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Business Software Specialist

If you enjoy working with computers and want a business career, then consider becoming a business software specialist.

In this program, you’ll learn to support business offices with advanced skills in the latest spreadsheet, database, presentation, and project management software. This program includes classes in office administration and technical training with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications.

Whether you are just beginning your career or you are an experienced professional who wants to upgrade your technical skills in the office, this program will help prepare you to use today’s software tools with confidence.

  1. Apply introductory knowledge of current office procedures, techniques, and records management systems.
  2. Perform administrative duties using current office technology.
  3. Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  4. Spell and use terms correctly.

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Plan Your Courses

Meet with our counselors to customize this plan just for you. You can also search the quarterly schedule for class days and times.

Placement

Math placement is not required for this program.
English placement is not required for this program.

The Clerical Assistant program is a two quarter program where students learn general office skills needed for entry-level office positions. This certificate provides students with additional grammar, editing and proofreading experience. Students develop effective written communication, oral communication, customer service, keyboarding, document formatting, office procedures, telephone, scheduling, and calendaring, and job preparation skills. 

Students who earn the Administrative Assistant AAS degree will also earn this certificate because it is embedded in the degree. If you have any questions, please contact counseling.
 

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Total Program Credits: 30


Program Courses

First Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
BT 105
Grammar for Business  
5
BT 106
Computing Essentials  
5
BT 152
College and Career Strategies  
3
CATT 102
Microsoft Outlook  
2.5
Total Credits
 
15.5

Second Quarter

Course ID
Course Title
Credits
BT 127
Human Relations and Professional Development  
3
BT 196
Skillbuilding  
1
BUS 103
Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators  
5
CATT 190
Microsoft PowerPoint I  
2.5
MMGT 223
Customer Service  
3
Total Credits
 
14.5

Estimated costs for completing this program

 
WA Resident
Non-Resident
International
Tuition
$ 3,181
$ 3,829
$ 7,274
Books
$ 339
$ 339
$ 339
Course Fees
$ 6
$ 6
$ 6
Institutional Fees
$ 224
$ 224
$ 1,065
Total Costs
$ 3,750
$ 4,398
$ 8,684

Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

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Sierra Schrader

Pathway Specialist
Sierra.Schrader@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7490

 

Kerrin Langford

Pathway Specialist - Northern Counties
Kerrin.Langford@scc.spokane.edu
509-279-6737

 

John Yoon

Academic Counseling Liaison
John.Yoon@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7356

 

Landon Johnston

Academic Counseling Liaison
Landon.Johnston@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7190

 

Samantha Stephens

Academic Counseling Liaison - Northern Counties
Samantha.Stephens@scc.spokane.edu
509-279-6710

 

Anne Mayer

Workforce Transition Specialist
Anne.Mayer@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8191

 

Katherine Cornelis

Workforce Transition Specialist - Northern Counties
Katherine.Cornelis@scc.spokane.edu
509-279-6961

 

Ronda Moorhead

Department Chair
Ronda.Moorhead@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7389

 

Jeff Brown

Division Dean
Jeff.Brown@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8882

 

Jeff Williams

Division Dean (interim) - Northern Counties
Jeff.Williams@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-8235