Business Workforce Proficiency

Certificate of Achievement

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The Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency is designed to provide the training and skills necessary to operate effectively in a business environment. The certificate aims to help individuals proficient in administrative tasks across common software programs used in a business environment. The certificate also provides individuals with an overview of how business environments operate, which will strengthen his or her value within the business organization.

Career Opportunities

Students who achieve this certificate will be able to obtain positions as administrative assistant, senior administrative assistant, office manager, assistant office manager, and other positions that require a general understanding of business and administrative and organizational skills. This certificate also serves well for individuals looking for advancement in his or her current career.

Required Core: (11 units) Units

Course	Units
BUSN 40 (Introduction to Business)	3
BUSN 48 (Human Relations in Organizations)	3
CIS 74 (Office Procedures)	3
PCN 15 (College Study Skills)	2

 

List A: Select One (1 unit)

Course	Units
CIS 72A (Data Management)	1
CIS 72B (Basic Office integration)	1
CIS 73A (Ten-Key Skill Development)	1
CIS 75 (Office Technology/Communications)	1
CIS 84 (Windows)	1
CIS 89A (Desktop Presentation)	1

 

List B: Select One (3 units)

Course	Units
CIS 43 (Professional Communications)	3
CNT 43 (Professional Communications)	3
CNT 43 (Professional Communications)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	15

Keyboarding Competency
Students must demonstrate keyboarding speed of 40 net words per minutes. Competency can be met by completing Computer Information Systems 71C with a “C” or better or by presenting a Las Positas College Verification of Proficiency certifying 40 net words per minutes in a five (5) minute timing.