Office Administration Certificate
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The Certificate of Achievement in Office Administration is designed for students seeking
to acquire skills to work in a business office environment using computers and software
applications.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills necessary in an entry
level administrative position.
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 Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Required Core Courses
Code |
Class |
Units |
BUS 078B |
Business Communications (3.0 Lecture) |
3.0 |
COU 012 |
Careers and Life Styles (3.0 Lecture) |
3.0 |
CAP 033A |
Word Processing - Course 1 (3.0 Lecture) |
3.0 |
CAP 033B |
Word Processing - Course 2 (3.0 Lecture) |
3.0 |
BUS 021 |
Introduction to Business Computing (3.0 Lecture) |
3.0 |
CAP 062B |
Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1.0 Lecture) |
1.0 |
CAP 063B |
Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2.0 Lecture) |
2.0 |
Plus One (1) of the Following Courses
Code |
Class |
Units |
CAP 013 |
Ten-Key Numeric Keypad (1.0 Lab) |
1.0 |
CAP 010A |
Learning the Keyboard (1.0 Lab) |
1.0 |
|
Plus Three (3) Units from the Following
Code |
Class |
Units |
CAP 046D |
Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint (1.0 Lecture) |
1.0 |
BUS 021L |
Introduction to Business Computing Laboratory (1.0 Lab) |
1.0 |
CAP 081B |
Introduction to Microsoft Access (1.0 Lecture) |
1.0 |
CAP 045A |
Introductory Microsoft Project (1.0 Lecture) |
1.0 |
|
Units |
Total Required Units |
22.0 |
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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