Office Specialist Certificate

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 18 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 18*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This certificate provides students with expertise in the Microsoft products, emerging software technologies, and help desk management.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate the following core competencies: communication, global perspective/social responsibility, independent learning/personal management, and problem solving skills;
2. critically apply software skills to solve business problems in a variety of situations;
3. demonstrate proficiency with applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; and
4. research technology problems in order to provide basic technology support and learn new technology tools. 

Gainful Employment Disclosure

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/migrate/gainfulemployment/office specialist.html