You will journalize and post transactions, prepare worksheets, prepare adjusting and closing entries, prepare unaudited financial statements, perform banking and petty cash functions, and prepare employee and employer payroll records.
 

You will apply grammatical rules and principles in preparation for writing routine business correspondence.

You will develop ergonomic keyboarding techniques to attain a minimum touch-typing speed of 35 net WPM with a minimum of 98% accuracy.
 

The course introduces word processing concepts. You will be introduced to common features of Microsoft Word and develop skills in producing and formatting a variety of business documents. You will use a hands-on practical approach to learn the skills required to create letters, tables, and enhancing documents with graphics and diagrams.

You will learn to create and manage spreadsheets and workbook files, enter data, and create basic formulas to perform calculations and apply numeracy skills. You will focus on formatting, applying formulas and functions, preparing charts, and analyzing and organizing spreadsheet data.

You will learn organizational technologies used to create efficiencies within the operations of an office. You will use a hands-on practical approach to learn and develop skills to create electronic file structures, identify email structure and etiquette, apply email features, create calendar events, use virtual communication systems, and propose current office technologies.

You will learn time management, customer service, reception, problem solving, and team building skills. You will also learn how to effectively perform office procedures skills related to telephones, incoming and outgoing mail, and business meetings. As well, you will learn internet applications, and how to manage office supplies and business forms.

You will continue to develop effective business writing skills. You will write routine business correspondence and apply proofreading and editing skills.

You will demonstrate ergonomic and proper keyboarding techniques to attain a minimum speed of 45 net WPM with a minimum of 98% accuracy.
 

You will continue to develop your skills using advanced word processing functions in form building, mail merge and creating columns. You will focus on developing the skills required to work with multiple page documents such as letters, reports, tables, brochures, and newsletters.

In this course you will create databases and tables, query those tables, and create forms and reports. You will learn to create documents that feature the integration of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. You will also use presentation software to create and edit engaging, dynamic multimedia presentations.

You will be given opportunities to develop important skills used to facilitate effective interpersonal communication in the workplace. Your studies will focus on the development of active listening skills, conflict resolution strategies, verbal skills, and an increased understanding of non-verbal messages, and some problem-solving skills.

You will learn about records and information management procedures and equipment as well as various types of filing systems including electronic filing.

You will focus on your role as an administrative professional. This includes reflecting on professional development, lifelong learning, and goal setting. You will prepare for professional employment by learning interview strategies, developing a resume, cover letter and portfolio. You will review workplace topics such as employee rights and responsibilities, professionalism, and ethics.
 

Using an automated accounting software package, you will learn how to enter transactions into journals (general, purchase, payments, sales, cash receipts and payroll) and ledgers (general, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll), learn to account for inventory, and learn to prepare banking records. You will also prepare the initial automated accounting setup for use by a company.

You will learn the construction of medical words, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes as they relate to body organization and systems. You will also learn medical abbreviations, anatomical terms, and general imaging, laboratory, pharmacology, and surgical terminology.