Administrative Assistant - Level III

Business Division
Certificate N0464
The Level III Certificate prepares students for administrative assistant positions where a variety of skills are needed.

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level 1 coursework9.5
PLUS
Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level II coursework9
PLUS
Completion of the Administrative Assistant - Level III coursework7-8.5
Total Units25.5-27
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Administrative Assistant - Level I Coursework
CISB 10Office Skills3
CISB 15Microcomputer Applications3.5
CISB 31Microsoft Word3
Total Units9.5
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Administrative Assistant - Level II Coursework
BUSO 25Business Communications3
CISB 21Microsoft Excel3
CISB 51Microsoft PowerPoint3
Total Units9
Course Prefix Course Name Units
Administrative Assistant - Level III Coursework
CISB 16Macintosh Applications2
BUSO 26Oral Communications for Business3
Choose one course or any lecture-lab combination from the following: 2-3.5
CISD 11
& 11L
Database Management - Microsoft Access
and Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory
CISN 21
Windows Operating System
CISS 11
Practical Computer Security
CISW 15
Web Site Development
Total Units7-8.5

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Guided Pathways of Study Suggested Course Sequence 

Program Level Outcomes

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

  • Touch type effectively.
  • Effectively use formulas and functions in worksheets.
  • Use Microsoft Word to create professional looking reports.
  • Design and create visual presentations utilizing desktop presentation software (i.e. Power Point).
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively produce a variety of professional-looking business publications (at least five) i.e. newsletter, flyer, brochure, letterhead, business card, event program, etc.

    Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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