Cypress LogoCIS / Office Department
Home
News & Updates
FAQ's
Courses
Online / Self-Paced Courses
Degrees & Certificates
Faculty
Industry Certifications
Saturday March 20, 2010

Office Assistant Certificate

This certificate program will prepare the student for an entry-level position in a business office. Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students will be eligible to work as an Office Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Receptionist, or General Office Clerk.

To earn a certificate complete the required courses as listed with a minimum grade of "C." At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.

Required courses are listed in suggested sequence:
Course Number Title Units
     
CIS 101 C Beginning Computer Keyboarding 3
(or) CIS 102 C Intermediate Computer Keyboarding (3)
(or) CIS 112 C Document Formatting (3)
CIS 108 C Introduction to Internet 2
CIS 150 C Introduction to Business Computers 3
CIS 255 C Machine Dictation & Transcription 1
OFF 045 C Office Procedures 3
OFF 048 C Records Administration 1
MGT 055 C Business English 3
Total Units Required 16


Return to Cypress College
Last Modified: Wednesday May 14, 2003