2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Business Office - Basic Certificate


The Business Office - Basic Certificate is designed to give students foundational skills they need for entry-level clerical, receptionist, and information-sharing positions in a variety of business and office settings.

Credit Hours Required: 7

Note: Students are expected to have mastered basic keyboarding and computer skills before beginning this program.

This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.

Note: This program can be completed entirely online.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Administrative Professional - Basic Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

  1. Communicate in a professional manner using various methods in the context of common business practices. (BSA 102, BSA 225)
  2. Analyze career opportunities for business office positions in all types and sizes of companies. (BSA 102, BSA 225)
  3. Use technology to organize information and complete administrative tasks and responsibilities. (BSA 225, CSA 126)
  4. Recognize soft skills needed by an employee and/or a member leader of a team to accomplish the goals of the organization. (BSA 102, BSA 225)