PURPOSE

The Intermediate Workplace Office Professional Career Studies Certificate (Plan Code 221-298-38) provides students with the essential skills necessary to perform professionally in the workplace. The program is designed for new students and for students who have completed the Introduction to Workplace Office Professional Career Studies Certificate and are seeking to enhance their skills and advance their career opportunities. This career studies certificate can lead directly to employment as office assistants, clerks, and other entry-level positions in a variety of workplaces or can provide introductory knowledge and skills for opening a small business.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Students must meet ESCC admission requirements. Students must also complete placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics, and scores will be used for appropriate course placement. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, ESCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should see a counselor and returning students their advisor for more information.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply the foundational precepts and principles of business in their performance in the workplace
• Communicate clearly and appropriately both orally and in writing
• Employ mathematical operations, spreadsheet software, and accounting operations to address common needs in entry level professional settings
• Apply technology to advance the goals and accomplish tasks of businesses and organizations