Program Overview

This 17 credit-hour certificate program prepares students for positions as business office administrative assistants. Students are introduced to advanced word processing and spreadsheets, to use of the Internet including Web browsing and e-mail, and to the integrated use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students are also introduced to computer skills and business management principles and to business writing. This certificate is the second in a two-certificate sequence: Office Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

Program Requirements

¹

These courses are included in the Office Assistant certificate. Students may take CAS 105, CAS 115 and CAS 125 or CAS 160 to satisfy this requirement.

²

This course is included in the Office Assistant certificate.

³

Placement test scores required.

Gainful Employment

Harper College provides Gainful Employment information to comply with the U.S. Department of Education.