Office Professional Certificate of Proficiency
The following Certificates of Proficiency are designed for the student who needs to be prepared to enter an entry-level job. A department-issued certificate may be awarded upon successful completion of a prescribed course of study. These certificates will not appear on a student’s transcript.
This Certificate of Proficiency is designed for the first level position in a broad spectrum of office environments. The program provides the basic skills necessary to be a productive employee. It provides the foundation for further study and advancement in the clerical field, which is one of the largest employment areas in our information processing society.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform basic office tasks in a broad spectrum of office environments.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in the workplace.
Certificate Requirements
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 1-3 | |
| Basic Keyboarding | ||
| Keyboarding/Document Processing I and Keyboarding/Document Processing II | ||
| Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing I and Intermediate Keyboarding/Document Processing II | ||
| BOT-106 | Effective Job Search | 1.5 |
| BOT-107 | Office Systems and Procedures | 2 |
| BOT-110 | Business English and Communication | 3 |
| BOT-114 | Essential Word | 1 |
| BOT-115 | Essential Excel | 1 |
| Total Units | 9.5-11.5 | |