Business Education

Material Fee: None

Day Classes:
Monday – Friday
1st Period: 8:20am – 10:20am
2nd Period: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
3rd Period: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Evening Classes:
Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Programs Offered

* Indicates Articulation with Bakersfield College

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Quickbooks

QuickBooks is offered for students who have some experience with computers and accounting principles. It will provide the learner with the knowledge, skills, and background necessary to understand and use the QuickBooks program to assist in running the accounting end of a business.

Students exiting this course will obtain skills needed in the workforce regarding employment in the accounting or office field.

Filing

Filing offers a concentrated study and application of ten alphabetic indexing rules published by the Association of Records Managers and Administrators, Ind. (ARMA). In addition to alphabetic indexing rules, additional methods in subject, numeric, and geographic filing are provided as extended use of alphabetic filing.

This class is articulated with Bakersfield College, so you can receive college credit for completing this class.

Must receive an "A" grade to articulate with Bakersfield College.

Record-Keeping I

Record-Keeping I is an open-entry course; enrollment is available every Monday. This course is the first part of record management. Upon completing this first part of Record-Keeping, you will understand and adequately process budget records, cash records, and retail charge sales. You will have nine chapters to complete and use a workbook and machine calculator for this course. Each chapter mocks a job simulation. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course.

Record-Keeping II

Record-Keeping II is an open-entry course; enrollment is available every Monday. This course is the second part of record management and includes seven chapters. Upon completing this second part of Record-Keeping, you will understand and adequately process purchase orders, accounts payables, and payroll clerk records.

You will use a workbook and machine calculator for this course. Each chapter mocks a job simulation. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course.

Machine Calculation*

This course teaches students how to solve addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fraction, decimal fractions, multi-operation, percent, bank reconciliation, wage and salary, commission, and deductions used in the business setting. Each student will develop workplace job competence and skills, solve ordinary business and personal mathematical problems using a calculator, and improve basic arithmetic competence. This includes ten key certifications for 125+ net strokes per minute.

This class is an open entry/open exit. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course.

This course is articulated with Bakersfield College.

Keyboarding I*

Keyboarding I is an open-entry course; enrollment is available every Monday. This course will teach you the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. You will learn to type sentences and paragraphs. In this course, you will be introduced to word processing and creating business documents. This includes typing certification for 45+ net words per minute. This course is articulated with Bakersfield College. To earn one college unit, you must earn an A or B in the class and complete Keyboarding II. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course. Books are available for classroom use only.

Keyboarding II*

Keyboarding II is an open-entry course; enrollment is available every Monday. In this course, you will learn to type and proofread business documents and reports; you will learn to create tables and learn different formats of creating business documents, for example, block style letters, modified block style letters, MLA and APA reports, itineraries, and many more documents using a word processor. This course is also designed to build speed. This includes typing certification for 55+ net words per minute required for articulation. This course is articulated with Bakersfield College. To earn one college unit, you must earn an A or B in the class and complete Keyboarding I. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course. Books are available for classroom use only.

Job Readiness

Job Readiness is an open-entry course; enrollment is available every Monday. This course will prepare you for the world of work. In this course, you will learn essential life skills and job search skills; you will learn how to explore different career options, create a resume, complete job applications correctly, and have a career portfolio for your job-hunting process. You will use a workbook and the Internet to complete some exercises. This is a work-at-your-own-pace course.

Basic Business Skills

This course is for those with an interest in pursuing basic office skills. Upon completion of Basic Business Skills, you will obtain knowledge in comparing/proofreading, spelling, business vocabulary, completing business forms, calculating, file referencing, telephone skills, and the ability to use reference resources. This is an excellent class to gain knowledge for employment in entry-level office work.

Only one workbook is required for this class. You will work at your own pace to complete the course. Basic Business Skills is a core class requirement for Business Certification.

Accounting I, II & III*

*Completion of all three courses required for Bakersfield College articulation.

Accounting I*

Accounting II*

Accounting III*

Simulated Office Development*

Simulated Office Development is open to students interested in a business career who have met the class's prerequisites. Students will gain on-the-job training and experience in a business office environment. Students will carry out oral and written directions effectively, maintain effective work relationships, and work in a team environment.

This course articulates with Bakersfield College.