Essential Office Skills Certificate
Program Number:
901062
Certificate
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About
Clerical jobs are among the top five occupations for projected growth nationally. Madison Area Technical College has developed this certificate to help you get hired, promoted or update your skills by providing essential office skills used in today's modern offices. Full- and part-time positions are available in small and large cities throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Typical working hours in this occupation are weekday business hours, generally from 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m. with some variation.
The skills obtained in the Essential Office Skills Certificate may be applied to the Business Software Applications Specialist diploma program and the Administrative Assistant Associate Degree program. In addition, many of the certificate credits may be applied to programs.
This certificate is available to those working full time seeking skills to change careers. Current Madison Area Technical College students may complete this certificate in conjunction with their existing course work. Courses are available totally online or in the classroom.
Students who successfully complete this certificate typically earn $8.00 to $10.00 per hour based on their experience and other job skills.
Admissions
Certificate Eligibility
To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. 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.
Online Certificate Application
Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.
Paper Certificate Application
You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service Associate
- Front-line Receptionist
- Office Assistant
- Receptionist
- Word Processor
With advanced training students may find employment as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Executive Secretary
- Information Coordinator
- Office Manager
Additional Info
Last Modified: January 5, 2011