Program Code: BAC18-19

Prepares students for employment as an entry level Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll). The Bookkeeping Assistant Certificate is a program of basic courses designed for students with little or no accounting experience. The certificate provides students with an introduction to basic accounting skills and business technology used by small businesses. The program is intended to give students the necessary skills in bookkeeping, taxes, financial software, and communication for employment with small businesses. The Certificate emphasizes practical accounting theory and day-to-day skills used in the field. Embedded in the certificate is a thorough training in a leading accounting software package.

Upon successful completion of the course curriculum, students will receive a Bookkeeping Assistant Certificate.

Students must test at or above ABE ESL Level 5.

Program Code: COA18-19

Program prepares students for employment as an Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Customer Service Representative. The program focuses on providing students the required knowledge and skills for a successful career as an Office Assistant. Students will gain a strong background in computer skills, office skills, business communication and customer service.

Upon successful completion of the course curriculum, students will receive a Certified Office Assistant Certificate.

Students must test ABE ESL in Level 4 or above, and have CASAS Reading & Listening scores of 207 or higher.

Program Code: BCC 22-23

The Beginner Level Microsoft Word and Google Docs computer software course is designed for students with little or no experience with this software.

This course provides students with an introduction to the most important basics of Microsoft Word and Google Docs while learning to successfully navigate both Microsoft and Google software. Amongst others, introductory topics include creating and saving documents, printing documents, text basics and formatting text and becoming familiar with important features such as the Ribbon, Quick Access Toolbar, and Backstage view.

Students may earn individual certificates for each program upon successful completion.

Method of Instruction: As a response to the current (COVID-19) pandemic we have shifted our method of instruction to remote learning (online) only.

Program Code: ICC 22-23

The Intermediate Level Microsoft Word and Google Docs computer software course is designed for students who already possess a basic knowledge of these software programs. This course advances students to achieve intermediate level skills, understanding and navigation of Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Amongst others, topics include creating tables, inserting shapes and pictures, applying styles, inserting comments, using track changes, creating flyers, brochures and essays. The program is intended to give students skills used by small businesses.

Students may earn individual certificates for each program upon successful completion.