This certificate provides preparation for immediate employment or upgrading in secretarial positions in business, industry, or government. Credits from this program may be applied to the requirements for an Associate in Science Degree in any of the Business Office Technology Programs.

Learners who complete the Business Office Technology: Secretarial certificate will:

• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate appropriate skills in word processing
• Demonstrate keyboarding speed and accuracy
• Transcribe documents accurately and efficiently

• Apply appropriate business office procedures
• Apply mathematical concepts and skills OR understand the principles of psychology
• Apply basic accounting principles OR understand the principles of management OR understand the basic structure of business organizations OR apply office software applications

Note: Because of course sequencing, it may take more than one year to complete this program.

For more information contact Program Coordinator Anita Sherman.