Office and Administrative Support jobs are the largest occupation group in Monmouth County. According to the Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board, 1 in 6 jobs fit this category and they are projected to be among the top 10 fastest-growing set of jobs through 2022.
The Center for Career Development has several programs to prepare you for the next step in your career. Students in any of our certificate programs can take advantage of the Job Placement Assistance and access the Brookdale Job Portal. All certificates are eligible for WIA or WDP Funding. Here is a list of recent placements:
• JBJ Soul Kitchen – Volunteer Coordinator
• EPS Corporation – Executive Assistant
• RCP Management – Property Manager
• Children’s Center of Monmouth County – Administrative Assistant
• Brookdale Community College – Office Assistant
• New Jersey Natural Gas – Sales Representative
Business Office Support Specialist With MOS Certification
Be the “BOSS” of your career and learn the essential Microsoft Office tools you need to compete in today’s job market. This course now includes the Microsoft Office Specialist certification for Word. The Business Office Support Specialist (BOSS) course is an 11 week, hands-on, program that includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and an introduction to the accounting software package, QuickBooks.
BOSS is tailored to help you succeed in your next job. Our practical approach uses examples that you will encounter working in an office. When you complete the program, you will have a portfolio of your work to demonstrate your skills to potential employers. Job placement assistance is available and some students may qualify for funding toward the cost of the class. Workbooks, practice exams and exam fee included. 300 Hours. 90% attendance required.
Prerequisites: Basic Typing Skills
Additional sections coming Fall 2020
Fee and Code: $4000, XCOMT 030
For more information, please contact Susan Pagano at 732-224-2685 or spagano@brookdalecc.edu.
97% Pass Rate on MOS Word exam through April, 2019
Microsoft Office 2016 Master Certification Training (Vouchers Included)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office course is an essential skill in any profession, whether you are preparing for an entry-level position or are an experienced professional. This Microsoft Office 2016 Master Certification Training course will teach you how to work at an advanced level in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 2016 and prepare you for the Microsoft Office Certification Exams which are Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exams 77-727 and 77-728 (Excel), 77-725 and 77-726 (Word), 77-729 (PowerPoint), and 77-731 (Outlook). This course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. This comprehensive course is the best way to learn Microsoft Office online. When you take Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel training courses together, you’ll get a certificate of completion showing you’re proficient—and that will allow you to get ahead in the workplace. The material is presented in a step-by-step manner, and you will learn by completing readings and hands-on exercises and watching video presentations. The course also includes quizzes and exams so you can test your skills at regular intervals throughout the material. 245 hours.
Fee: $2,495
Visit https://careertraining.ed2go.com/brookdalecc/training-programs/microsoft-office-training-specialist-certification-exams-included for more info and to register.
MS Office 2016 Level 1 Certificate
Learn the newest version of the most popular Microsoft Office applications that are required for today’s workplace. This Brookdale certificate program is for the student who wants to learn the basics of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or get a refresher. Workbooks included. 30 hours. 85% attendance required.
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Windows
Mon & Wed, Jul 13-Aug 12, 6:30-9:30 pm, Lincroft
Fee and Code: $529, XCOMO 296