Office Technology Certificate

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Faculty Advisor: Margo Chaney Adkins · Phone: 410-386-8253 · Email: mchaney@carrollcc.edu

The Office Technology Certificate program is a career-based program that prepares students for entry-level administrative positions, enhances vocational skills, and prepares students for industry certifications. The courses provide students with relevant technical skills and with analytical and conceptual skills to perform successfully in the modern office environment. Students can also pursue an associate’s of applied science degree in Business Management to qualify for entry-level management positions to support the local workforce in the fields of banking, government, and manufacturing.

Certificate Requirements

Office Technology Certificate
Recommended Course Sequence: 28 Credits Required

Fall

CIS 101 - Intro. to Computer Information Systems
CIA 111 - Outlook (Fall Term Only)
CIA 125 - Word (Fall Term Only)

Spring

CIA 135 - Excel (Spring Term Only)
CIA 170 - Access (Fall Term Only)
BUAD 150 - Human Relations (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)

Fall

BUAD 101 - Introduction to Business (Fall & Spring Only)
CIA 155 - Powerpoint (Fall Term Only)
OFFC 102 - Keyboarding 2 for Computer Usage

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Create standard electronic and printed business documents.
Apply current technology skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation, and personal information management.
Employ human relations and interpersonal skills essential in a professional setting.
Identify ethical and security safeguards as they relate to documents and digital systems.

Student Notices

Each software application course prepares students to pass a Certiport MOS certification. The certifications are completed on campus as part of the final exam.

View Gainful Employment Disclosure information for this program by visiting www.carrollcc.edu/gainfulemploymentdisclosures.