# Administrative Office Specialist (Skills Certificate)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Business

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/business/#adminoffskills

The Administrative Office Specialist skills certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in an office. The emphasis is on practical, career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee in almost any industry, A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUS 0250 | Microsoft Applications for Business | 3 |
| BUS 0261 | Customer Service Skills | 3 |
| BUS 0265 | Business Communications | 3 |
| or ENGL 0012 | Writing in the Workplace |  |
| IT 0015 | Business Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 0159 | Essential Skills - Soft Skills for a Changing World | 2 |
| **Total Units** | | **14** |