Office Skills Training*
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Office Skills Training
Credits required 29
Dean
William Berardi
Program contact
Carol Martin, Department Chair and Professor of Office Administration, ext. 2408
Program Goals Statement
The Office Skills Training program provides students with useful and relevant job training for entry-level office positions. Such positions include office assistant, word processing typist, receptionist, and any position requiring Microsoft Office skills. The program focuses on computer applications and job readiness. Upon successful completion, students are prepared to take the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist exams (MCAS) offered by Microsoft.
Program Information
This program focuses on computer applications and job readiness.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| ACC 114 | Introduction to QuickBooks Pro | 1 credit |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| OFC 102 | Computer Keyboarding | 1 credit |
| OFC 113 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
| OFC 131 | Microsoft Office Excel Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 132 | Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 134 | Microsoft Office Outlook Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| OFC 255 | Executive Office Procedures | 3 credits |
| OFC 294 | Office Administration Colloquium | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| ACC 114 | Introduction to QuickBooks Pro | 1 credit |
| OFC 102 | Computer Keyboarding | 1 credit |
| OFC 113 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| OFC 120 | Text Editing | 3 credits |
| OFC 131 | Microsoft Office Excel Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 132 | Microsoft Office PowerPoint Specialist | 3 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| OFC 214 | Advanced Microsoft Word | 3 credits |
| OFC 134 | Microsoft Office Outlook Specialist | 3 credits |
| OFC 255 | Executive Office Procedures | 3 credits |
| OFC 294 | Office Administration Colloquium | 3 credits |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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See: Gainful Employment Information