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Office Administration

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Office Administration Short Certificate is a 22-23 credit-hour program covering business communication, principles of accounting, computer applications, intermediate keyboarding, word processing, records/information management, and electives. Provides quick entry-level training for administrative assistant and office support positions emphasizing essential skills in organization, computer use, and professional communication for modern office environments.

Credits

22 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 43-6014.00

Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingService OrientationTime ManagementCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

AdministrativeEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate i
  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons accor
  • Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems,
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
  • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or exp

Technology

Word processing softwareDocument management softwareDesktop publishing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Data input scannersDesktop computersDictation equipmentDigital camerasHandheld calculatorsHandheld computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMobile phonesMulti-line telephone systemsPagersPersonal computersPersonal digital assistants PDAPhotocopiersPhotocopying equipment10-key calculatorsComputer laser printersComputer terminalsDigital duplicating machinesElectric typewritersLetter folding machines

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive43-6014.00
  • Office Clerks, General43-9061.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Incoming telephone calls — answer promptly and relay accurate messages to the appropriate staff member under direct supervisor guidance in a general office setting.
  • Office visitors and callers — greet courteously and direct to the correct department or individual by following established front-desk protocols.
  • Basic word processing software — use to draft simple correspondence and memos under close supervision in a standard administrative role.
  • Office equipment such as copiers and fax machines — operate for routine reproduction and transmission tasks following posted instructions in a shared office environment.
  • Paper and electronic filing systems — place and retrieve documents accurately by adhering to a pre-defined organizational scheme established by senior staff.
  • Appointment scheduling tools — enter and confirm client or supervisor appointments into a shared calendar system under direct instruction.
  • Database entry forms — input data accurately into existing database templates following supervisor-provided guidelines in an office administrative environment.
  • Email correspondence — send and receive routine internal messages using standard office email platforms under guidance from a supervisor.
  • Written office instructions and standard operating procedures — read and apply to complete assigned clerical tasks with accuracy in a general business setting.
  • Common office supplies and workspace — organize and maintain in a tidy, functional condition by following established housekeeping standards for the front office.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
56%
Placement Rate
9%