Administrative Professional Technology Technical Certificate

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(Effective Spring 2017)

This technical certificate program allows students to build career entry skills for the office environment. The employment aim of the program is to build computer skills and basic communication skills. This certificate lends itself well to students returning to the workforce or preparing for initial employment. The certificate can be completed in one semester of full-time study or in one year of part-time study.

Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

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ADMN 1312 - *Keyboarding/Formatting II Credits: (3)
ADMN 2310 - *Advanced Word Processing Credits: (3)
BUSN 1302 - *Keyboarding with Word Processing Credits: (3)
BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
BUSN 1310 - *Business Communications Credits: (3)
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
ADMN 1311 - *Word Processing I Credits: (3)
BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications Credits: (3)
OR ADMN 1308 - *Office Procedures Credits: (3)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

Career and Salary Information

The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this certificate. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary Median
Bill and Account Collectors	$20,490	$29,200
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$21,330	$32,900
Customer Service Representatives	$18,430	$28,600
General Office Clerks	$17,910	$27,300
Information Clerks	$25,840	$36,100
Office & Administrative Support Workers	$19,520	$31,000
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers	$22,090	$30,600
Receptionists	$17,970	$35,700
Tellers	$19,520	$32,700