Independent study and individualized instruction can provide a comprehensive review of keyboarding, filing, business English, calculators, bookkeeping, proofreading, Windows, MS Word, and WordPerfect. To refresh specific skills, students may enroll in other electives as schedules allow. The program has entry-level expectations for skill levels in reading, writing, and mathematics. The length of time to complete the plan will depend on student skills in these areas. Students may earn a Certificate of Completion by successfully completing the required 30 credit hours listed below.
Successful completion requires that students earn a grade C or higher in all courses.
These areas provide training for those interested in working as general office clerks, receptionists, typists, file clerks, bookkeepers, and accounting clerks. Students may enroll part time or full time. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in Business Technology. Based on personal interests and goals, students should choose one of the specialty areas for a program of study. A certificate will not show an area of specialization, and students may earn only one certificate in the program area, even though students may choose to complete courses in both specialty areas.