Chabot College 2024-2026 187 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, CAS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Certificate of Achievement The Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement program covers a wide knowledge base needed for the workplace environment in diverse organizational settings. The program emphasizes technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, business communication, and general business skills. Students will develop administrative skills necessary to be a part of the management team. Career Opportunities The Administrative Assistant certificate prepares students to work in an office environment, in such positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistants, and clerks. These positions use a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics), as well as such business skills as written and oral communications, accounting, basic payroll, team building, and leadership. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Become proficient in computer applications and use them to solve common business problems. 2. Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in decision making and problem solving. 3. Create effective oral and written business communications, including quantitative report, using modern communication technologies. Required Core BUS 7 Accounting for Small Business 3 BUS 14 Business Communications 3 CAS 50 Introduction to Computer Application Systems 3 CAS 54 Microsoft Excel 3 CAS 71 Keyboarding & 10 Key 3 CAS 88 Microsoft Word 3 Choose one course from the following list (3 units) BUS 12 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 22 Introduction to Management 3 BUS 28 Human Relations in the Workplace 3 Total 21 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement The Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support technician or pursue additional education in managing information systems. Computer support technicians provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer network technicians analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. Graduates of the Information Technology are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA’s A+ Network+, and Linux certification exams. Optional elective courses prepare students for CompTIA’s Security+, CCENT, CCNA, and EMC. Career Opportunities Retail Salesperson, Customer Service Representative, Computer User Support Specialist, Computer Network Support Specialist, Network and Computer Systems Administrators, Computer Systems Analyst, Information Security Analyst. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Apply fundamental knowledge of computing and the current use of technology techniques, skills, and tools necessary for the computing practice. 2. Demonstrate the ability to locate, critically evaluate and solve business problems with technology solutions using qualitative and quantitative information. 3. Demonstrate a fundamental ability to identify and analyze user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems. 4. Demonstrate a fundamental ability to identify and analyze user needs in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems. Required Core CAS 50 Introduction to Computer Application Systems 3 CAS 74 Introduction to Linux/Unix 3 CAS 83 Information & Communication Technology Essentials 4 CAS 92A Introduction to Networks 3 Select one option (9 units) Cloud Computing CAS 85 Cloud Infrastructure and Services 3 CAS 86 Information Storage and Management 3 CAS 92B Routing and Switching Essentials 3
