Vocational Re-Entry

Basic Computer Presentation and Publication

#36560

This certificate in Basic Computer Presentation and Publication is customized to meet the needs of the entry level adult student or professional, who is seeking to acquire presentation and publication computer skills used in today’s emerging computerized office environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to acquire job-ready skills for a computerized office environment, including proficiency in presentation and publishing software applications commonly used in the workplace.
  • Students will be able to improve employability and advance in a current career or transition into a new career, by demonstrating proficiency in computer-based presentation and publication skills.
  • Students will be able to increase productivity and efficiency in a professional setting by using technology to create and edit presentations, documents, and publications.
  • Students will be able to develop the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients through the use of technology and software applications.
  • Students will be able to lay the foundation for further education and training in related fields by acquiring fundamental computer-based presentation and publication skills.

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Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
PowerPoint Basics 1
PowerPoint Basics 2
Basic Computing - Desktop Publishing

Basic Excel Applications

#36278

This certificate in Basic Excel Applications is customized to meet the needs of the entry level adult student or professional, who is seeking to acquire Microsoft Excel computer skills used in today’s emerging computerized office environment. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to acquire job-ready skills for a variety of industries that rely on Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management.
  • Students will be able to improve employability and advance in a current career or transition into a new career by demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Students will be able to increase productivity and efficiency in a professional setting by utilizing Excel tools and functions to analyze data and make informed decisions.
  • Students will be able to develop the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients through the use of Excel, including sharing data and creating reports.
  • Students will be able to lay the foundation for further education and training in related fields by acquiring fundamental Excel skills that are necessary for more advanced courses and programs.

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Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Basic Excel - Level 1
Basic Excel 2
Basic Excel 3

Office Computer Applications - Level 1

#36375

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level office support employment. Completion of the certificate provides students with basic skills for a computerized office environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will apply basic computing skills to create, format, and edit professional documents.
  • Students will have a solid foundation of computer components and their functions as well as understanding the fundamentals of a Microsoft environment. 

Additional Notations
Any higher level course may be substituted for VOC CPBC 1 - Basic Computing Level 1

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Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Basic Computing - Level 1
Basic Computing - Level 2

Elective Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Internet Research - an Introduction
Digital Photography for the Beginner

Office Computer Applications - Level 2

#36834

This certificate in Office Computer Applications prepares students with an array of office computer skills for a computerized office environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be proficient in office computer software used in the office workplace.
  • Students will be prepared for entry-level office support employment. 

Additional Notations
Certificate Requirements: Completion of Office Computer Applications - Level 1 Certificate

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Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Basic Computing - Level 3
Creative Computing

Sewing and Tailoring

#36803

This certificate in Sewing and Tailoring is customized to meet the needs of the entry level adult student or professional, who is seeking to acquire specific skills used in today’s emerging fashion industry for tailors, dressmakers or custom sewers to master each phase of the apparel process to produce made-to-measure garments. Jobs such as alterations sewer, alterations tailor, bridal gown fitter, coat cutter, coat maker, couture dressmaker, dress fitter, fur tailor, garment fitter, and suit maker.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will construct and present professional looking tailored garments.
  • Students will be prepared for entry-level sewing and tailoring employment.

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Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Sewing and Design
Sewing and Tailoring 1
Sewing and Tailoring 2
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