Office Technology Fundamentals Certificate of Completion

Program Description

This non-credit certificate prepares individuals with limited computer experience to meet the IT challenges faced in the contemporary business office. Individuals who complete this certificate will have the technical skills to work as an entry level clerk in a business office or begin a credit certificate program at a community college.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Mathematics, Business & Computer Technology

Department

Computer Information Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Business, Information Technology, Hospitality

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate mastery of course work by presenting a digital portfolio with representative work output from each of the courses in the program.

  2. Successfully complete one term as a credit student at an institution of higher education.

  3. Obtain employment as an office worker or in an occupation where the application of knowledge and skills learned within this program are integral to routine duties of the occupation.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

CIT 601
Introduction to Basic Computer Skills
This course provides basic computer skills. Topics include basic knowledge of computer hardware, computer software, computer terminology, working with Windows, using the Internet, and creating basic business documents using Microsoft Word. This course is recommended for individuals who have little or no computer skills as well as those who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk.

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CIT 602
Microsoft Word Fundamentals
This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word for office workers. Topics include basic document, paragraph, and document formatting, working with clip art, lists, columns and tables. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk.

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CIT 603 or CIT 604
This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for office workers. Topics include creating and editing worksheets, formatting worksheets, printing worksheets, using simple tables and graphs, basic formulas and fundamental Excel functions. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk.

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OR
This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint for office workers. Topics include creating presentations, managing PowerPoint slides, slide text and graphics, and displaying a presentation. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk.

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CIT 605
Microsoft Outlook Fundamentals
This course provides a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for office workers. Topics include Outlook contacts, Outlook email, and Outlook calendar. This course is recommended for individuals who wish to seek an entry-level position as an office clerk.

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CIT 606
Computer Proficiency Lab
This noncredit course provides students who need extra help or extra lab time to develop proficiency with computer technology with an on campus resource.

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