{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Applications and Information Systems",
  "id": "applications-and-information-systems--biw-i",
  "name": "BIW I: Office Support and Technologies",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "applications-and-information-systems",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/applications-information-systems/biw-i/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "BIW I: Office Support & Technologies Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level administrative support positions in a variety of fields and businesses. After successful completion of the BIW I: Office Support & Technologies Certificate of Achievement, students may seek employment as office clerks, retail salespersons, customer service representatives, and receptionists. This certificate is the first in a progression of office professional certificates that build upon each other. Although the courses can be completed out of order, the certificates are meant to progress accordingly as to be a solid base to effectively strengthen your skills toolbox as you move through levels."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Have developed the skills to navigate a variety of modern-day office technology.\n2.  Be able to interact, communicate and perform different business processes with vendors, clientele, and/or coworkers at different ranking levels."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses- 12 Units"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AIS 005",
          "title": "Office Technology Skills",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AIS 012",
          "title": "Office Support Skills",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AIS 074",
          "title": "Presentation Software",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AIS 073",
          "title": "Word Processing Software",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "CERTIFICATE TOTAL",
          "units": "12"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Does not qualify for Title IV Federal Funding."
    }
  ]
}