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Business Technology

Increase your employability with a solid foundation in Microsoft Office and Windows, along with strong digital and professional office management skills.

About Us

CR’s Business Technology program prepares you for today’s workplace by providing you with expertise in a broad range of entry-level office skills and software programs which will promote your success in a variety of office environments. You’ll learn the administrative support software employers look for, as well as develop the communication, team-working and analytical skills that will help you stand out in a professional office environment.

Degrees and Certificates

Choose from specializations in Office Applications, Computer Support, Digital Media or Accounting.

Related Degrees and Certificates

Skills covered include:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint)
Microsoft Windows
Keyboarding Proficiency
Business Communications
Human Relations/Customer Service Skills
Hardware and Software Support Basics

fast Fact

The number one most in-demand job skill in 2016 was Microsoft Excel.

Source: Burning Glass Labor/Insight

Employment Opportunities

Administrative Assistant
Help Desk Support
Office Clerk
Office Technology Support
Receptionist

2018 Gainful Employment Statistics

Projected California Employment Statistics

Wages

Administrative Assistant

$24,720-$60,430

Job Growth (2014-2024)

+10%

Job Openings (2014-2024)

223,300 245,100

Source: http://www.onetonline.org

Barbara Jaffari, Business Technology

“It is inspiring and motivating for me when I learn which knowledge and skills students are interested in acquiring and how they foresee themselves applying those skills.”