General Office Skills

Program Overview

This noncredit program provides training in general office and administrative support skills, including filing, proofreading, communication, and software proficiency. It leads to a Certificate of Completion and prepares students for entry-level administrative assistant and general office positions. The program is offered tuition-free and includes modules on microcomputer applications, office management skills, and career development.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: An introduction to various general office and administrative support jobs.
Training and skill building in filing systems and procedures, proofreading, telephone techniques, faxing, emailing, electronic calendaring of events, appointments and meetings, memos, and business letters. Essential topics include word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and presentation software.
• Structure: The program leads to a Certificate of Completion.
• Course Schedule:
• Fall Term:
• VOC CSB15 - Microcomputer Applications (0 units)
• VOC CS41 - Office Management Skills (0 units)
• BS ABE05 - Career Development (0 units) or BS CNSL5 - Career and Life Planning for ESL (0 units)
• Individual Modules:
• VOC CSB15 - Microcomputer Applications:
This module focuses on basic computer skills and applications.
• VOC CS41 - Office Management Skills: This module covers office procedures, organization, and administrative tasks.
• BS ABE05 - Career Development: This module provides guidance on career exploration, planning, and job search strategies.
• BS CNSL5 - Career and Life Planning for ESL: This module provides guidance on career exploration, planning, and job search strategies specifically for ESL students.

Careers:

Students will be prepared to enter into entry-level administrative assistant and general office jobs.

Other:

Vocational Studies: Continuing Education classes, also known as "Noncredit," are financially supported by the state of California and are offered tuition-free. Noncredit classes are designed to provide students with a high-quality learning experience with the opportunity to gain new skills and embark on new career pathways. Noncredit programs at Mt. SAC include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Education for Older Adults (EOA), English as a Second Language (ESL), Short-Term Vocational (STV), Vocational Re-Entry (VRE), and IMPACT/Adults with Disabilities (AWD).