Certificate of Achievement in Business Office Technology - Bookkeeping (Certificate)
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
The Business Office Technology programs promote the economic development of the community; provide for lifelong learning and academic excellence through course content, application, and technology; serve diverse populations; encourage positive work ethic; and meet workforce needs through skills development, training, and personal growth.
The Business Office Technology programs offer training in keyboarding, office software applications, filing and records management, accounting (Bookkeeping Certificate), customer service, and business English and math applications. Students are prepared for career opportunities in administrative support, bookkeeping and data entry, customer service and other entry-level office positions.
As a result of ongoing changes in technology, the need to expand competencies, and changing transfer requirements, certificate and degree requirements may also change. If you note changes in degrees or certificate requirements, or if courses are not offered in a particular semester, please consult with a counselor or faculty on how best to complete the program in which you are enrolled.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:
🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and using appropriate business software applications and tools.
🗸 Prepare and deliver business documents and presentations in appropriate form, format, and language.
🗸 Solve problems and make decisions collaboratively or independently.
Career Opportunities:
🗸 Account Clerk
🗸 Administrative Support
🗸 Bank Teller
🗸 Billing Clerk
🗸 Bookkeeping
🗸 Customer Service
🗸 Data Entry
🗸 Executive Secretary/Assistant
🗸 File and Records Clerk
🗸 Information Clerk
🗸 Office Manager
🗸 Payroll Clerk
🗸 Typist