The Office Management certificate program at Salem Community College prepares students for immediate employment in an office environment. Students gain hands-on experience using word processing, database management, spreadsheet, and presentation software. The program emphasizes creative thinking and problem solving and simulates office activities.
Training covers general office skills such as communication, organization, written expression, time management, and problem-solving. Students use office software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher), Quickbooks, and both Windows and Mac operating systems. Collaboration uses cloud applications/technology.
The certificate is designed for entry-level positions in businesses and industries including trade/transportation/utilities, education, health services, leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, construction, manufacturing, banking & finance, and farming.
Modules
- Principles of Accounting I
- Introduction to Business
- Computer Applications
- English Composition I
- Math Elective
- Computerized Accounting with Quickbooks
- Principles of Management
- Open Elective
- Business and Occupational Writing
- Introduction to Speech Communication
