Basic Office Skills
Certificate of Completion Business · Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Basic Office Skills Certificate of Completion
The Basic Office Skills Certificate of Completion provides a framework for students to develop workplace skills and training that will qualify them for even more work opportunities within an office environment. The certificate is also a gateway into other noncredit and credit programs. The certificate is not intended to replace a credit course or certificate; but instead give the student an opportunity to explore the field of administrative support while receiving knowledge that will qualify them for even more work opportunities. To Achieve the Certificate of Competency: Upon completion of the required courses with a grade of “P” for passing, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Competency.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply basic professional skills, terminology, and principles needed to work in an office environment.
2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers while maintaining a professional behavior.
3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply basic technology skills to simple business situations.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Office Skills Certificate of Completion (NC): Complete all of the following | 45 | |
| Core Courses-36 hours (Credits listed are in hours): Complete all of the following | 36 | |
| OFFT B50NC | Introduction to Careers | 9 |
| OFFT B51NC | Office Procedures | 18 |
| OFFT B55NC | Best Practices in Customer Service | 9 |
| Select 9 hours of the following (Credits listed are in hours) | 9 | |
| OFFT B86NC | Computer for Beginners | 9 |
| OFFT B90NC | Learn to Type | 9 |
| OFFT B92NC | Introduction to Word Processing Software | 9 |