ObjectivesGraduates of Heald's Office Skills program pursue a variety of rewarding positions. It's the perfect program for someone entering the workplace for the first time, someone reentering the workplace after some time, or a current jobholder who wants to upgrade his or her skills.
Course descriptionThis Certificate of Completion program prepares students to handle the two most essential administrative tasks - data entry and word processing - which are considered the lifeblood of virtually all types of businesses. It's a two-quarter, 24-unit, non-degree program that provides training preparation for the Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) and Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3™) exams. Typically, students who have completed this program go on to earn additional certifications to validate their skills and further their careers.