Business Information Worker 

 

BIW Certificate of Achievement Program

 

The Business Information Worker Certificate is a job readiness pathway for office workers, developed in conjunction with local employers. Students are trained in entry-level office skills including a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and inter-personal skills to provide greater efficiency in the workplace.

 

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Students will be able to:

 

1) Use computer input devices to properly and efficiently create and edit documents in word processing and spreadsheet programs and electronic communications such as email.

 

2) Work effectively, respectfully, ethically and professionally with people of diverse ethnic, cultural, backgrounds, organizational roles, social affiliations, and personalities.

 

3) Communicate effectively and professionally in business situations through writing, speaking, and electronic media.

 

Certificate Requirements

 

Subject & Number

Title

Units

BOT 100

Basic Keyboarding 1

BOT 114

Essential Word 1

BOT 115

Essential Excel  1

BUS 115

Human Relations in Business 3

BOT 119

Windows for the Information Worker 2
BUS 128 Business Communication 3
BOT 151 Using Microsoft Outlook 1
CSIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4

 

Total

16