2017-2018 Credit Catalog

Office Support Certificate (OFC)

2017-2018

Type: Career, Certificate (C1)

Open Admissions

Division: Career & Tech Education & Bus


The Office Support certificate is a short-term training program specifically designed for students wishing to acquire the software skills needed for rapid entry into the workplace.  It is also geared to those who wish to update their previous office skills for re-entry into the job market.  Specialized training is provided in computerized keyboarding, word processing, records management, information transcription, and other office software applications needed for today's highly technical office environment.

First Year

Fall

LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3

OFT101Keyboarding and Word Processing

3

OFT114Business Communications

3

OFT212Administrative Office Procedures

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Spring

BUS132Business Workplace Seminar

1

OFT102Advanced Keyboarding and Word Processing

3

OFT209Information Transcription

3

OFT222Spreadsheet and Presentation Graphics

3

OFT226Database and Calendar Management

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Requirement Notes

Liberal Arts Elective: Students who are not computer literate are encouraged to select CPS100.

OFT101: Students who touch type 35 wpm or more and have knowledge of Microsoft Word 2010 may waive OFT101 and register for OFT102. the credits for OFT101 may be fulfilled with a 3-credit OPEN elective

OFT114: A minimum grade of C- is required to graduate from this program and to meet OFT prerequisites.

Total Credit Hours: 25