Receptionist/Clerical & Office

Program Number: 901063

Program Website: Receptionist/Clerical & Office Certificate

Clerical jobs are among the top five occupations for projected growth nationally. Madison College has developed this certificate to prepare students with the entry level skills to perform office assistant and clerical support jobs. Students will enhance their proofreading and editing skills and learn to communicate more effectively. Students will also obtain the administrative, customer service, and management skills to be successful in a fast-paced business environment.

The skills obtained in the Receptionist/Clerical and Office Assistant Certificate may be applied to the Administrative Assistant Associate Degree program. In addition, many of the certificate credits may be applied to other programs.

This certificate is available to those working full time seeking skills to change careers. Current Madison College students may complete this certificate in conjunction with their existing course work. Courses are available totaly online or in the classroom.

Certificate Eligibility

This certificate does not require an application to the college. Students register for individual courses during the open registration period each semester. It is the student's responsibility to request the certificate by calling (608) 246-6800 once all required classes have been completed and grades have been received. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.

Recommended Prerequisites

Intermediate to advanced computer skills (completion of MS Office Basic Certificate) is strongly recommended prior to taking this certificate.

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