Office Professional Certification

Grays Harbor College ETPL

This program will prepare students with a foundation of computer software, administrative, and communication skills. Instruction in the most commonly used computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, are utilized. Students will gain proficiency in business document formatting, ten-key, business English, desktop publishing, and speed and accuracy on the keyboard.

Visit the program website Scott Blankenship Faculty Business Technology (360) 538-4170 scott.blankenship@ghc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,842.34

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Aberdeen, Online, Grays Harbor College Columbia Education Center - Ilwaco, Grays Harbor College Riverview Center - Raymond

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

23

Credits

264

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Achievement

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Basic working knowledge of computers or BTECH 100 and BTECH 101; BTECH 102.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Office Management and Supervision

Completion rate

68%

Employment rate

60%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19

Typical (median) annual earnings

$31,400

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs

Career Title	Typical annual earnings	Employment outlook (openings/year)
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$81,100	3,968
Administrative Services Managers	$77,500	N/A

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program 15
Completion rate 68%
Average number of students who completed each year 8
Gender
Male 9%
Female 91%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Black or African American 0%
Hispanic 14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 82%
Multi-racial 5%
Other 0%
Age
Under 20 0%
20 to 29 14%
30 to 39 32%
40 to 49 23%
50 and over 32%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED 18%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience 68%
Some college experience, but no degree 9%
Certificate or AA 5%
BA or higher 0%