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 Code: OK
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.
- Transfer credits for any course in the Office Administration Department must be approved by the Office Administration Department Chairperson.
- In addition to the requirements of this program, it is recommended that students enroll in CED 210 - Cooperative Work Experience after completion of the OFC courses listed in the program. Students may gain valuable work experience by enrolling in CED 210 which places students in office positions related to their academic program.
Program 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, OFC 102, OFC 113, OFC 120, OFC 131, OFC 132
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
ENG 101, OFC 214, OFC 134, OFC 255, OFC 294
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
In accordance with Federal regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, Bristol Community College discloses information about student costs, tuitions, fees and employment statistics to various governing bodies to ensure certification and oversight.
See: Gainful Employment Information