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Office Skills Training

This 12-24 week course is designed to put you on a successful career track by providing you with the computer literacy and professional skills needed for competitive employment in a variety of office occupations. Learning is self-paced, and training is tailored to your individual career goal, experience, and circumstances. Classes are held in a business office setting and are led by credentialed and certified instructors. Typical work standards such as punctuality, reliable attendance, appropriate office attire, and good work habits are required. Class size is limited to fifteen students, so you will receive one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in training.
The Office Careers curriculum includes


· Microsoft Office Suite (Windows XP, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) and other software programs
· E-mail and attachments, navigating the Internet
· Typing/Keyboarding/10-Key calculator
· Customer Service Skills
· File Management and Recordkeeping; Weekly Business Writing
· Modern Office Procedures; Interviewing Skills; Resumes, Cover Letters, and Thank You Letters
· Appropriate Business Attire · Communication Skills
· Classroom Seminars
· Business Ethics and Workplace Issues

It may also include an externship for hands-on experience. Job placement workshops are included, providing you with self-confidence, motivation and the skills to get —and maintain—a wonderful new job and career.
Office Careers training will prepare you for clerical office positions such as Office Clerk, Data Entry Clerk, Front Office Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, Account Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeping Assistant, Medical Office Receptionist, Law Office Receptionist or Assistant, Departmental Receptionist or Assistant, Order Taker, Order Processor, Clerk Typist, Human Resources Assistant or Intake Coordinator.

Entrance Requirements:

An interview with the instructor, 8th grade level math and English, and the ability to work cooperatively in an office setting. Start dates are open entry and are scheduled any Monday when space is available, all referral paperwork is in place, and the student has attended orientation. To schedule a tour, call (805) 544-0542.

Graduation Requirements:

The student must complete all curriculum assignments, earn a passing grade on required exams, and maintain an overall attendance of 90% or better. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for placement assistance.

Schedule:

12 to 24 weeks (up to 720 hours), 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Legal Front Office (Area of Specialty)

This 6-12 week program is designed to prepare you for a variety of clerical office positions in the legal field.
You will become familiar with the terminology and procedures commonly used in a law office. Legal Front Office training can be taken as an add-on component to the 24-week Office Skills program or as an area of specialty within the Office Skills program. Learning is self-paced, and training is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each student. Classes are held in a business office setting and are led by credentialed and certified instructors. Typical work standards such as punctuality, reliable attendance, appropriate office attire, and good work habits are required. Class size is limited to fifteen students, so you will receive one-on-one assistance to help you succeed
in training.
The curriculum includes
· An overview of the different areas of legal practice
· Legal office departments and staff
· Trial procedures
· Legal documents
· Ethics, confidentiality
· Billing, recordkeeping
· Hands-on practice with practical applications.
It may also include an externship for hands-on experience. This body of knowledge, coupled with the computer proficiency you will gain in the core curriculum, will prepare you
for a front office position in a law office or
legal department.
Office Careers training will prepare you for clerical office positions such as Law Office Receptionist or Assistant , Legal Office Clerk, Data Entry Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Legal Department Receptionist or Assistant, Court Clerk, Court Reporter Trainee, Clerk Typist, Human Resources Assistant, Legal Document Assistant or Legal Document Recorder.

Entrance Requirements:

An interview with the instructor, 8th grade level math and English, and the ability to work cooperatively in an office setting. Start dates are open entry and are scheduled any Monday when space is available, all referral paperwork is in place, and the student has attended orientation. To schedule a tour, call (805) 544-0542.

Graduation Requirements:

The student must complete all curriculum assignments, earn a passing grade on required exams, and maintain an overall attendance of 90% or better. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for placement assistance.

