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Job Interests and Abilities
If you have an interest in working with spreadsheets, database, word processing, desktop publishing and operating system programs using a microcomputer; or have an interest in recording, posting data and keying in numbers and names quickly and accurately, this job may suit you.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
You will need to use different software programs to successfully complete a variety of documents for an organization or person. You may also provide training for computer users.
Job Title
- Clerk Typist
- Computer Support Specialist
- Home-Business Consultant
- Administrative Assistant
- Computer Operator
Opportunities are available in business, government, and home-based offices.
Entry Salary Estimate
- Entry pay may range from $1,350 to $4,790 per month.
- Experience pay may range from $1,875 to over $5,165 per month.
- Top pay may range from $2,100 to over $5,780 per month.
This Fast-Track certificate can be completed in one year (18.5-19.5 units are required for this certificate).
What You Will Learn
- Keyboarding
- Writing
- Work Experience/Internship
- Beginning Word Processing
- Advanced Word Processing
- Microcomputer Operations
- Spreadsheets
- Database
- Desktop Publishing
