Office Technology (106)

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106-116 Customer Service Essentials

This course is intended to teach students to identify internal/external customers, develop verbal, nonverbal, and listening communication skills, develop problem-solving techniques, and ways of adding value to a customer interaction. Additionally, students will examine how technology and social media impacts customer service, examine the impact of service breakdowns, and examine campaigns for customer loyalty. Students will develop the ability to lead and expand the customer service process, learn techniques for dealing with unhappy customers, and build skills for analyzing and prioritizing customer needs. The course will utilize MS Outlook as a business communication tool.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

106-127 Administrative Office Communications

Students will develop proofreading skills for identifying and correcting punctuation, grammar, spelling, and usage errors. This course also includes editing skills for improving format, consistency, clarity, conciseness, and completeness by incorporating the study of Business English. Activities require applying proofreading and editing skills to realistic business communications in both print and electronic formats. Touch keyboarding and basic word processing skills are helpful.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (( or (GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT Reading, 16 or Evidence-Based Read/Writ Score, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 251 or Test Waived-College Degree or College Transfer Course Cmpltd, 1 or GED-Reading, 165) or (GPA High School, 2.0 or ACT Reading, 12 or Evidence-Based Read/Writ Score, 390 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Reading, 236 and 838-104)) and ((GPA High School, 2.6 or ACT English, 18 or Act Writing Subject Score, 7 or Evidence-Based Read/Writ Score, 480 or Next Gen AccuPlacer Writng, 255 or GED-Reading, 165)))
Co-requisites: (801-198) or (801-136)

106-142 Customer Service Essentials

This course is intended to teach students to identify internal/external customers, develop verbal, nonverbal, and listening communication skills, develop problem-solving techniques, and ways of adding value to a customer interaction. Students will develop the ability to lead and expand the customer service process, learn techniques for dealing with unhappy customers, and build skills for analyzing and prioritizing customer needs. The course will utilize MS Outlook as a business communication tool.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0.5-1

106-144 Meeting and Event Planning

This course introduces learners to planning activities, managing the finances, promoting the meeting/event, facilitating the on-site needs preparing minutes, and conducting follow-up activities while communicating effectively with all stakeholders. Learners complete several in-house and local meetings and events and plan complex meetings and events that include domestic and international ground and air travel and lodging for senior executives. Learners will prepare travel itineraries and items of special interest to the traveler.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2
Pre-requisites: (103-138 or 103-107)

106-147 Administrative Office Management 1

This course introduces the administrative professional to their leadership role in the office setting as well as conflict resolution and problem solving techniques. Learners are also introduced to process mapping tools.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-1
Pre-requisites: (103-138) and (106-142)

106-148 Administrative Professional Internship

This course is a work-based learning program at a business in the community. It is intended to provide students with actual work experience. Students will obtain a position at an approved worksite, and work a minimum of 72 hours under the supervision of both their instructor and an onsite supervisor.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0.05-1
Pre-requisites: (106-144 or 109-102) and (104-112) and (102-109)
Co-requisites: (106-150) and (101-135) and (102-155)

106-150 Administrative Office Management 2

In this course, learners practice problem solving, time management, professional communication, and conflict resolution skills through research and case studies. Learners evaluate basic facilities management, safety and risk analysis, disaster preparedness, and contingency planning. Learners prepare a basic emergency action plan, and also post event analysis.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 0.5-1
Pre-requisites: 106-147

106-166 Business Office Technologies

This capstone course prepares students to apply advanced office software skills in real-world business settings while exploring emerging technologies in office management. Emphasis is placed on integrating tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software through practical projects. Students will also examine how artificial intelligence can enhance administrative tasks, including scheduling, document automation, and workflow management. Designed for final-semester Office Management students, the course bridges technical skills with modern office practices.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (103-128 and 103-107)

106-178 Professional Career Development

This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of developing a professional image and attitude. This includes the study of business ethics and etiquette; goal setting; anger, stress, and time management; presenting researched information; and development of platform skills.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2
Pre-requisites: 102-109

106-179 Administrative Professional

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the modern administrative professional’s role in today’s technology-driven office environment. Students will develop essential skills in office procedures, communication, time and records management, and customer service. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, organizational effectiveness, and adaptability in support roles across a variety of business settings. The course integrates emerging office technologies, digital collaboration tools, and best practices in administrative support. Students will also explore ethics, confidentiality, and the evolving expectations of administrative professionals in business management contexts.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2
Pre-requisites: (103-128 and 103-107)

106-184 Web Technologies Office Management

Intended to introduce students to advanced applications used by office professionals, this course provides an introduction to programs such as Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver, Microsoft Publisher, and/or other computer applications used by administrative professionals. Students will apply basic skills and strategies for designing and maintaining a website and/or class intranet while exploring web office processes and procedures.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

106-196 Office Management Capstone

Learners further develop their office knowledge and skills by working with office management professionals to complete office projects for area organizations. The students are provided actual office related projects from local organizations. Project management tools are applied to the project for effective results.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: (106-142 and 104-156)
Co-requisites: 102-155

106-215 Data Analytics

This course introduces students to the role of information systems in managing business operations and supporting decision-making. Students will explore how data is collected, stored, organized, and analyzed to improve efficiency and guide business strategy. Key topics include database management, business analytics fundamentals, data security, and the ethical use of information. Emphasis is placed on how office managers use information to streamline processes, manage resources, and support organizational goals. Practical applications using common information management tools are included throughout the course.

Aid Code: 10 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3
Pre-requisites: 102-148 and 103-107

106-330 Intro to Medical Transcription

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

106-335 Medical Word Processing

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-3

106-340 Information Processing

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2

106-341 Keyboarding

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 0.5-1

106-345 Inform Processing Applications

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-8

106-350 Office Procedures

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-2

106-368 Medical/Surgical Transcription

Aid Code: 31 - undefined.
Credits: 1-4

106-400 Human Relations For Business

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.1-1.5

106-471 Intro to Microsoft Word

Aid Code: 47 - undefined.
Credits: 0.2-3