The program is designed to prepare students for work as File Clerks, Office Clerks, Secretaries or Administrative Assistants. The program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations.

Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses.

Course Number and Title:
OTA 0900  Business Systems and Technology I
OTA 0902  Administrative Office Technology I
OTA 0903  Business Software Applications I
OTA 0036  Digital Publishing I
OTA 0907  Administrative Office Technology II
OTA 0908  Administrative Office Technology III
OTA 0909  Business Software Applications II
        TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 1,050

Students may enter the program during any of the 5-week cycles. Once a student completes the entire program (1050 clock hours) he/she is eligible for a college PSAV Certificate.


Course Descriptions:

The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the elements of the office support services industry. The coursework is designed to begin training in basic office skills and progress to more complex skill levels. The course content will include:

• Keyboarding
• Employability Skills
• Communication
• Business Math
• Filing / Indexing
• Computer Concepts
• Business English
• Microsoft Office XP
• Windows 2007
• Machine Transcription
• Desktop Publishing
• Business Speaking

Program Benefits:
• State-of-the-art computer lab
• Several career/training choices
• Awards of achievement after each course
• Self-paced and one-on-one learning

Admission Requirements:
1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Must possess a high school diploma or GED OR
3. Must have approval of high school principal and the Director of Vocational Programs.
4. Must have satisfactory scores on the TABE test.

Financial Assistance:
Financial assistance is available for students who qualify. There are several types of assistance available. For more information call: NFCC College Financial Aid Office (850) 973-1621; Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker (850) 973-1644; or JTPA (850) 973-1653.

For additional information, please feel free to contact Gail Hackle at (850) 973-1629 or use the email link above.