Yuba College is one of a few community colleges in California offering training in Microsoft's Office 97 suite. Courses and tests on the Office 2000 package should be available by August. The certification lab is open entry. As long as a student is registered for a class they can enter or exit at will. Those who choose to seek certification can also work at their own pace.
Most participants can take the certification test six weeks after starting the program.
Anderson said although many students can complete it faster, they could also take more time. Employers find the certifications in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation programs attractive. Anderson said she has taken calls from employers seeking students who have passed the certification. The Yuba City Center is located at 1531 Butte House Road in Yuba City. Please contact the Public Information Office .