Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Degree Plan Code: C1.BT.BUS.OFF

Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester.

Semester 1

POFT 1127 - Introduction to Keyboarding (1 Credit Hours) OR
POFT 1329 - Beginning Keyboarding (3 Credit Hours)
POFI 1301 - Computer Applications I (3 Credit Hours)
POFT 1309 - Administrative Office Procedures I (3 Credit Hours) OR
POFM 1317 - Medical Administrative Support (3 Credit Hours)
POFI 2301 - Word Processing (3 Credit Hours)
POFT 2312 - Business Correspondence and Communication (3 Credit Hours) *
BMGT 1309 - Information and Project Management (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 16-18 Credit Hours

Minimum Hours Required: 16-18 Credit Hour

Note(s)

*POFT 2312 Business Correspondence and Communication is the capstone course for this award.

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