Clerical Certificate
The Clerical Certificate is our most basic and is meant to help learners obtain entry level office work. Start with this certificate and continue through to our Administrative Assistant Certificate. Students build an ePortfolio as they go through their program that highlights the skills they have learned, as well as create a resume, cover letter template, and LinkedIn account to create a professional presence online.
Office Communications I
Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to succeed as office workers such as effective communication skills, human resource issues, general office procedures and the usage of a variety of office machines. Knowledge of human relations skills and business will be emphasized.
Business Math
This class is for any adult needing a general understanding of math functions in a business. Some of the entry level information covered includes: profit and loss, banking, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, spreadsheets and computerized accounting, cash receipts and expenses, taxes, inventories, and the basics of bookkeeping.
This course is available this fall. Click HERE to register.
Career Advising
This course will prepare students for post-secondary education and/or the work place. Evaluations of work abilities and skills toward career pathways are major components of the course. Recognizing and overcoming barriers to college and the work place will be discussed as well as development of appropriate attitudes, time management, organizational skills, conflict resolution, and work ethic needed for obtaining and keeping a job. College placement testing, application, and campus tours, will be covered as well as cover letters, resumes, ePortfolio, LinkedIn profile, and interviewing skills.
This course is available this fall. Click HERE to register.
Introduction to Computers
In this course, students will be introduced to basic computer terminology, computer operating systems, and application software. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work independently on a personal computer with beginning skills in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Typing skill is an advantage but not a requirement of this course.
Keyboarding
Throughout the courses in the certificate program, students will have multiple opportunities to practice their typing skills to achieve a higher word per minute proficiency.
Additional Certificate Level Courses Available
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Excel-Basic
- Microsoft Excel-Intermediate/Advanced
- Microsoft Word-Basic
- Microsoft Word-Intermediate/Advanced
- Office Communications II
- Presentations
- Quickbooks
Our courses can be taken individually or as part of a full certificate program. All of our certificate programs provide career advising which includes resume and cover letter preparation as well as a professional portfolio. Call (207) 626-2470 to speak with our Career Advisor for more information.
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