Administrative Assistant

Certificate of Achievement 
2022-2023

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About the Program

Computer Information Systems (CIS) degree and certificate programs are for the business professional with an emphasis on a variety of computer subjects applicable to the most career paths. The types of jobs held by computer professionals fall into several general categories, including computer design and manufacturing, computer sales and service, system development and programming, computer operations, database management, technical support, and project management. The Computer Information Systems (CIS) program is designed to do the following: introduce students to basic computer literacy skills, build a solid foundation of knowledge to transfer to a four-year institution, enhance, improve, and upgrade current computer skills and business application proficiency, and provide classes that support the pursuit of computer industry certifications.

About the Certificate

The Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement provides students with professional office skills and technologies to meet the requirements of a constantly changing office environment. Emphasis is placed on computer applications skills, professional communications, accounting skills, as well as an understanding for the human relations and ethics that are important to success in a today's workplaces. This program offers students the opportunity for direct job entry or for upgrading skills for advancement.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include, but are not limited to: administrative assistant, administrative technician, administrative associate, office manager, office clerk, receptionist, office professional, customer service representative, and office coordinator.

Program Outcomes

• Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Assistant, students are able to demonstrate the ability to successfully use basic English language skills (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, etc.) in business documents.

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Required Core: (22 Units) Units

Course	Units
BUSN 40 Introduction to Business	3
BUSN 48 Human Relations in Organizations	3
BUSN 51 Accounting for Small Businesses	3
CIS 50 Introduction to Computing Information Technology	3
CIS 54 Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets	4
CIS 74 Office Procedures	3
CIS 88A Introduction to Microsoft Word	1.5
CIS 88B Advanced Microsoft Word	1.5

List A: Select One (3 Units)

Course	Units
CIS 43 Professional Communications	3
CNT 43 Professional Communications	3
CS 43 Professional Communications	3

List B: Select from Below (4 Units)

Course	Units
BUSN 30 Business Ethics and Society	3
CIS 55 Integrating Office Applications	4
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 89A Desktop Presentation	1

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units	29

 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.

Updated: July 2022