Program: General Office Level 1 Certificate ♦ - Palo Alto College

Apr 30, 2025

This offering is available in the following modes:

Face-to-face, Fully online

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Receptionist and Information Clerks

Data Entry Technician Level 1 Certificate ♦

♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.

Total Credit Hours Required: 16

Semester I

POFT 1301 - Business English
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I *
POFT 1319 - Records and Information Management I
POFT 1325 - Business Math Using Technology or POFT 1321 Business Math

Semester II

POFT 1120 - Job Search Skills
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding or POFT 2301 Intermediate Keyboarding

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information

The General Office Certificate is the first level of training for working in the Administrative Support arena. The courses in this program feed into the Administrative Assistant A.A.S. degree. The Administrative Assistant Associate in Applied Science degree program prepares graduates by introducing them to a wide variety of subjects that will prepare them to manage and organize themselves and their workplace environment. The program prepares the student to gain comprehensive skills and assume responsibilities in the workplace. Student will have advanced training with computer technology to prepare for the constantly changing and increasingly automated business environment.

Graduates may enter the workforce or may continue their education. After some work experience, individuals may also seek additional training and professional credentials to increase their advancement opportunities. Certificates in various related areas can also be obtained while working toward a degree.

Notes:

*Capstone Course
CIP Code: 52.0408
Major Code: GOCI

General Office Level 1 Certificate ♦