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  "college": "butte-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Business Computer Information Systems",
  "id": "business-information-worker-certificate",
  "name": "Business Information Worker",
  "award": "Certificate",
  "department": "business-computer-information-systems",
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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Career\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** None\n\n**Program Code:** BIW.CC\n\nThis is the first tier of the Business Information Worker (BIW) career pathway. Students completing this beginning certificate will take courses that are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in business communication; business math; professional development; keyboarding; Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; and additional business technology tools including collaboration tools.\n\nCareer related fields include administrative assistants, office workers, office specialists, and customer service representatives. This certificate can be completed in one semester.\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Solve mathematical problems; analyze and interpret data; and apply sound decision-making skills.\n2.  Identify and describe current technologies used in today's businesses and apply these technologies to solve business problems, improve organizational productivity, and achieve the goals of business."
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          "code": "BCIS 13",
          "title": "Business Communication",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BCIS 18",
          "title": "Introduction to Business Technology",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BCIS 20",
          "title": "Beginning Keyboarding",
          "units": "1.5",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BCIS 28",
          "title": "Microsoft Word for Windows",
          "units": "3",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BCIS 33",
          "title": "Skills for the Working Professional",
          "units": "1",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BCIS 46",
          "title": "Business Math Calculations",
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