Remote Technology for Virtual Professionals

This certificate program helps students build business technology and skills to meet the increasing demand for remote work for virtual professionals. Remote jobs are outpacing in-office jobs, requiring a higher demand for strong digital skills.Professional training includes software applications, document sharing methods,videoconferencing, effective online communication, remote project management,and virtual collaboration. Program includes exam preparation classes for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certifications in Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook to validate technical skills.

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Upon successful completion of this program,students will be able to:

• Demonstrate digital skills using software applications for remote work as a virtual professional.
• Demonstrate remote skills in videoconferencing, document sharing, collaboration, and project management.
• Demonstrate proficiency in online communication skills appropriate for business situations.
• Demonstrate technology skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for professional business documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and personal management (email, calendars, contacts, tasks).

This certificate program utilizes existing courses to meet the demand for remote work, with emphasis options in Social Media, Freelance, Legal Tech, and Accounting.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Required Core (13.5 Units)
BA 147	Microsoft Windows, OneDrive & OneNote	1.5	S1
BA 179	Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)	3.0	S1
BA 182	Google Apps & Google Drive	2.0	S1
BA 126	Microsoft Outlook	2.0	S1
BA 163	Adobe Acrobat	3.0	S1
BA 127	Microsoft Teams	2.0	S1
Elective Options: Social Media, Freelance, Legal Tech, or Accounting (6 Units)
Social Media Option
BA 153	Social Media Apps for Employment and Business	1.50	S2
BA 154	Search Engine Optimization and Web Statistics Apps for Business	1.5	S2
BA 164	Adobe Photoshop	3.0	S2
Freelance Option
ENTR 120	Introduction to Working as a Freelance Independent Contractor	1.0	S2
ENTR 121	People Skills for the Freelancer	1.0	S2
ENTR 122	Opportunities in Freelance Industries and Trades	1.0	S2
ENTR 123	Marketing to Attract Customers and Grow Your Freelance Business	1.0	S2
ENTR 124	Survival Finance and Accounting for the Freelancer - Show Me the Money	1.0	S2
ENTR 125	Launch Your Freelance Business	1.0	S2
Legal Tech Option
PARA 120	Computers in the Law Office	4.0	S2
PARA 144	Introduction to eDiscovery	2.0	S2
Accounting Option
ACCT 032	Payroll Accounting	2.0	S2
ACCT 035	QuickBooks I	2.0	S2
ACCT 036	QuickBooks II	2.0	S2

Business Applications & Technology

None

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