Boost your personal marketability with this 15-hour Office Professional certificate from College of Lake County. In just five classes, you learn to manage complicated office environments while also developing skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Upon completion, you’re ready to be a vital member of any office team.
You’re a vital member of the team keeping a busy operation moving forward. You can succeed in roles such as:
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $17.22 Median $22.99 Senior-Level $32.30Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $17.41 Median $24.66 Senior-Level $37.03Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $16.73 Median $20.19 Senior-Level $25.84Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $15.33 Median $19.09 Senior-Level $32.41Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $16.73 Median $24.75 Senior-Level $40.58Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $16.26 Median $22.13 Senior-Level $32.96Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Entry-Level $14.44 Median $18.66 Senior-Level $28.98Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options, see the college catalog.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 121 | English Composition I |
This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.
In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, creating and editing macros, and working with Logical functions.
| Course Code | ENG 121 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | English Composition I |
This course is designed to help students develop their competence in college-level writing and in the analysis of texts so they can enter the dialogue of the academic community. This course includes the analysis and practice of argument and the use of critical thinking to read, analyze, and produce college-level texts.
| Course Code | AMT 213 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Advanced Word Processing Using Microsoft Word |
In this course, students will learn advanced features of Microsoft Word software. Topics to be covered include managing documents and templates; preparing documents for collaboration; managing language options; finding/replacing/pasting document content; setting paragraph layout options; creating and managing styles, building blocks, custom design elements, indexes, table of figures, forms, and macros; and performing mail merges.
| Course Code | AMT 217 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Advanced Spreadsheets Using Microsoft Excel |
In this course, students will learn some advanced features of Microsoft Excel software. Topics covered include working with custom Excel business templates, creating advanced charts, working with data analysis tools, creating PivotTables and PivotCharts, creating and editing macros, and working with Logical functions.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMT 216 | Integrated Application Projects |
This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires the integration of previously learned skills.
This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strengthening problem-solving skills, understanding a global and culturally diverse workforce, and analyzing the opportunities for the administrative role as a job, career, and profession. Also covered will be strategies for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, effective organization and time management, planning and coordinating meetings and events, making travel arrangements, and being a strategic business partner.
| Course Code | AMT 216 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Integrated Application Projects |
This course will introduce students to integrated projects required in a business environment. Students will use the components of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and the Internet. This is a capstone course that requires the integration of previously learned skills.
| Course Code | AMT 116 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Administrative Office Procedures |
This course will prepare students for the role of the administrative professional in a wide variety of industries. Topics to be covered include defining the administrative professional, understanding organizational structures, developing and strengthening problem-solving skills, understanding a global and culturally diverse workforce, and analyzing the opportunities for the administrative role as a job, career, and profession. Also covered will be strategies for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, effective organization and time management, planning and coordinating meetings and events, making travel arrangements, and being a strategic business partner.
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
A certificate is just one possible way to study Administrative Management and Technology. Get the bigger picture—degrees, credentials, and extra options.
You learn practical skills to help you manage a busy workplace. Classes focus on Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) while helping you develop vital verbal and written communication skills.
With the solid education and skills foundation built through this program, the sky’s the limit. You can excel at jobs like administrative assistant or office manager. You may even decide to continue your education and pursue a 2-year (associate) degree followed by a 4-year (bachelor’s) degree. With additional education and on-the-job training, you’re ready to move up the management ladder.
Your instructors are there for you each step of the way. You learn in small class sizes, which allows you to connect with your classmates and instructors in engaging and rewarding ways. You can use those connections to find jobs and build a robust professional network.
This program is not offered in an online format. Some courses are offered online in certain semesters. The schedule and delivery mode vary from semester to semester.
