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Technical Program - Office Technology Skills - General - Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
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Technical Program

Office Technology Skills - General (NDP.OFSK.GEN)

Certificate

This short-term certificate can be tailored to fit the needs of a student with no previous office experience or a student who wants to upgrade skills. Students can choose from several courses to enhance or complement previous experience and/or training. Emphasis is placed on current office technology needs and effective job-search techniques. All courses meet requirements for other Office Technology degrees and certificates.


Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by the student's degree audit.


For more information contact:
Lisa Jobe
217-234-5356
ljobe@lakeland.cc.il.us

* There are prerequisites or course requisites for this course
** Electives must be approved by Program Coordinator or Division Chair
one cross Course only offered fall semester
Footnote 2 Course only offered spring and summer semester
Footnote 3 Course only offered spring semester
Footnote 4 Courses offered in odd numbered years only
Footnote 5 Courses offered in even numbered years only
Footnote 6 SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
Footnote 7 Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
1 Electives must be approved by Office Technology Coordinator.
2 N/A




First Year
First Semester
BUS 114
Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or ability to type 40 words per minute


Course Outline


 Advanced Formatting *
3
CIS 160
Provides an opportunity for the student to work with various types of software on the PC. These learning activities include MS Windows, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design,Database Management, Internet access, and presentation program. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Students must take CIS 040 or have previous HS experience


Course Outline


 Practical Software Applications *
3
BUS 141
Provides students a practical strategy for creating successful communication products used in business.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or the equivalent


Course Outline


 Business Communications *
3
BUS 079
Designed as a pre-employment course. Areas of study include job-searching skills, refinement of social skills, office management decisions and review of office skills and responsibilities.

Course Outline


 		or
Professional Development (MOD) +++ 		 
BUS 095
An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology.

Course Outline


 Fundamentals of Accounting
3

Electives 1
6
  Total Semester Hours:
18
 

Suggested Electives
CIS 094
The basics of the Excel software package will be covered. This includes spreadsheet basics, formulas, functions, charting, data management, and collaborative tools. (Repeatable 3 Times)



Course Outline


 		Excel
2
CIS 093
An introduction to Microsoft Access, a database management application designed to operate in the Windows environment. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 		Access *
2
BUS 115
Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.


Prerequisites: BUS 114


Course Outline


 		Processing Information * ++
3
CIS 056
Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 160


Course Outline


 		Advanced Software Applications *
3
CIS 090
InDesign is a desktop publishing software. Students will integrate text, graphics, charts, and other elements to create documents.(Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 		InDesign *
2
CIS 097
QuarkXPress software is used to learn the basics of desktop publishing. Students use tools of Quark to mix text and graphics to produce documents such as business cards, stationery, newsletters, and fliers. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 040 or equivalent experience


Course Outline


 		QuarkXpress *
2
BUS 099
A capstone course which reinforces financial accounting concepts and procedures through the use of personal computers and popular commercial software. A comprehensive study of computerized accounting systems in both service and merchandising environments.


Prerequisites: BUS 095 or BUS 151


Course Outline


 		Computerized Accounting *
3
CIS 099
This introductory course focuses on creating and maintaining web pages using XHTML and CSS code. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: Type 30 words per minute


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 		Web Page Design *
3
CIS 100
This course focuses on using client-side technologies to create interactive web pages. (Repeatable 3 Times)


Prerequisites: CIS 099, CIS 156


Course Outline


 		Advanced Web Page Design *
3
BUS 060
Students handle office activities using computers in a simulated office environment. Students access software including wordprocessing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.


Prerequisites: BUS 113 or consent of instructor


Course Outline


 		Automated Office Procedures (MOD) * +++
3
CIS 058
Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as an accounting system, desktop publishing, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline


 		Specialized Software Applications
3
   

Total Program Hours: 18

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