Office Support Specialist

Students who successfully complete the Office Support Specialist program will be able to operate a keyboard or other data entry device to enter data into a computer or onto magnetic take or disk for subsequent entry. Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from original source documents into computer, using data entry device, such as keyboard or optical scanner, and following format displayed on screen. Compares data entered with source documents, or re-enters data to detect errors. Deletes incorrectly entered data, and re-enters correct data. May compile, sort, and verify accuracy of data to be entered. May keep record of work completed. After completion of the program the student should be able to find a job in a variety of fields such as: Office Clerk, Secretary, Data Entry, Telemarketing, Administrative Clerk, Project Management Clerk, and General Secretary.

Key Benefits

• Microsoft Office Specialist Certification available
• Extensive Training in Microsoft Office XP software
• Training in Office Communication Skills & Business Correspondence
• Training in Records Management & General Office Procedures

Possible Employment Opportunities

• Business Offices
• Banks
• Twin Plants
• Schools
• Insurance Companies
• Wholesale Trade Companies
• Government Agencies
• Import & Export Companies
• Bookkeeping Service Companies
• Auditing Service Companies

Program Length is 750 contact hours (38 quarter credit hours)