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.
To earn this certificate, students must 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.
NOTES:
- Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change. Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Core Curriculumn Courses (Required):
| Code | Class | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Total Required Units | 19.0 |
Career/Transfer Opportunities:
Office administrators, office clerks, office managers, retail salespersons, customer service representatives, receptionists, information clerks, and administrative assistants.