Office Assistant

This certificate provides students with the skills to perform routine clerical duties requiring limited knowledge of office systems or procedures.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with fundamental aspects of computer technology.

  • Create properly formatted and grammatically correct business documents. Answer telephones, and convey messages.

  • Proofread records or forms.

  • Prepare correspondence (including labels and envelopes), bills, statements, receipts, and copy information from one record to another.

  • Compose, key, and enter data into computer using a keyboard.

Required Courses (10 units) Units
CAT-1A Business Etiquette 1
CAT-30 Business English 3
CAT-51 Intermediate Typewriting/Document Formatting 3
CAT/CIS-93 Computers for Beginners 3

This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 4-6 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.