Office Administration and Technology - Bookkeeping Certificate

Program Overview

This part-time, online program provides students with essential office skills, including keyboarding, computer applications, business communications, and accounting. The nine-month program starts in September and finishes in May, and includes modules on employability skills and a capstone project to extend students' software knowledge. Upon completion, graduates are prepared for entry-level administrative and bookkeeping positions.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Schedule:

Part-time, online, nine months—starts every September and finishes by May.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• OTEC100 - Online Learner Success: Provides students with a working knowledge of the Moodle online learning platform.
• OTEC110 - Keyboarding I: Teaches accurate keyboarding at a minimum of 35 net words per minute.
• OTEC111 - Keyboarding II: Increases keying speed and accuracy to a minimum of 50 net words per minute.
• OTEC115 - Administrative Computer Applications: Introduces essential computer skills required in any office career.
• OTEC120 - Business Math and Calculators: Teaches the touch method of calculator use and emphasizes business and personal problem solving.
• OTEC135 - Business Communications: Teaches how to plan, organize, and write accurate and effective business documents.
• OTEC150 - Word Processing I: Teaches basic functions of a word processing program and how to format business documents.
• OTEC153 - Spreadsheets: Provides a working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• OTEC162 - Employability Skills: Helps students develop successful job search strategies.
• OTEC170 - Bookkeeping I: Provides an introduction to manual accounting.
• OTEC171 - Payroll: Introduces payroll procedures and employer responsibilities.
• OTEC172 - Bookkeeping II: Provides additional knowledge in common accounting systems.