Business Technology Career Certificate Programs

Earn a career certificate in one of three pathways:

• Business & Accounting
• Microsoft Certification
• Office Occupations

​​​​​​​All pathways start with Basic Computer Essentials. Once you have successfully completed or tested out of Basic Computer Essentials, you can begin the pathway of your choice. Students may also test out of pathway classes based on prior experience and knowledge. Completion times are approximate and are based on 25-hour per week attendance. Some career certificate programs may require multiple open-entry sessions.

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Basic Computer Essentials is a prerequisite for all three of our Career Certificate Pathways.

Account Clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy. Provides eligibility for QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QCBU). 

Payroll Account Clerks compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees’ time worked, production and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions or prepare paychecks. Provides eligibility for QuickBooks Certified User Exam (QBCU).

Prerequisite: Basic Computer Essentials

Bookkeepers produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy. Provides eligibility for National Exams in Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office Specialist, and QuickBooks.

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Essentials AND Account Clerk / Payroll Accounting Clerk

General Office Clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks including answering telephones, typing documents and filing records. Microsoft Certification Level 1 is a basic level of Microsoft Office Programs and provides eligibility for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MSO).

Prerequisite: Basic Computer Essentials

Microsoft Certification Level 2 is an intermediate level of Microsoft Office programs and provides eligibility for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MSO).  Advanced Office assistants perform tasks such as entering data in spreadsheets, maintaining databases, creating and organizing documents, and creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations.

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Essentials AND Microsoft Certification 1: General Office

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Essentials, AND Microsoft Certification 1: General Office, AND Microsoft Certification 2: Advanced Office

Front Desk Associates perform a variety of clerical tasks such as typing documents, filing records, answering phones, receiving visitors, and providing general information about their organization to the public and customers.

Prerequisite: Basic Computer Essentials

Administrative Assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties including organizing files, preparing documents, scheduling appointments, and supporting other staff. Provides eligibility for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MSO).

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Essentials AND Front Desk Associate

Executive Assistants perform routine clerical and administrative duties including organizing files, preparing documents, scheduling appointments, and supporting other staff. Provides eligibility for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification (MSO).

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Essentials, AND Front Desk Associate, AND Administrative Assistant

Meet with the instructors to design a career program to reach your goals. Register in the classroom. Completion time varies.