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Nov 22, 2024
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Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
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Program Description
This program prepares students to obtain employment as an Administrative Assistant. Administrative Assistants work in a wide variety of industries and non-profit organizations. They are responsible for creating electronic documents using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint. Their duties also include: preparation of correspondence and reports; drafting memos, letters and e-mails; entering data into organization databases; using technology to correspond with customers inside and outside the company; and maintaining electronic and paper files.
Program Outcomes
Successful Completion:
CCBC Credential:
Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
The length of this program is 5 months. Courses begin monthly.
Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED. Students are required to take reading assessments. Testing is waived for students with documentation of a college degree or a minimum C grade earned for college English. Students must be computer literate and have access to the Internet and to current version of Microsoft Office.
Application Process
Provisional Entry – Students are required to take reading assessments.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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PCP 230
Shared with credit OFAD 102
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OFS 005
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Keyboarding I - Microcomputer Keyboarding (online or self-paced)
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30
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Gregg College Keyboarding & Document Processing, Less 1-60 Kit 1 Word 2013; 0077824636l; $210
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$165
T-$55/F-$110
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OFS 008
Shared with credit OFAD 104
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Keyboarding II (online or self-paced)
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56
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Same text as Keyboarding I
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$289
T-$100/F-$189
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ADS 308
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Grammar Refresher – Online Course
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24
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Materials provided
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$115
T-$20/F-$95
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WLT 406
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Effective Business Writing – Online Course
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24
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Materials provided
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$125
T-$20/F-$105
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PCP 449
Shared with credit OFAD 228
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MS Word I (online or self-paced)
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45
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MS Word 2013 w/SAM Access Code; 1285714172; $157
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$289
T-$100/F-$189
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PCP 448
Shared with Credit OFAD 246
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MS Excel I online or self-paced)
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45
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MS Excel 2013 w/SAM Access Code; 1285714180; $155
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$289
T-$100/F-$189
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VOA 530
Shared with Credit OFAD 110
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Administrative Office Procedures
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44
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Office: Procedures & Technology; 1111574359; $120
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$499
T-$150/F-$349
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PDE 043
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Professional Development Series
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10
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Materials provided
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$89
T-$10/F-$79
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Course Series Totals:
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278
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$642
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$1856
T-$555/F-$1301
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Successful candidates must be self-motivated and independent learners as the course series is comprised of both online and classroom courses. They also need strong writing and analytical skills. In the workplace, they will need strong analytical, communication and management skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and in teams.
Career Opportunities:
Students will be prepared to obtain employment working as an Administrative Assistant. Employment placement assistance is available.
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