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Office Computer Applications - Level 1

Certificate of Completion
#36375

This certificate is certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level office support employment. Completion of the certificate provides students with basic skills for a computerized office environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to execute commands in Windows.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate basic operations in a word processing application.
  • Students will be able to create, format and edit word processing documents.
  • Students will be able to perform routine computer maintenance operations.
  • Students will be able to discuss problem solving techniques.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Required Courses

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      SOC Career Code: 15-1232.00

      Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $27.76

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      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
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      Median Salary Earnings
      $74,507.47
      Annual Job Openings
      6,504

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      Document Management Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 15-1299.03

      Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $35.56

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
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      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $121,021.87
      Annual Job Openings
      7,810

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      Information Technology Project Managers

      SOC Career Code: 15-1299.09

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      $35.56

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      Median Salary Earnings
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      Annual Job Openings
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      SOC Career Code: 43-9022.00

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      Typical Hourly Salary
      $19.95

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      • Master's Degree
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      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
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      Annual Job Openings
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      SOC Career Code: 43-9061.00

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      Typical Hourly Salary
      $18.06

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      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
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      Median Salary Earnings
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      Annual Job Openings
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Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Vocational Re-Entry: Office Computer Applications - Level I (Non-Credit)

    Office Computer Applications - Level 1

    Certificate of Completion
    #36375

    This certificate is certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level office support employment. Completion of the certificate provides students with basic skills for a computerized office environment.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    • Students will be able to execute commands in Windows.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate basic operations in a word processing application.
    • Students will be able to create, format and edit word processing documents.
    • Students will be able to perform routine computer maintenance operations.
    • Students will be able to discuss problem solving techniques.

    Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    VOC CPBC1
    		Basic Computing - Level 1
    Note: Any higher level course may be substituted for VOC CPBC1.
    VOC CPBC2
    		Basic Computing - Level 2
     

    Required Electives

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Choose one from the following:
    VOC CPNET
    		Internet Research - an Introduction
    VOC CPDI
    		Digital Photography for the Beginner
  • Vocational Re-Entry: Office Computer Applications - Level II (Non-Credit)

    Office Computer Applications - Level 2

    Certificate of Completion
    #36834

    This certificate in Office Computer Applications - Level 2 prepares students with an array of office computer skills for a computerized office environment. 

    Program Learning Outcomes

    • Students will be able to insert graphics into a word document.
    • Students will be able to perform basic operations in a graphics application.
    • Students will be able to create a simple database in order to execute a mail merge.
    • Students will be able to manage a personalized Windows profile, add and remove program features.
    • Students will be able to describe the use of graphics within their projects.
    • Students will be able to demonstrate basic computer skills.
    • Students will be able to operate various computer software applications.
    • Students will be able to illustrate the use of computer software applications through various projects such as business cards,
      t-shirt design, letterhead, labels, flyers and posters.
    • Students will be able to design a portfolio utilizing publication skills.
       

    Additional Notations
    Certificate Requirements: Completion of Office Computer Applications - Level 1 Certificate

    Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    VOC CPBC3
    		Basic Computing - Level 3
    VOC CPCC
    		Creative Computing
     

    Recommended Elective

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    VOC ITECH
    		Information Technology
     
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