Office Professionals coordinate office, clerical and administrative support staff. They assist managers and direct office activities in virtually every sector of the economy. After allocating work assignments and issuing deadlines, office and administrative coordinators oversee the work to ensure that it is on schedule and meets established quality standards. In addition, they provide assistance to management, facilitate meetings, coordinate the preparation of documentation, as well as represent the company in many settings.

The Office Professional Program prepares students for employment in offices within a variety of industries. Courses include computer application skills; general office organizational skills; management skills; written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills; public and human relation skills and techniques for professional success. In addition, the student will gain a background in general education.

Business Office Assistant - Certificate The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Business Office Assistant program is designed to prepare the student for employment as an office assistant in a business office environment. Skill development includes keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation software skills, basic database data entry and management skills, filing, electronic and traditional mailing methods, managing calendars, and fundamental aspects of using a payroll software. Program is also designed to develop proper techniques for internal and external office communication. Required Courses: 17 credits Course Check Sheets:

Instructing Faculty: Beth Berry

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