Office Assistant
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Office Assistant Certificate of Achievement will enable students to apply for office personnel positions using Microsoft Office applications or any employment involving word processing, spreadsheets, office databases, and multimedia presentations. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. Transfer courses from other California Community Colleges with a grade of C or better will be accepted.
Program Outcomes
- Use a computer operating system and computer applications for word processing, electronic spreadsheet creation, database management, multimedia presentations, and electronic personal management with competence.
- Achieve personal development and responsibility for entering the job market.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BUS A138 | Business English | 3 |
| CIS A090 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding 1 | 1.5 |
| CIS A092 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding 2 | 1.5 |
| CIS A100/CIS A100H | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| CIS A134/BUS A134 | Excel 1 | 2 |
| CIS A137 | Microsoft Outlook | 2 |
| CIS A149 | Office Procedures | 2 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| CIS A090 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding 1 |
| CIS A100/A100H | Introduction to Computer Applications |
| CIS/BUS A134 | Excel 1 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| CIS A092 |
| CIS A137 |
| CIS A149 |
| BUS A138 |