Business Education –
Vocational Certificate Programs
The following vocational
Certificate of Completion programs have been approved by the
Chancellor’s Office of California.
Business Education - Vocational Certificate Programs
Account Clerk I -
The program prepares student for entry-level account clerk or
bookkeeping positions.
This series of courses allows students to review basic math, study
the full cycle of accounting and financial statements, use
QuickBooks and Peachtree, develop written and verbal communication
skills, file alphabetically and numerically, and use Excel
spreadsheets. In addition, students attain skill development in
keyboarding through speed drills. Students also learn strategies
for creating a resume and preparing for a job interview.
This program provides the foundation for preparing students for
Account Clerk II.
The core requirements include nine courses. There are no
electives. Students must satisfactorily complete all nine courses
to be awarded a certificate of completion. Students completing
this program will be well prepared to enter a college level
accounting course. Core Courses Enroll in these courses first and attend when not in other
courses: OBT 021 Business Math and Calculators OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding Take at any time in this order: OBT 070 Introduction to Computers OBT 080 Windows Take at any time, in any order: OBT 032 Business Writing: Memos OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals After completing Business Math, take: OBT 090 Beginning MS Excel OBT 022 Beginning Account Clerk Final course: 21st Century Employment Strategies
Account Clerk II - This program prepares students for bookkeeping, accounting, and
reconciling positions.
The series of courses allows students to learn advanced
accounting techniques, advanced computerized accounting systems,
and the advanced use of Excel spreadsheets; attain skill
development in keyboarding through speed drills and the production
of reports and other business documents; and develop customer
service skills.
Successful completion of Account Clerk I, or the equivalent, is
required for entry into this program.
The core requirements include seven courses and one elective.
Students must satisfactorily complete all eight courses to be
awarded a certificate of completion. Students completing this
program would be well prepared to matriculate to a college-level
business management program.
Core Courses
Completion of Account Clerk I or equivalent.
Enroll in this course first and attend when not in other courses:
OBT 023 Advanced Account Clerk
Take at any time, in any order:
OBT 091 Advanced MS Excel
OBT 100 Beginning MS Word
OBT 095 QuickBooks
OBT 097 Peachtree
OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication
OBT 050 Customer Service Skills
OBT 138 MS Outlook (elective)
OBT 130 Access (elective)
Final computer course (if chosen): OBT 150 Integrated Technology
(elective)
Dental Front Office Clerk - This program prepares students for front office work in a
dentist’s office.
This series of courses provides an opportunity for students to
learn dental terminology, head and throat anatomy, dental billing
and coding, administrative duties, legal requirements on reporting
and patient privacy, and dental transcription. Students gain basic
keyboarding and computer application skills as well as oral
communication and general customer service skills. They also learn
how to create a resume and prepare for a job interview.
The core requirements include nine courses. There are no
electives. Students must satisfactorily complete all nine courses
to be awarded a certificate of completion.
Core Courses
Enroll in these courses first and attend when not in other
courses:
OBT 061 Dental Front Office
OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding
Take in the following order:
OBT 070 Introduction to Computers
OBT 080 Windows
OBT 100 Beginning MS Word
Take at any time, in any order:
OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals
OBT 050 Customer Service Skills
OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication
Final course: OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies
General Office Clerk I - This program prepares students for entry-level work in an office
setting.
This series of courses allows students to develop skills in
keyboarding, enhance verbal communication skills, file
alphabetically and numerically, and attain the basics of
computerized word processing. It provides the foundation for
preparing students for General Office Clerk II. Student will also
learn strategies for creating a resume and preparing for a job
interview.
This program is the first in a series of three programs in the
office clerk area.
The core requirements include nine courses. There are no
electives. Students must satisfactorily complete all nine courses
to be awarded a certificate of completion. Students completing
this course will be prepared to enter a college-level course of
study in business.
Core Courses
Enroll in this course first and attend when not in other courses:
OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding
Take computer courses at any time, in the following order:
OBT 070 Introduction to Computers
OBT 080 Windows
OBT 140 Internet
OBT 100 Beginning MS Word
Take at any time, in any order:
OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals
OBT 055 Office Equipment
OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication
Final course: OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies
General Office Clerk II - This program prepares students for independent work in an office
setting.
Participants gain a broad background in business math,
calculators, computer applications, and business writing which
provides them with the ability to work in most office departments.
Students attain skill development in keyboarding through speed
drills and the production of reports and other business documents;
develop verbal and written communication skills, including memo
writing; and improve their customer service skills. Successful
completion of General Office Clerk I, or the equivalent, is
required for entry into this program.
This program is the second in a series of three programs in the
office clerk area.
The core requirements include seven courses. There are no
electives. Students must satisfactorily complete all seven courses
to be awarded a certificate of completion. Students completing
this program will be well prepared to matriculate to a
college-level administrative assistant program.
Core Courses
Completion of General Office Clerk I or equivalent.
Enroll in these courses first and attend when not in other
courses:
OBT 012 Intermediate Keyboarding
OBT 021 Business Math and Calculators
Take at any time, in any order:
OBT 031 Business Writing: Email
OBT 032 Business Writing: Memos
OBT 050 Customer Service Skills
OBT 138 MS Outlook
Take after Business Math: OBT 090 Beginning MS Excel
General Office Clerk III - This program prepares students for work as an administrative
assistant or secretary.
This series of courses allows students to gain advanced
keyboarding and computer application skills as well as the
fundamentals of accounting. Students also learn the format and
content of business letters. Successful completion of General
Office Clerk II, or the equivalent, is required for entry into
this program.
This program is the capstone in a series of three programs in the
office clerk area.
The core requirements include four courses and one elective.
Students must satisfactorily complete all five courses to be
awarded a certificate of completion. Students completing this
program will be well prepared to matriculate to a college-level
business management program.
Core Courses
Completion of General Office Clerk II or equivalent.
Enroll in these courses first and attend when not in other
courses:
OBT 013 Advanced Keyboarding
OBT 022 Beginning Account Clerk
Take at any time, in any order:
OBT 033 Business Letter Writing
OBT 101 Advanced MS Word
OBT 111 PowerPoint (elective)
OBT 130 Access (elective)
Final computer course (if chosen): OBT 150 Integrated Technology
(elective)
Medical Front Office Clerk - This program prepares students for front office work in a doctor’s
office or medical facility.
This series of courses provides an opportunity for students to
learn medical terminology, anatomy, medical billing and coding,
administrative duties, legal requirements on reporting and patient
privacy, and medical transcription. Skills in oral communication
and general customer service are enhanced. Students gain basic
keyboarding and computer application skills. They also learn how
to create a resume and prepare for a job interview.
The core requirements include nine courses. There are no
electives. Students must satisfactorily complete all nine courses
to be awarded a certificate of completion.
Core Courses
Enroll in these courses first and attend when not in other
courses:
OBT 061 Medical Front Office
OBT 011 Beginning Keyboarding
Take in the following order:
OBT 070 Introduction to Computers
OBT 080 Windows
OBT 100 Beginning MS Word
May be taken any time, in any order:
OBT 034 Filing Fundamentals
OBT 050 Customer Service Skills
OBT 035 On-the-Job Communication
Final course: OBT 040 21st Century Employment Strategies
