Work attitudes and ethics are cultivated to ensure successful employment. The program is competency-based, which requires that the student perform the skills and objectives of the program as required for employment at entry level. Students choosing to continue their education may transfer Office Occupations credits into the Business Technology program's technical certificate or A.A.S. degree. Students must have a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency, and must type 25 words per minute upon entry into the program. Registration is processed through the Larry G. Selland College of Applied Technology Student Services Office.
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Word Processing 2 OC 165 Database Software 2 Total 18 Course Offerings Click here for a definition of the course-numbering system. Diagnostic approach to improving keyboarding speed and accuracy using times writings, speed, and accuracy drills. 25 net words per minute after deducting errors in a 3 minute timing. Introduction to the various filing systems used, including alphabetical, numerical, geographical, and topical. Students use examples and simulated business products to practice filing methods.