In order to receive this Certificate of Achievement, students are required to have the Information and Communications Technologies: Network Technician Certificate of Achievement.

Program Outcome

✓ Students who receive the Network Professional Certificate of Achievement will be able to design, implement, troubleshoot and repair converged networks. This skill set is highly viable for jobs as network administrators, network engineers, technical/desktop support technicians, system administrators, and help desk technicians/analysts.

The Narrative Illustration option places its emphasis on a great variety of drawing and painting courses. The diversity of its curriculum may lead the student into career alternatives, such as Illustration for books, including children’s literature, magazines, entertainment art, editorial illustrations and corporate brochures. Students will work in hand-made traditional media as well as digital art and illustrations.

Program Outcomes

✓ Create a series of illustrations in a variety of mediums demonstrating techniques and applications of current hands-on illustration techniques.

✓ Demonstrate proficiency in drawing, perspective, and various mediums.

✓ Create a portfolio utilizing multiple design techniques for the purpose of becoming freelance commercial artists and/or acceptance to an art college or university for advanced learning.

This program is designed for the musician or computer professional who wants a concentrated course of study in the field of computer music. Courses are designed to emphasize the practical application of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).

Program Outcomes

✓ Create and perform musical compositions utilizing a standard scoring program.

✓ Create musical compositions utilizing standard music production programs that demonstrate competency in the following techniques: looping, sequencing, editing, and virtual synthesis.

✓ Demonstrate applications of studio recording techniques.

This program of study includes instruction and practice in the theory, design, configuration, and operation of simple Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN). Topics include network security, router and switch configurations, network design, and wireless communications. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in network administration and to take the third-party Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification Exam.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Students will apply computing techniques to solve common business problems, to manipulate and interpret data, and to disseminate the data, methodology, analysis, and results.

The Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement provides knowledge and skills demanded in today’s workplace. Skills include Keyboarding Proficiency, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Information Systems - Basics, Business Communications, and Human Relations/Customer Service. With a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office, as well as strong digital and web literacy skills, the Business Information Worker brings efficiency and productivity to the workplace. Completion of the BIW Certificate also brings indispensable critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to the work environment. Students who complete the BIW Certificate are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of fields, such as general office clerks, retail salespersons, customer service representatives, receptionists, and information clerks.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Improve keyboarding and proofreading skills.

🗸 Determine the most appropriate software for a specific project or task.

🗸 Work in teams analyzing and solving business problems.

The Microsoft Office Applications I Certificate of Completion is a noncredit program designed to introduce students to software applications that are common and essential in the workplace. Students will develop skills and competencies in basic fundamentals in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint for basic reports, flyers, business letters, spreadsheets, and presentations to obtain, sustain, and advance employment opportunities, and transition to other noncredit or credit programs in various career education fields. Students who successfully complete CHT A015N and CHT A020N will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Program Outcomes

✓ Successful students in this program will be able to create a business document and a presentation.

✓ Successful students in this program will be able to develop a spreadsheet with formulas.

The goal of the Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement program is to prepare students for employment as Administrative Assistants or Business Office/Information Specialists in various business sectors in the community. The objectives of the Administrative Assistant program include: composing correspondence, preparing a variety of business documents, scheduling and coordinating meetings/events, creating, updating, and managing word processing files, spreadsheet files, and database files, managing projects, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, providing support to colleagues and customers, assisting with all aspects of administrative management, coordinating within departments and operating units, and performing multifaceted office support and all day-to-day operations. Expected outcomes of the Administrative Assistant program include the ability to demonstrate skills needed for entry-level positions in a business office including the ability to: apply computing techniques to solve common business problems; manipulate and interpret data; disseminate the data methodology, analysis, and results; engage in critical thinking; manipulate the features and functions of common business applications to produce a variety of business documents; and to compose, criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of written business communications. Coursework is designed to develop students’ communication, keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills. Potential careers include Secretary, Executive Secretary, Office Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Office Clerk, Administrative Assistant, and/or Word Processors/Typists.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Students will apply computing techniques to solve common business problems, to manipulate and interpret data, and to disseminate the data, methodology, analysis, and results.

🗸 Students will engage in critical thinking to manipulate the features and functions of common business applications to produce a variety of business documents.

🗸 Compose, criticize, evaluate, and revise the content and structure of written business communications.

The Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate of Achievement provides students who plan to enter the accounting field with knowledge of accounting principles and practices to record transactions for various types of businesses using a double-entry accounting system, as well as the latest commercial software, and the ability to analyze financial statements. This program prepares students for employment in entry-level accounting positions such as Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, General Ledger Clerk, or Bookkeeper.

The Business Education Core Certificate of Achievement provides students with the core of courses that constitute foundational business knowledge and skills for the various Certificates of Achievement offered in Business.

The jobs for which this certificate prepares students include entry level office clerks, accounting assistants, production assistants, office assistants, recreation assistants, audio and video equipment assistants, billing and posting clerks, and many others across a wide range of industries.

The Banking and Finance Certificate of Achievement provides study in the areas of banking and financial management, including the organization, operation, financing and functions of banks and certain related financial institutions. The program prepares students who wish to pursue careers in banking or related financial institutions, such as credit unions, sales and consumer finance companies, government agencies, and other.

Some of the many jobs for which this program prepares students include Branch Operations Assistant, Bankruptcy Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator, Consumer Credit Analyst Assistant, Consumer Finance Assistant, Loans Processor Assistant, Customer Service Representative, Asset Management Assistant, Loan Representative, Mortgage Operations Assistant, New Accounts Assistant, Regulatory Compliance Analyst Assistant, Teller, Trust Assistant.