BASIC OFFICE COURSE

 

ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE/COURSE LENGTH

18 WEEKS  -  495 CLOCK HOURS

8:30 A.M.  -  3:00 P.M.

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

COURSES

COURSE HOURS

Word processing (Microsoft Word Part I)

45

Database (Microsoft Access Part I)

45

Introduction to Windows, Internet/Email

45

Data Entry

25

Keyboarding Skills

65

Business Correspondence

20

Customer Service

45

Business Math

45

Business English

54

Record keeping

15

Office Procedures

24

Job Seeking Skills

18

Total Core Subjects

446

Electives

49

    Electives may be added once all core subjects have been completed.  Electives may include courses such as:

  Word processing (Microsoft Word Part II)

  Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel Part I)

TOTAL HOURS

495

Entry Requirements

Overall 6th Grade equivalent average score on the Test of Adult Basic Education is highly recommended.  No typing speed required.  Satisfactory performance on Oral Directions tests.


Sample Occupational Objectives:  Descriptions and Occupational Employment Survey Codes (OES)

For a complete listing of OES descriptions, see the California Employment Development Department's Occupational Employment Guide

Receptionists and Information Clerks

55305

Customer Service Representatives, utilities. Alternative Titles:  Customer Service Specialists; Post Exchange.

 55335

Ticket Agents  Alternative Titles:  Passenger Agents; Passenger Booking Clerks

53805

Telemarketers Alternative Titles:  Telephone Solicitors; Telephone Sales Representatives

49026

Sales Agents, selected business services  

43017

Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks

55305

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