Information Processing Support Certificate

The Information Processing Support certificate prepares students for an entry-level position in an office emphasizing information support.

This curriculum includes business English and written communications. Students receive training on computers using office software applications with an emphasis on word processing.

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Required Courses

Course #	Course Name	Credits
ADM157	Business English	3
ADM154	Business Communication	3
BCA133	Word Processing Skill Development I	4
BCA137	Word Processing Skill Development II	3
BCA212	Intro to Computer Business Applications	3
BCA213	Intermediate Computer Business Applications	3
Total credits required to complete this certificate		19

These credits are applicable to the Office Assistant diploma and the Administrative Assistant AAS degree

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Use word processing software productively.
• Input and process information on computers.
• Process correspondence, minutes of meetings, reports, and other office documents.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate competency in keyboarding, English, spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• Operate word processing equipment efficiently to produce business documents.
• Work on your own and use your time wisely.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Accept responsibility for the quality of completed documents.

What Else Should I Consider about this Special Certificate?

• Keyboarding and proofreading skills are a must.
• May have to adapt to various types of equipment and computer software depending upon office situation.
• Experts predict an increasing demand for competent word processing/correspondence secretaries.