One-Person Office - Major #2063

Certificate of Achievement Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The One-Person Office certificate allows students to gain fundamental skills needed for entrepreneurs or individuals interested in running a small business.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Demonstrate key skills in order to effectively meet customer needs and provide outstanding customer service.
  2. 2. Journalize and post a variety of typical business transactions.
  3. 3. Apply emerging technologies to business and administrative processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements

14 units

BT 5
Workplace Communication

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
This course provides instruction in professional workplace communication, including written, oral, and presentation fundamentals, with emphasis on organization, correctness, completeness, conciseness, and tone. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        BT 31
        21st Century Workforce Skills

        1.5 units
        Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
        This project-based course is designed to help students develop the 'soft' skills needed to succeed in today's changing workplace. Course topics will include the changing global economy, the rise of entrepreneurialism, how to be a competitive job seeker, and the top eight to ten soft skills, which include adaptability, analysis/solution mindset, collaboration, communication, digital fluency, entrepreneurial mindset, empathy, resilience, self-awareness, and social/diversity awareness. Supplementary items may include career/personality assessments that require a fee. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              BT 33
              Social Media and Emerging Technologies in the Workplace

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
              This project-based course provides dynamic coverage of current information available on social networking and emerging technologies for today's workplace environments. It includes researching and applying the latest tools toward office and administrative problem solving. (A, CSU)
              Course Details:
                  1. CSU Transfer Course

                    BT 131
                    Applied Accounting

                    3.5 units
                    Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                    This course develops practical accounting skills for service and merchandising businesses involving classification of accounts, relationship of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; posting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reports, the accounting cycle, and payroll. (A)
                    Course Details:

                            BT 132
                            Customer Service in the One-Person Office

                            3 units
                            Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                            In this course, students will learn practical, project-based course to enhance one's ability to gain and retain both customers and quality employees. (A)
                            Course Details:
                                    Total: 14 units