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Organizational Associate Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The organizational associate is a valuable member of the office team who is responsible for a variety of activities that support the day-to-day office operations. Organizational associates will use current software applications in preparing business documents. Basic accounting procedures and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Prerequisite knowledge: Basic computer literacy, computer keyboarding, familiarity with the Internet, college-level reading and writing ability, and proficiency in basic mathematics.

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications 

Describe issues surrounding computer security 

Perform Microsoft Office integration tasks

Career Opportunities

Positions are available in organizational support. Organizational support careers rank among the largest occupations in the U.S. economy. Salaries vary by skill, experience, and level of responsibility. Employment may be found with banks, insurance companies, health care facilities, government agencies, educational institutions, retail industries and various service and manufacturing businesses.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

ACCT1130Computerized Accounting

3

CCDS1000How to Succeed in College

1

CPLT1005Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing

3

ITEC1000Information Systems

3

ITEC1005Computer Security Awareness

3

ITEC1080Microsoft Productivity Apps 1

3

ITEC1090Microsoft Productivity Apps 2

3

ITEC1095Microsoft 365

2

ITEC2075IT Career Readiness

2

ITEC2080Microsoft Productivity Apps 3

4

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 30

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.

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

CCDS1000How to Succeed in College

1

CPLT1005Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing

3

ITEC1000Information Systems

3

ITEC1080Microsoft Productivity Apps 1

3

ITEC1095Microsoft 365

2

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1130Computerized Accounting

3

ITEC1005Computer Security Awareness

3

ITEC1090Microsoft Productivity Apps 2

3

ITEC2075IT Career Readiness

2

ITEC2080Microsoft Productivity Apps 3

4

Total Credits  15

Graduation (30 Credits)

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.

 

3/12/2024 : BP 2121 / EP 2122