Business Workforce Proficiency

The Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency is designed to provide the training and skills necessary to operate effectively in a business environment. The certificate aims to help individuals proficient in administrative tasks across common software programs used in a business environment. The certificate also provides individuals with an overview of how business environments operate, which will strengthen his or her value within the business organization.

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Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency, students will be able to apply standard business English to oral and written communications, including grammar, punctuation, mechanics, vocabulary, style, media, and usage. Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency, students will be able to describe the work ethic needed for success in today’s work environment. Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency, students will develop business communications that present information in an organized and concise manner. Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency, students will be able to explain group dynamics as they apply to an individual working effectively within a group and within teams. Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Workforce Proficiency, students will be able to identify the primary business operations, business organizational options, and business procedures.

Course Sequence

Required Core: (11 Units) Units

BUSN 40 Introduction to Business 3

BUSN 48 Human Relations in Organizations 3

CIS 74 Office Procedures 3

PCN 15 College Study Skills 2

List A: Select One (1 Unit) Units

CIS 72A Data Management 1

CIS 72B Basic Office Integration 1

CIS 73A Ten-Key Skill Development 1

CIS 75 Office Technology/Communications 1

CIS 84 Windows 1

CIS 89A Desktop Presentation 1

Students must demonstrate keyboarding speed of 40 net words per minutes. Competency can be met by completing

Computer Information Systems 71C with a “C” or better or by presenting a Las Positas College Verification of

Proficiency certifying 40 net words per minutes in a five (5) minute timin g.

List B: Select One (3 Units) Units

CIS 43 Professional Communications 3

CNT 43 Professional Communications 3

CS 43 Professional Communications 3

Total Units 15

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

Advisory approved.

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