Career Technical Education
Classes This SemesterTop of Page
Certiport Testing Schedule (No more Certiport testing until the FALL.)
For Certiport testing for Microsoft Office Applications and QuickBooks Packages In the FALL Please Click Here.
Certification makes a resume stand out
Certificate ProgramsTop of Page
Accounting/QuickBooks
- Bookkeeping
- Cisco
- Computer Fundamentals
- Fanuc Robotics
- Medical Office Assistant
- Microsoft Office Essentials (MOE)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Essential Office Skills for the Workplace
- Microsoft Office version 2019
- QuickBooks version 2019
ACCOUNTING ALL LEVELS: BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCEDTop of Page
This instructional program prepares individuals to perform any combination of the following tasks: apply the accounting cycle for both a service and merchandising business through closing the books for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation; select and use appropriate computer hardware and software to develop, process, and maintain accounting records and create reports; create and maintain subsidiary ledgers; prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements; apply procedures for asset acquisition and disposition and analyze and calculate depreciation methods; create budgets, design flexible budgets, and make capital budgeting decisions.
We are a QuickBooks Certified Testing Site
In the QuickBooks class students are using version 19. Students enrolled in this course are learning relevant computing skills found in most offices today. Intuit® QuickBooks, the industry leader in managerial accounting software for small business, provides an easy-to-understand platform for students to grasp accounting concepts while honing skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today. Students can validate their QuickBooks knowledge at the end of the semester by becoming an Intuit QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU).
Fundamentals for the Medical AssistantTop of Page
All students are encouraged to enroll in the fundamentals class at the same time as one of the medical courses listed below. In the Fundamentals for the Medical Office course you will become familiar with the software program Microsoft Office 2016. You will learn how to perform basic tasks such as saving, naming, and using the web as a research tool. All lessons throughout the course will familiarize you with medical terms and forms commonly used in a medical office. Learning the fundamentals of the medical office is priceless when working in the medical field. Students taking this course will greatly enhance their employment value. Even if you know medical fundamentals, refreshing your knowledge may be beneficial.
Medical Office Administrative ServicesTop of Page
This course will provide an overview of the nature, organization, and function of healthcare administrative services. Instruction includes topics such as healthcare reform, healthcare costs and services. Students have the opportunity to learn the practical application of leadership, communication, team building, decision-making, problem solving, as well as conflict and negotiation. Students, also, have the opportunity to experience volunteer work in the field. Working with and receiving feedback from staff employed in the medical field (for example doctors, nurses, radiologists, caregivers, respiratory therapists etc.) Students, if you are interested in working towards a career in the medical field, this course if for you! This course has opened the doors for many students, who are now employed at Regional Hospital, Foothill Community Health Center, dental offices, and more. Take advantage of this great opportunity.
Google ApplicationsTop of Page
Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel v2019Top of Page
Microsoft Office Specialist also known as MOSTop of Page
Students who enroll in this course are preparing for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam. The ideal student is one who has taken at least one semester of the Microsoft Office classes here at the adult center or is proficient in the application in which they want to test. Students will prepare on a daily basis for the test using the GMetrix software program until they reach a passing score on the practice test. It is an independent study class with the teacher assisting students individually as needed. You may choose on which application to focus. You will certify on one application at a time. If you would like to read more about the certificate check out this site: www.certiport.com
Our program offers testing in version 2019 of Microsoft Office.
CISCO Networking AcademyTop of Page
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IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
This curriculum provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) professionals. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of PC technology, networking, and security, and also provides an introduction to advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software.
Network Engineering: Home and Small Business
This course prepares students for jobs as network technicians and helps them develop skills required for computer technicians. It provides a basic overview of routing and remote access, addressing, and security. It also familiarizes students with servers that provide email services, web space, and authenticated access. Students learn about the soft skills required for help desk and customer service positions, which helps them prepare for industry certification exams. Students perform a great deal of hands-on work on routers, switches, and firewalls as they learn to design, build, and maintain data networks using some of the most powerful enterprise network technologies of the day. The course covers some of the most powerful technologies used on enterprise networks including wireless networks, Virtual LANs (VLANs), Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP), traffic management with Access Control Lists (ACLs), dynamic routing, and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
Essential Office SkillsTop of Page
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT NCRC®) is an industry-recognized, portable, research-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. During this one semester course students will prepare to take the NCRC assessment. Students use practice tests each week until they reach a passing score and feel prepared to take the online test which is administered in class. Students also work on career development projects such as researching job outlook information so that they can use that information to create a PowerPoint presentation. Google applications such as GMail, Calendars, Sheets and Docs are just some of the skills covered during the semester.
- Job seekers and current employees improve their career outcomes
- Students prepare to succeed in a variety of career pathways
- Possess a document that provides evidence of your skills
Classes are free! Books are required for some classes. Check with your teacher.
Book Prices are subject to change.
Course |
Amount |
Accounting |
Textbook $130
Workbook $55
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Bookkeeping |
Textbook $25
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Quick Books Online | Quick Books Online Textbook $80 |
EXCEL/ACCESS 2016 - Microsoft Office Essentials (MOE) |
Building a Foundation with OFFICE 2016
Printed Book/eBook/ elab bundle (Optional) $
eBook/ elab bundle (Optional) $
eLab License (Required) $
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WORD 2016 Comprehensive |
WORD 2016 Comprehensive
Printed Book/eBook/ elab bundle $
eBook/ elab bundle (Optional) $
eLab License (Required) $
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EXCEL 2016 Comprehensive
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EXCEL 2016 Comprehensive
Printed Book/eBook/ elab bundle $
eBook/ elab bundle (Optional) $
eLab License (Required) $
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Microsoft Office Specialist |
Certiport Certificate (Optional) $ 50
eLab License (Required) $
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Medical Office Administration |
Log in Key $65
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Fundamentals for the Medical Office |
Textbook $65
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Electronic Health Records |
Log in Key $105
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CISCO IT LAB
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Cisco IT Essentials: Textbook $60
Cisco Home & Business: $80
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GET CERTIFIEDTop of Page
- Become a Microsoft Office Specialist
- Prepare yourself for achievement in the classroom and workforce
- Develop skills that are valued by many companies and organizations
- Obtain a prestigious certification to add to job applications or resumes
- Become a QuickBooks Certified User
- Obtain skills in the most prevalent bookkeeping application in small business today
- Gain skills that will help you tackle the most difficult QuickBooks challenges
- Receive the National Career Readiness Certificate, a certification accepted by over 10,000 employers nationwide as a reliable way to verify individuals' work skills
- Use WorkKeys to master the skills to receive the NCRC
- Improve your career outcomes
- Give your career a boost with the title "Certified Full-Charge Bookkeeper" (CFCB)
- Learn how to perform all of the bookkeeping tasks of any small business, such as payroll taxes and monthly financial statements
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