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Business Information Worker II Certificate

The Business Information Worker II (BIW II) Certificate will prepare students for mid-level office and administrative support in a variety of job positions in a multitude of industries, including office and executive administrative support, office supervision, small business support, retail sales, and customer service representatives. The BIW II Certificate builds on the foundation established in the BIW I certificate. Students will gain needed skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, in addition to records management and customer relations. Students who successfully complete the BIW II certification will be prepared to test for multiple Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
ACCT 341 Computerized Accounting 3
BUSTEC 364 Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets 1
BUSTEC 308 Advanced Computer Keyboarding and Formatting 3
BUSTEC 332 Integrated Business Projects 3
BUSTEC 361 Advanced Word Processing 1
BUSTEC 366 Electronic Presentations 2
BUSTEC 367 Database and Records Management 3
Total Units: 16

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in advanced business technology applications.
  • demonstrate proficiency in business administration skills.
  • demonstrate proficiency in business communication skills.
  • apply customer service skills in a business environment and provide a positive customer service experience.

Certificate

Business Information Professional I Certificate

The Business Information Professional I Certificate prepares students for entry-level office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries. This certification includes courses in: oral and written business communications; computer application skills, including beginning Excel, Word, and Outlook; the fundamentals of computer systems; and critical thinking and problem solving. This certificate is a collaborative certificate and courses are available at multiple colleges. Students can reference the required course list to find more information regarding the courses available at each college. This certificate can be completed 100% online.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Certificate Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
ENGWR 300 College Composition (3) 3
   or BUS 100 English for the Professional (3)
MATH 300 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas (3) 31
BUSTEC 126 Outlook: Basics 12
BUSTEC 305 Introduction to Business Information Technology 3
BUSTEC 307 Computer Keyboarding and Skill Building 3
BUSTEC 309 Computer Familiarization 13
BUSTEC 360 Word Processing Beyond the Essentials 24
BUSTEC 362 Comprehensive Electronic Spreadsheets 25
BUSTEC 366 Electronic Presentations 26
A minimum of 0.5 units from the following: 0.5
BUSTEC 498 Work Experience in Business Technology (0.5 - 4)
Total Units: 20.5

1Substitute course, BUS 105 - Business Mathematics, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

2Substitute course, CISA 126 - Outlook: Basics, is available at American River College.

3Substitute course(s), CISC 300 - Computer Familiarization, is available at American River College and CISC 302 - Computer Familiarization, is available at Cosumnes River College.

4Substitute course, CISA 305 - Beginning Word Processing, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

5Substitute course, CISA 315 - Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

6Substitute course, CISA 340 - Presentation Graphics, is available at American River College and Cosumnes River College.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate proficiency in business technology applications.
  • demonstrate proficiency in business administration skills.
  • demonstrate proficiency in business communication skills.
  • apply customer service skills in a business environment and provide a positive customer service experience.

Career Information

Students who successfully complete the Business Information Professional Certificate are prepared for entry-level positions in office, computer, and administrative support positions in a variety of industries.