts and Applications II and III to the business environment by giving students the opportunity to work in real world simulations. This is the capstone course for those students completing the Administrative Professional certificate program.
COMP 650Quickbooks Fundamentals for Financial Office Applications
COMP 650Teaches students the basics of using the QuickBooks software to develop customized financial application for business. The course covers special techniques for reducing data entry time, eliminating errors and getting consistent results. Upon completion students will understand the basics of QuickBooks to simplify financial tasks.
OTEC 111Customer Relation Management (CRM), Introduction
OTEC 111This course introduces students to customer relationship management (CRM) and its application in marketing, service, and sales. Topics will include CRM strategies aligned with business processes with using people, technology, and knowledge. The use of CRM to optimize acquisitions, customer growth and retention, gain a competitive advantage, and maximize profit.
Congratulations!
You’ve Earned
a Business Information Worker II Certificate!
Elective Courses (Must choose one of three)
COMP 510 Computer Keyboarding – Mastery I
or
WFPR 100 Career Skills and Resource Lab
or
WFPR 101 Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab
COMP 510 (Prerequisites: The student must be able to key 35 net words per minute (nwpm) timed writing or have completed COMP 685 Computer Keyboarding – Beginning with a pass grade.) The first of two keyboarding courses designed to increase keying speed and accuracy to employment levels of 50+ nwpm.
or
WFPR 100 Free, flexible scheduling to complete and receive help on homework and training on computer, industry related and employability skills.
or
WFPR 101 Lab designed for online students to have access to seminars, assistance, and resources related to Career Technical Education and/or employment skills.

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