Schedule:

6 to 12 weeks, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

Computerized Bookkeeping & Accounting Careers

Classes meet for six hours a day, to provide flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of students. The program may be taken concurrently with Computer Applications and Business Skills or Office Skills Training.
This 8-24 week program is designed to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of accounting positions. You will become familiar with accounting fundamentals, payroll procedures, accounts receivable, accounts payable, data entry, general accounting terminology and procedures, along with computer literacy and office procedures. Learning is self-paced, and training is tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each student. Classes are held in a business office setting and are led by credentialed and certified instructors. Typical work standards such as punctuality, reliable attendance, appropriate office attire, and good work habits are required. Class size is limited to fifteen students, so you will receive one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in training.
The Computerized Bookkeeping & Accounting curriculum includes
· Windows and Excel
· Accounting Fundamentals
· Accounting Concepts and Accounting Cycles
· Recordkeeping
· Payroll Procedures
· QuickBooks, Peachtree, and other software applications.
It may also include an externship for hands-on experience. Job placement workshops are included, providing you with self-confidence, motivation, and the skills to get – and maintain– a wonderful new job and career. This body of knowledge will prepare you for many entry level bookkeeping/accounting opportunities.


Computerized Bookkeeping & Accounting training will prepare you for clerical office positions such as Accounting Office Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Bank Teller, Loan Processor, Data Entry Clerk, Payroll Clerk , Bookkeeping Assistant, Order Processor, Human Resources Assistant, Receptionist or Assistant in an Accounting Firm, Tax Firm, or an Accounting Department.

Entrance Requirements:

An interview with the instructor, 8th grade level math and English, and the ability to work cooperatively in an office setting. Start dates are open entry and are scheduled any Monday when space is available, all referral paperwork is in place, and the student has attended orientation. To schedule a tour, call (805) 544-0542.

Graduation Requirements:

The student must complete all curriculum assignments, earn a passing grade on required exams, and maintain an overall attendance of 90% or better. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for placement assistance.

Schedule:

8 to 24 weeks (up to 780 hours), 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

Medical Office Careers

This 12-24 week program is designed to prepare you for a medical office career in a wide variety of settings. You will become familiar with the terminology and procedures commonly used in a medical office, along with general billing procedures, computer literacy and office record keeping. Learning is self-paced, and training is tailored to your individual career goals, experience, and circumstances. Classes are held in a business office setting and are led by credentialed and certified instructors. Typical work standards such as punctuality, reliable attendance, appropriate office attire, and good work habits are required. Class size is limited to fifteen students, so you will receive one-on-one assistance to help you succeed
in training.
The Medical Office curriculum includes
· Medical Billing; Insurance Forms; Medical Correspondence
· Medical Terminology
· Medical Office Procedures; Receptionist Training
· Transcription
· CPT-4 Codes; and ICD-9 Codes.

The program includes an overview of various types of medical practices, hospital departments, staff, ethics, the doctor-patient relationship, confidentiality, medical records, medical billing, and may also include an externship for hands-on experience. Weekly Job Club workshops are included, providing you with self-confidence, motivation, and the skills to get – and keep – a wonderful new job and career. This body of knowledge will prepare you for entry level positions in a medical office, clinic, diagnostic lab or hospital.

Medical Office training will prepare you for clerical office positions in a medical practice, clinic, diagnostic lab or hospital in careers such as Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Office Clerk, Medical Data Entry Clerk, Medical Insurance Customer Service Representative, Administrative Assistant, Billing or Account Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeping Assistant, Departmental Receptionist or Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, Intake Coordinator or Hospital Admitting Clerk.

Entrance Requirements:

An interview with the instructor, 8th grade level math and English, and the ability to work cooperatively in an office setting. Start dates are open entry and are scheduled any Monday when space is available, all referral paperwork is in place, and the student has attended orientation. To schedule a tour, call (805) 544-0542.

Graduation Requirements:

The student must complete all curriculum assignments, earn a passing grade on required exams, and maintain an overall attendance of 90% or better. Successful graduates will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be eligible for placement assistance.

Schedule:

12 to 24 weeks (up to 780 hours), 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.