Certificates

Certificate in Medical Office Applications
Those completing the requirements for the certificate will have the background to move into entry-level and mid-level medical office positions once they have gained employment experience. Career opportunities include medical office assistant, coding specialist, billing clerk, medical transcriptionist, as well as other medical office occupations. 27 hours minimum.
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Certificate in Business Communication
These courses offer students in a variety of degree programs the opportunity to improve their communication skills, which would assist them not only during their college experience, but also as they seek employment and then later in the work world. 7 credit hours.
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Certificate in Management
The Certificate in Management is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to become effective managers. The course offerings are for persons who have had little or no formal training in management principles. Courses meet either during the week or on weekends, allowing a convenient time choice. All certificate classes may be applied toward an associate degree.
Required Courses (21 Hours):
Fundamentals of Management
Business Communication
Personnel Management
Production Management
Accounting Concepts & Principles
Principles of Marketing
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Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
The Certificate in CAD offers you options in three focus areas: CAD, Mechanical Design, or Architectural Design. All three options include a 12-hour sequence of courses designed to provide a thorough understanding of the basic concepts needed to begin a career in drafting or design.
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Certifcate Programs in Office Information Systems:

Suggested Curriculum Guide for all the Following Certificates (PDF)

Certificate in Computer Applications
The Certificate in Computer Applications is a three-quarter sequence of courses designed to provide thorough coverage of many practical uses of computers. A broad range of applications will be presented along with fundamental computer operations to prepare students to use computers effectively at home or in business. Depending on the chosen major, some or all courses may be applicable toward an associate degree.
Required Courses (11-12 Hours):
Computer Literacy and Office Automation
Computer Software Productivity Tools
Advanced Office Productivity II

Certificate in Photoshop Design and Applications
The Certificate in Photoshop Design and Applications is a three-quarter sequence of courses designed for instruction in the proper use of Adobe Photoshop techniques, such as filters, screens, backgrounds, photographs, and other desktop publishing applications to be integrated with other software programs.
Required Courses (9 Hours):
Beginning PhotoShop Applications
Intermediate PhotoShop Applications
Advanced PhotoShop Applications

Certificate in Software Applications
The Certificate in Software Applications is a selection of nine one-credit hour software courses offered through the Office Information Technology department. Several one-credit hour courses are offered each quarter and topics vary. Students must complete nine of the one-day courses within the academic calendar (summer included) to be eligible to receive the certificate. Consult the Lake Campus quarterly class schedule for a listing of topics, dates, and times offered.

Certificate in Graphics/Design
The Certificate in Graphics/Design is an 18-credit hour selection of courses designed for the associate/bachelor degree graduates or individuals currently employed in the graphics field who desire to add current software and procedures that will assist them in their current positions. Students will select courses from the two-year Graphics Design program. Prerequisite knowledge may be required in some courses. Advisor approval required.