Training is designed to provide advanced skills for entrepreneurs or individuals interested in running a one-person office. Students may earn more than one certificate in addition to the Associate in Science degree and are required to earn grades of "C" or better in all courses.
Within the last three years ('17-'18, '18-'19, '19-'20), the Business and Technology department has made an average of 40 awards for students pursuing Office Professional Certificates of Achievement in one emphasis area or another. The new One-Person Office emphasis is projected increase the total number of such awards by 20% within two years.
This program is considered Career Technical Education (CTE). The goal of the One-Person Office Certificate is for students to acquire fundamental skills for entrepreneurs or individuals interested in running a one-person office.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Use technology applications, office equipment, and software effectively in a professional setting.
2. Demonstrate key skills in order to effectively meet customer needs and provide outstanding customer service.
3. Apply emerging technologies to business and administrative processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
The industries needing these skills include: entrepreneurs, business offices, CPA firms (support staff), construction (office staff), non-profit organizations (including churches), manufacturing firms (office staff), customer service in any industry.
Training is designed to provide advanced skills for entrepreneurs or individuals interested in running a one-person office. Students may earn more than one certificate in addition to the Associate in Science degree and are required to earn grades of "C" or better in all courses.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT 1 | Computer Document Processing I | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 9 | Computer Applications I | 4 | Y1 |
| BT 19 | Work Experience (Cooperative), Occupational | 2 | Y1 |
| BT 23 | Job Search and Workplace Skills | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 112 | Business English | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 115 | Refresher Math | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 5 | Workplace Communication | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 32 | 21st Century Workforce Skills | 1.5 | Y1 |
| BT 33 | Social Media and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace | 3 | Y1 |
| BT 131 | Applied Accounting | 3.5 | Y1 |
| BT 132 | Customer Service in the One-Person Office | 3 | Y1 |
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Votes were certified on 03/09/21
Kris Costa · 02/22/21
Vote: Recommend
Anthony Cordova · 02/22/21
Vote: Recommend
Nicole Griffin · 02/22/21
Vote: Recommend
Bryan Tassey · 02/24/21
Vote: Recommend
Jonna Schengel · 02/25/21
Vote: Recommend
Comment: The LMI shows no growth in this area; but the need is still there due to turnover in lower paying jobs. My only concern is that the Advisory Board minutes as 3 years old.
Jessica Grimes · 03/01/21
Vote: Recommend
Becky Barabe · 03/02/21
Vote: Recommend
Pedro · 03/04/21
Vote: Recommend
Salvador Vargas · 03/04/21
Vote: Recommend