Office Specialist, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion

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The Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Office Specialist prepares students for immediate employment as an entry-level professional in a variety of industries, including health care, finance, construction, and technical services. Coursework focuses on skills most requested by employers across the board, including written and oral communication, organization, customer service, and computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Employment in these types of occupations in 2012 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2022.

Credits earned in this program can be applied to the AAS Administrative Office Professional, the Certificate of Completion Clerical, and the Certificate of Completion Bookkeeping Clerical. 

Click here to learn how this Career Pathway Certificate can lead to an AAS Administrative Office Professional degree.