Office Assistant

One-Year Certificate

Program Mission

The Office Assistant Certificate prepares students by creating an entry-level foundation of knowledge and skills in the office environment.

Program Descriptions

The Office Assistant Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career performing office functions such as office reception, communication, documentation, accounting, managing documents, and other office functions.

Program Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Office Assistant Certificate will:

1. Demonstrate professional skills that lead to success within the office workplace
2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
3. Apply critical thinking and decision-making skills
4. Distinguish the importance of an ethical work environment
5. Apply information and technology tools relevant to the profession

Ready to get started?

It's easy and only requires TWO steps.

Step 1

Fill out our request info form. This will alert us that you are interested in the Office Technology programs.

Step 2

If you are new to UCC (you've never taken a class), apply to UCC. Otherwise, you are done for now. You will be contacted about the next steps.

Career Considerations

Business office entry-level positions such as clerks, receptionists, office assistants, and other office assistant focused careers.

Program Publications

Program Prerequisites

Students not knowing how to keyboard, must take OA 110 their first term.

If required by placement test results, students will need to take MTH 020, WR 115.

 

Contact

 

Toni Clough - Contact
Chair, Associate Professor, Business
Phone: 541-440-7790