Computer Business Applications

Our knowledgeable and accessible faculty are chosen for their real-world industry experience. This ensures that Computer Business Applications students learn the latest in software, technology, and industry philosophy.

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Because virtually every office in Orange County relies on the Microsoft Windows environment and MS Office suite of programs, skills in this field create a critical baseline for career success. As one of O-NET Online’s “Bright Outlook” occupations, opportunities for Office administrators and clerks are expected to increase faster than the national rate for all career sectors.

Golden West College Computer Business Applications grads are earning great salaries in these positions and more!

• Administrative Clerk
• Administrative Coordinator
• Administrative Director
• Administrative Manager
• Administrative Officer
• Administrative Coordinator
• Administrative Director
• Administrative Manager
• Administrative Officer
• Administrative Specialist
• Business Administrator
• Business Manager
• Clerical Aide
• Clerk
• Facilities Manager
• General Clerk
• Office Assistant
• Office Clerk
• Office Coordinator
• Office Manager
• Office Services Specialist
• Office Support Assistant
• Sales Representative
• Spreadsheet Technician

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Golden West College is committed to providing students with affordable, accessible Career Education pathways, along with responsive staff to assist and guide you on your way!

Career and Employment Center:
GWC’s Career Center is a hub for services related to the career development needs of students and the general public. Our friendly staff can assist you in exploring career fields with a comprehensive library of up-to-date, computerized and published resources.

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Special Programs:
Golden West hosts a variety of career-oriented programs and services, including CalWORKS, Cooperative Work Experience (CWE), and many others.

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Special Programs:
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Business Information Worker I – Certificate of Achievement:

• Effectively communicate using basic oral and written methods.
• Utilize basic computer application skills to create documents and forms, organize various types of files, and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy to protect, support, and maintain office data files.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to bring value and facilitate to customer service successfully.

Business Information Worker I, Part 1:

• Communicate effectively using basic oral and written methods.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy to operate, maintain, protect, and support data files.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to facilitate customer service and bring value to an organization.
• Utilize computer application software to create, edit, and organize various documents, forms, spreadsheets, and other file types.

Business Information Worker I, Part 2:

• Communicate effectively using basic oral and written methods.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy to operate, maintain, protect, and support data files.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to facilitate customer service and bring value to an organization.
• Utilize computer application software to create, edit, and organize various documents, forms, spreadsheets, and other file types.

Certified Business Professional: CPS/CAP Certificate Holders Option – Associate in Arts:

• Describe the dynamics of the systems life cycle in order to communicate and troubleshoot with information technology professionals, from analyzing information systems requirements to the ongoing maintenance and security phases of the internetworked enterprise.
• Develop procurement principles for furniture, equipment, and supply acquisition to ensure quality, to control costs, and to ensure that new technology and ergonomics standards are incorporated into the work environment.
• Identify and describe the key terms used in computer hardware, systems, and configuration; in document layout and design; in software; and in management of physical resources such as work area use, maintenance, and ergonomics.
• Explain the management of information throughout the records cycle, including security, integrity, and confidentiality.

Certified Business Professional: Professional Legal Secretary Certificate Holders Option – Associate in Arts:

• Effectively use a computer to process data, manage folders and files, customize the Windows environment, and work with hardware, printers, and various software applications.
• Analyze and record business transactions in ledger account form and post to a general ledger; and/or prepare accounting forms and statements, such as income statements and balance sheets.
• Analyze spreadsheet data and create charts and graphs.
• Outline the philosophical foundations, sources, and trends of American law; demonstrate a general understanding of the basic legal rights and duties involved in the areas of substantive law.

Computer Business Applications – Associate in Arts:

• Identify and describe terminology relating to the operation of the computer and effectively use a computer to process data, manage folders and files, customize the Windows environment, and work with hardware, printers, and various software.
• Analyze spreadsheet data and create charts and graphs.
• Manage large workbooks; use advanced sorting and filtering techniques; and create charts, diagrams, and templates in Excel.
• Compose various business documents, such as letters, reports, manuscripts, and memorandums.

Computer Business Applications – Certificate of Achievement:

• Effectively use a computer to process data, manage folders and files, customize the Windows environment, and work with hardware, printers, and various software.
• Analyze spreadsheet data and create charts and graphs.
• Compose various business documents, such as letters, reports, manuscripts, and memorandums.
• Create and manage a database.

Microsoft Office – Certificate of Specialization:

• Describe how the Internet works.
• Describe the differences between operating system software and application software.
• Identify and describe the basics of the Windows operating system.
• Compose, send, and manage incoming email messages.
• Create, edit, and format documents using MS Word.
• Create and construct worksheets, use formulas and functions, and insert charts using MS Excel.
• Create tables, queries, forms, and reports using MS Access.
• Create, edit, and format a presentation and apply transitions using MS PowerPoint.