GENERAL 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 and Part II) 24
Spreadsheets (MS Excel Part I) 12
Intro to Data Entry:  Level I, and MS Access Data Entry 12
MS Windows 98se 12
Internet/E-mail 12
Keyboarding Skills1 78
Business English2 54
Business Math2 36
Business Correspondence 24
Professional Development (Parts I & II) 24
Office Procedures 1818
Job Seeking Skills 18
Lab Hours 102

Total Core Subjects

426
Electives 69
Electives may be added once al lcore subjects have been completed.  Electives may include courses such as:
Spreadsheets (MS Excel Part II) Page Layout Software
     (MS Publisher)
Database (MS Access Part I) Introduction to Web Design
Slide Presentation Software
     (MS PowerPoint Part I & II)
DOS Data Entry (Level II & III)
TOTAL HOURS 495

1Typing speed on graduation date must be 25 nwpm or 10 nwpm above entry level, whichever is greater.

2Due to staff holiday schedule, Business English and Business math will be taught on a reduced schedule during the June, July and December cycles.

Entry Requirements

Overall 6th Grade equivalent average score on the Test of Adult Basic Education is highly recommended.  Typing speed of 30 net words per minute is 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

General Office Clerks   55347
Receptionists and Information Clerks  55305
Telemarketers Alternative Titles:  Telephone Solicitors; Telephone Sales Representatives 49026
   
Data Entry Keyers   56017
Typists, including Word Processors   55307

BASIC OFFICE

ADVANCED OFFICE