Business Information Professional 1 Certificate
The Business Information Professional I Certificate of Achievement is a career pathway designed to help students acquire communication, technical, and management skills and knowledge that are in demand for the 21st Century workplace.
These include presentation, critical thinking, and oral/written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); and management skills including leadership, collaboration, decision-making, problem solving and human relations.
Students who complete the Business Information Professional I Certificate are prepared for entry-level office and administrative support positions in a variety of business environments.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will apply effective business communication and presentation skills to satisfy customers’ needs.
- Students will create a variety of business documents using Microsoft Office software.
Meet the Following Requirements
- Complete all required certificate courses with a C (or P) or better.
- Complete at least 1/3 of the program courses at Mission College to establish residency.
Please Note
- Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change. Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portalto view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Core Curriculum Courses (Required)
Code | Class | Units |
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BUS 021 | Introduction to Business Computing (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
BUS 078B | Business Communications (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
BUS 107 | Soft Skills for Project Managers (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
BUS 118 | Human Resources Management (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
CAP 010A | Learning the Keyboard (1.0 Lab) | 1.0 |
CAP 033A | Word Processing - Course 1 (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
CAP 046D | Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint (1.0 Lecture) | 1.0 |
CAP 062B | Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1.0 Lecture) | 1.0 |
CAP 070 | Using MS Windows (1.0 Lecture) | 1.0 |
CAP 071E | Microsoft Outlook (1.0 Lecture) | 1.0 |
Units Required
Units | |
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Total Required Units | 19.0 |
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Computer and technology knowledge
- Reliability and discretion.
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Organizational
- Problem-solving
- Ability to "make things happen"
Select Jobs in the Field
- Office manager
- Receptionist
- Sales associate
- Office assistant
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Assistant Manager
- Administrative assistant / specialist
- Legal Secretaries