Cert in Business Operations Support and Assistant Services

The Business Assistant certificate prepares students for routine clerical and administrative work, including writing letters, arranging meetings, and answering inquiries. It is a 15-unit core that begins with an introduction to business. The curriculum extends to spreadsheet skills, including formulas, functions, data analysis, and chart creation and formatting, along with other office technology topics. These skills support the type of administrative support positions common in many industries. The certificate sits within a larger group of business credentials at the college. Related options include the Business Assistant associate degree, other business associate degrees, an associate degree for transfer, and a range of certificates and non-transcript certificates of specialization. Students can pursue the certificate first and build toward a degree later. Students should check the current catalog for course scheduling and any program updates.