General Office Clerk
Certificate of Completion Vocational: Business · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Certificate of Completion in General Office Clerk is designed to give students the skills for entry-level positions in the business world. Clerk typist, credit clerk, file clerk, general clerk, receptionist, or data entry clerk positions require limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Clerical duties include skills in answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Office Clerk, CC | 396 | |
| VBUS 118 | Introduction to Windows | 60 |
| VBUS 119 | Introduction to Keyboarding and Basic Windows | 60 |
| VBUS 140 | Introduction to Google Applications for Work | 60 |
| VBUS 260 | Introduction to Word Processing using MS Word | 60 |
| VBUS 262 | Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS Excel | 60 |
| WKPR 500 | Workforce Readiness | 60 |
| VBUS 258 | Navigating the Internet | 36 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer equipment office skills used including data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and machine operation.
- Work efficiently with Windows-based applications using common, cross-application keyboard shortcuts; e.g., save, open, print, copy, paste, etc