Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate provides students with Microsoft productivity app computer skills expected by most employers for an entry-level position in a general office setting. Communication styles in the workplace will also be addressed. Students may apply this certificate toward other occupational certificates, diplomas or A.A.S. degrees in Workplace and Desktop careers. Courses for this certificate may be delivered in the classroom and/or online. Certificate qualifies for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Prerequisite knowledge: Basic computer literacy, computer keyboarding, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading and writing ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.
Award Outcomes
Compare decision making solutions
Produce variety of business documents
Provide solutions using office suite
Identify communication styles
Career Opportunities
Information on careers, salary, and employment outlook is available on the Minnesota State Careerwise and Bureau of Labor Statistics websites: www.careerwise.minnstate.edu and www.bls.gov. Search suggestion: Receptionist
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 9 Credits
General Education Required 2 Credits
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits
Total Occupational Certificate Credits 11
Semester Sequence
Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.
Prerequisite Knowledge: A student seeking this award should have qualifying assessment scores on the math, reading, writing, computer literacy, and keyboarding placement tests as identified by individual course prerequisites.
Graduation (11 Credits)
Note: This certificate qualifies for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. This listing is to be used strictly as an advising tool.
4/12/2021 : BP 2176 / EP 2177