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ENCORE Certificate:
ENCORE is designed for individuals who want to strengthen and learn new office skills to obtain an administrative-support position. Individuals seeking to upgrade computer skills or seeking re-entry into the workforce will find that this program enhances employability in today's job market. Instruction includes courses in word processing, administrative management, business presentations, spreadsheets, databases, and office procedures. Focus is placed on preparing students to gain employment. At the completion of ENCORE, students will earn 15 credits. Most of these credits may be applied to a one-year certificate or two-year degree program in the Administrative Business Technology Department.

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ENCORE Certificate
Certificate Program
Total Credits: 15

First Semester Credits
ABT 102 College Keyboarding* 3
ABT 105 Executive Workshop 3
ABT 109 Word Processing Applications I 3
ABT 114 Presentation Software Basics 1
ABT 115 Spreadsheet Basics 1
ABT 116 Database Basics 1
ABT 245 Administrative Management 3
Total Semester Credits 15
* Students are expected to type a minimum of 30 wpm before entering the certificate program.
Students who do not meet this requirement are invited to take ABT 100 Fundamentals of Keyboarding prior to entering the program.