Office Specialist Certificate

Important Information

Pathway

Technology and Engineering Pathway

Disclosures

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Semester Sequence

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

Courses Needed for This Program*

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 18*

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 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. critically apply software skills to solve business problems in a variety of situations.
2. apply varying technology skills in the role of help desk management to solve problems.
3. demonstrate proficiency in using applications for word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
4. research technology problems in order to provide basic technology support and learn new technology tools. 
5. demonstrate appropriate ethical and professional conduct related to technology and computing practices.