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YOUR PATH TO A CAREER AS An Office Assistant - Introduction

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

YOUR PATH TO A CAREER as an
Office Assistant - Introduction

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

required core courses for The Office Assistant Introduction certificate

COMP 685Computer Keyboarding, Beginning
COMP 685Keyboarding is a basic skill that is mandatory for most industries. Our keyboarding class teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct technique, speed, and accuracy. Topics include speed and accuracy, using home keys alpha keys, punctuation, and number keys. Textbook Required.
BMGR 415Written Communication – Business
BMGR 415Provides extensive hands-on experience with all types of written business communications including letters, resumes, cover letters, memos, and reports.
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. Textbook Required.
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.
OPTION 1
OTEC 216:
Windows and Word for Business
and
OTEC 217:
Excel for Business
or
OPTION 2
OTEC 215:
Computer Concepts and Applications I-BEST
OPTION 1
OTEC 216:
Recommended Preparation: Basic keyboarding skills This course introduces students to fundamental workforce skills necessary to succeed in an office environment: Windows operating system and Microsoft Word. This is the first of three courses (OTEC 216, 217, 218) and prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
and
OTEC 217:
Advisory: Completion of OTEC 216 Windows and Word for Business.
This is the second course in a series of three courses (OTEC 216, 217, 218) 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 Microsoft Excel. The course series will also help prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and IC3 Digital Literacy certifications.
or
OPTION 2
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.
ELECTIVE COURSES (must choose one)
ELECTIVE (Choose One)
WFPR 100 Career Skills and Resource Lab
or
WFPR 101 Virtual Career Skills and Resource Lab
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.
OPTIONAL ELECTIVE
OTEC 301
Digital Literacy Preparation
OTEC 301One of four courses that prepares learners for the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification exam. This course not only validates a learners’ ability to do more than simply consume technology, it enables them to comprehend the possibilities and form the foundational set of skills necessary to support our modern digital economy. This course covers Level 1 certification: foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, peripherals, and troubleshooting.
Congratulations! You’ve Earned Your Office Assistant, Introduction Certificate!
Choose From Several Great Career Options*
Clerk Typist
Office Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Secretary
Receptionist
Retail Salesperson
Customer Service Representatives
Information Clerk
General Office Clerk
*Additional work experience and/or training may be required

CHOOSE FROM SEVERAL GREAT CAREER OPTIONS

Clerk Typist
Office Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Secretary
Receptionist
Retail Salesperson
Customer Service Representatives
Information Clerk
General Office Clerk

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Lab for assistance with your resume,
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